Lead At Work and At Home

I am back after a hiatus from the podcast world. On today's short episode I am joined by my daughter, Hannah. We talk about leadership from the perspective of an 11-year old. Hannah shares her recipe on what makes a great leader. I share my thoughts on how it feels to let someone go. We also throw in some good old fashioned banter between a father and daughter. 

 On this week's solo episode I share the adventure of my week traveling for work on the east coast. The trip was full of new experiences, adventure, excitement, and a few surprises along the way. You will hear about my journey from the Brooklyn Bridge to Ground Zero, random conversations with strangers, and the ability to be embrace change. If you would like to continue the conversation please email me at mark@elevevatedleader.com. Enjoy the show!

Today I kick off the show with a lesson learned from my grandfather and ways we can use the word "proud" to empower those in our lives. I am them joined by Michelle Molitor, owner of Nectar Consulting. We discuss the realization that we all have options in the way we work, ways to focus on making small changes to get bigger gains, the power of the word "affinity", the capacity to teach adults empathy, understanding how to get to everyone's why, and Michelle shares the unique discipline of hypnotherapy. I conclude this week's episode with a joke that will be sure to put a smile on your face (or your money back)! Please be sure to take a minute and leave a review. Thanks for listening!To learn more about Michelle's amazing work please visit https://michelemolitor.com/

Welcome to the second season of Lead At Work and At Home! On this week's episode I share my elusive search to find Shangri-La, the need to accomplish small things on a daily basis (make your bed!), the need for a good cry, bringing mindfulness to your daily routine, and a preview of what's around the corner. Enjoy!

This week I sit down with personal trainer, consistency coach, and best-selling author, Chad Austin. Chad shares his recipe for helping busy professionals get out of their own way, and improve their quality of life by building consistency and making fitness a priority. We also pay homage to the movie "Over The Top" and lessons learned from Lincoln Hawk. Chad and I discuss the positive effects that exercise has on mental health. Chad shares his approach to success, and how to "find a way" to get results. A very open and honest chat about how we can change our relationship with exercise and become the best version of ourselves. To Learn More About Chad's Work Please Visit: https://makefitnessapriority.com/

This week's show will detail my harrowing "toilet" story in the Governor's Mansion at the tender age of 13. I share the story of my first concert, my mindful moment with my daughter while watching "Annie", and 4-ways you can bring empathy to your home or office. I conclude this week's episode with a story that you can share at the dinner table or office. Enjoy!I would love to hear from you. Please email me at mark@fredscamp.com

In this week's episode, I am joined by former athletic director of DePaul University Jean Lenti Ponsetto. We take a deep dive into the evolution of women's sports and discuss the historical significance of the 50th anniversary of Title IX (gender equity in sports). Jean shares her experiences as a student-athlete in the '70s, along with her 40+ years as an administrator at DePaul University. Jean provides her recipe for leadership and the need for people to find their voices. If you have never heard Ms. Lenti Ponsetto speak you are in for a real treat. A great history lesson on the evolution of gender equity.

This week I record a solo show and share the harrowing story of when I got caught stealing at the tender age of 8! In this episode, you will learn tangible examples of ways to seize the teachable moment at work and at home. A change of pace episode with an important lesson included.  Enjoy!

This week I kick off the show with an explanation of the "Pike Syndrome", and ways in which we can make incremental changes in our lives. I am then joined by careforyourpeople.com founder Michelle Dickinson for an open and honest discussion on mental health. Michelle shares her story of, "triumph and perseverance," while growing up with a mom struggling with bipolar disorder, the need for mental health education in the workplace, tackling misconceptions about mental health, and the need for leaders to model for their employees, and families. We conclude with an exciting edition of "The Lightning Round." Please be sure to stick around until the end for an exciting offer. To Learn More About Michelle's Work Please Visit https://careforyourpeople.com/

I kick off this week's episode with the amazingly romantic and, at times, absurd story of my engagement in Vegas in 2003. I share a unique way to let someone know that you are proud of them. Genevieve and I discuss the story of how one question changed the direction of her life, the genesis of the Pajama Program, the gift of modeling for children, the need for human connection, how to listen to your "heart voice", and the importance of taking time for self-reflection. We end with an entertaining version of "The Lightning Round." Be sure to stick around to the end for an exciting offer.To Learn More About Genevieve's work please visit https://www.genevievepiturro.com/

This week is a change of pace episode with some life observations and ways in which to find a better sense of purpose for you and your team or family. I begin with a shameless admission of my love for professional wrestling and lessons learned from the ring. I then pose the interesting question of whether people are motivated by a fear of a consequence or by a reward. You will learn a few techniques that you can apply today with the people in your lives. A quick thirteen-minute sprint. Enjoy!

I kick off this week's episode with a story from my lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and how to seize a teachable moment. We discuss the story of Dov's life-changing fall in 1990 and his "catalytic moment", finding purpose in everything we do, reassessing the meaning of success, discovering a deeper level of self, how to find meaning in your life, and what exactly is an "aha" moment. We end with my world-famous "Lightning Round" where we debate morning cereal, Ryan Reynolds, and a few other fun topics along the way. A truly fascinating interview.  To Learn More About Dov's Work Visit https://www.dovbaron.com/

This week I sit down with Top 100 Leadership and TEDx Speaker Tanveer Naseer. I kick off the show with a story about my week coaching middle school basketball and a very valuable lesson learned. Tanveer and I make a friendly wager between Team USA and Team Canada, discuss the search to find the hidden opportunity, finding purpose in everything we do, the power of collaboration, the quest for meaningful relationships, and discuss Tanveer's amazing Ted Talk. I put Tanveer to the test with this week's lightning round, while also sharing some interesting tidbits on the evolution of American sports. To Learn More About Mr. Naseer please visit https://www.tanveernaseer.com/

This week I sit down with Coach Matt Lisle: The Internet's Most Followed Baseball & Softball Coach with over one million followers. I kick off the show with my thoughts on managing anxiety and what we can learn from the soda 7UP (crisp and clean!). Matt shares his journey and the challenges of a professional baseball coach. We discuss the need to protect the innocence of youth sports, letters from parents, the relationship between leadership and coaching, gaining an appreciation for those “little moments” in life, strategies when providing feedback, and a few other nuggets along the way. We end with a fun conversation on baseball movies, hall-of-fame inductees, and Matt ends with his recipe on how to bounce back from adversity.To Learn More About Matt Lisle visit https://coachlisle.com/

This week I sit down with Larry Hagner, host of The Dad Edge Podcast. I kick off the show sharing my encounter with Hillary Clinton and a lesson learned from Nelson Mandela. We discuss Larry's childhood growing up in a toxic household, Larry's eye-opening experience as a parent, the power of shame, commonalities between parenting and leadership, superheroes and vulnerability, managing our own versions of “Kryptonite”, dealing with criticism, and we throw in a little pop culture along the way.  Click to learn more about Larry and The Dad Edge Podcast.

This week I sit down with Jon Harris, founder of AthLife Inc. I kick off the show with lessons learned from my kidney stone and how to diffuse conflict at work and at home. Jon and I discuss: challenges pro athletes face when the cheering stops, mental health in sports, the need to teach life skills, learning to live with failure, and we dish on some old school basketball memories from the 80's.  To learn more Athlife please visit https://athlife.com/

This week I sit down with Todd Adams, host of Zen Parenting Podcast. I kick off the show with my thoughts on the "Thrill Of Victory" and "The Agony Of Defeat", I come full circle with Todd and share a story from 2015 regarding my mental health, Todd discusses the inner critic and how to bring mindfulness into your life, the need to appear imperfect in front of our teams, the importance of modeling failure, dealing with an “absence of consciousness” in corporate culture, and an optimistic way in which we can view conflict. We also share Star Wars references, sports, marriage, and a few other obscure pop-culture references along the way.  To learn more about Zen Parenting Radio and their upcoming summit click below:https://zenparentingradio.com/resources/https://summit.zenparentingradio.com/

This week Mark had the pleasure of talking with Brandon Laws, host of “Transform Your Workplace.” Mark begins with a great story about how leadership comes in all sizes and what we can learn from a 13-year old. Brandon and Mark tackle the fringe benefits we provide our kids on a daily basis, Brandon shares his recipe on how to create a healthy culture at the office and at home, the need for mental health awareness, the need for creating a coaching culture,  and Mark shares a fantastic technique that you can use for those struggling to get their kids off their screens…….without losing your s----. For a free webinar email mark@elevatedleader.com

This week Mark is joined by World Series champion and former Chicago Cub Ryan Dempster. Ryan shares his experience playing baseball as a kid in British Columbia, his philosophy on youth sports, his first encounter with Nolan Ryan, the parent as a leader, the importance of failure, and his recipe for being the best version of yourself both on and off the field. Mark shares the 6 most important words a parent can say to their child, and Ryan sheds light on the stigma of mental health in sports and society. They conclude with a challenge to raise money and awareness for DiGeorge syndrome(https://22qfamilyfoundation.org/what-22q/22q-overview). An enlightening and motivating interview with one of baseball's "good guys."For a free 45-minute leadership webinar email mark@elevatedleader.com.

This week Mark is joined by child psychologist Dr. Seth Preminger. They discuss life lessons learned during the pandemic and the need to teach resiliency at work and at school. Dr. P. and Mark also dive into identifying the root of the parent and leader as a micromanager, as well as some tips to get “unstuck.” Mark shares his 3-most important words when communicating with someone and tells the harrowing story of the time he almost got eaten by a wolf. Be sure to stick around until the end for an exciting offer.

This week Mark is joined by his dad, Fred Greenburg, founder of Fred's Camp. Fred's tells the inspiring story of how he fulfilled his life long dream by opening up his own private summer camp, Fred's Camp, at the age of 50. He candidly shares his triumphs and roadblocks, as well as his recipe for success. Mark also razzes on his dad's golf game and lack of technology in his life. Check out this entertaining and inspirational back and forth between a father and a son.

In this episode Mark tells the story of his fight at O"hare Airport, deconstructs the childhood game tug of war, shares how one phrase can decrease tension and conflict, and touches on World Mental Health Day. 

On the inaugural episode Mark shares his desire to be comfortable with imperfection, managing his daughter's affinity for Nutella, and shares the importance of using the word  "noticed" with people at work and at home. He also preview what's to come in future episodes.