About this episode
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: [email protected]
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