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Turn the Ship Around!
272 pages, 2013
Since it was published in 2013, Turn the Ship Around! has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to apply former Navy captain David Marquet’s insights about leadership to their organizations. Many have created workplaces where everyone takes responsibility for his or her actions, where followers grow to become leaders, and where happier teams drive dramatically better results.
Marquet was a Naval Academy graduate and an experienced officer when selected for submarine command. Trained to give orders in the traditional model of “know all–tell all” leadership, he faced a new wrinkle when he was shifted to the Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine. Facing the high-stress environment of a sub where there’s little margin for error, he was determined to reverse the trends he found on the Santa Fe: poor morale, poor performance, and the worst retention rate in the fleet.
In Turn the Ship Around!, L. David Marquet explores the idea of 'leader-leader' model instead of the traditional 'leader-follower' model. He believes that empowering each team member to be a leader in their own right can lead to a more efficient and successful organization.
Marquet emphasizes the importance of competence and clarity in a team. He suggests that when team members are competent in their roles and have a clear understanding of the organization's goals, they are more likely to make decisions that align with those goals.
The book encourages readers to rethink the traditional command structure. Instead of a top-down approach, Marquet suggests a bottom-up approach where everyone is encouraged to take initiative and make decisions. This can lead to a more engaged and motivated team.
Marquet highlights the power of language in shaping an organization's culture. He suggests that by changing the language used within a team, you can shift the mindset of the team members and foster a more positive and proactive work environment.
Turn the Ship Around! encourages continuous learning and improvement. Marquet shares his own experiences and mistakes, showing that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them and use them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
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Turn the Ship Around! is the consummate blueprint for empowering leadership. It's a must-read for those who aspire to achieve extraordinary results.
Stephen R. Covey - Author, SpeakerMarquet's book is a powerful and practical guide for transforming any organization.
Simon Sinek - Author, Motivational SpeakerTurn the Ship Around! is a game-changer. It's a leadership book that everyone should read.
John C. Maxwell - Author, SpeakerMarquet's book is a compelling story of leadership that is both inspirational and instructional.
Daniel Pink - Author, Speaker
