In the 119th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, the Founder of The Waterhole Leadership Program, Mark Ashby, will talk about what makes a great leader overcoming toxic cultures, how leadership has changed over recent times, individual brilliance, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:50) Introducing our special guest Founder of The Waterhole Leadership Program(2:35) Why was Michael chosen for the manager position?(4:30) Contracting in Iraq(6:40) What actually matters?(7:05) Working for great leaders(8:15) “Good leaders will create good employees or good team members, but the great leaders will create other great leaders.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(8:50) Mark’s origin story(9:00) Relation with surfing(9:50) Fascination for military(10:20) Finally joining the army(10:30) Connection with fitness training(11:15) The twin towers incident(12:00) More about the contract to Iraq(13:30) The mindset during a war(14:55) The wakeup call(15:50) What made Mark a controlling person during the war?(16:55) Taking on a new team(20:20) Individual Brilliance(22:10) The cons of lack of communication(22:45) “Not everybody's gonna be perfect in any role, but at least give it that chance.” - Mark Ashby LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A(24:55) “The communication process needs to be a constant, rather than just an activity that you do.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(25:00) The habitual creatures (28:35) Mark’s coaching style(30:45) Good, great, or extraordinary(31:30) The human connection(33:00) Result driven process(33:50) Do the clients always know what they want?(35:25) Sharing your own story(40:20) Optimal performance and fitness(40:30) Shout out to Michael Jordan(43:05) Burning out your potential(44:15) Leadership; talent or learned skill(47:35) What’s it’s all about?(48:20) Masculine vs. feminine work energy(49:55) Middle road; the warzone(55:35) The evolution in the concept of leadership(59:20) “People need the work, but the work needs the people.” - Mark Ashby LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A(1:00:40) Where to find Mark Ashby? LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.AWebsite: https://markashbyconsulting.com Email: mark@markashbyconsulting.com