Turn The Ship Around!

Name: Turn The Ship Around!
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241250945
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A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders

By L. David Marquet

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Turn The Ship Around! by L. David Marquet is a story about a Navy captain who transforms his crew's approach to leadership. Instead of issuing orders, he enables his crew to take initiative and make decisions, fostering a culture of empowerment and responsibility. The book illustrates how effective leadership can turn followers into leaders, improving both performance and morale.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're interested in leadership and management techniques. It offers an engaging story of how a navy captain transformed his ship’s performance by empowering his crew, making it perfect for anyone looking to foster a culture of trust and responsibility within teams.

Turn The Ship Around!

No matter your business or position, this book shows you how to apply the author's approach to create a workplace where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, people are healthier and happier - and everyone is a leader.

No matter your business or position, you can apply Marquet's radical guidelines to turn your own ship around. The payoff- a workplace where everyone around you is taking responsibility for their actions, where people are healthier and happier, where everyone is a leader.

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Turn The Ship Around! by L. David Marquet is an inspiring account of how one man transformed the way leadership functions in one of the most high-pressure environments imaginable—a nuclear-powered submarine. Captain David Marquet, assigned to the USS Santa Fe, a vessel plagued with poor morale and abysmal performance, was determined to make a change. Faced with a challenging situation, Marquet decided to break with the traditional leader-follower model that the US Navy had long adhered to.

Rather than issuing orders to his subordinates, Marquet adopted a revolutionary leadership approach: he gave control to his crew. By empowering his sailors to take ownership and responsibility for their actions, he created an environment where everyone was deeply invested in the success of the submarine. Under his leadership, the USS Santa Fe underwent a remarkable transformation, rising from the worst-performing submarine in the fleet to the best.

This book goes beyond the gripping story of a naval captain's journey. It offers a new paradigm for leadership that can be applied in various fields, from the boardroom to the classroom. Marquet’s approach is centred on developing a workplace where responsibility is shared, individuals are motivated, and each team member is capable of leading. The result is a healthier, happier, and more productive environment.

In Turn The Ship Around!, readers will find practical guidance on how to implement these leadership principles in their own lives. Marquet provides actionable steps and insightful anecdotes that underscore the effectiveness of his methodologies. Whether you're an experienced leader looking for fresh insights or someone new to management, this book provides valuable lessons that are easy to understand and implement.

Ultimately, Turn The Ship Around! is much more than just a tale of military prowess. It is a blueprint for developing a culture of leadership and accountability, transforming not only organizations but the lives of individuals within them.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Turn The Ship Around! by L. David Marquet is highly praised for its model of empowering leadership, offering invaluable lessons on building leaders within organisations. Prominent voices like Stephen R. Covey and Simon Sinek commend Marquet's approach, viewing him as an exceptional leader. The book is also recognised as an essential manual for managers focused on effective delegation, training, and execution, with accolades from FORTUNE and USA TODAY.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241250945

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

Foreword by Stephen R Covey

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 272

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Intent based leadership for the win!

The ideas found in this book formed the foundation of how we thought about leadership at Mighty Ape and can be distilled down into the simple idea that high performing teams require decision making to be entrusted to the people closest to the work. “I intend to do x” replaced “Can we do x?” which gave managers oversight while seeding direct control to the wider team. We found that performance not only improved, but team happiness increased with greater job satisfaction. The author is a retired US Navy captain who successfully applied this thinking to a nuclear submarine - which is pretty cool.

About the Author

L. David Marquet, a top graduate of the US Naval Academy, commanded the nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe from 1999 to 2001, transforming it from the worst-performing submarine in its fleet to the best. Since retiring from the navy, Marquet has worked with businesses nationwide as a leadership consultant. He gives presentations around the world about his acclaimed first book, Turn the Ship Around- A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders.