Why 91% of Leadership Teams Are Out of Sync (And How to Fix It

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we meet Marc Koehler, founder of Lead with Purpose and former U.S. Navy submarine officer, who distilled decades of high-stakes leadership into a revolutionary framework. After turning around struggling companies for 20 years, Marc realized traditional business tools were too rigid for today’s disruptive world—so he adapted the Navy’s "Fast Attack Leadership" model (used to operate nuclear submarines with 130-person crews) into a one-page success plan for modern teams. His approach blends mission alignment with agility, helping organizations like hedge funds and food industry giants transform disengaged teams into high-performing units.*Marc shares how Lead with Purpose scaled by adding revenue "steps" between his $29 book and $250K consulting programs—including keynote speaking (booked through top bureaus like Washington Speakers) and a SaaS platform for creating one-page strategic plans. He reveals a shocking stat: only 9% of leadership teams are aligned on mission/vision until his method boosts it to 93%. For founders, Marc’s advice cuts deep: "Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about facilitating knowledge, then stepping back so your team can solve problems like a submarine crew in crisis." A masterclass in adapting military precision to entrepreneurial growth.