The Art of Leadership

“I wrote The Art of Leadership to give readers a practical roadmap to grow each week, strengthen their skills, and lead with confidence,” said Ocheltree, a U.S. Navy retiree and graduate of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, who served in operations across Iraq, Africa, Japan, Italy, and the United States. “True leadership isn’t about rank or title—it’s about character, conviction, and the daily discipline to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you lead.”

Ocheltree’s approachable book is a hands-on guide for Christian leadership development, offering actionable strategies and coaching techniques readers can apply every day. Each lesson challenges audiences to reflect, grow, and strengthen their leadership skills weekly. With a focused leadership topic, a Bible verse, and inspirational stories drawn from influential figures such as General George Washington, President John Adams, and Albert Einstein, Ocheltree illustrates timeless principles through real-world examples. Topics include navigating uncertainty, how to have difficult conversations, fostering teamwork, active listening, why good leaders must be good followers, and building trust in the workplace.

“David’s book honors the values that have shaped American leadership for more than 250 years,” said Chris Schafer, CEO of Tactical 16 Publishing. “Whether readers are seasoned professionals or emerging leaders, The Art of Leadership provides lessons they can apply every day to inspire their teams, make better decisions, and lead with integrity.”

David and his family currently live in East Texas, where he works as a human resource professional and is an active volunteer with the East Texas Veteran Alliance and Disabled American Veterans Organizations as well as a youth soccer coach.

David and his family currently live in East Texas, where he works as a human resource professional and is an active volunteer with the East Texas Veteran Alliance and Disabled American Veterans Organizations as well as a youth soccer coach.

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