Uncommon Leadership

At Uncommon Leadership, we deliver high-impact leadership training grounded in the traits and principles of the United States Marine Corps—adapted for today’s corporate challenges. From C-suite to frontline, we help organizations strengthen their culture and accountability and improve performance through mission-focused development.

Our Approach: Mission-Focused

People-Driven. At Uncommon Leadership, we bring the time-tested leadership principles of the United States Marine Corps into today’s boardrooms and business environments.
Our training blends:

• Disciplined leadership development
• Clear decision-making under pressure
• Elite team-building strategies
• Value-based accountability
• Experiential challenges that bring theory to life

We tailor every engagement to your goals, people, and industry—while staying true to the core values that create Uncommon Leaders and Uncommon Teams.

Our clients walk away with:

• More decisive leadership at all levels
• Greater alignment between mission and execution
• Resilient, high-trust teams
• Clearer communication and decision-making
• A shared leadership language that drives performance

Whether you choose our one-day intensive Leadership Excellence in Action Program (LEAP ), our three-day boot camp for leaders and managers, or our signature Leadership Development Course (LDC), you’ll experience a program rooted in real-world leadership, not theory.

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From the battlefield to the boardroom, Marines have consistently proven that leadership is not confined to active duty — it is a lifelong commitment. This page celebrates Marines who carried the values forged in uniform into business, government, education, and community service, where they continue to inspire and make an impact.

Their accomplishments are rooted in the Marine Corps Leadership Traits — integrity, decisiveness, initiative, endurance, and unselfishness — and guided by the Leadership Principles — from “knowing yourself and seeking self-improvement” to “setting the example” and “developing responsibility in others.” These traits and principles are more than military standards; they are timeless practices that drive success and resilience in every arena of life.

The Marines who will be highlighted here exemplify how discipline, teamwork, and a mission-first mindset create uncommon leaders whose influence extends far beyond their active-duty service as Marines. Their stories remind us that leadership, when anchored in character, can transform organizations, communities, and lives.

Learn more about these Marines, their journeys, and how you can apply the same proven principles to strengthen your own leadership path from Uncommon Leadership, LLC, where “We build Uncommon Leaders of Character the Marine Corps Way.” Visit us at www.UncommonLeadership.com

Uncommon Leadership, LLC

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Our Mission

• To develop and build Uncommon Leaders of Character the Marine Corps Way.
• We provide emerging and existing leaders with the skills to teach, coach, mentor, evaluate, and serve as role models for their teams.
• We build high-performing teams grounded in Marine Corps leadership principles that focus on team synergy.
• We emphasize the importance of a Mission First People Always leadership philosophy.

Our Promise

• You will be motivated to lead and equipped with tools to improve both your and your team’s performance.
• Immediate application of your learning will make a tangible difference in your organization.

Program of the Month

• We don’t believe in “flavor-of-the-month” programs.
• We foster a culture where leaders at all levels of your organization learn from each other in a Leadership Learning Organization.

LEAP Template

• We shape the leadership framework through our Leadership in Action Program (LEAP) tailored to your organization’s needs.

Inside Out Leadership Development

• We believe the solutions to improving performance and leading change reside within your organization.
• Successful leadership programs should evolve from within; our role is to create the environment that enables this growth.

Pre-Course Work

• Our tailored pre-course work facilitates focused discussions during the course, setting a strong foundation for learning.

Best Practices Handbook

• We use input from team exercises to create a leadership handbook reflecting your organization’s values and practices.

Post-course Reinforcement

• We provide ongoing leadership resources to support graduates and develop leaders to lead the professional development programs that follow.

Uncommon Leadership Programs

Overview
Our programs are designed to challenge and motivate your team through leadership development and team building. What sets us apart is our focus on equipping you with actionable tools and skills that can be immediately applied to leadership situations.

LEAP Program and LDC Course

Our Core Programs:

1. The Leadership Excellence in Action Program (LEAP): A comprehensive program aimed at business leaders, customizable to your organization’s needs.
2. The Leadership Development Course (LDC): A hands-on outdoor leadership experience where leaders tackle real-life challenges.

The Leadership Excellence in Action Program (LEAP)

Overview
LEAP is our flagship program, providing participants with foundational, intermediate, and advanced leadership skills. The modular design allows for tailoring based on specific organizational needs.

Foundation of LEAP

• Built on Marine Corps leadership principles and traits, LEAP emphasizes timeless, simple, and universally applicable leadership principles.
• These principles are as relevant in business as they are in personal and family life, creating a foundation for effective leadership in any situation.

Course Objectives

• Develop core competencies such as relationship building, effective communication, problem-solving, and project leadership, technical competence and leading-up.
• Cultivate personal leadership skills to enhance effectiveness in team and organizational leadership.
• Create a personal mission statement to guide both personal and professional development.
• Establish a personal leadership philosophy to align with team goals and values.

Course Curriculum

Overview
LEAP includes a blend of pre-course work, comprehensive modules, and post-course reinforcement, ensuring a holistic approach to leadership development.

1. The Core Skills of Uncommon Leaders
   • Building relationships, effective communication, and applying problem-solving techniques (OODA cycle), project leadership, technical competence, leading up.
   • Developing a Personal Leadership Philosophy.
2. The Fundamentals of Leadership
   • Mission-First, People-Always approach
   • The relationship between Authority, Accountability, and Responsibility
3. Personal Leadership
   • Understanding the 14 leadership traits of an uncommon leader
   • Developing a Personal Mission Statement
4. Leading People, Teams and Organizations
   • Applying leadership traits and principles in daily responsibilities
5. Roles of a Leader
   • Teacher, Mentor, Coach, Evaluator, and Role Model

Sample One-Day LEAP Agenda:

• 8:00-9:30: Building Effective Relationships
• 9:30-10:30: Personal Mission Statement
• 10:30-11:30: Communicating Effectively
• 11:30-12:30: Lunch
• 12:30-1:00: Leadership Traits
• 1:00-2:00: Leadership Principles
• 2:00-3:00: Roles of a Leader
• 3:00-4:00: Develop Leadership Philosophy
• 4:00-5:00: Conclusion and Wrap-up

The Leadership Development Course (LDC)

Overview
The Leadership Development Course (LDC) is an immersive outdoor leadership program designed to test and develop leadership skills through real-world challenges. It is an integral part of the LEAP program but can also be delivered as a standalone course.

Hands-on Leadership Experience

• A replica of the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School leadership challenges.
• Teams face six leadership problems at various stations, with participants rotating leadership roles.
• The course fosters teamwork, decision-making, and resilience.

Program Options

• Stand-alone one-day or integrated with LEAP.

Group Size

• Minimum: 28 participants
• Maximum: 56 participants
• Ideal Team Size: 7 participants per team.

Sample LDC Agenda:

• 8:00-8:30: Arrival and Coffee
• 8:30-9:30: Introduction
• 9:45-10:30: Leadership Problem 1
• 10:30-11:00: Leadership Problem 2
• 12:30-1:00: Leadership Problem 5
• 1:30-2:00: Out Brief and Awards