Leadership is a people business
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Dr. Jon S. Rennie Bio
Business professor, founder, CEO, former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer, bestselling leadership author, speaker, coach, and host of the Deep Leadership podcast.
Media appearances
Interviews, features, and conversations on practical leadership.
Dr. Rennie is a Professor of Business at Thales College. He is the Co-Founder and former CEO of AccuGrid Technologies Inc., a premier manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who made seven deployments during the end of the Cold War.
Prior to starting AccuGrid, he led eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies. He is the author of the best-selling leadership books I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following and All in the Same Boat: Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner and is the host of the Deep Leadership podcast.
Appearance archive
Conversations across leadership, culture, and trust.
Browse a selection of interviews where Jon shares practical leadership lessons from submarines, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and the work of leading people well.
ListenThe Conscious Leadership RevolutionA conversation with Elite High Performance on submarine leadership, learning from mistakes, and the meaning of deep leadership.Click here to listen
WatchLeadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation – Minter DialogueJon discusses leadership, brand strategy, transformation, building trust, and leading younger generations.Click here to watch
ListenProductivity MasteryJon joins the show to unpack submarine leadership, Fridays on the floor, and showing up well in a new organization.Click here to listen
ListenLife Passion and BusinessA personal conversation about Jon's early story, Navy service, business leadership, and writing on leadership.Click here to listen
WatchHigh Performance CEOJon talks about identifying true market needs, building value propositions, and trusting the strengths of your team.Click here to watch
ListenFuture of Internal Communication PodcastA conversation on communication, teamwork, and what months underwater teach leaders about clarity.Click here to listen
Watch“You’re In-Charge Now What”A conversation about why people choose leadership, responsibility, authority, and the work of earning trust.Click here to watch
ListenMind Of The WarriorJon joins the show to discuss his military background, business leadership, and the people side of leadership.Click here to listen
ListenBest Selling Author PodcastA discussion on Jon's books, journey, submarine deployments, and translating leadership lessons to manufacturing teams.Click here to listen
WatchLets Have This ConversationJon talks about manager influence, employee motivation, and how submarine principles apply to modern organizations.Click here to watch
ListenLife Talks PodcastJon shares his story, Navy experience, leadership, transparency, and lessons from navigating difficult seasons.Click here to listen
ListenGas Glue Guardrails. The Culture, Leadership and Careers ShowA practical conversation on dealing directly with leadership challenges, productivity, and the idea that leadership is a people business.Click here to listen
WatchTeach the Geek PodcastJon discusses the path from mechanical engineering and manufacturing leadership to speaking, writing, and podcasting.Click here to watch
ListenThe Courage To LeadA leadership-focused conversation on Jon's business experience, Navy background, and commitment to developing better leaders.Click here to listen
ListenBeing an EngineerJon joins the show to discuss engineering, manufacturing leadership, the Navy, and lessons from building high-performing teams.Click here to listen
WatchPICK UP THE SIX ProductionsJon talks about life on submarines, civilian leadership, and how military lessons translate to business.Click here to watch
ListenThe Knowing Self Knowing Others PodcastA conversation on why leadership matters, self-awareness, trust, and the responsibility of creating better leaders.Click here to listen
ListenOn The Bounce PodcastJon explores effective leadership, values, and helping people grow through clarity, care, and accountability.Click here to listen
ListenMads Singers Management PodcastJon discusses mission-driven leadership, team unity, and bridging gaps between departments.Click here to listen
WatchThought Leadership StudioA deep dive into how submarine command informs leadership, shared information, and aligned teams.Click here to watch
WatchThe LeaderShifter ShowJon shares the idea of earning your oxygen and how new leaders become useful through learning, trust, and competence.Click here to watch
WatchStreet Cop PodcastJon discusses empowerment, empathy, failure as a teaching tool, and the foundation of good leadership.Click here to watch
WatchFrom Embers To Excellence PodcastA conversation on Navy leadership, high-performing teams, and lessons from demanding environments.Click here to watch