What Readers are Saying about Submarine Close…
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“A must read for any executive seeking new inspiration on how to optimize their leadership style - whether in peace or wartime conditions.”
– Tim Cofer, CEO, Keurig Dr Pepper
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“A fresh take on a timeless truth: effective leadership is about putting relationships before issues. This isn't just a memorable phrase; it's a powerful strategy for building high-performing teams.”
- John Hazlin, Chief Growth Officer, Colgate Palmolive
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“Ranelli and McGunnigle show how trust enables speed, how connection drives performance, and how commitment runs deeper than contracts.”
– Glenn Barrett Founder, Chairman and CEO OrthoLite, Inc.
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“This is an entertaining, educational, and compelling book about the most important word in corporate culture: relationships. Anyone working with or supervising other people will find Submarine Close valuable.”
– David Fisher, NY Times Best Selling Author
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“Submarine Close teaches leaders how to build teams that will perform under pressure and stay the course.”
– Joseph T. Barrell, Former COO, FGX International
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“A MUST read leadership story! Many leaders of organizations say, ‘People are our most valued asset.’ But in execution, few actually walk the talk. The leadership style described here is a pathfinder for success in any organization! If you need to change culture or increase production, this book provides you the way—both from a military and corporate perspective.”
– Rear Admiral (Ret.) Leonard 'Butch' Dollaga
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“Submarine Close is not a metaphor; it is a proven system for building high-performing teams and delivering results.”
- Bill Brown, Founder and Chairman, Central Garden & Pet
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“In today’s world of exploding AI usage, massive data center construction and autonomous everything this book hits home. You can argue that we are on mankind's fifth industrial/technical revolution and in every revolution, it is not the technology but the people that manage it that makes the difference. This book boils it down to integrity and accountability in the most important part of being human, our relationships. No matter where you are on your journey this book adds value."
– Rear Admiral (Ret.) Michael Bernacchi
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“With Relationships Before Issues™, McGunnigle and Ranelli have created an original, compelling framework that enables execution. Numbers and data may tell us the direction, but trust is what moves business. Every leader needs this wisdom.”
- Niko Lahanas, CEO, Central Garden & Pet
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“This is more than a book. It’s a roadmap for anyone who wants to lead with authenticity and impact. Two great leaders, one shared truth: success begins with trust.”
– Jim Heim, Former Pet President, Central Garden & Pet
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“Submarine Close deserves recognition as among the finest leadership guides. Leadership focus on relationships based on mutual respect, trust and caring produces the winning culture!”
- Tony La Russa, Hall of Fame Baseball Player & Manager
