In this interview series, experts share their tips to help leaders to influence and gain commitment from their teams. Jon shares his experience as a naval officer on a nuclear submarine.
“In a submarine, you have a ‘no escape’ mindset. If you have a disagreement, you work it out. You know who you enemy is; and it isn’t within your walls. To achieve this, you need to create non-negotiable goals. You don’t measure them because they are non-negotiable – like 100% delivery every time.”