Perpetual Leaders

In Perpetual Leaders: Powering the Cycle of Success, Captain Ron Hewett, U.S. Navy (Retired), draws on decades of experience in military service, education, and business to return leadership to enduring principles.

Through stories from naval command, corporate leadership, education, and consulting, Hewett introduces the Four Responsibilities of a Leader, a practical set of competencies that guide how good leaders listen, include others, act, and follow through.

As the world grows louder, faster, and more complex, leadership must be practiced continually in everyday decisions, under pressure, and across changing conditions.

This book is written for anyone who carries responsibility, whether in an organization, a community, or a family. It is a reminder that leadership is built through commitment, consistency, and daily practice.

About the Author

Ron Hewett is a retired U.S. Navy Captain, former corporate executive, and leadership consultant with decades of experience leading in high-stakes environments. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he commanded the USS Kiska during the first Gulf War, which upon return from Desert Storm was awarded the Combat Efficiency Award as the U.S. Navy's top performing ammunition ship in both Eastern and Western Pacific. He later built industry-leading leadership programs in the maritime and corporate sectors, and while he was the Senior Director of HSE, APM Terminals, the company was awarded every top safety award in the 12 U.S. ports where they operated in and were regarded as the safest and most efficient worldwide. Today, as founder of Leadership and Performance, Ron works with organizations seeking to strengthen culture, safety, and performance through disciplined leadership practices.