MARC'S BLOG
“Closest to the Fire, Puts It Out”
I recently toured an aircraft carrier and saw a quote from Petty Officer Paul Lawrence that stopped me in my tracks. It echoed what I learned in the Submarine Force
The Disengagement Problem You Can’t Ignore in 2026
Disengagement is not a mood issue. It is an operating issue. In fast, high-stakes environments, I look for the hidden friction that slows teams down. Lately, that friction is everywhere.
Command is Dead. Clarity is the New Authority.
If your leadership model still runs on title, hierarchy, and control, you’re already behind. In a world moving this fast, teams aren’t looking for someone to bark orders or run
Leadership Is a Daily Discipline Not a Job Title
If you’re waiting for someone to give you a title before you lead, you’re already behind. The best leaders I’ve worked with don’t lead because of a promotion. They lead
5 Things to Focus on to Lead Through Turbulent Times
I’ve led in some of the most uncertain, high-stakes environments imaginable – operating 400 feet below the surface on a billion-dollar nuclear submarine. And I’ve learned that turbulent times don’t
Your People Don’t Want to Be Managed. They Want to Be Mobilized.
There’s a quiet rebellion happening inside your organization. It’s not about titles. It’s not about pay. It’s not even about work-life balance. It’s about purpose. The modern workforce isn’t asking
Leaders at the Edge: Why Decision-Making Can’t Live at the Top Anymore
The bottleneck isn’t bandwidth. It’s control. In high-performing organizations, speed isn’t just a competitive advantage. It’s a survival skill. But if decisions still need to be reviewed, escalated, and re-approved
AI Won’t Replace You. But It Will Outpace You.
If you ignore AI, don’t be surprised when your competitors leave you in the dust. Artificial intelligence isn’t here to steal your job. It’s here to accelerate it. The real
No Reps, No Results: The Leadership Development Gap
You wouldn’t send an Olympian to one practice and expect a gold medal, so why do we treat our leaders that way? Professional athletes train more than they perform. Every
The Market’s Changing Fast. Why Can’t Your Strategy?
90% of companies are stuck. Here’s how to move faster. Right now, 90% of organizations are struggling to adapt to market changes. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a leadership crisis.
The Leadership Crisis No One’s Talking About: Why Fast Isn’t Fast Enough in 2025
Your company isn’t moving fast enough.Not even close. While you’re debating AI strategies in committee meetings and drafting vision decks no one reads, your competitors are quietly skipping steps —
Work-Life Balance Isn’t the Problem. Meaningless Work Is.
Everyone’s talking about balance. But maybe what we really need is a reason to show up. We’ve elevated “work-life balance” into a modern mantra. But for most of human history,