In this conversation, David Marquet shares his transformative leadership journey from commanding the Santa Fe submarine, one of the worst performers in the fleet, to implementing a culture of empowerment and accountability. He discusses the importance of shifting from a language of permission to a language of intent, encouraging leaders to empower their teams to think critically and make decisions. Marquet emphasizes the significance of mindset, distance, and self-coaching in effective decision-making, and how visualizing problems can lead to better solutions. The discussion culminates in practical advice for creating a culture of accountability and fostering a proactive mindset within teams.

Takeaways

Leadership is about inspiring teams, not just giving orders.

The language of permission can stifle innovation and accountability.

Empower your team to think critically and make decisions.

Mindset and distance are crucial for effective decision-making.

Coaching yourself can lead to better outcomes.

Visualizing problems helps in understanding and solving them.

Creating a culture of accountability is essential for success.

Encourage a language of intent over a language of permission.

Fresh perspectives can lead to innovative solutions.

Transformational leadership requires a shift in mindset and language.

LINKS

Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions by L. David Marquet and Michael A. Gillespie https://tinyurl.com/wtadnumb

You can check out the interview with David’s co-author, Michael Gillespie, here: https://on.soundcloud.com/zb166tQR3Ce8gp0tHd

Contacting L. David Marquet

Web: https://davidmarquet.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarquet/

Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/4ezbp4a9

Contacting Michael Gillespie

University of South Florida: https://tinyurl.com/yds54cbe

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gillespie-78661a4/