Are you striving to be a better leader but unsure where to focus your efforts? Most leaders don’t really understand the underlying, fundamental ACTION that constitutes leadership, and so they don’t know where to focus their time and attention!

Leading effectively isn't really about giving orders or setting goals, it's about mastering the art of conversation and building relationships. Great leaders understand how their ability to converse literally creates the Network of Conversations and Relationships that constitute their teams and their entire organization!

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the essence of leadership, focusing on the foundational skills that every leader needs. I'll link those back to the two fundamental Ontological models that underpin effective leadership: the Observer-Action-Results Model and the Language-Emotion-Body Model.

We'll also dissect the five primary leadership conversations great leaders must know WHEN and HOW to have —Orientation, Relationship, Innovation, implementation or Execution, and Learning. Being agile enough to have each of these conversations when the situation calls for it separates average leaders from great leaders.

Join me as I share these insights and examples of what works and doesn’t work, helping you to not only lead but also thrive in your leadership journey.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or stepping into your first managerial role, this episode will equip you with the tools to lead with confidence and authenticity.

- Mark

Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrobertsonpcc

Email: mark@coachmark.com

Website: www.coachmark.com

In a world that demands constant growth and development, learning is not just a luxury, it's a necessity.

But the truth is, most of us have never been taught how to learn effectively. We often find ourselves stuck in frustrating cycles of trial and error, or worse, we give up entirely when faced with the discomfort of the learning process.

In this episode, I introduce a powerful framework for understanding and optimizing the human learning process. By recognizing the difference between ineffective "suffering" approaches and the five levels of effective learning, you'll gain clarity on how to approach skill-building and personal transformation in a more intentional, patient, and ultimately successful manner.

Discover the key mindsets and practices that will help you embrace discomfort, vulnerability, and consistent practice as you work towards embodied learning and growth in any area of your life.

Whether you're looking to improve your health, relationships, career, or personal interests, this episode will equip you with the tools and insights you need to become a more effective lifelong learner.

- Mark

Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrobertsonpcc

Email: mark@coachmark.com

Website: www.coachmark.com

Are you feeling bitterness towards others, or feel like there’s nothing you can do to change things?

Do you find yourself constantly blaming others for your circumstances or feeling like there's no hope for a better future?

In today’s episode, I’ll share with you the "four basic moods" that heavily influence our life experiences— Resentment, Resignation, Peace, and Ambition. I'll provide practical strategies to transform “negative” moods into empowering ones, moving from resentment to peace and resignation to ambition.

I'll explain how these moods are created by the way we orient ourselves to the facts of our past and present, as well as the possibilities of our future. You'll learn how to identify which “negative” moods you're trapped in, and why shifting to the more “positive” moods of peace and ambition/enthusiasm could dramatically change your day-to-day life experience!

This episode is your key to not just understanding your emotional responses but actively shaping them to enhance your life experience. Tune in to start the journey toward a more positive and proactive mindset.

- Mark

Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrobertsonpcc

Email: mark@coachmark.com

Website: www.coachmark.com