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L. David Marquet graduated top of class from the US Naval Academy and commanded the nuclear-powered submarine USS Santa Fe. Since retiring from the Navy as a captain, he has worked with businesses globally as a leadership con­sultant and speaks about Intent-Based Leadership around the world. A highly sought-after speaker, his clients include Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, professional sports teams, business schools, and governments. He is the bestselling author of Turn the Ship Around! and Leadership Is Language. His books have been translated into fifteen languages.

Michael A. Gillespie is an associate professor of psychol­ogy at the University of South Florida, where he specializes in organizational psychology and directs the Human Applied Cognition and Decision-Making Lab. His widely cited research on psychological measurement, organizational culture, and leadership is published in top business and psychology jour­nals. He earned his BA from the University of South Florida, his MA from Michigan State University, and his PhD from Bowling Green State University.