The Jordan Harbinger Show 231: Mike Abrashoff | It's Your Ship -- Here's How to Shape It
Jul 30, 2019
Mike Abrashoff, a former Naval Commander and bestselling author, shares his insights on transformative leadership and teamwork. He emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive organizational culture and knowing when to challenge rules to promote innovation. Abrashoff discusses the value of earning trust from superiors and empowering team members for success. He also touches on effective communication and the need for leaders to prioritize their team's needs over personal ambition, illustrating his points with engaging anecdotes from his naval career.
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Booed Off the Ship
- When Mike Abrashoff assumed command, the departing officer was met with cheers of disrespect from the crew.
- This blatant display of disapproval terrified Abrashoff and motivated him to prioritize earning the crew's respect.
Encourage Challenges
- Create an environment where everyone can challenge processes and suggest improvements.
- Encourage intellectual curiosity and embrace change to control your destiny as an organization.
Civilian Food Brands
- Abrashoff used the ship's food budget to purchase preferred civilian food brands instead of standard Navy rations.
- This improved morale and showed how following rules mindlessly can be inefficient.
