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The Few, The Proud, The Leaders: Marine Corps Principles for Software Teams

The Few, The Proud, The Leaders: Marine Corps Principles for Software Teams

Status: Active 🗣️Talk 🟢 Introductory

Abstract

Authentic leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about inspiring, guiding, and empowering teams to excel. In the fast-paced world of software development, effective leadership is a competitive advantage, yet it’s often overlooked.

This session uncovers powerful parallels between Marine Corps leadership principles and software development. It demonstrates how 14 time-tested leadership traits—such as integrity, decisiveness, and dependability—can transform how teams collaborate, innovate, and execute. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, participants will gain actionable strategies to build trust, foster accountability, and drive team resilience.

Attendees will explore what separates a true leader from a mere manager and walk away with practical techniques to cultivate high-performing teams. Whether you're a seasoned leader or stepping into leadership for the first time, this session will equip you with foundational principles that empower teams to operate with clarity, discipline, and purpose.

Join us to discover how the ethos of the Marine Corps can elevate your leadership approach, strengthening software teams with the mindset and effectiveness of the few, the proud, the leaders.

Leadership Teamwork Best Practices Software Development Decision Making

Learning Objectives

  • Authentic leadership principles: Discover leadership traits that foster accountability, collaboration, and long-term success.
  • Practical strategies: Learn techniques for applying military-inspired leadership methods to software teams.
  • Team empowerment: Gain tools to transform teams into cohesive, high-performing units.

Presentations

Event Location Date Time Room Downloads
Jasper Engines (Private Event) Jasper, IN 2025-05-13 11:00 EDT FRED 3 Slides
JavaScript & Friends Columbus, OH 2023-08-25 08:15 EDT Morgan 3 Slides
Tulsa .NET User Group Tulsa, OK (Online) 2021-04-08 18:15 CDT N/A Unavailable
Music City Tech 2019 Nashville, TN 2019-09-06 13:50 CDT 186 Slides
Nebraska.Code() 2019 Lincoln, NE 2019-08-15 10:00 CDT Ardis Slides
DevSpace 2018 Huntsville, AL 2018-10-13 16:00 CDT Ballroom 4 N/A
CodeStock 2018 Knoxville, TN 2018-04-20 Slides

Email chadgreen@chadgreen.com to have Chad present this session at your event.

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