The Rabbit Hole #113 Turn the Ship Around by L. David Marquet
Mar 26, 2024
Former Naval officer L. David Marquet transformed the nuclear-powered submarine Santa Fe by shifting from traditional 'know all-tell all' leadership to empowering his crew. He discusses the importance of embracing continuous improvement, empowering team members, and innovative leadership principles for creating a dynamic and motivated organization.
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Santa Fe Transformation
- L. David Marquet, a Naval Academy graduate, transformed the nuclear submarine Santa Fe.
- He reversed poor morale, performance, and the worst retention rate in the fleet.
Leader-Leader Model
- Empower team members to think and make decisions like leaders.
- This leader-leader model contrasts with the traditional approach where only the top makes decisions.
Give Control, Not Orders
- Give your team the intent behind actions instead of direct orders.
- This encourages them to understand the bigger picture and think independently.