E107 | Taking Charge By Letting Go with L. David Marquet

With military command when you say ‘jump’, your subordinates are supposed to say ‘how high?’. L. David Marquet realised there was something really wrong with this form of blind leadership and set about turning his sub from a permission-based organisation to a proactive one. Key Takeaways: Get out of the decision making business From permission to proactivity You can’t change characteristics, only behaviour The psychological safety net The power of ‘I don’t know’ How to play the feedback game

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Do you want to dive deep into the minds of those who dare? With an insatiable appetite for knowledge and a disdain for mediocrity, ‘Curious Leadership with Dominic Monkhouse’, is your fortnightly look into the mindsets of some of the world’s most trailblazing leaders. From seasoned strategists and investors to pioneering entrepreneurs and experts, I’ll explore their personal journeys, unorthodox decisions, and the lessons they've learned while shaping the future. About Dominic - Dominic Monkhouse is the founder of Monkhouse & Company. He scaled two UK tech firms from zero to £30 million in five years, coached 10 founders to successful exits, and published two books to keep others from making the same mistakes. He works with the 1% of founders committed to scaling—building elite teams, navigating the messy middle, and growing without drowning in chaos or losing control. His mission is to see 200 founder-led firms scale from 50 to 250+ employees, creating 300,000 jobs and £52 billion in revenue and reshaping the UK’s business landscape.