Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
by L. David Marquet
Why It Matters for Leaders
This book, "Turn the Ship Around!" by L. David Marquet, is crucial for Engineering Leaders as it addresses the challenge of transitioning from a directive leadership style to one that empowers team members to take ownership and lead themselves. An actionable takeaway is to focus on giving control to team members, fostering a culture of leadership at all levels, which enhances team engagement and performance.
Who Should Read This
Leaders transitioning from command-and-control to intent-based leadership. Managers who want to give their teams more ownership and autonomy.
What's Inside
1. Leadership as empowerment, not control.
2. Transition from command-and-control to a culture of leadership.
3. Importance of creating leaders over followers.
4. Specific examples from Marquet's tenure on the USS Santa Fe.
5. Impact on team culture and performance.
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