When he was a kid living amid the turmoil and poverty of Haiti, Charles L. Stuppard could not have imagined himself on the bridge of the USS Arleigh Burke, in command of the lead ship of the most powerful and sophisticated class of ships in the history of naval warfare. Sea Dog: A Seafaring Captain's Lessons in Leadership is the profound story of moving from a state of disempowerment to one of power, from growing up in a country ruled by Papa Doc Duvalier who was known for making people disappear to patrolling the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the first command of his career, in charge of 350 men and women. This book is a highly entertaining tell-all story sharing what Stuppard learned throughout his inspiring career and how he overcame the odds because of his ability and determination to learn and apply lessons to help him plot a true course. Instead of focusing exclusively on success lessons, this book reveals how to achieve significant career goals and do so with character, inspired by real stories throughout, from near-death experiences to harnessing the age-old naval tradition of telling tales to develop comradery. With sage insight drawn from military service, but with relevance to individuals working in all types of organizations in business, government, law, and beyond, Sea Dog earns a well deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals who aspire to leadership greatness but may be starting out with few advantages--or a number of disadvantages--and seek to not only succeed, but do so with empathy and honor.