The Language and Actions of Great Leaders with David Marquet

#39: Retired Navy Captain and leadership expert David Marquet joins Chris to share the moment in the Navy that completely flipped his understanding of leadership. They discuss why the secret to leadership lies in giving up control, how to create spaces at work and at home where people can show up as their best selves, how slight language changes can make great character shifts in your life, and how you can have an impact at work no matter your pay grade. 

David Marquet (@ldavidmarquet) is a distinguished submarine captain who, as commander of the USS Santa Fe, took the ship and its crew from one of the worst performing in the Navy to achieving the highest retention and operational standings. He documented that journey in his best-selling book Turn The Ship Around, which has been listed as one of the top 12 business books of all time. His most recent bestselling book Leadership is Language was released in 2020 and outlines how just changing your words can dramatically improve decision-making and execution on your team.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/leadership-david-marquet

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Resources Mentioned

Connect With David Marquet: Intent-Based Leadership International | LinkedIn | Website

David's Books: Turn The Ship Around | Leadership is Language

Youtube Channel: Leadership Nudges with David Marquet

David’s Talk that Chris shared dozens of times: Youtube

Full Show Notes

(00:11) Who is David Marquet?

(01:21) Effective Leadership Definitions vs. Outdated Concepts

(03:52) Transformative Tactics in David Marquet's Leadership Perspective

(10:24) Key Focus Areas in Leadership Decision-Making

(11:21) Cultivating Receptiveness to New Leadership Decisions

(12:54) The Value of Deliberate Mistakes

(13:52) Empowering People Beyond Their Limits

(16:20) Leaders' Role in Decentralized Decision-Making

(17:58) Creating Urgency Amidst Organizational Deadlines

(22:08) Enhancing Inclusivity in Team Meetings

(27:06) Encouraging Participation from Quiet Team Members (3 Levels of Cognitive Involvement)

(31:40) The Power of Low-Stress Leadership (USS Santa Fe Submarine Command)

(33:49) Efficient Meeting Management to Prevent Time Wastage

(38:49) "Don't Say This, Say That" – David's Second Leadership Book

(41:11) Simple Language Shifts for Commitment and Peer Pressure Management

(45:07) Language Pitfalls Leaders Should Avoid

(47:55) Navigating When to Maintain Course or Change Direction

(54:56) Nurturing an Emotionally Supportive Work Environment

(58:26) Influencing Stubborn Managers Constructively

(01:01:33) Connecting with David Marquet

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