Psychology · 20 min
Distancing
By L. David Marquet | Michael A. Gillespie
This episode explores how intentionally stepping back as a leader can paradoxically cultivate greater team ownership, competence, and resilience.
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Psychology
Duration
20 min
What it is about
Leadership, Team Empowerment, Micromanagement, Autonomy
Who it is for
If you often feel like you're the only one who can get things done, or your team struggles to take initiative without your constant oversight, this will feel familiar a new perspective.
The author
L. David Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander, draws on his unique experience transforming a struggling crew into a high-performing team by shifting from a "leader-follower" to a "leader-leader" model.
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