Leadership through personality, incentive, and respect

Effingham's leadership method depended on understanding the people under his command. Drake's pursuit of Rosario was disobedient, but his appetite for prizes was also a source of effectiveness that could be redirected rather than eliminated. The fireship volunteers demonstrate Effingham's ability to prepare agreement before a council and align personal incentives with the fleet's need. Because figures such as Drake and Hawkins would not readily obey one another, Effingham had to give important orders himself and frame them in ways that preserved cooperation. His authority rested on diplomacy and relationships as well as enough education and sea service to command professional respect.