Beyond the Sea
The Book
Beyond the Sea
Leading with Love from the Nuclear Navy to the White House and Healthcare.

“This is a book everyone should read. A true behind-the-scenes story about leadership, humility, and duty in the navy and in life. Robert ‘Navy Bob’ Roncska is a real-life American hero and role model.”
- Daniel Silva

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What You’ll Find in this Book
- Accelerate your learning through real leadership stories.
- Increase your motivation to explore and expand your leadership capabilities.
- Explore how your leadership style impacts your team members and their goals.
- Discover helpful tools to build trust, develop and implement performance standards, and work with purpose.
- Use a proven model to integrate Leadership with Love authentically.
- Learn how to build a thriving culture where people feel safe and are encouraged to ask questions.
- Learn practical ways to create a sense of belonging.
- Avoid common mistakes most leaders make that break trust.
What People are Saying about
Beyond the Sea
From the first time I met “Navy Bob,” it was evident he was a special breed of leader, living out of his heart. In Beyond the Sea, he has moved well beyond the typical lists of leadership traits and how-to’s to invoke the most powerful force in humanity—love. Reminding us of the essential needs of the people we lead and enriching his guidance with compelling and relatable real-life stories, Bob shows the power of love in building a rich culture, getting results, and changing lives. He shows that love shapes our own motivations and awakens the commitment of others. It is what we need in our leaders today.

Steven C. Preston, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries International, Former Secretary of HUD
Dr. Bob Roncska’s book “Beyond the Sea, Leading with Love” is an enthralling study of practical leadership. I have read countless leadership books, most of which are formulaic, mechanistic, or simply experiential. This is a significant paradigm shift, rightly premised on the importance of “Love First”. If your heart is right, inspirational leadership and organizational success will follow. Although Navy Bob credits many leaders for their influence on his leadership style, I believe the attributes he highlights in this book have been a deep rooted part of his DNA his entire life. This book is a must read for those who are serious about improving their leadership skills.

Admiral Bruce Grooms
Dr. Bob Roncska’s book “Beyond the Sea, Leading with Love” is an enthralling study of practical leadership. I have read countless leadership books, most of which are formulaic, mechanistic, or simply experiential. This is a significant paradigm shift, rightly premised on the importance of “Love First”. If your heart is right, inspirational leadership and organizational success will follow. Although Navy Bob credits many leaders for their influence on his leadership style, I believe the attributes he highlights in this book have been a deep rooted part of his DNA his entire life. This book is a must read for those who are serious about improving their leadership skills.

Anita McBride, Former COS to Mrs. Bush
I remember well President and First Lady Laura Bush teaching us government can help a person out, but it can never heal a person’s heart. They led with love and principles, and our favorite Navy Bob has captured their approach well in his must-read book on the best way to lead.

Dana Perino, Former Presidential Press Secretary
When I think of Navy Bob, one word immediately comes to mind: trust. This is a man who was entrusted with the entire fate of the free world at his fingertips. As you read Beyond the Sea, you’ll learn that the secret to earning unqualified trust – from the President on down – is leading through love and compassion. His story is as gripping as it is inspiring. Bob burned the boats for his country. This is a must read!
