David Marquet

David Marquet is a former U.S. Navy submarine commander, best known for his innovative leadership style that emphasizes empowering team members rather than dictating orders. After taking command of the USS Santa Fe, he transformed its culture by encouraging a “leadership at every level” approach, where crew members were trained to take initiative and make decisions. Marquet's experiences are documented in his book, "Turn the Ship Around!", which outlines principles of effective leadership and management that focus on trust, collaboration, and accountability, making them applicable in various organizational settings beyond the military.