Turn The Ship Around – Intent-Based Leadership ![rw-book-cover](https://www.burg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/captain-marquet.jpg) ## Metadata - Author: [[Bob Burg - Influence & Impact Blog]] - Full Title: Turn The Ship Around – Intent-Based Leadership - Category: #articles - Summary: It’s perhaps the least likely place you’d see a leader intentionally giving control over to those on his team. - URL: http://www.burg.com/2015/03/turn-the-ship-around-intent-based-leadership/ It’s perhaps the least likely place you’d see a leader intentionally *giving control* over to those on his team. From ancient kingdoms to current despotic regimes; from the old industrial mills to many modern-day large corporations; and from athletic teams to the armed forces, leadership has typically been hierarchical and top-down. The person at the top called the shots, orders went down the chain — typically unquestioned — and people did what they were told…or else. In certain contexts and *very* specific situations, this is both called for and necessary. However, in the vast majority of situations — including the operating of a nuclear submarine — it is both debilitating to the rank and file and totally counterproductive to both the short and long-term success of the organization. [![David Marquet](https://www.burg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/captain-marquet.jpg)](http://www.davidmarquet.com)[David Marquet](http://www.davidmarquet.com) And, this is basically the premise of an absolutely amazing and outstanding book I had the honor and pleasure to read and devour. It’s titled, [*Turn The Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders*](http://www.amazon.com/dp/1591846404/?tag=burgcomm-20) by Retired U.S. Navy Captain, [L. David Marquet.](http://www.twitter.com/ldmarquet) When Captain Marquet took command of the U.S.S. Santa Fe it was about as dysfunctional as a nuclear submarine can be. And that is a danger to everyone involved. What he did to “Turn The Ship Around” defied all conventional wisdom…and it worked! How did this happen? That’s what we explore in this power-packed discussion. Enjoy! Some content could not be imported from the original document. [View content ↗](https://www.byoaudio.com/tplay/Be0571c3e5df892a069c4b870988fd1acNgcrEToHNUh0UEtwb2x0IS4RSxYRMhcEFhMUKUoNPxUeeF1ODjweWjYRJhI6ETs8awAdKFsoAzMyE0oyMmASMnsXPl5Pfno) Captain David Marquet envisions the proliferation of Intent-Based Leadership organizations not just in the armed forces but in private sector companies and organizations. He imagines a work place where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work — a place where everyone is a leader. What insights did you receive from Captain Marquet that can help you begin that process in your…*submarine*? 🙂 \*The accompanying workbook, *Turn Your Ship Around!* can be purchased [here](http://davidmarquet-com.3dcartstores.com/Autographed-Turn-Your-Ship-Around-Workbook-for-Implementing-Intent-Based-Leadership-in-Your-Organization_p_18.html). [www.DavidMarquet.com](http://www.davidmarquet.com) TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are having trouble playing the interview, please make sure Adobe Flash Player is installed in your web browser. If not, then download Flash Player. Or [right-click here](http://bobburg.byoaudio.com/files/media/burg-marquet-interview.mp3) and select “Save Link As…” to download the audio file to your computer. **Enjoy this post?** Receive an update when our next post is published by entering your best email address below and clicking Get Updates., Turn The Ship Around – Intent-Based Leadership, Bob Burg - Influence & Impact Blog, 01gnmczaknxzwvp29yss3s65af.