Mark Cole: The Power of Staying Grounded and Humble
Mark Cole, the owner and CEO of a large leadership brand, discusses servant leadership and his upbringing as a preacher's kid. He shares how his father and mother served others and how his brother with special needs taught him about love and acceptance. Mark also talks about the importance of being a lifelong learner and the mentors who have influenced him. He emphasizes the value of gratitude and humility in every situation. In this conversation, Mark Cole shares his insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of family. He emphasizes the need to stay grounded and humble, walk with confidence, and be interesting when entering any room. Mark also discusses overcoming past failures and forging a new journey of growth. He highlights the role of grandparents in today's society and the importance of showing up for family. Lastly, he talks about the power of borrowing belief from others and finding confidence in order to succeed.
Takeaways
- Servant leadership is about serving others regardless of their status or position.
- Growing up as a preacher's kid taught Mark Cole the importance of serving others.
- Mark's brother with special needs taught him about love and acceptance.
- Mark believes in being a lifelong learner and finding mentors in every situation.
- Gratitude and humility are key in every opportunity and interaction. Stay grounded and humble, regardless of the room you walk into.
- Walk with confidence and be interesting to make a positive impression.
- Overcome past failures by letting go of the past and embracing a mindset of rest and peace.
- Show up for your family and be present in their lives.
- Borrow belief from others to find confidence and overcome self-doubt.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:14 The Power of Servant Leadership
09:55 Lessons from Growing Up as a Preacher's Kid
12:14 Learning from a Brother with Special Needs
25:44 Finding Mentors in Every Situation
28:25 Gratitude and Humility in Every Opportunity
29:28 Staying Grounded and Humble
30:28 Walking with Confidence and Being Interesting
36:02 Overcoming Past Failures and Embracing a New Journey
38:55 The Role of Grandparents in Today's Society
52:29 Borrowing Belief and Finding Confidence
Mark Cole
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