Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain
Written by Brett Crozier and Michael Vlessides
Narrated by Brett Crozier
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About this audiobook
Amid one of the darkest times in American history, it was a moment that captured the attention of the nation. Brett Crozier, captain of the most powerful and prestigious aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, walked off his ship for the last time while thousands of his sailors saluted and chanted his name in admiration.
This remarkable moment occurred after Crozier made the decision to try to protect his sailors by pleading with his superiors for help when COVID-19 swept through the vessel. Two days later, he was relieved of command.
Now, Crozier reflects on his life, career, and commitment to doing the right thing in a book that celebrates the power of kindness, the importance of teamwork, and the value of standing up for what you believe in. Through a series of “engaging and candid” (Proceedings magazine) stories set all around the world, Crozier takes us on the grand adventures of his extraordinary career and introduces the incredible people he met along the way.
From his days as fighter pilot facing near-death experiences to commandeering suspected pirate vessels in the Persian Gulf, and of course, seizing any opportunity to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies—surfing—Crozier distills the lessons he has learned and the principles that have guided him, showing how you can apply them to your personal and professional life.
Brett Crozier
Brett Crozier grew up in California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, and embarked on a thirty-year career in the Navy, flying dozens of combat missions over Iraq and leading at the highest levels of operational command. He served as the commanding officer of a combat F/A-18 strike fighter squadron, the world’s largest and most advanced communications ship, and ultimately the USS Theodore Roosevelt before retiring from the Navy in 2022. Surf When You Can is his first book.
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Reviews for Surf When You Can
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really enjoyed this book and enjoyed Brett's leadership lessons and stories. It's unfortunate that he was relieved for trying to take care of his sailors but there was poetic justice in Thomas Modly having to step aside for being such a tone-deaf leader.
There were some cool stories of humility and risk over the years that allowed him to be great in his field.
If you are a student of leadership, you'll love this book.