"The story of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside the Navy. Now in this updated 10th anniversary edition of his classic bestseller, Abrashoff presents his fascinating 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, a ship armed with every cutting-edge system available, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some of the productivity. ...
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"The story of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside the Navy. Now in this updated 10th anniversary edition of his classic bestseller, Abrashoff presents his fascinating 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, a ship armed with every cutting-edge system available, 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 take 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--Benfold was a key player in our Persian Gulf fleet--Abrashoff shares his secrets of successful management including: see the ship through the eyes of the crew; communicate, communicate, communicate; create discipline by focusing on purpose; [and] listen aggressively."--Dust jacke
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. First edition in fine condition with like jacket INSCRIBED by Author. A great collectible copy! Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Audience: General/trade.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. This is a great copy and has been signed by the author. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 224 p. Audience: General/trade.
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Like New. Size: 9x6x0; Hardcover and dust jacket, 10th Anniversary Edition, SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page, "Command a great Ship! Michael Abrashoff". Ships fast with tracking!
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Very Good+ in Very Good+, Not Price Clipped jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Inscribed by Michael Abrashoff on the half-title page: "Command a great ship! Michael Abrashoff"; minor edge wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy in collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a Brodart sleeve.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. New York: Warner Books, Inc., 2002. Signed by the author on the title page. White marbled boards with scarlet spine, heavy silver gilt spine lettering, 212 pages, color portrait of author on the cover. The book is in very good condition, looks and feels new, with sound text block, good hinges, clean and unread looking pages with no names or other markings. Includes a small, very minor pressure dent to the midcenter of the rear cover. The mylar protected dustjacket is not priceclipped and is also in very good, new-looking condition. Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.