Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013272
Book • Nonfiction
US Navy Submarine • 1990s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet details a former U.S. Navy submarine captain's innovative leadership approach. Marquet empowers crew members to take initiative and make decisions, transforming the ship's culture. This leadership style promotes accountability and autonomy, fostering a thriving, effective team environment.
Inspirational
Informative
Challenging
Hopeful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
David Marquet's Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders receives high praise for its innovative leadership philosophy, emphasizing empowerment and accountability. Readers appreciate its practical, relatable anecdotes, though some find the approach hard to implement in rigid organizational structures. Overall, it's a valuable read for leadership transformation.
Who Should Read Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders?
A reader fascinated by leadership transformation, particularly within military or hierarchical contexts, would enjoy Turn the Ship Around!. Fans of Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek or Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin will appreciate its practical, empowering approach.
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Book • Nonfiction
US Navy Submarine • 1990s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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