Lessons from a great leader are always taken to heart by their mentees, and a select few life-changing lessons are never forgotten – and sometimes shared through compelling and inspiring publications thirty years later. As a Southern boy accustomed to the warmth of the Lowcountry and the tropical tendencies of the Florida Panhandle years later at aviator flight school, the Bishop England grad was forced to adjust to the much colder temperatures in Maine when he landed the prestigious Admiral’s aide position, a role so closely entangled with the Admiral that the aide must know and schedule all aspects of the leader’s life. Mark C. Fava, a retired naval flight officer who once commanded three units as captain and accomplished aviation lawyer, will deliver insightful bits for driving leadership qualities forward that he learned from his time with the Admiral, and share his fun read for all military veterans who cherished their time in uniform.
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About the Book
As the aide for a navy admiral more than thirty years ago, Mark C. Fava learned valuable lessons that were formative in his development as a successful and thoughtful leader. Now a vice president at the world’s largest aerospace company and a career aviation lawyer, Mark is sharing his wisdom in this entertaining and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the successes and failures of a young naval flight officer working every day for the Admiral and how the Admiral reacted as a great leader.
Mark’s stories will inspire you to unlock your leadership potential by applying lessons that will drive your leadership journey forward. An insightful guide for mid-career managers, early career lawyers, and junior military officers who aspire to be promoted. The lessons Mark shares have timeless value. They are just as meaningful today as they were over thirty years ago and have been the keys to Mark’s promotions in both the military and the legal profession throughout his career.
Learning by observing both good and bad leaders is a solid strategy for professional development. The knowledge and insights you gain become part of your leadership fabric, and the observations shape you into the impactful leader you aspire to be. Putting the knowledge you gain from this book into practice will make you stand out among your peers as a high performer. You will gain an understanding of how executives think and what they appreciate. You will be humble, organized, and thoughtful—and you will be identified as an emerging leader.
About the Author
Mark C. Fava is a career aviation lawyer and retired naval flight officer. He is a prolific writer and entertaining speaker. Mark retired from the US Navy as a captain having commanded three units, including an aviation squadron. He has been a law firm partner and a corporate executive lawyer. He has written numerous articles, including “What I Learned from the Judge” in the SC Lawyer and “Steering Through a Crisis: Lawyers as Leaders” in The Washington Lawyer. As a law school adjunct professor, he has also taught aviation law and legal writing.
Mark was the chief operations attorney at Delta Air Lines on 9/11 and spent years in the navy’s P-3 Orion chasing Soviet submarines. He has practiced law for more than thirty years and is currently a vice president at the world’s largest aerospace company.
He lives in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and three daughters. When not working, reading, or writing, Mark enjoys life in the low country and appreciates a cold glass of sweet tea in the summer and a good oyster roast in the fall.
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