A Few Truisms

“Be honest in everything you say, write, and do.”
“Be good to your Sailors, and they will be good to you.”
“Forgiveness is easier to obtain than permission.”
“Keep everyone informed; when in doubt, coordinate.”
“Be the first to deliver bad news.”
“Bad news does not get any better with time.”
“If you are sitting at your desk, you are not leading your Sailors.”