What if the decisions you make today are quietly sabotaging your ability to stay in business tomorrow? In this episode, host Justin Walker sits down with Dr. Mark Vincent, a seasoned executive advisor with decades of experience in leadership development, succession planning, and business continuity.
Mark shares real-world insights on what it truly means to lead a company, not just manage it. From defining the difference between being reactive and being an executive, to exploring why so many companies fail to plan for succession and future talent, this conversation goes deep into the heart of sustainable leadership. Whether you're a solo founder or running a team, Mark offers a powerful lens on growth, purpose, and being fully present in the now.
Connect with Mark: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklvincent/ Website: https://marklvincent.com/
Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (0:40) Meet Dr. Mark Vincent and his journey into complex decision-making (4:21) Why succession planning is the “highest art form” in leadership (5:25) What business continuity really means (7:13) Why talent planning and business continuity must go hand-in-hand (11:00) The difference between being a manager vs. an executive (16:00) How much time should leaders spend thinking (24:13) Identity shifts and the hard truth of leadership growth (30:00) Breaking out of performance culture and into real leadership (37:34) The limitations of AI and the irreplaceable power of human context (38:40) Mark’s profound definition of what it means to be a human being
Connect with Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-itee-walker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiniteewalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/multiversetechnologypodcast
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