The High Performance Sales Leader
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The High Performance Sales Leader
E35: Video, Social Selling and Authentic Leadership Insights From The Front Lines with Mark Fazackerley
In this episode, we explore the power of a beginner’s mindset with Mark Fazackerley, a high-performance sales leader and martial arts practitioner. Mark shares how adopting a sense of wonder can open up infinite possibilities, whether in business or personal growth. We also delve into his journey through martial arts, how it shaped his leadership style, and his unique perspective as the "Roving Reporter" on LinkedIn.
About Mark Fazackerley:
Mark Fazackerley, a high-performance sales leader who has made a significant impact across some of the most well-known companies in the industry, including Oracle, Talend, Qlik, and MicroStrategy. Mark is not only respected for his leadership and sales acumen but also for the authentic way he shows up in the world—a quality deeply influenced by his lifelong passion for martial arts.
Many of you may recognise Mark from his engaging LinkedIn Video posts as the ‘Roving Reporter,’ where he leads by example in the realm of social selling. In this episode, we’re going to dive deep into his journey, his philosophies on leadership, and how martial arts has shaped the way he connects with and inspires others.
Episode Highlights:
02:35 The Early Influence of Kung Fu
05:48 Karate as a Life-Changing Decision
07:30 Applying Martial Arts Discipline in Sales
08:46 Embracing the Beginner’s Mindset
12:16 The Importance of Situational Awareness in Sales
13:40 The Birth of the Roving Reporter: A Social Selling Experiment
15:36 Harnessing the Power of Video Content
17:00 Overcoming the Fear of Putting Yourself Out There
24:17 The Power of Authenticity in Leadership
Connect with Mark Fazackerley:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfazackerley/
Connect with The High Performance Sales Leader Host:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preesarkar/
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