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Mark is Chairman of the Chief Executive Alliance, LLC and ranked as the World's #1 CEO…
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C-Suite MasterClass with Mark Thompson - New Interview with Jim Kim and Eric Shurenberg
C-Suite MasterClass with Mark Thompson - New Interview with Jim Kim and Eric Shurenberg
By Mark C. Thompson
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How to get promoted & survive the leap in 2020 from C-Suite to CEO
How to get promoted & survive the leap in 2020 from C-Suite to CEO
By Mark C. Thompson
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How do we create heathier, more productive workplaces? That was the main topic of the conversation last night as we brought in Daisy Auger-Domínguez…
How do we create heathier, more productive workplaces? That was the main topic of the conversation last night as we brought in Daisy Auger-Domínguez…
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Experience
Education
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Stanford University
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Activities and Societies: Cofounding advisor, Stanford Real-Time Venture Design Lab with Professor Cliff Nass
Bestselling Books 2005, 2008, 2012. Visiting Scholar 1998-2013. Graduate Research 1996-98
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Activities and Societies: Harvard Business Press Book launch in 2025 based on research from this doctoral program.
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Founding Advisor, Philanthropist
Virgin Unite
- 7 years 5 months
Economic Empowerment
Founding Advisor to Virgin Unite Entrepreneurs and a Founding Patron to Branson Entrepreneurship Centre. One of Sir Richard's six judges for his global social entrepreneurship program.
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Board of Directors. Program Chairman. American Express Leadership Series
The Drucker Institute
- 4 years 1 month
Education
Peter Drucker & Frances Hesselbein formed the Drucker Institute for NonProfit Mgmt in NYC, which subsequently was named the Leader to Leader Institute, and more recently, the Hesselbein Institute. Created and produced American Express Leadership Series with foundation.
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Adjunct Professor. Patron.
John F. Kennedy University
- 5 years 5 months
Education
Adjunct Professor, Success Built to Last. Commencement Speaker 2014.
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TED Patron & Executive Coaching mentor for SupporTED program
TED Conferences
- 5 years 3 months
Education
TED Member, Patron & Executive Coaching mentor for TED's SupporTED program. Coaching mentor and advisor to:
Jodie Wu, Founder of GCS.
Dr. Nassim Assefi, Head of TED MED
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U.S. Speaker Program, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State
- Present 8 years 11 months
Economic Empowerment
U.S. Speaker Program, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
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Board of Chancellors, Success University
Junior Achievement USA
- Present 8 years
Children
Overseeing leadership learning curricula for young entrepreneurs. Keynote for 2017 National Conference
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Board of Governors - ICF Foundation
International Coach Federation
- Present 8 years 9 months
Education
Served as keynote for conference, then appointed to ICF Foundation Board in January 2017
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Pioneer Investor
Summit Powder Mountain
- 5 years 11 months
Environment
Founded in 2008, Forbes called Summit “The Davos of Generation Y" & Wired described Summit as "TED meets Burning Man."
Past event lineups here http://www.summit.co/past-events
Great communities are founded on the principle that in working together, individuals can create a whole far greater than the sum of its part.
Community shapes our world, from the simplest single-celled organisms to the most sophisticated social structures. It informs evolution itself.
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Adjunct Faculty, Institute of Coaching Annual Summit, McLean Sch of Medicine
Harvard University
- Present 6 years
Education
Publications
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ADMIRED: 21 Ways to Double Your Value
Evolve
Inspired by Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Gallup's Most Admired People, New York Times bestselling coauthors Mark C. Thompson and Bonita S. Thompson led a national survey by Stanford and Northwestern researchers to find proven tools to become the most admired, valued and respected individual leader in your field. #1 Leadership Book on Amazon and BN.com, #2 USA Today, #4 NYTimes overall nonfiction, and #1 (and only) business title on the New York Times nonfiction paperback list.
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Now Build a Great Business
American Management Association
#2 on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists
#1 in Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Management on AmazonOther authors -
Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters
Prentice Hall / Wharton
Sequel to Built to Last by Jerry Porras and Jim Collins
BusinessWeek and Wall Street Journal Bestseller
Top Business Books on Amazon and 1-800-CEO-READOther authorsSee publication
Projects
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American Management Assn Leadership Growth & Innovation Webinars
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Bestselling author and leadership coach has partnered with the American Mgmt Assn to host Innovative Business leaders like Sir Richard, Steve Jobs, Tony Hsieh, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and many others to provide disruptive webinars to accelerate growth, engage teams, increase efficiency and productivity. http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Becoming-a-Valued-Player.aspx/?pcode=XC7A&utm_source=playbook.amanet&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=playbook
Other creators
Honors & Awards
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Thinkers 50 Coaching Hall of Fame Coaching Legends and Global Gurus
Thinkers 50
Thinkers 50 Coaching Hall of Fame Coaching Legends and Global Gurus
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2022 Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Jr Achievement, where Mark is a Chancellor for JA University
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Chancellor for JA University serving Junior Achievement's 10 million kids in 2022 that was nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
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2022 Global Gurus Hall of Fame
30 Global Gurus 2022 Hall of Fame
After 7 years on the 30 Global Gurus, Mark was awarded as one of only 6 Global Gurus to be inducted into the Hall of Fame - Corps d'Elite. http://globalgurus.org
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2019: The 12 Most Requested Speakers For 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Sweeney Speakers Bureau
The Speaker finishes, the crowd is on its feet with thunderous applause and right away the buzz starts. Demand for a Speaker is based on impressive past reviews and word of mouth. When word gets out there that a Speaker delivered an impressive presentation that had audiences talking, people want to know if they can have that Speaker at their event. Most Clients book their Speakers 3-4 months out but the buzz in around the 12 Great Speakers listed below had clients booking them 8-12 months…
The Speaker finishes, the crowd is on its feet with thunderous applause and right away the buzz starts. Demand for a Speaker is based on impressive past reviews and word of mouth. When word gets out there that a Speaker delivered an impressive presentation that had audiences talking, people want to know if they can have that Speaker at their event. Most Clients book their Speakers 3-4 months out but the buzz in around the 12 Great Speakers listed below had clients booking them 8-12 months before their 2016, 2017 and 2018 events.
Mark Thompson has been leading teams and building companies for over 25 years, a career that places him among a select group of thought-leaders on executive leadership, business strategy, and innovation. His clients include some of the most recognizable brands and Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Nike, Ford, Coca Cola, and the Virgin Group. Much in demand in 2015, 2016 is shaping up to be an even bigger one for Mark. With more companies moving towards consolidation, new technologies and rapid innovation disrupting business models, and the pressure on leaders to deliver and perform increasing, Mark’s expertise and experience will be needed in the new year. -
Honorary PhD and Commencement Speaker
John F. Kennedy University
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New York Times bestselling author
New York Times Bestseller list
Admired: 21 Ways to Double Your Value was #1 in business paperbacks in October and November, and #4 Overall on the NYTimes list and USAToday. #1 in Leadership and Motivation on Amazon and Barnes&Noble.com
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Coproduced Plays That Earned 5 Tony's and 11 Nominations
Tony Awards
Coproduced Plays That Earned 5 Tony's and 11 Nominations. (One for StickFly with Alicia Keys, and 10 for Peter & the StarCatcher with Disney based on the six bestselling books by Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry -- the prequel to Peter Pan. The played on Broadway, then a second cast toured 20 US cities in fall 2013 and spring 2014.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
John F. Kennedy Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
(PRWEB) April 20, 2012
John F. Kennedy University’s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership (IEL) is awarding the Chuck H. Smith Lifetime Leadership Award to Tapan Munroe and Mark Thompson in recognition of their lifelong dedication to entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
Mark Thompson was Chairman of the American Express Leadership Series on Facebook for Peter Drucker's Leader to Leader Institute. Formerly he served as Charles Schwab's Chief Customer Experience Officer…(PRWEB) April 20, 2012
John F. Kennedy University’s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership (IEL) is awarding the Chuck H. Smith Lifetime Leadership Award to Tapan Munroe and Mark Thompson in recognition of their lifelong dedication to entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
Mark Thompson was Chairman of the American Express Leadership Series on Facebook for Peter Drucker's Leader to Leader Institute. Formerly he served as Charles Schwab's Chief Customer Experience Officer, Chief Communications Officer and Executive Producer of Schwab.com. Mark is involved as a leader in a breadth of activities creating through entrepreneurship opportunities for those least able to afford a good life. He is truly a leader in the business and arts communities.
At the April 20 luncheon, JFK University’s IEL also will be celebrating receipt of a charter membership in Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society. Dr. Nancy Church, Distinguished Professor of the State University of New York in Plattsburg and Executive Director of Sigma Nu Tau, will make the presentation. Qualifying entrepreneurship students and JFK University faculty will also be inducted into Sigma Nu Tau. JFK University’s IEL is a leading center in the East Bay aiming to provide educational opportunities and mentoring to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area. The Institute, based in downtown Concord, offers certificate classes and start-up offices for its student entrepreneurs. It also works with the University’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies in offering an Entrepreneurial Leadership specialization as part of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
Chevron Corporation is a lead funding partner for the Institute and serves as a catalyst for the success of our local entrepreneurs. Other IEL major business sector supporters include Heritage Bank of Commerce, Wells Fargo, and AT&T. -
Two U.S. Congressional Commendations
U.S. Congressmen Garamendi and U.S. Congressman Miller (fmr California Lt. Governor)
U.S. Congressional Commendations for leadership serving entrepreneurs and executives in Silicon Valley whose organizations are Built to Last.
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Honorary PhD, Law
Mount Mary's College
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Audie Award for Outstanding Audiobooks, NPR's Lost & Found Sound Series with the Kitchen Sisters.
Audie's NPR
Audie Award for Outstanding Audiobooks, NPR's Lost & Found Sound Series with the Kitchen Sisters.
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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World Web Forum
Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach
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Summit Eden - Powder Mountain
Founding Pioneer/Investor
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World Business Forum WOBI
Keynote
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TED
Executive Coach for TED's SupporTED
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Virgin Unite - Branson Centres for Entrepreneurship
Founding Patron
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World Economic Forum
Securities Governor, Faculty
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John F. Kennedy University Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute
Founding Board Member
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Hesselbein Institute
Chairman, Program Committee
-The father of Management Science, Peter Drucker, and Frances Hesselbein started the Drucker Institute in the 1980s, which evolved to Hesselbein over time.
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