Mark Allen

Mark Allen is an educator and consultant specializing in talent management, currently a professor at Pepperdine University. He discusses how major demographic shifts, particularly the retirement of baby boomers, are reshaping the workforce. Mark emphasizes that leadership development must directly connect to business outcomes, critiquing traditional programs that lack measurable results. He advocates for a strategic, outcome-oriented approach to training, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and practical application to transform leadership into a tangible business advantage.