How do you lead when lives depend on split-second decisions and there's no room for top-down delays? In this episode, we dive deep with Marc Koehler. Marc is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer turned CEO. He has empowered over 55,000 leaders through his consulting firm, Lead With Purpose. While most leadership experts offer theoretical frameworks, Marc brings the real-world experience of 35+ years navigating high-stakes environments where outdated command-and-control simply doesn't work. Discover how to spot leadership gaps before they sink your team and why building leadership at every level isn't just strategy—it's survival.

Episode Highlights:

00:45 Meet Marc Koehler: From Navy to CEO

03:06 The Eighth of an Inch Story

05:21 Transition to Leadership Consulting

05:47 Leadership Principles from Submarine to Business

11:34 Connecting Employees to the Mission

18:04 Dynamic Leadership and Consistency

20:22 Challenges in Leadership Transformation

24:31 How to Connect with Marc Koehler

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Marc Koehler | U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer | Keynote Speaker