It's Your Ship

Abrashoff modifies the phrase “active listening” to “listen aggressively,” which is the title of Chapter 4. Evaluate this rhetorical decision and the impact on his message in the chapter.

Evaluate Abrashoff’s criticism of the top-down command style of leadership. Does he effectively make the case against it in the book? What possible counterargument could be made? Use real-world examples in your response.

Abrashoff believes that the way to properly keep his crew’s ego in check is to lead by example and keep his own in check. To what degree is this practical advice? Explain.