In Episode 12 of the Selling Trust Podcast, Nathan Mark delivers a blunt message every leader needs to hear:
authoritarian leadership is costing you your team—and you may not even realize it yet.

Drawing from both biblical principles of servant leadership and modern research from Adam Grant’s Give and Take, this episode breaks down why top-down control, ego-driven leadership, and fear-based management quietly destroy trust, creativity, and retention.

Nathan shares personal leadership mistakes, real-world lessons, and a powerful case for servant leadership—not as a “soft” approach, but as a proven strategy for building high-performing, resilient sales teams.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why authoritarian leadership creates dependency and burnout
• The difference between givers, matchers, and takers—and why it matters
• How servant leadership builds buy-in before decisions are made
• Why empowering your team accelerates growth and accountability
• How better leadership dramatically improves retention

This episode is for sales leaders, managers, founders, and team builders who want faster growth without sacrificing trust, morale, or long-term success.

📩 Struggling to empower your team or let go of control?
Visit nathanmark.com to book a call, get coaching, or download the Revenue Event Cookbook.

Lead with vision.
Serve your people.
Build trust that lasts.

We’ll see you in the next episode.