It's Our Ship: The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership
The story of Captain Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside the Navy. By governing his ship with his unique management techniques, Abrashoff turned the Benfold into a model of naval efficiency, with amazing cost savings, the highest gunnery score in the Pacific Fleet, and a highly motivated and top performing crew. \ In IT'S YOUR SHIP, he first demonstrated how to bring his successful management techniques from the ship to the boardroom. Now, in his...
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The story of Captain Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside the Navy. By governing his ship with his unique management techniques, Abrashoff turned the Benfold into a model of naval efficiency, with amazing cost savings, the highest gunnery score in the Pacific Fleet, and a highly motivated and top performing crew. In IT'S YOUR SHIP, he first demonstrated how to bring his successful management techniques from the ship to the boardroom. Now, in his newest book IT'S OUR SHIP, in the same rugged, can-do voice, Abrashoff will focus on the leadership, motivational, and management insights and tips that he has learned from his last six years of addressing business and corporate audiences. Abrashoff's timely advice will be eminently prescriptive, and will feature anecdotes and insights from leaders of businesses large and small and from public and non-profit sectors.
Introduction 1Ahoy!: Welcome Aboard Our Ship 9Buoy Up Your People: Inspiring Everyone to Be Their Best 25No More Aye-Aye Men (or Women): Cultivating Truth-Telling 57All Hands on Deck: Unifying a Crew 79Foul Weather Doesn't Respect Rank: Creating a Climate of Trust 109Navigate by the Stars: Clarifying What It's All About 135Sail Close to the Wind: Taking the Right Risks 154Fly Your True Colors: Leading by Example and Getting Results 168Epilogue 193
