Episode 479: Building Flourishing Teams with Mark Crawley

In this compelling episode, host Bradley Hamner sits down with Mark Crowley, bestselling author of "Lead from the Heart" and the upcoming "The Power of Employee Well-Being: Move Beyond Engagement to Build Flourishing Teams." Mark shares his revolutionary approach to leadership, drawing from 25 years of successful business leadership and 15 years of cutting-edge research on what truly drives employee performance.

Mark C. Crowley is a pioneering leader and bestselling author leading a revolution in workplace leadership. With 25 years in the competitive financial services industry, he rose to national roles and was named Leader of the Year for his emotionally connected, heart-centered approach. His book "Lead from the Heart" (2011, second edition 2023) is now taught in eleven universities worldwide. His new book, "The Power of Employee Well-Being," will be released September 30, 2025.

Connect with Mark Crowley

• Website: markccrowley.com
• Book: "The Power of Employee Well-Being: Move Beyond Engagement to Build Flourishing Teams" Pre-order: https://markccrowley.com/the_power_of_employee_well-being/
• Previous Book: "Lead from the Heart" https://markccrowley.com/book-2/
• Podcast: "Lead from the Heart" (ranked in top 1.5% globally) Listen here: https://markccrowley.com/podcasts/

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