Submarine Lessons for Business Leadership

US Navy submarine captain and author David Marquet discusses leadership lessons from turning the USS Santa Fe from worst to best, focusing on “pushing authority to information” rather than pushing information up a hierarchy. Marquet critiques industrial-age leadership language that seeks obedience and creates “bobblehead” agreement, arguing that real engagement comes from giving people decision-making authority,He also explains “distancing,” as a leadership and decision-making tool: viewing oneself from a third-person, from a different time, and/or from a different place to reduce ego and defensiveness over previous decisions. A thoroughly fascinating chat with a very talented and fun individual. External Links for items referenced in the conversation:David’s 3 books can be found here: Turn the Ship Around (+ workbook), Leadership is Language, and DistancingHere are two of many of David's talks to be found on YouTube: What is leadership? and Turn the Ship Around at the World Web ForumHere's the YouTube video of David rating submarine movies for how realistic they portray life under the waves.David talks about advice given to him by Simon SinekSome of Jono's other skecthes references in this podcast include: Solvitor Ambulando (it is solved by walking); 9 windows (problem solving tool); Anchors and Tugboats (self-talk)David talks about ultra-runner extraordinaire Courtney DauwalterSummary00:00 From Cold War Kid to Submariner03:02 Life Aboard a High-Performing Sub03:53 The Arbitrary Officer Divide04:40 Student Not "Expert"05:51 Words That Kill Curiosity08:44 What Leadership Was Taught12:37 Pushing Authority to Information16:03 Submarine Leave Approval Hack20:02 Authority in Everyday Workplaces21:59 Bias for Action and Excellence22:46 Distancing to Decide Better25:41 Put Them In Your Chair26:12 Distancing In Space & Time27:45 Inviting Feedback Culture28:52 Nine Windows Thinking Tool30:25 You Can Do It Self Talk32:28 Regret Proof Decisions38:04 Journaling Into A Book39:41 Be Your Own Coach45:50 Team Reviews Without Defensiveness47:19 Live Big Bold Lives48:14 Submarine Movies And Ambiguity50:55 Wrap Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.