It’s Your Ship

It’s Your Ship is a book about leadership written by D. Michael Abrashoff. The book details Abrashoff’s experience as the commanding officer of the USS Benfold, a guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. Abrashoff took over the ship when it was ranked as one of the worst in the Navy, and within a year had transformed it into the best ship in the Pacific Fleet. Abrashoff attributes the ship’s success to his leadership style, which emphasized empowering his crew and giving them the autonomy to succeed.

This It’s Your Ship earned the position of number one in the New York Times bestseller list for hardcover business books.

The It’s Your Ship podcast is a great listen for anyone who is interested in learning more about effective leadership. The podcast features interviews with leaders from a variety of industries, and each episode provides valuable insights into what it takes to be a successful leader.

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