It's Your Ship
Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy, 10th Anniversary Edition
What's it about
Struggling to get your team to take ownership and perform at their best? Discover how a US Navy Captain transformed one of the worst-performing ships into a model of excellence, not with more rules, but with more trust. It's time to stop managing and start leading. You'll learn Captain Abrashoff's counterintuitive techniques for empowering every crew member, from the most junior sailor to the top officers. Uncover his practical secrets for listening aggressively, communicating with purpose, and creating a climate where everyone is inspired to take initiative and treat the ship as their own.
Meet the author
Captain D. Michael Abrashoff is the former Commander of USS Benfold, the legendary guided-missile destroyer he transformed from the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the very best. He achieved this unprecedented turnaround not by ordering people around, but by listening to his crew and empowering them to take ownership. Abrashoff’s revolutionary leadership philosophy, forged in the high-stakes environment of the U.S. Navy, provides a powerful blueprint for any leader aiming to create a culture of excellence and inspire their team to greatness.

What's it about
Struggling to get your team to take ownership and perform at their best? Discover how a US Navy Captain transformed one of the worst-performing ships into a model of excellence, not with more rules, but with more trust. It's time to stop managing and start leading. You'll learn Captain Abrashoff's counterintuitive techniques for empowering every crew member, from the most junior sailor to the top officers. Uncover his practical secrets for listening aggressively, communicating with purpose, and creating a climate where everyone is inspired to take initiative and treat the ship as their own.
Meet the author
Captain D. Michael Abrashoff is the former Commander of USS Benfold, the legendary guided-missile destroyer he transformed from the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the very best. He achieved this unprecedented turnaround not by ordering people around, but by listening to his crew and empowering them to take ownership. Abrashoff’s revolutionary leadership philosophy, forged in the high-stakes environment of the U.S. Navy, provides a powerful blueprint for any leader aiming to create a culture of excellence and inspire their team to greatness.
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