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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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  • Empower team members to think and make decisions like leaders to transform organizations and foster a culture of competence and clarity.
  • Building trust within teams is essential for effective leadership, encouraging learning from mistakes, fostering innovation, and creating an empowered organization.

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Empowering Team Members as Leaders

Turn the Ship Around by L. David Marquet challenges the traditional leader-follower model by advocating for empowering each team member to think and make decisions like leaders. This approach aims to transform organizations by fostering a culture of competence and clarity, where individuals can align their decisions with the organization's objectives. Instead of issuing orders, leaders are encouraged to provide intent, promoting an environment where team members think independently and proactively.

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