STRATEGY
Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
By L. David Marquet · 272 pages
Why this title matters
David Marquet's account of transforming the USS Santa Fe from the worst-performing submarine in the fleet to the best by pushing decision-making authority down to the level where information actually lives. The definitive case study for any commander who wants initiative from subordinates rather than compliance.
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Reading category: STRATEGY
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