"The story of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff and his command of USS Benfold has become legendary inside and outside the Navy." Captain Abrashoff realized he needed to improve his leadership skills before he could improve the ship. He inspired his crew to become more confident to take the initiative to be problem solvers and take resposibility for their actions. The slogan on board became 'It's your ship.' "Abrashoff shares his secrets of successful management including: see the ship through the eyes of the crew; communicate, communicate, communicate; create discipline by focusing on purpose; [and] listen aggressively."