L. David Marquet Books
David Marquet graduated at the top of his class from the U.S. Naval Academy before commanding from 1999 to 2001 the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered, fast attack submarine. Marquet now works as a leadership consultant and is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Turn the Ship Around
What's Turn the Ship Around about?
Turn the Ship Around reveals the story of how one United States Navy captain managed to turn a dissatisfied submarine crew into a formidable and respected team. But how did he do it? By changing the way we think about leadership, this story will show you that inside, we all have the power to be leaders.
Who should read Turn the Ship Around?
- Anyone interested in leadership issues in the military
- Business leaders looking for ways to improve productivity
- Anyone wondering how to break rigid hierarchy in their organization
Leadership Is Language
What's Leadership Is Language about?
Leadership is Language (2020) is a playbook for successful team management. Written by a former US Navy captain, it teaches leaders how they can change their language and mindsets in order to improve decision-making, empower workers, and achieve better results.
Who should read Leadership Is Language?
- Team leaders, executives, and managers – current or aspiring
- People interested in the way human language shapes human behavior