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Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy, oliver shares the leadership tactics rickover used to bring about a. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nu. The author leaves detailed biographical details of rickover to others, instead focusing on previously unknown historical events in which he personally participated or had unique knowledge which highlight the management and leadership principles behind rickover s achievements and place important events president eisenhower choosing nuclear. I had intended to buy the book believing it was a good old antinazi action story but perhaps with a little more literary approach as opposed to a potboiler. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dave oliver the author chronicles and relates how rickover managed to create an organization and culture that empowered its members to do the right thing while upholding the highest of standards. Dave oliver is the first former nuclear submarine commander who sailed for the venerable admiral to write about rickovers management techniques. May 21, 2015 a leadership book that illustrates the unique impact of admiral hyman rickovers management techniques, rear adm. It is one of the best books about managing i have read rickovers most important gift to us.
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There was no such thing as good news at three oclock in the morning. Dave oliver is the first former nuclear submarine commander who sailed for the venerable admiral to write. The january 8, 2015, episode of american heroes radio features a conversation with rear admiral dave oliver, united states navy ret. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy captures the leadership challenges and culture biases the admiral had to overcome while integrating a new technology into the navy. Against the tide rickovers leadership principles and the. May 24, 2018 against the tide is a leadership book that illustrates how adm. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Exceptionally well written and informative, against the tide is a compelling and rewarding read that is both thoughtful and though provoking. The brevity of against the tide makes the book an accessible venture into the mind and actions of hyman rickover and the genesis of todays nuclear submarine force. Rear admiral dave oliver is the author of against the tide. Milow against the tide official music video youtube. Since both books discuss leadership with the idea that leadership principles.
Rear admiral retired oliver has written a book, which looks at rickovers legacy from the standpoint of the kind of leadership, which he provided. I give each one of our small group leaders a copy of each so they are very prepared to lead a discussion on group night. Dave olivers against the tide draws upon a wealth of untold stories to show how one man changed american and navy culture while altering the course of history. Hyman rickover made a unique impact on american and navy culture. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy by dave oliver isbn. Against the tide is a leadership book that illustrates how adm. The piercing ring of the cell phone lying on his nightstand didnt bode well. Rear admiral retired oliver has written a book, which looks at rickovers. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy kindle edition by oliver, dave. Sometimes this calls for us to stand against the tide of. The book of colossians teaches principles for living a christian life in the midst of a nonchristian culture. Dec, 2018 that was one aspect of rickovers leadership an ability to recognize talent, recruit it, and put talent into his service. Against the tide is a success the book also has value as a window into a branch of the navy that, for reasons good, bad, and inevitable, was insulated, isolated, and opaque to most outside observers readers who approach this work with the hope of learning how to achieve similar results to admiral rickovers will.
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His first book, lead on a practical approach to leadership 1992, distills some hard learned lessons on leading from his naval career. The series is repeated at 12pm to 2pm on channel 8 on sunday. Nov 15, 2018 against the tide is a leadership book that illustrates how adm. Elizabeth camden is the awardwinning author of four books, including against the tide 2012, winner of a rita award, christy award, and daphne du maurier award. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy. Colossians teaches principles for living a christian life in the midst of a nonchristian culture. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy to help leaders and aspiring leaders glean lessons from the life story of one of the most important naval officers in american history. Rear admiral dave oliver, ret against the tide youtube. Growing up in northern ohio, one of my best friends from childhood eventually went to the naval academy with a clear desire to become an officer in the surface fleet. The driving force behind the navys nuclear submarine fleet, rickover revolutionized naval warfare while concurrently proving to be a wellspring of innovation that drove american technology in the latter half of the twentiethcentury. Against the tide is an interesting coming of age story set within a small, idyllic community off the coast of france as world war ii begins to loom. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy, eight bells book lecture, naval war college museum, dec. With just 7 pages against the tide does not take long to read but it is packed full of useful material. Against the tide showtime sports documentary film trailer.
Rickover s leadership principles and the rise of the nu. The driving force behind the navys nuclear submarine fleet, rickover revolutionized naval warfare while concurrently proving to be a wellspring of. Our senior employees have been schooled in this new philosophy which holds that, as long. It is one of the best books about managing i have read. Against the tide 2014 tv14 1 season crime tv shows a detective and a psychologist investigating a string of murders form a crimesolving team. Operated by william carey publishing, the preeminent missionary book publisher since 1969.
With a masters in history and a masters in library science, she is a research librarian by. To its credit, this book touches on and invites thought and discussion about more than a few attributes of. This is the first time i have used the questions and answers from against the tide. Rickover is known as the father of the nuclear navy, and his influence on the navy. Unless you are someone reading the book for this purpose, that last paragraph at the end of each chapter, really doesnt serve a huge purpose, but its still cool.
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Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy is dave olivers second book on leadership. Oliver, davethe admirals interview techniques admiral rickover made the pe. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read against the tide. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy author. Admiral rickovers rules since the end of world war ii, the number of highgrade civilians in relation to the total federal government workforce has steadily increased to the point where we have more managers and checkers than we have doers. Hyman rickover was the innovative driving force behind americas nuclear submarine navy and how. The show aired at 9pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8am the following day. Hyman rickover was the innovative driving force behind americas nuclear submarine navy and how he revolutionized naval warfare in the latter half of the twentieth century. Rear admiral dave oliver usn ret published on november, 2014 by rear admiral dave oliver usn ret isbn. In summary, against the tide, illuminating on many levels, is a reasoned path toward understanding what made the complex hyman rickover such a special naval officer. Rickovers leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear navy book online at best prices in india on. Oliver draws upon a wealth of untold stories to show how one man changed american and navy culture while altering the.
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