Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Mark Chassman. From starting in Hollywood’s talent agencies, to leading broadcast television turnarounds in Alaska to being one of the first 50 employees at Facebook, Mark has spent decades at the intersection of business, leadership, and innovation.
What makes Mark's story so compelling isn’t just his tech startup stories; it’s the shift he made from chasing career success to discovering his true calling of helping people flourish.
Through his work with the Social Leadership Academy, the Emerging Leaders Initiative, and now community transformation projects in Chicago, Mark has devoted his life to guiding leaders toward purpose, calling, and impact.
Join us as we talk about what it really means to flourish, how to navigate seasons of burnout and reinvention, and why servant leadership is the foundation of lasting influence.
Timestamps:
00:00 Mark Chassman's Intro
00:56 Welcome Mark Chassman
01:16 Mark Chassman's Corporate Journey
06:38 Involvement with AOL and Facebook
08:32 Mark's Journey To "Finding His Purpose"
10:23 Mark's Mid-Life Crisis and Calling
12:09 Mark's Self-Discovery and Vision
15:17 Coaching Others For More Purposeful Lives
17:20 Action Steps To Help Leaders Awaken
20:27 Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
22:38 Human Flourishing
26:14 Finding Joy In Everyday Life
29:24 Focus On Helping Others Rather Than Self-Focus
33:32 Mark's Current Season Of Flourishing
36:07 Finding Peace In Your Current Season
37:29 Potential Involvement In A Soccer Club
38:24 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions
42:14 Why is a podcast on Servant Leadership important?
42:13 Final Thanks To Mark
42:59 Closing
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