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Mark C. Thompson is the world's #1 leadership coach for transformational growth, team engagement, and driving change. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Mark has shared his expertise and insights with audiences around the globe.

Mark's engaging and informative keynote speeches are tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. Drawing on his experience as a successful entrepreneur, executive, and investor, Mark delivers actionable, valuable, and practical advice that can help leaders at all levels of an organization to achieve success.

Mark's keynote speaking services cover a range of topics, including executive leadership, business strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of experience leading teams and building companies, Mark is uniquely positioned to provide insights that can help your organization achieve its goals.

Mark has worked with some of the world's most innovative companies, including Lyft, Pinterest, and the World Bank, as well as founders such as Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Tony Robbins, and Charles Schwab. He is the New York Times bestselling author of several books on leadership, including "Admired: 21 Ways to Double Your Value," "Now Build a Great Business," and "Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters."

Whether you're looking to inspire your team, develop your leaders, or drive change within your organization, Mark's keynote speeches can help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to learn more about Mark C. Thompson's keynote speaking services and how they can benefit your organization.

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Endorsements

We were thrilled to have Mark present out our inaugural conference at our NIKE World Headquarters. His key note presentation received overwhelming high marks/feedback from all participants. Thanks for your support and follow-up.

- Suzanne Hilton-Esaki, Director of Transition Management, Nike

ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND: "Many thanks for the excellent workshop. Our clients - high potential leaders - were inspired and energized by your extraordinary message."- Johan Soor, McKinsey Sweden

I really enjoyed reading "Success Built to Last" and was, of course, pleased about the prominent mentioning of Davos. I wonder whether we could take the lessons and experience which you summarize in the book and use them for an interactive discussion in our "CEOs only" session in Davos. Please let me know your ideas.

- Klaus Schwab, Founder and Chairman; World Economic Forum

More companies around the world are incorporating strategies and approaches honed in Silicon Valley to their industries. Mark was instrumental in helping me develop and adapt my experiences and learning to transform a century-old company known for its service, into one that was leveraging leading-edge digital technology to strengthen and expand its brand. Mark's encyclopedic knowledge, ability to define practical strategies and connections to like-minded individuals was critical to our journey together. - Nik Sathe, CTO; American Express / Google Nest

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"Mark reveals powerful strategies that help you make it happen."

Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank and Partners in Health

"Mark has a unique ability to sort through complexities; his recommendations are always spot on."

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Former President, The World Bank

"Mark's support and guidance lifted me, pushed me and motivated me to be better and do more. He also helped me open up to share my inner thoughts and doubts... and it made all the difference in the toughest moments. Thank you, Mark!"

Sarah Hirshland, CEO, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

"Mark has the EQ, IQ and experience to read our team, give insightful feedback and provide the simplest course to address difficult leadership issues."

Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest

David Chang, Founder of Momofuku and Ugly Delicious

"I'm grateful to Mark for coaching our CEO through our biggest transformation."

Dave Chang, Founder & Chef, Momofuku

Margaret Moore, Chairman of Institute of Coaching with Harvard

"Thank you for your brilliant contribution to our Harvard coaching conference. We were inspired by your ability to draw out extraordinary stories and bring your wisdom and insight to a deeply enriching conversation."

Margaret Moore, Chairman of Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching

"Mark was instrumental as an experienced voice, trusted by our Board during my journey into the CEO role."

Christiano Amon, CEO Qualcomm

"Mark brings an uncanny knack to blend his rich experiences in the corporate world, academia, and as an entrepreneur into his advice and coaching."

Vinod Kumar, CEO Vodafone Business

"Mark reveals powerful strategies that help you make it happen."

Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group

"Mark has a unique ability to sort through complexities; his recommendations are always spot on."

Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Former President, The World Bank

Sarah Hirshland, CEO, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

"Mark has the EQ, IQ and experience to read our team, give insightful feedback and provide the simplest course to address difficult leadership issues."

Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest

"I'm grateful to Mark for coaching our CEO through our biggest transformation."

Dave Chang, Founder & Chef, Momofuku

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Books

What Is Success? How Can You Attain It? Will It Make You Happy?

Here Are 21 Ways to Make It Happen.

Asa BusinessWeek's Top 5 Career Book, Mark Thompson, Jerry Porras and Stewart Emery interview some of the world's most successful people, from CEOs to Nobel laureates to community leaders. They have distilled this wisdom into a set of simple principles you can use to transform your career and life. Most notable interviews from this book include Warren Buffett, Bill Clinton, Maya Angelou, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Frances Hesselbein

Don't Be Daunted By a Challenging Economy and Fierce Competition — Even in the Toughest Environment, Highly Profitable Businesses Abound!

Business heavyweights and acclaimed authors, Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy come back with their latest book, Now Build A Great Business. This New York Times bestseller is packed with insights from face-to-face interviews with world-class business leaders and step-by-step instructions and a compelling big-picture overview show you exactly how to: become a great leader, develop a great business plan, surround yourself with great people, offer a great product or service, and design a great marketing plan.

You Deserve to Be Valued, Respected, and Admired for What Matters to You.

Here Are 21 Ways to

Make It Happen.

A New York Times Bestseller, Mark and Bonita Thompson help you find 21 simple and powerful strategies that will help you become more valued in a crowded and competitive world — not in a superficial way or just for its own sake — but for what matters most to you and to the most valuable people (MVPs) in your life and work.