I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 69, Mark Clark talks about his motto. He then shares a story in which, through his chain of command, he is asked to do something unusual. Next, Mark advises us about job searching and using a cover letter.
00:00 Prologue
As Mark might say, "Life is a gift and very short." He is an Ohio-born Indiana native who lives in North Carolina by choice. Mark is a lover of life and is passionate about recruiting and linking people with their purpose. He is a dad, papa, cyclist, and believer with the motto: Assume Positive Intent. When I worked with Mark at Lowe’s, his title was College & Military (Veteran) Recruiting Manager where he also managed the internship program. Currently, he is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at ALG Senior.
01:34 Part 1: Commit to Making Positive Assumptions
The story that Mark shares are about his motto, assume positive intent. In it, he talks about how a PepsiCo CEO talks about the phrase at a conference.
07:48 Part 2: Orders from Above
Mark shares a story in which he was asked to hire a specific intern. From his account, Mark shares some advice.
13:29 Part 3: Communicate How You Lead in a Cover Letter
For those actively job searching, Mark asks us to consider a broader perspective about the recruiting process. He advises us to include cover letters in our applications. If people ask you to review their resume or curriculum vitae, consider Mark's advice.
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Episode links
Mark's LinkedIn Profile
Gary's books:
What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership
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00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov
01:15 Spain by TexasBrother
07:30 Jazz by Mikebiz
13:11 Deep Tropical by Indifferent_Guy
17:21 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia
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