In the 119th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the Founder of The Waterhole Leadership Program, Mark Ashby, will talk about what makes a great leader overcoming toxic cultures, how leadership has changed over recent times, individual brilliance, and more.
Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!
In this chapter, you will discover:
(0:50) Introducing our special guest Founder of The Waterhole Leadership Program
(2:35) Why was Michael chosen for the manager position?
(4:30) Contracting in Iraq
(6:40) What actually matters?
(7:05) Working for great leaders
(8:15) “Good leaders will create good employees or good team members, but the great leaders will create other great leaders.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(8:50) Mark’s origin story
(9:00) Relation with surfing
(9:50) Fascination for military
(10:20) Finally joining the army
(10:30) Connection with fitness training
(11:15) The twin towers incident
(12:00) More about the contract to Iraq
(13:30) The mindset during a war
(14:55) The wakeup call
(15:50) What made Mark a controlling person during the war?
(16:55) Taking on a new team
(20:20) Individual Brilliance
(22:10) The cons of lack of communication
(22:45) “Not everybody's gonna be perfect in any role, but at least give it that chance.” - Mark Ashby LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A
(24:55) “The communication process needs to be a constant, rather than just an activity that you do.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(25:00) The habitual creatures
(28:35) Mark’s coaching style
(30:45) Good, great, or extraordinary
(31:30) The human connection
(33:00) Result driven process
(33:50) Do the clients always know what they want?
(35:25) Sharing your own story
(40:20) Optimal performance and fitness
(40:30) Shout out to Michael Jordan
(43:05) Burning out your potential
(44:15) Leadership; talent or learned skill
(47:35) What’s it’s all about?
(48:20) Masculine vs. feminine work energy
(49:55) Middle road; the warzone
(55:35) The evolution in the concept of leadership
(59:20) “People need the work, but the work needs the people.” - Mark Ashby LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A
(1:00:40) Where to find Mark Ashby? LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A
Website: https://markashbyconsulting.com
Email: mark@markashbyconsulting.com
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