Deep Leadership

“Whether under fire or underwater, leadership is like a muscle. In this action-packed account from the front lines of exploration and armed conflict, Joe MacInnis shows us how it works and how to exercise it.”
—James Cameron, Academy Award–winning director of Titanic and Avatar
 
“This is a fast-paced, lyrical blueprint of leadership from a man who’s been inside the fire. If you’re young or young at heart and want to save the world, you’ll want to read this book.”
—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President, Waterkeeper Alliance

“Dr. Joe MacInnis is a leader among leaders, a man who’s participated in events that have shaped history above and below the sea. In these lyrical pages, he shares front-line insights on the structure and dynamics of leadership.”
—Sylvia A. Earle, Explorer-in-Residence, National Geographic Society 

“In this masterful account of the complex essence of true leadership, Joe MacInnis introduces us to some of the remarkable people he has met and worked with during his extraordinary life. Through their words and deeds he shows how real leadership—not the kind trumpeted by Hollywood action flicks or business bestsellers—is a subtle alchemy of bravery, mental agility, integrity and interpersonal genius. His stories will give you goosebumps—and lessons in leadership you’ll never forget.”
—Thomas Homer-Dixon, professor and author of The Upside of Down
 
“For my entire life, I’ve been lucky enough to have Dr. Joe for a thoughtful counsellor, wise teacher, inspiring mentor and dear friend. If you want to become the leader your community and the world so desperately needs, this book is for you.”
—Justin Trudeau, Member of Parliament, District of Papineau
 
“The poet laureate of the deep ocean has captured the essence of leadership in lethal environments. Here are compelling stories about its essential traits and the pathways to achieve them. Five stars!”
—Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7 astronaut
 
“A celebrated Canadian explorer has written a book about the straight, stark reality of influencing others while pushing the limits of human performance. Here are important messages to help each of us on our lifelong leadership journey.” —Dave Williams, shuttle astronaut STS-90 and STS-118
 
“A riveting and inspiring book. Joe MacInnis offers compelling insights into the attributes of great leaders and practical steps to help you become a better leader and, coincidentally, a better person.”
—David Naylor, President, University of Toronto
 
“Part biography, part instruction manual, this is a unique introduction to a vital subject. A must-read book!”
—Lt. Gen. Hal Moore (USA Ret’d.), author of We Were Soldiers Once and Young