“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

Marcus A. Canady,

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Marcus A. Canady

Marcus Canady is a proven and tested leader that has impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals in the public and private sector. Having personally benefited from engaged mentorship and dedicated leadership, he has researched and presented various leadership topics across the country. Through his designed training sessions, featured keynote addresses, and his participation on numerous discussion panels, Marcus Canady has reached thousands.

Well known for his expertise in Intrusive Leadership, he has published the first-ever leadership book solely dedicated to this impactful leadership style. In Intrusive Leadership: How to become THAT Leader, he defines, dissects, and discusses the impacts of what he often describes as “the most critical leadership style for the future.”

This book has received great reviews from senior military and corporate leaders.

In Intrusive Leadership: How to become THAT Leader, he defines, dissects, and discusses the impacts of what he often describes as “the most critical leadership style for the future.” This book has received great reviews from senior military and corporate leaders.

Marcus Canady, raised in Savannah, GA, graduated the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2000 and spent over two decades on active duty. He mainly served as a MH-65 helicopter pilot and completed lifesaving missions on the high seas as well as responding to significant weather catastrophes such as Hurricane Katrina.

He also successfully completed counter-narcotics missions, helping to interdict over $250 million of illegal contraband and arresting numerous narco-terrorists. His last aviation assignment was at Coast Guard Air Station Houston, TX where he served as the Commanding Officer. Marcus Canady has earned advanced degrees from Duquesne University, Syracuse University, and the prestigious National War College in Washington, DC.

In 2023, Marcus Canady founded the Canady Leadership Group, his leadership consulting firm specializes in leadership development and coaching for first line managers to senior executives, creating impactful leaders that people trust and admire. He is happily married to Angelisse Canady and has three amazing children.

Intrusive Leadership

The 2nd Edition of Intrusive Leadership: How to Become THAT Leader is the game-changing guide to the most powerful leadership style of the future. This isn’t just another leadership book—it’s the first and only resource that defines, dissects, and delivers the essential strategies you need to transform your leadership approach. Through gripping storytelling and real-world insights, this book takes you on an eye-opening journey—uncovering today’s leadership gaps, making a bold case for change, and proving why every leader must embrace intrusive leadership.

If you’re ready to lead in a way that makes people feel seen, valued, and inspired to excel, this is the book that will set you apart. Don’t just manage—intrude, engage, and empower!

Get your copy today and become the leader your team needs!