Doug Heatherly holds a Ph.D. in Business & Ethics, and professional certifications in project management and leadership development. His client list includes over two hundred business organizations, government agencies, and non-profit groups throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. Doug is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and resides in the Austin, Texas area.” Doug Heatherly is the author of A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees.

According to the book description of A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees, “Every workplace has them. Employees with bad attitudes. People who ignore the rules. Rude or insubordinate workers. Individuals who put forth little or no effort, fall short of standards -- yet still expect everything in your organization to revolve around them! If you've attempted to manage these people, you already know it can be frustrating and time-consuming endeavor. LEADING them is the only real solution. A PIRATE CAPTAIN'S GUIDE TO LEADERSHIP gives you the power to turn "workplace pirates" into motivated and productive employees. This is not a "gimmick" book. It's a definitive "how to" manual for today's supervisors and managers. The pirate theme provides an entertaining metaphor, yet author Doug Heatherly focuses on the practical aspects of developing your employees. He gives you a proven set of leadership skills that you can apply not only with "workplace pirates," but with every person you supervise or manage.”

According to one reader of A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees it “is a management book that's actually fun to read! The author presents a spot-on analogy between pirate captains and business managers, explaining how a good leader can turn "workplace pirates" into successful and productive employees.  The book provides great practical techniques on how to set goals, communicate well, inspire commitment, resolve conflicts and celebrate success. What's more, the author's wit, sharp writing, and clever analogy turns what can be a dry topic into an interesting and compelling read. When you're at the helm of a pirate ship, learning management skills becomes infinitely more entertaining and memorable!  I recommend this book to anyone who is in a management or supervisory role--be it in a workplace, a classroom, or your own household. It's also a great resource for those who aspire to a leadership position; acquire these skills now, and you'll accelerate your climb up the corporate ladder.”

According to one reader of A Pirate Captain's Guide To Leadership: How To Turn "Workplace Pirates" Into Motivated And Productive Employees, “Doug Heatherly presents some excellent ideas for management that can be applied in any organization in which there are inexperienced leaders and difficult persons with attitudes. For instance, managers and supervisors who do not know how to handle their problem employees or problem students encounter great difficulties that can bring down their "ships". This book will teach them how to take command and to become the "captains of their ships" and of "a competent and committed crew". "Asking wisely", "apologizing gracefully", and "communicating skillfully" are among the ethical themes that Heatherly presents and develops. The book is an excellent guide filled with practical recommendations, strategies and solutions. It is also a great resource for anyone in a leadership position, like for instance someone running a household, coaching a team, or anyone else who is learning about how to deal with others and to tackle different behavior and relation issues.”