MARK SAMUEL

Transformational Thought Leader

Entrepreneur | Speaker | Executive Producer | CEO/Board Advisor | Investor | Philanthropist

BIO

Mark Samuel has been dedicated to transforming businesses, culture, and individuals for over 40 years. He is an entrepreneur, investor, keynote speaker, philanthropist, and executive producer for the upcoming film, The Courage to Thrive. He also authored 7 award-winning and bestselling books on accountability and transformational leadership.

Mark’s most recent business is Your Picture of Success™, a series of Apps to support individuals who are scheduled for surgery (the first app), and future apps to support individuals wanting to enhance their careers, relationships, families, and well-being. He applied his rapid change methodology used with businesses and leaders as the basis for his Apps that will be available for people around the world to rapidly better their lives in a meaningful way.

As the founder and CEO of B STATE, LLC, Mark has been recognized as an expert in Accountability and Transformational Leadership, with appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Fortune Magazine, and Forbes. He hosted a video podcast on Conscious Leadership, which has been viewed by leaders around the world.

Mark led the transformation of global organizations including Michelin, Texas Instruments, RBC (Royal Bank of Canada), Roche Pharmaceuticals, California State Universities, Kaiser Permanente, Saudi Electricity, the Netherlands Health Care System, and Habitat for Humanity to name a few.

As a thought leader and practical visionary, Mark’s leading-edge methodologies are being represented by consultants in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Mark also provides keynote speeches around the world sharing his thought leadership on Accountability and Rapid Business and Culture Transformation.

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WHY HIRE MARK?

Why Inspire Your Audience with Mark Samuel

Mark Samuel has inspired audiences all around the world with his enthusiastic thought leadership that elevates people’s heart, mindset, and confidence. Mark’s interactive presentations build self-awareness with positive thought-provoking messages that leave people feeling empowered and hopeful for the future. His style brings lighthearted humor, sincerity, and humility that audiences relate to regardless of age, gender, culture, or status. Utilizing his formal teaching background, Mark engages his audience to optimize experiential learning and practical application.

Mark’s breadth of topics is based on his experience designing and executing rapid business and culture transformation within entrepreneurial to billion-dollar companies around the world. His specific topics represent being recognized as an authority on Accountability and Conscious Business Leadership.

Mark’s 10 Most Popular Topics

Creating Breakthrough Changes in Your Life and Organization

Empowering Teams to Create Breakthrough Results

Building Execution Trust – The Key to High Performance

The Power of Personal Accountability to Accomplish Your Dreams

Leading Urgent Business Transformation

Developing Transformational Leaders That Inspire High Performance

Coaching Others to Foster Personal Ownership for Driving Success

3 Keys for Setting Priorities to Drive Success

Creating a Culture for Succession Planning and Leadership at Every Level

Fostering Balance in an Overwhelming Environment

SPEAKER

Mark’s keynote presentations are inspirational, humorous, and actionable in a way that improves the workplace and people’s personal life. Mark has a unique way of expanding people’s mindset and giving people a roadmap for changing people’s habits in order to be more effective and successful. Whether talking about organizational changes, leadership at every level or his specialty in personal, team and organizational accountability, Mark’s presentations are link heart and practicality together to leave motivated to take action.

While most keynote speeches are entertaining, Mark’s presentations involve audience participation activities that enlighten each person. As a result, they have greater ownership and apply the paradigm shifting concepts and tools presented. Ultimately, participants want to hear more, learn more, and are enthusiastic to integrate the message and strategies presented into the workplace and in their personal lives.

BOOK ACCOLADES

GayHendricks

Gay Hendricks

Ph.D., Author of the Best-selling book, The Big Leap

“Mark Samuel’s book provides a highly useful roadmap to a higher level of functioning he calls ‘B State.’ Business leaders everywhere could benefit from reading this book and applying its powerful tools.”

AriannaHuffington

Arianna Huffington

Founder, The Huffington Post and Thrive Global.

"An inspiring guide to being accountable in all aspects of your life - from work to home to relationships...a roadmap to achievement and a source of practical wisdom."

Victor-Cho

Victor Cho

Former CEO of Evite

“I have focused on business and organizational transformation for the last 25 years, and I can attest that the key levers that Mark describes in this book work: a powerful shared purpose, collaborative vs. siloed priorities, and building positive energy—these are the pillars of a successful transformation.”

Jamie Woolf

Co-founder of Creativity Partners and former Director of Culture and Learning, Pixar

"Reimagine Teams inspired me to turn my way of thinking about team dynamics upside down. With Mark Samuel’s captivating examples and powerful framework, we now have a way to approach team improvement that leads to lasting and significant change. This book will save leaders countless hours of frustration focusing on symptoms instead of the root causes of team breakdowns."

David Allen

Author of Getting Things Done and Productivity Consultant

"Making Yourself Indispensable …A terrific operations manual for getting and staying in the driver’s seat of life."

Stu Semigran

President and Co-Founder, EduCare Foundation

"Our mission is to teach youth the three new R’s: Respect, Resiliency, and Responsibility. An underlying value for achieving this end is personal accountability. The concepts and methods taught in [Making Yourself Indispensable] are practical and valuable for teenagers and anyone guiding teenagers to become future leaders and responsible citizens."

Jim Barnes

CEO of enVista

"He’s done it again! Mark Samuel has written another compelling, relevant, and engaging book on how to move an organization from ‘A State’ to ‘B State.’ Beyond organizational accountability, Samuel’s practical tips and critical insight help leaders effectively drive organizational performance to meet desired outcomes and goals. Very seldom today do you read business books that deliver an ‘aha’ moment. B State does not disappoint; it is a must-read for any executive."

PODCASTS

Reimagining Teams

with Dr. Madelyn Blair

On The Brink

with Andi Simon

Old Rules to Break

The Tony Durso Show

The Power of Personal Accountability

with Charlie Hedges

The Power of Accountability

with Greg Voisen

B State - A New Roadmap to Success

Everyday MBA

Leveraging Thought Leadership

with Peter Winick

This is how you should build a team

with Debra Wood

Thought Leadership

with Mitch Levy

Building Transformational Improvement

with Dr. Dianne Hamilton

Amazing Business Radio

with Shep Hyken

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonial from Dr. Mary Hulnick

Ruth Coleman

Greg Nichols

Leslie's Testimonial

Jonathan Ellerby Testimonial
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Steve Chandler

- Motivational Speaker & Bestselling Author

"You could call Mark Samuel something of a magician. He’s an innovative, pioneering management consultant who —I’m not kidding— seems to work magic in organizations. With his skillful touch, stalled companies fire up into productivity; companies that were stuck shake loose and find their freedom and flow."

GALLERY

1 Archbishop Desmond Tutu – South African and World Humanitarian

Kristoffer Polaha - American Actor

Howard Behar - Former President of Starbucks

4 Paul Campbell - Canadian Actor & Screenwriter

Dan Vega - Entrepreneur/Strategic Advisor/Talk Show Host

Autumn Reeser - American Actress

Grace Greene - CEO of LifeMed Alaska

Steve Lund - Canadian Comedian Actor

Dr. Larry Falwell - Neuroscientist, Best Selling Author

Abraham Laboriel Jr. - Drummer for Paul McCartney

Sharon Lechter - Co-Author, Rich Dad Poor Dad

Nikki DeLoch - American Actress

Bobby Dunaway - CEO of Indigo River Publishing

Andrew Walker - Canadian Actor & Film Producer

Justine Siegal - First Woman Professional Baseball Coach

Kimberley Sustad - Canadian Actress & Screenwriter

Jessica Meuse - Singer/Songwriter

Taylor Cole - American Actress & Fashion Model

Heide Banks - Author, TV Personality & Relationship Expert

Bob Nolet - Owner, Nolet Distilleries & Kettle One Vodka

Benjamin Ayres - Canadian Actor

Jackee Harry - Actress & Comedian

Diana Wentworth - Best Selling Author

Derek Cozzins - CFO/Private Equity Entrepreneur

Josh Sikkema - Film Director

Isaac C. Singleton - American Actor

Umi Garrett - American Classical Pianist

Benji Brown - American Comedian

Ashley Williams - American Actress

QUESTIONS FOR THE MEDIA

  1. For 40 years, you’ve been supporting organizations in transforming their business and culture at the same time. Now you have made a major pivot to provide an App to help people prepare and heal from surgery. Why the change and why now?
  2. What did you learn about working with organizations and leadership teams that helped you to develop the Surgery Picture of Success App?
  3. What is a feature you included on the app, that you didn’t use, but others have requested?
  4. What ages is this app intended for and what are the conditions for someone getting value from this app?
  5. How much does it cost for someone to download this app?
  6. What is in store for expanding the Picture of Success App to improve other aspects of people’s lives?
  7. You mention improving relationships, yet you’ve been married 3 times. What advice do you have for others about creating a lasting relationship?
  8. What is the difference between sports teams, music groups, organizational teams, and family teams, and what are three steps you would suggest to improve teamwork for any team?
  9. Turning to Organizational Change, what is one of the biggest misunderstandings about improving relationships in a team or organization?
  10. What is the most critical missing piece that organizations leave out that prevents high performance and a more positive culture?
  11. Accountability continues to be lacking in both families and organizations. Why is that, and how do we turn accountability from feeling like punishment to something more positive and productive?
  12. How can someone get in contact with you to get more information about the Picture of Success App or your services to help organizations transform their business and culture?

Contact Mark

To schedule with Mark directly, please contact Sarah Wilson at:
sarah@popcommunications.io
1-518-637-4326

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