A story of leadership,
identity, and resilience

Marie Gleeson’s book explores the realities of leadership beyond theory
through lived experience, challenge, command, and personal reflection.

Part memoir, part leadership perspective, the book offers an honest insight
into pressure, responsibility, and the human side of leadership.

"Leadership is not about appearing certain. It is about learning how to operate in uncertainty."

— Marie Gleeson

About the Book

The one thing you can’t fully control in a ship is the water all around you, so part of your plan is always reading and analysing the currents and the tides. You have a clear image in your head of how you think the ship will perform in the prevailing conditions. But this time something isn’t going the way we had planned it.

Where leadership breaks down

Leadership Under Pressure

How people think, decide, and respond when stakes are high.

Identity & Responsibility

The tension between role, expectation, and authenticity.

Resilience & Adaptation

Operating through uncertainty, challenge, and change.

Human Leadership

Why trust, awareness, and relationships matter more than performance language.

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Beyond the Book

Marie also speaks internationally on leadership, decision-making, resilience, and team performance.

Her talks combine operational experience, storytelling, and practical leadership insight.

Published by Gill Books

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