NOVA Scribes

Intent-Based Leadership
Presented by Doug Hensch

How do you build a culture where people think and act like leaders at every level? In this 60-minute interactive session, Doug Hensch introduces the principles of Intent-Based Leadership, inspired by the work of retired U.S. Navy submarine commander David Marquet, author of Turn the Ship Around and Leadership is Language.
Marquet made a radical shift in his command: he stopped giving orders. Instead of directing every action, he focused on creating the conditions for clarity, competence, and control. The results were extraordinary levels of engagement, ownership, and operational excellence.
In this session, participants will explore:

• Clarity – How to ensure everyone understands the goals, the vision, and their role in achieving them.
• Competence – How to develop and sustain the skills needed to make decisions confidently at every level.
• Control – How to give up the urge to command and instead respect people’s craving for autonomy.

Through short exercises, group discussion, and real-world examples, participants will learn practical ways to change how they communicate, create alignment, and foster an environment where teams thrive.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with simple, actionable practices to increase engagement and excellence on your own team.

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Doug Hensch is an executive coach, author, and speaker who helps leaders grow through humility, curiosity, and connection. He has worked with top organizations like PwC, Hilton, Freddie Mac, and the National Institutes of Health, guiding executives and teams to strengthen resilience, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Earlier in his career, he led Nextel’s eCare efforts, saving the company over $10 million annually, and later launched a self-improvement platform that reached more than 100,000 people. He’s also the author of three books, including Positively Resilient, Re-Thinking Humility, and Re-Thinking Curiosity. His fourth book is scheduled to launch in 2026 and will be a sort of daily devotional for leaders. Doug is based in Leesburg, Virginia, and is a diehard Buffalo Bills and Boston Red Sox fan. Go Bills!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOVA Scribes has entered into a partnership with the IFVP: the International Forum of Visual Practitioners! This workshop is part of IFVP Learning.

This workshop will be recorded and posted on YouTube for anyone who cannot attend. You can find the YouTube link in the Comments section of this NOVA Scribes Meetup event once the workshop video has been uploaded to YouTube.

We’re not charging for this workshop, but we will be asking for donations! Donations cover the costs of hosting events on Meetup, to honorariums for new graphic recorders, and scholarships.

Please be sure you are registered on Meetup! If your Zoom name doesn’t match your name on Meetup, you will not be admitted. (We’ve had Zoom bombers.)