I was sitting in a booth at our favorite breakfast spot, Perkins with my wife Susan and I noticed a little boy in a tank top, shorts, a stocking cap, and cowboy boots. Usually, this wouldn’t draw my attention, but [...]
I was standing in line waiting to order a cup of coffee at a Starbucks, located in a large conference hotel. I was in line behind the hotel security guard who was on break. She turned to me and said, [...]
The early morning conversation with my barista at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas was pretty brief, “I would like one large black coffee double cupped and one large cappuccino, skim, extra hot, double cupped please.” The barista asked for [...]
In the restaurant industry, they refer to it as “Two minutes or two bites”. That is when the server circles back to the guest and asks, “How is your meal?” I have made a point of listening to my fellow [...]
A lot of executives say that they truly understand their clients, however, few are intentional enough to listen to what they really need.
“How do I get a team to follow me?” An introspective question every leader asks themselves when taking control over any organization or team.
Live Inspired with John O’Leary PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH MARK SCHARENBROICH Enjoy this engaging 51-minute conversation with Mark hosted by fellow author and motivational speaker, John O'Leary, creator of the "LIVE INSPIRED" podcast. Here are John's SHOW NOTES from the conversation with [...]
I am a lucky guy. I am in love with my bride of 38 years, Susan, and I feel very fortunate to work with her in the development of my career. Our work together gives me the opportunity and privilege to speak [...]
Acknowledging is stepping out, honoring someone with what’s important to them, and creating a connection. One of my favorite examples of this occurred at one of our Halloween celebrations in our home. My wife, Sue, and I love Halloween. We do it big. We [...]
If you’ve heard one of my keynote speeches or read my book, Nice Bike, you’ll remember one of my favorite stories is about a shop teacher I had in high school, Leroy Radovich. Leroy taught me to be intentional: When [...]
