Jack Aubrey

Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey  result of Captain Aubrey's tendency to be in the right place at the right time, to win battles and, if necessary, narrowly escape disaster.

Clarity of Purpose
Jack has a single-minded focus on his purpose. All of his decisions are held up against the goal of his enterprise and his plans are developed with the goal in mind. This is an essential leadership characteristic. Jack adapts his plans to achieve his goal, and adopts new and innovative approaches in its pursuit.
Trains & Coaches others
Jack ensures that there is an ongoing training program for officers and crew. He himself coaches and encourages individuals, even when they are some ranks lower than him.
Shares Leadership
Jack gives less experienced officers the chance to lead tasks, sections and areas. On occasions, these tasks are at a level above that which would normally be expected of the officer’s rank.
Builds Team Spirit
Jack brings his officers together on formal and social occasions. He shares his goals with them, explains his thinking & decisions and wins their support. In addition, he has fun without going so far as to lose control or respect.
Inspires Others
Jack addresses his officers and crew to explain the purpose of their enterprise, especially before battle. His speeches create belief and commitment, and something worthwhile to aspire towards.
Shares His Thinking
The ship’s surgeon is a friend of Jack’s and is not a serving officer. Jack shares his anxieties with him, rather than with those, he is responsible for leading. In front of officers and crew, he shows strength of character, albeit with sensitivity.
Keeps an Overview
While he is quite at home in the detail of any task, and is an expert in seamanship, gunnery, etc., Jack Aubrey keeps himself in a position where he can retain the overview. He makes sure that those with any specific responsibility keep him informed.
Circulates
Regularly circulating around all areas under his control,