The Language and Actions of Great Leaders with David Marquet

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Jan 26, 2022

David Marquet, a retired Navy Captain and leadership expert, shares his revolutionary approach to leadership, emphasizing empowerment over control. He reveals how fostering a collaborative environment can boost team performance and intrinsic motivation. Marquet discusses the power of language in shaping team dynamics and effective decision-making, illustrating his strategies through personal anecdotes. By promoting open dialogue and shared visions, he illustrates how leaders at any level can inspire change and create a supportive workplace culture.

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ANECDOTE

Santa Fe near-disaster

David Marquet, trained on a different submarine type, took command of the USS Santa Fe.
His lack of familiarity with this specific submarine led to a critical error during a drill, highlighting the limitations of traditional command-and-control leadership.

ADVICE

Empower, don't order

Stop giving constant orders and create an environment for your team to think.
Ask "What would you do?" instead of giving directives, fostering ownership and better decisions.

ADVICE

Intention-Based Language

Replace phrases like "I would like permission to" with "I intend to".
This subtle shift changes the bias from needing explicit approval to assuming action unless told otherwise.

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