D. Michael Abrashoff

The legendary New York Times bestselling tale of top-down change for anyone trying to navigate today's uncertain business seas.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. Knowing that responsibility for improving performance rested with him, he realized he had to improve his own leadership skills before he could improve his ship. Within months, he created a crew of confident and inspired problem-solvers eager to take the initiative and responsibility for their actions. The slogan on board became "It's your ship," and Benfold was soon recognized far and wide as a model of naval efficiency. How did Abrashoff do it? Against the backdrop of today's United States Navy, Abrashoff shares his secrets of successful management including:From achieving amazing cost savings to winning the highest gunnery score in the Pacific Fleet, Captain Abrashoff's extraordinary campaign sent shock waves through the U.S. Navy. It can help you change the course of your ship, no matter where your business battles are fought.

Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, legendary commander of the USS Benfold , continues in the same vein of his bestselling book It's Your Ship with the knowledge he's gained from his speaking to and advising some of the top business minds in the world.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 Your 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.

Former U.S. Navy Commander Michael Abrashoff attracted worldwide media attention for his success in turning around a struggling ship, the USS "Benfold"--the subject of his acclaimed bestseller, "It's Your Ship." Since then, he's been a fixture on the business lecture circuit, spreading an empowering message that any organization can be turned around with compassionate but firm leadership. Abrashoff never claimed to have all the answers. He also knew that there were plenty of other creative leaders in the navy, army, air force, marine corps, and even the coast guard who could teach businesspeople how to motivate, inspire, and get great results under pressure. So he asked around, found some fascinating people in every branch of the U.S. military and the business world, and interviewed them about leadership and teambuilding. The result is "Get Your Ship Together"--a book that will be just as valuable as "It's Your Ship." For example, Abrashoff introduces us to a working-class enlisted man who rose rapidly in the navy for his creative leadership under fire; an army platoon leader who fought in Afghanistan; the first woman to fly an Apache helicopter in combat; a former commander of the air force's elite Blue Angels; and many other unsung heroes. Abrashoff distills their stories into fresh lessons that can be applied in the business world, such as: Make a contract with your people and honor it Develop your subordinates better so you can buy back a little quality of life Conduct the battle on your terms, not those of your adversary

Managers who focus on the people below them miss the chance to manage up the chain of command. If they can manage their bosses, they can free themselves up to do the best job they can. You can do the same. That’s the practical and practiced message in this brief eBook from D. Michael Abrashoff, once the captain of the USS Benfold, who told his story in the bestselling book, It’s Your Ship.

Mike Abrashoff learned about leadership as captain of USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer that he and his crew transformed from a dysfunctional disgrace into the best damn ship in the U.S. Navy. He told that story in a bestselling book, It's Your Ship. Now he's distilling the lessons of that experience, plus what he's learned as a consultant and speaker, into a series of brief, practical guides to effective leadership. This one focuses on turning around a troubled organization.The Atlanta Falcons hit rock bottom the day a tornado ripped off half of its stadium's roof. By then, their charismatic quarterback, Michael Vick, was in prison for leading a dog-fighting ring. Their coach, Bobby Petrino, had defected in mid-season to college football. They'd won only four games in 2007, losing 12. They weren't just defeated; they were demoralized, beaten, losers. It was up to their owner, Arthur Blank, cofounder of Home Depot, to turn this sorry situation around. And in one of the deftest performances I've ever heard of, he did. By the end of 2008, the Falcons had gone to the playoffs with an 11-5 record. Their new coach, Mike Smith, was NFL Coach of the Year. Their quarterback, Matt Ryan, was NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. "This is the season of miracles," Blank said. But the miracles all traced to the careful moves he'd made....

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. The more insecure you feel, the more frightening situations become. That's because most people resist, making matters worse. Suppose you do the opposite: Accept fear, treat it like a passing shower, and focus on things you control. Your demons vanish. These and other tonics for hard times come from Mike Abrashoff, who discovered joyfulness as a plebe at Annapolis. It may sound unfeeling, but I notice that hard times aren't all bad. They force people with or without jobs to stay calm, overcome reverses, make the best of whatever happens. They're often the most fertile times for growing what every business needs--proven leaders. Right now, companies everywhere are stretching their people to work harder and do more with less. In this Darwinian situation, the winners are those who accept being stretched, but on terms favorable to themselves. That doesn't mean the winners are all me-firsters. In a healthy organization, the most valued stretchers are those who benefit the whole enterprise, not just themselves. They're the next leaders in waiting.

New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Captain D. Michael Abrashoff knows first hand how to get people to take the initiative. The story of how he turned a ship with 365 disgruntled sailors into one of the best in the U.S. Navy is now legendary. Here, Abrashoff explains how to build your crew’s confidence by giving them an unexpected opportunity to shine, encourage challenges to established wisdom and authority, and keep increasing expectations.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.Mike Abrashoff learned about leadership as captain of the "USS Benfold," a guided-missile destroyer that he and his crew transformed from a dysfunctional disgrace into the best damn ship in the U.S. Navy. He told that story in a bestselling book, "It's Your Ship." Now he's distilling the lessons of that experience, plus what he's learned as a consultant and speaker, into a series of brief, practical guides to effective leadership. This is one of them, and it's about the power of listening.A leader who hasn't learned to listen is working under a huge handicap. It may be possible to lead without listening, Douglas MacArthur-style, but that approach is twice as hard, half as fast, and prone to disaster. Even as I rose through the ranks of the Navy, I found that listening didn't always come naturally to me. Often, I merely pretended to hear people. How many times had I barely glanced up from my work when a sailor or officer came up to the bridge or into my cabin? I wasn't paying attention; I was marking time until I could give orders. When I took command of "Benfold," I was determined to do things differently--and I had to move fast. In two months, we would deploy to the Middle East, and we weren't ready....

Give your people power to do their jobs, clear the decks of anything that keeps them from doing it, and leave your ego on shore. That’s the advice of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, author of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller It’s Your Ship, in this brief eBook.

How do you make everyone on your team a winner? Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller It’s Your Ship, provides four easy Figure out what’s wrong, enlist your people in the cause of fixing it, persuade them to take ownership, and never, ever declare victory. He brings his approach to life with the examples of Apple's Steve Jobs, the Ryder Cup's Paul Azinger, and Starbucks' Howard Schultz. It's leading-edge leadership.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.Companies and ships have this in common: Success depends on crew morale, the eagerness born of spirit, zeal, and zest. You can't buy morale, much less bribe or bully it into existence. But you can sharply boost it--at little or no cost--by spicing serious workdays with unserious good times. Here's how Captain Michael Abrashoff did it, and you can, too.How do you get people to take the initiative? One, build their confidence by giving them an unexpected opportunity to shine. Two, encourage challenges to established wisdom and authority--even the CEO's authority, if need be. Three, keep increasing expectations: Even a brilliant idea is worthless without continuous upgrading.

Companies and the navy have this in Success depends heavily on crew morale, the eagerness born of spirit, zeal, and zest. You can’t buy morale, much less bribe or bully it into existence. But you can sharply boost it -- at little or no cost -- by spicing serious workdays with unserious good times, says New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Captain D. Michael Abrashoff in this brief eBook.

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Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, legendary commander of the USS Benfold, continues in the same vein of his bestselling book It's Your Ship with the knowledge he's gained from his speaking to and advising some of the top business minds in the world. 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 Your 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.