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It's Your Ship

Book • 2002
In 'It's Your Ship', Captain D. Michael Abrashoff shares his remarkable story of transforming the USS Benfold from the worst-performing ship in the Pacific Fleet to the best.

He achieved this by focusing on leadership, communication, and empowering his crew.

The book provides actionable management techniques applicable to any organization, emphasizing the power of culture and leadership in driving success.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Recommended by Tim Kight as the story of how Mike Abershoff built relationships, trust, and focused on results on a ship.
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Mentioned by Michael Maddaus as a book about turning around a poorly performing ship by focusing on the crew's goals.
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Mentioned by Ron Westrum as a book about developing a generative culture on the USS Benfold.
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Mentioned by Jordan Harbinger as a management book about a Navy captain who radically changed the management style of a dysfunctional ship.
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Mentioned by Jordan Harbinger as a New York Times bestseller and a book full of leadership techniques.
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