3 Ways To Build Trust With Your Team: Enhancing Team Cohesion and Reliability with Mark Silverman

Damon and Darren welcome Mark J. Silverman, author of The Rising Leader Handbook, to the podcast today to share his powerful insights on leadership, personal growth, and the often-overlooked importance of emotional intelligence in navigating the climb to success. Delving into Mark's unique perspective, shaped by his own extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming a sought-after executive coach, this episode offers practical advice and a transformative framework for rising leaders looking to cultivate meaningful impact, foster genuine connections, and ultimately, find freedom through self-leadership.


Episode Highlights:

[0:00:00] Mark J. Silverman, author of The Rising Leader Handbook and sought-after executive coach, is introduced.

[0:02:02] Mark shares his journey from homelessness to successful sales, highlighting the importance of people skills and dedication to service.

[0:05:16] A rising leader is someone with expertise who advances quickly in an organization, needing to develop maturity and leadership skills.

[0:06:19] Mark's book uses leadership for personal transformation, encouraging growth through relationships and interactions.

[0:07:05] Discussing the emotional and mental challenges of rapid success, including personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed.

[0:09:32] Mark presents his framework: leading up, leading across, leading your team, and leading yourself, based on his coaching work.

[0:12:14] High performers should avoid a victim mentality, learn to adapt, and grow instead of blaming others for challenges.

[0:14:33] Leading up means becoming a trusted advisor to senior leaders by understanding them, keeping your word, and showing dedication to the organization.

[0:18:04] Improving enrollment (sales) skills involves listening, understanding the players, and building political capital through teamwork.

[0:19:51] Understanding a leader's stress triggers and addressing their concerns can help them feel more relaxed.

[0:21:12] True leadership involves helping leaders be their best rather than passively following them.

[0:23:20] Creating trust within a team of competing leaders is crucial; being the person who gets along with everyone fosters cohesion.

[0:26:41] Build trust by getting to know colleagues personally, showing interest in their lives, and supporting their priorities.

[0:28:36] Recognizing and appreciating team members' efforts has a lasting positive impact, as shown by examples of leaders acknowledging their employees.

[0:32:01] Transitioning from individual success to leading a team is challenging and requires focusing on enabling the team to excel rather than seeking personal recognition.

[0:37:44] Personal growth and transformation come from interacting with others and dealing with real-world challenges.

[0:40:12] When triggered, practice techniques to stay calm and grounded, and anticipate situations that may cause emotional reactions.

[0:45:02] Using vulnerability to express feelings and concerns openly can defuse tense situations and foster deeper connections.

[0:48:25] Mark shares finding comfort in homemade sourdough bread during a difficult time, highlighting the value of simple, meaningful gestures.

[0:50:24] The importance of continually adapting and learning, especially in diet and health, to maintain well-being and personal growth is discussed.

[0:52:21] Watching talent shows for inspiration shows people stepping out of their comfort zones and striving for their dreams.


About Our Guest:

Mark J. Silverman is an executive coach, author, and speaker specializing in working with high-achieving leaders. He is the author of The Rising Leader Handbook: A Compass and a Guide for Your Journey and Only 10s: Master the CEO Operating System. Drawing upon his own experiences and extensive work with CEOs and rising leaders, Mark empowers individuals to redefine success, cultivate emotional intelligence, and lead with greater authenticity and impact.


Connect with Our Guest:
Website: www.markjsilverman.com
Instagram:   / markjsilverman  
LinkedIn:   / mark22102  
Podcast: https://www.markjsilverman.com/podcas...


Resources Referenced:

The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life: by Boyd Varty:
https://boydvarty.com/book/the-lion-t...

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni:
https://www.tablegroup.com/product/dy...

How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: by Michael Bungay Stanier:
https://www.mbs.works/how-to-work-wit...

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