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Nov 02, 2018 order your copy of it s your ship on amazon be sure to subscribe to the channel for future videos. Knowing that responsibility for improving performance rested with him, he realized he had. Companies and businesses share the common challenge of retaining and getting the most out of their employees. When captain abrashoff became commander of the uss benfold, he found a ship. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy its your ship. The story of captain abrashoff and his command of uss benfold has become legendary inside and outside the navy. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy d. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Covey here top leaders will learn how they can release the passion, intellect, and energy of their people. Reviewspart leadership lesson and part memoir, this compact audio is a testament to the authors understanding of leadership in any large organization. The legendary tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate today s uncertain business seas. Reviews part leadership lesson and part memoir, this compact audio is a testament to the author s understanding of leadership in any large organization. By the time abrashoff walked off the ship 20 months later. Benfold, into a model of leadership as progressive as any celebrated in the business world.
So the book takes you through the author s leadership journey. Review the key ideas in the book it s your ship by d. Sep 01, 2015 its your ship, with over one million copies sold, features a timeless message. Michael abrashoff and 20000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Its your ship management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by captain d. When to go beyond standard procedure the traditional approach may work, but something new may work better. The legendary tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate todays uncertain business seas. But what youre doing when you indulge these negative emotions is giving something outside yourself power over your happiness. Now in this updated 10th anniversary edition of his classic bestseller. As im reading its your ship, i understand that the major guidelines are practically common sense, but yet they cant be stressed enough in the pages.
Michael abrashoff is good read on understanding the basics of what he calls grassroots leadership he developed while a commander in the navy. Also hit us with a thumbs up and leave a comment if you found this. Knowing that responsibility for improving performance rested with him, he realized he had to improve. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy. Book notes by david mays missions help for your church. What are the leadreship principles as outlined in the chapter, improve your peoples quality of life fun with your friends makes a happy ship. Michael abrashoff book report by gary tomlinson introduction. Access a free summary of its your ship, by captain d.
Outside forces arent excuses because if you control the things you can influence, amazing results can happen. Michael abrashoff published by warner books, 2002 isbn 0446529117 224 pages. What are the two universal ways in which people want to be treated. The process can be entirely handsoff for you and you can rest assured, whether its a single copy to a waiting reader or a case of books going to an amazon warehouse, your book fulfillment will be handled right, right. Michael abrashoff and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. The basic premise is that captain abrashoff was able to take command of a u. Michael abrashoff teaches you how to motivate your employees to take responsibility for. It s your ship management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy book. The tips he gave are contained in more detail in an easily readable and quite enjoyable book entitled, its your ship, that was given out at the. Commanded 20 month starting in june 1997 ship commissioned in 1996 first sea command nearly 35 of people that joined military annually didn t finish o best talents were first to leave o 35 000 to recruit a trainee plus tens of thousands more for training turned crew into tight crew functioning team 65 people are actually leaving their managers when leaving a company. He took the ship from being the worst ship in the us navy to being the best damn ship in the navy. Its your ship navy general library program downloadable. This book is a refreshing read that allows you to reconnect with some of the most common and effective management skills you have learned, while motivating you to apply them to your situation, no matter what you.
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Its important to make your objections known in a private manner with your bosses. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Soundview executive book summaries editor in chief sarah dayton presents the summary in brief for its your ship. Founded in 1958 by clifton keith hillegass, cliffsnotes is the original company that produced study guides and book summaries ranging from. Azurin and yvette pantilla regine azurin is the president of, a company that provides business book summaries of the latest bestsellers for busy executives and entrepreneurs. This book is not only change some of my approaches, it s going to help make a difference in other people lives. One of my favorite books on leadershipa is captain d. When trained employees resign, the company loses a lot of productivity and incurs additional training and recruiting expenses. This book is a worthy followup to captain abrashoffs management classic its your ship. His message is about helping people engage with their mission, which in his case was. The essence of leadership its ten elements taken from its your ship create a climate of trust lead by example look for results, not salutes listen aggressively communicate purpose and meaning take calculated risks go beyond standard procedure generate unity build up your people improve your peoples quality of life captain d.
Michael abrashoff here is a quick description and cover image of book its your ship. Review the key ideas in the book its your ship by d. Kadir nelson tells the story of this allblack league in his picture book we are the ship. Navy destroyer that was one of the worst performing ships in the fleet. When captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss benfold, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some of the productivity. Michael abrashoff and his command of uss benfold has become legendary inside and outside the navy. How to take command, as well as lead by example dont just say, do it. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by abrashoff, michael isbn. Michael abrashoff in a condensed soundview executive book summary.
In this book, abrashoff shares his secrets of successful management. Michael abrashoff, legendary commander of the uss benfold, continues in the same vein of his bestselling book its your ship with the knowledge hes gained from his speaking to and advising some of the top business minds in the world. Its your ship this month i will share with you information from the book, its your ship, management techniques from the best dam ship in the navy by captain d michael abrashoff, former commander of the uss benfold. If your bosses see you lifting burdens off their shoulders, and they find out they can trust you, they stay out of your face. Knowing that responsibility for improving performance rested with him, he realized he. Throughout its your ship he tells real world stories that most of us never hear about from within our secret military. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy abridged edition. And that gives you the freedom you need to operate independently and improve your ship.
This book focuses on the qualities of leadership required for. A summary of the executive business book, its your ship, management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy, by author captain d. In this book, captain abrashoff further builds up on the previously discussed management techniques and ideas from his first book its your ship. Other than the sobering fact that real lives are regularly at stake, running a navy ship is a lot like running a business. Michael abrashoff boils down the management and leadership techniques that helped his ship, the. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by d. Mike continues to spread his message through his first book, its your ship, published by warner books. Michael abrashoff published by warner books, 2002 isbn 0. Robert bowen captain abrashoff took over the uss benfold. Nelson uses his awardwinning painting skills to illustrate this story about an important part of. When trained employees resign, the company loses a lot of. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised by d. Its your ship book brantford public library bibliocommons. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised.
Navys most modern warships and explains how these principles can be used in a. Spencer mills, ma, mba, cmpe abrashoff tells how a crew of 310 officers and sailors turned from surly, mediocre performers to. In any organization, your people need to know that you support your chain of command. Its your ship, with over one million copies sold, features a timeless message. Now available from soundview executive book summaries is the summary of captain d.
Ltp lesson plan the citadel, the military college of. Knowing that responsibility for improving performance rested with him, he realized he had to improve his own. Jan 01, 2002 this ends up being a compare and contrast because having read turn the ship around reading this book initially felt very similar and then eventually drifted away. Benfold, into a model of leadership as progressive as. Michael abrashoff reveals the management principles that shaped his ship, the u. A this book is required reading for any leader looking to increase the productivity of hisher business, team, organization, or church. Ltp lesson plan the citadel, the military college of south. Its your ship management techniques from the best damn ship.
The legendary new york times bestselling tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate todays uncertain business seas. Michael abrashoff warner books, 2002 executive summary its your ship, by capt. State what the central leadership concepts forwarded in abrashoff s book. Im the one person who wears the words hustle, loyalty, respect on my tshirts and merchandise. Its important that you not undermine your superiors. These points definitely resonate well with a great leader, and when there are lectures in class, its so easy to relate whats been written and whats being said. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy, by captain michael abrashoff, is one of those books that stand apart from most others.
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