Turn the Ship Around!

Authors: L. David Marquet

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Key Ideas

1. Empowerment and decentralized control

In the book 'Turn the Ship Around!', L. David Marquet emphasizes the importance of empowering everyone in the organization and decentralizing control. By giving individuals the authority and responsibility to make decisions, organizations can tap into the collective intelligence and potential of their employees.

2. Intent-based leadership

Marquet introduces the concept of intent-based leadership, where leaders provide the 'what' and 'why' of a mission, while the team determines the 'how'. This approach encourages ownership, innovation, and a more eng....
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Quiz

1. What is the key concept discussed in 'Turn the Ship Around!' that emphasizes empowering individuals and decentralizing control?

A. Intent-based leadership

B. Competence and clarity

C. Creating leaders at every level

D. Empowerment and decentralized control

2. What leadership model does the book advocate for, where leaders create leaders throughout the organization?

A. Leader-follower

B. Leader-leader

C. Servant leadership

D. Transactional leadership

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