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694: Growing From Leader to Legacy Builder with Mark Mears

Ep. 694

Growing From Leader to Legacy Builder with Mark Mears


Today's episode is with Mark Mears. Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building shareholder value. He has driven innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory.


Today, Mark serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm helping individuals, teams, and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential while making a positive, lasting difference in the world. Mark's book is The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder 


Connect with Mark Mears:


Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markamears/

Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Purposeful-Growth-Revolution-Leader-Builder/dp/1636182135

Mark's Website: https://www.markamears.com/


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Tayo’s Website: https://tayorockson.com/

Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/

Tayo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayoRockson

Tayo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tayorockson

Tayo on TikTok: https://www.youtube.com/tayorockson

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