

L. David Marquet
Author, consultant, and former submarine commander. He is the co-author of Distancing, How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions.
Top 5 podcasts with L. David Marquet
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
Learning to Think Like Someone Else (with David Marquet)
David Marquet, a former submarine commander and leadership consultant, discusses transformative leadership strategies that empower teams rather than dictate orders. He shares insights on decision-making by considering perspectives from others, emphasizing self-reflection and collaboration. Topics like Jeff Bezos's entrepreneurial leap and Steve Jobs's innovative vision illustrate how a mindset shift can drastically improve outcomes. Marquet also highlights the importance of fair leadership practices, focusing on crew well-being and fostering a team environment that nurtures independent problem-solving.

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Aug 12, 2025 • 22min
Lessons From Future You: How To Use Distancing To Unlock Brilliant Ideas
Join L. David Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author, as he explores the transformative power of distancing in decision-making. Marquet reveals how viewing choices through the lens of our future self can break the cycle of bias and short-term thinking. He shares practical anecdotes, including how Jeff Bezos embraced this mindset for major life shifts. Discover techniques to escape emotional traps and unlock creativity, gaining clarity and making bold decisions for a legacy that truly resonates.

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Feb 10, 2020 • 36min
454: How to Ask Better Questions, with David Marquet
David Marquet, the former commander of the USS Santa Fe and author of 'Leadership is Language,' dives into the art of questioning in leadership. He highlights the seven sins of questioning, emphasizing that leading questions often stifle genuine dialogue. By discussing the tragic El Faro disaster, he showcases how effective communication can prevent crises. Marquet advocates for clear, open-ended inquiries and creating psychological safety in teams, urging leaders to shift from self-affirming to self-educating questions for better organizational performance.

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Aug 21, 2025 • 12min
Want to Make Better Decisions? Pretend You’re Someone Else.
L. David Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander and author, joins to discuss the art of distancing in leadership. He and organizational psychologist Michael A. Gillespie explore how stepping back can transform decision-making. They reveal that viewing situations from a psychological distance helps leaders cut through bias and clarify priorities. The duo suggests using techniques like imagining choices through the eyes of your future self or someone you admire, fostering smarter and more deliberate decisions.

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Apr 22, 2019 • 39min
405: Develop Leaders Before You Leave, with David Marquet
David Marquet, former commander of the U.S.S. Santa Fe and author of 'Turn the Ship Around,' shares his transformative leadership insights. He discusses the importance of cultivating future leaders and emphasizes that true leadership is about empowering teams rather than merely achieving results. Marquet highlights the benefits of a leader-leader model over micromanagement and stresses the significance of language in leadership. Additionally, he explores effective mentoring methods and the role of inquiry in fostering a psychologically safe environment.