Quotes from Dave Oliver

Free discussion requires an atmosphere unembarrassed by any suggestion of authority or even respect. If a subordinate agrees with his superior he is a useless part of the organization.1

Management does not just involve praise--anyone can do that, although many do not. Management also involves looking someone in the eyes and delivering the hard message that the employee has reached too high.

Dear Admiral Rickover, If you want to stop killing people, read this. Very respectfully, Dave Oliver Captain, US Navy