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A roadmap for anyone who wants to lead with authenticity and impact.
— Jim Heim
Leadership Begins and Ends With People
With ideals forged underwater and proven in business, Submarine Close reveals the powerful human connection between relationships and mission-critical success.
Relationships are not ancillary. They are the core strategic and tactical tools of organizational success.
Submarine Close provides more than a leadership philosophy; it provides a way of life. It speaks to what we need as humans: to be seen, supported, and empowered to succeed together.
Captain John McGunnigle and John Ranelli are both veterans of the US Navy’s Submarine Force and accomplished leaders in private business. Together, they share the stories and principles that make Submarine Close an unmatched framework for leadership, teamwork, and results.
Relationships Before Issues™
The teachings of Relationships Before Issues are the beating heart of Submarine Close. They provide a framework that captures how conflicts can be resolved before they arise. It shows how empowering individuals can create a unified, unstoppable force committed to excellence.
Tested in the unforgiving environment of submarine service, these principles build trust that endures, relationships that run deep, and leadership that holds under pressure.
The lessons are universal. They belong to anyone willing to lead with courage, act with integrity, and create a culture of trust and mission-driven performance.
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THE AUTHORS
U.S. Navy Captain (ret.) John McGunnigle and John Ranelli met nearly every Sunday evening for 15+ years to talk about the pressures of leadership, the ambition to succeed, and the humble drive to make meaningful change.
Submarine Close is the result of that friendship, and 70+ years of collected experience, distilled into a powerful leadership philosophy: Relationships Before Issues™.
