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Damn The Torpedoes!: Applying The Navy'S Leadership Principles To Business
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Awareness Of The Leadership Traits Exhibited By Admiral Farragut In His Famous Order: Damn The Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead! Can Make Any Manager Afloat Or Ashore More Successful. Alec Fraser'S Experience As A Navy Captain And The President Of A Division Of Turner Broadcasting Has Taught Him That Leadership Ashore Can Be Modeled After Centuries Of Leadership At Sea.In Damn The Torpedoes! Fraser Utilizes His Own Experiences In The U.S. Navy And The Corporate World To Illustrate This Concept. Within The First Sixty Seconds Of His Induction To The U.S. Naval Academy, Midshipman Fraser Was Posed With A Question To Which He Answered, I Don'T Know. This Quickly Proved To Be An Unacceptable Answer In The Navy, Regardless Of The Question. While Doing The Requisite Pushups That Followed, He Learned That There Were Only Four Ways To Respond To A Question Or An Order: No Excuse, Sir, I'Ll Find Out, Sir, Yes/No Sir, And Ayeaye, Sir. From These Four Responses Fraser Learned The Four Key Concepts To Being An Effective Leader Afloat Or Ashore: Accountability, Thinking Ahead, Ethics, And Motivation.Damn The Torpedoes! Offers Concrete Advice For Leading In The Work Placegiving Stepbystep Recommendations To Encourage Readers Into Adopting This Different Way Of Approaching Leadership. Providing A Fresh And Unconventional Perspective, Captain Fraser Gives Personal And Historic Examples About The Leadership Traits Of Ship Captains And Suggests How Leaders In Any Organization May Adapt Them To Make Their Careers And Businesses Successful. According To Fraser, These Four Key Leadership Concepts Are The Basic Principles Necessary To Prevent Organizational Chaos Best Summed Up By A Wall Street Journal Editorial On Leadership At Sea And Ashore: When Men Lose Confidence And Trust In Those Who Lead, Order Disintegrates Into Chaos And Purposeful Ships Into Uncontrollable Derelicts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Damn the Torpedoes!' by Alec Fraser? A: The book emphasizes applying Navy leadership principles to business, illustrating how traits exhibited by Admiral Farragut can help managers succeed both at sea and on land.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Damn the Torpedoes!' and what is his background? A: The author, Alec Fraser, is a former Navy captain and the president of a division of Turner Broadcasting, bringing real-world experience from both military and corporate environments.
- Q: What are the key leadership concepts discussed in the book? A: Fraser identifies four key concepts: accountability, thinking ahead, ethics, and motivation, which he believes are essential for effective leadership.
- Q: How does 'Damn the Torpedoes!' provide practical advice for leaders? A: The book offers step-by-step recommendations and personal anecdotes, allowing readers to adopt a different approach to leadership and improve their effectiveness.
- Q: Is 'Damn the Torpedoes!' suitable for anyone outside the military? A: Yes, the insights and principles in the book are applicable to various organizational contexts, making it valuable for leaders in any industry.
- Q: What is the page count and binding type of 'Damn the Torpedoes!'? A: The book contains 112 pages and is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Damn the Torpedoes!' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 2016.
- Q: What edition of 'Damn the Torpedoes!' is available? A: The available edition is illustrated, providing visual context to the leadership principles discussed.
- Q: What conditions is the book in when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that customers receive a fresh copy.
- Q: Can 'Damn the Torpedoes!' help with team motivation? A: Yes, the book discusses motivation as one of the four key leadership concepts, providing insights on how to inspire and engage team members effectively.