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It's Our Ship: The No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership Kindle Edition

by D. Michael Abrashoff (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 273 ratings
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.
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    220 pages
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    Grand Central Publishing
  4. Publication date
    April 7, 2008
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Captain D. Michael Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and was a military assistant to the former secretary of defense, the Honorable Dr. William J. Perry. Abrashoff left the Navy in 2001 and became the founder and CEO of Grassroots Leadership, Inc., in Boston. You can visit his website at www.grassrootsleadership.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0011UEEG4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition (April 7, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book provides great practical lessons on leadership and can be read in just a few sittings. They appreciate that it is easy to implement.

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Customers find the book provides great practical lessons on leadership, helping them become more effective leaders.

"...The book is very thought provoking for anyone wanting to improve their organization...." Read more

"...Michael Abrashoff somehow manages a different take on leadership...." Read more

"...The stories in the book are engaging and illustrate very well the points being made. I definitely recommend this one!" Read more

"...Even to include stories from organizations he has come across in his lecture circuit who have utilized some of his leadership/management philosophies..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with several mentioning they finished it in just a few sittings.

"...about his naval and business experiences and read the book in just a few sittings...." Read more

"..."It's Our Ship" an easy but provocative read and well worth the time." Read more

"...Additionally, to have the book narrated by Captain Abrashoff, just as in "Its Your Ship," is fantastic...." Read more

"...The principles Micheal Abrashoff talks about is well illustrated and practical, with true value...." Read more

4 customers mention "Ease of implementation"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to implement, with one mentioning that it provides basic building blocks for leadership development.

"...The principles in this book are very practical and easy to implement. I read this book and sited it in a college research paper...." Read more

"Easy read, simple approach to what should be more obvious, a shift in thinking to get all involved in the process of success , whatever it may be" Read more

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"Easy and fun to read with great applicable leadership skills. This book is a must for leaders in government and business!" Read more

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  • Charles J Crout
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
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    I had the privilege of hearing the author speak passionately about his naval and business experiences and read the book in just a few sittings.

    Great down to earth analogies between a navy ship and a business. All of us are on our own voyage and encounter the perils and pleasures of the adventure that is our individual business. The book is very thought provoking for anyone wanting to improve their organization. Don't expect a how to book, but rather one that allows you to think about how you can apply the concepts to your business and encourage your team to be their best. Bought more copies for my staff and plan to involve the whole organization in this process of business improvement over the next 6 months.

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  • Retired And Happy
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than "old wine in new bottles"
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2008
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    There are countless leadership books available, and many of them simply repackage the old chestnuts in a new context or apply new terminology to the same principles. Michael Abrashoff somehow manages a different take on leadership. His success in turning around a ship and making it the pride of the fleet gives him credibility, as does his willingness to make the right decision even in the face of the unforgiving military promotion machine, recognizing that he was signaling the end of his rise through the ranks. Abrashoff's compassionate but firm style would serve many leaders well, regardless of their field. "It's Our Ship" an easy but provocative read and well worth the time.
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  • PWL
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Leadership Advice
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
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    As a leader in a CEO role, this book really affirmed my own leadership style. It had been recommended to me by somebody who works with me, citing that I would enjoy it because it's "your kind of leadership." They were right. I did pick up some nice tips, but it was more in the vein of adding to what I know. The stories in the book are engaging and illustrate very well the points being made. I definitely recommend this one!
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  • Stella Carrier
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Navy Sailor Glimpse:
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
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    It's Our Ship by Captain Michael D. Michael Abrashoff is an audible where the narrator retells experiences across his navy career that indirectly and directly contributed to his approach on The narrator recalls how his strong family life helped contribute to his outlook on life. He also recalls multiple reasons why one of the navy commands he was affiliated with became highly well-known. The narrator also explains what he communicates via the ownership theme.
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  • mark adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great companion for "It's Your Ship
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014
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    I have listened to this book a few times already. A great companion for "It's Your Ship," as it not only expands from some of the stories in the first book, but adds new ones. Even to include stories from organizations he has come across in his lecture circuit who have utilized some of his leadership/management philosophies. No need to understand military or Navy speak either. Additionally, to have the book narrated by Captain Abrashoff, just as in "Its Your Ship," is fantastic. He provides emotions that would only come from the author. He peaks at areas of importance, and flexes his tones and pitch accordingly. A fantastic read/listen!
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  • RNthatLUVSshoes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gift
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
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    She loved it
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  • George
    5.0 out of 5 stars Real leadership
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2014
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    If you are serious about leadership, value your people and want to empower them, this book shows you how through the story.
    The principles Micheal Abrashoff talks about is well illustrated and practical, with true value.

    I would definitely recommend this book to all leaders who are serious about developing true leaders and change the way people see managers.

    By self developing your people, you not only create future leaders, you create a happy, motivated and loyal employee
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  • One Happy Husband
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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    I like this book, but it is very similar to the first with a whole lot more name dropping of people that Captain Abrashoff has worked with in the past. The original book was my favorite leadership story I have read, but this one felt more like a consulting commercial.
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  • Paul Rowden
    5.0 out of 5 stars Should be Read by every manager and CEO
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2013
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    This is the second book following from "It’s Your Ship"

    Once again areas that cause issues and conflict and why employees do what they do.
    A though provoking book that should be read by all managers and CEOs.
    It makes you look at your own maangement style.
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  • Dan Genge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2019
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    Gave one to all my staff.
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  • Sundara Rao Moningi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in India on March 5, 2024
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  • Daniel Lopez
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good book,
    Reviewed in Spain on January 25, 2017
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    The only thing is that for those whom read the first book "ITs YOUR SHIP", it has too many parts where the text is the same story as the previous one. Like the first one way more
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  • Mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2014
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    Nice read
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