Mark C. Thompson

Thinkers 50 Coaching Hall of Fame Coaching Legends and Global Gurus

Chancellor for JA University serving Junior Achievement's 10 million kids in 2022 that was nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

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

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… Show more

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. Show less

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

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.

(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… Show more

(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. Show less

U.S. Congressional Commendations for leadership serving entrepreneurs and executives in Silicon Valley whose organizations are Built to Last.

Audie Award for Outstanding Audiobooks, NPR's Lost & Found Sound Series with the Kitchen Sisters.