by Ben on January 31, 2010
The story of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and his command of the USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside of the Navy. Now Abrashoff offers this fascinating tale of top-down change for anyone trying to navigate today’s uncertain business seas.
There is an overabundance of highly educated scholars in the field of leadership that have very little managerial experience. Those having experience managing others did so at such a high level they were often disconnected from employees on the frontline.
If you’re looking to advance your ability to lead rather than theorize about it, do yourself [...]
Keith Ferrazzi wrote his best selling book Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time on the idea that networking and mentorship are key elements affecting a person’s level of success.