MARC'S BLOG

Procurement Is Under Siege: Why Yesterday’s Strategies Are Failing and How Marc Koehler’s Fast Attack Can Help
Procurement isn’t just evolving—it’s breaking under pressure, and business as usual is no longer an option. The Procurement Industry Is at a Breaking Point Whether you’re managing strategic sourcing, overseeing

What Motivates Millennials & Gen Z in the Workplace?
The old rules of leadership are crumbling. Millennials and Gen Z demand a new approach. Are you ready to lead differently, or will your outdated methods push them away? To

What We Can Learn From “The Specialist”
Stephen Nedoroscik’s Paris Olympics Pommel Horse Performance has Valuable Lessons to Teach Us I was thrilled to watch the U.S. men’s gymnastics team win its first Olympic medal since 2008.

Why The Submarine Force is The Silent Service
When people hear the term “Silent Service,” they often assume it refers to the necessity for submarines to operate quietly beneath the waves, undetected by enemy forces. While stealth and

Gallup Global Emotions Report and What You Need to Know
I want to share some fascinating insights from the latest Gallup Global Emotions report, which provides a snapshot of how people worldwide feel. This report is not just about statistics;

Why Construction Projects Keep Failing (And What Great Leaders Can Do About it with Marc Koehler’s Fast Attack)
You can have the best project plan, the best tools, and the best people—yet still miss deadlines, blow budgets, and burn out your team. The real issue? It’s not what

Leading Gen Z, Our Most Purpose-Driven Generation Yet
As a former officer in the Navy’s submarine force, where almost our entire crew comprised Gen Z-aged submariners, and a turnaround CEO for 15 years, I’ve worked closely with Gen

The U.S. Navy’s Purpose-Driven Safety Program: SUBSAFE
In the dark depths of the ocean, where pressure crushes with unimaginable force and every decision counts, the United States Navy’s SUBSAFE program is a beacon of safety and reliability.

Your Leadership is a Liability – Here’s how Marc Koehler Helps the Risk Management Industry Fix it Before Disaster Strikes
Risk management and insurance professionals aren’t just number crunchers or policy enforcers—they are frontline defenders in a world of relentless disruptions. Natural disasters, lawsuits, financial crises, and workforce challenges hit

Finding Meaning in Every Interaction: Steps to Shift from Meaningless to Meaning-full
In this new, disruptive world where disconnection seems to be prevalent, the quest for purposeful interactions has become a significant pursuit, both personally and in the realms of leadership and

Using Purpose-Driven Leadership to Fight the Burn Out Epidemic
Managerial burnout has become a prevalent challenge affecting organizational efficiency and employee well-being. Recent Gallup and Harvard Business Review studies highlight a stark reality: nearly 50% of managers report feeling

Embracing Employee Agency: 4 Keys to Empowering Your Team for Success
Employee agency has become crucial in promoting engagement, productivity, and overall organizational success in today’s rapidly changing work environment. Employee agency refers to individuals’ autonomy, empowerment, and ownership in their