In this new twist on a topic of perennial interest, Joe MacInnis shows how the leadership traits forged in extraordinary circumstances are transferrable to our everyday lives. Simply put, this is a handbook for building character.

Some people are born leaders. The rest of us find ourselves in positions where leadership is required. Self-described accidental leader Dr. Joe MacInnis found himself in such a situation- deep beneath the ice of the Arctic Ocean. Starting with his undersea explorations, this physician, scientist, author and motivational speaker shares an accessible–and obtainable–list of leadership traits inspired by his own journey and the icons he’s learned from over the years. Deep Leadership is an eminently digestible book with short lessons and anecdotes. Think Rework meets Iacocca. MacInnis gives the reader a primer to navigate his or her own path toward leadership, including such practices as keeping a journal, building a library and finding mentors.