About This Book
Distancing (2025) explores how stepping outside our immediate perspective leads to better decision-making and clearer thinking. It introduces psychological distancing techniques that help us become our own coaches, allowing us to overcome personal biases and make wiser choices, both personally and professionally.
Who Should Read This?
- Business leaders who need to make high-stakes decisions without being clouded by ego
- Professionals looking for practical techniques to gain clarity during stressful situations
- Anyone navigating major life transitions or career choices
About the Author
L. David Marquet is a former US Navy captain who graduated at the top of his Naval Academy class and commanded a nuclear submarine before becoming a global leadership consultant and speaker. He has authored several influential leadership books, including the bestselling Turn the Ship Around! and Leadership Is Language. Michael A. Gillespie serves as an associate professor of psychology at the University of South Florida, where he conducts research on organizational psychology, leadership, and psychological measurement.
