On a flight from Detroit to Mississippi, I sat next to a man named John. What he told me—and what his neighbor did—stopped me in my tracks. #HumanConnection #KindnessMatters #LeadershipWithHeart #FaithInPeople #Storytelling #Inspiration

Excited to be serving as on of the closing keynote speakers on day one and leading a breakout session on day two this week for the Association of General Contractors.

Excited to be the upcoming keynote speaker for Mental Health America of California. If you're planning an event for Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d love to help people feel more connected in today’s digital world. #MentalHealthAwareness #KeynoteSpeaker #MHA #DigitalWellness

Did you know I incorporate spoken word into my keynotes? Check out this one—it's called “Disconnect Me.” #SpokenWord #DisconnectMe #DigitalWellness #KeynoteSpeaker #HumanConnection #MentalHealthAwareness #ScrollLessConnectMore

April is Stress Awareness Month—and this crew is showing up for the work that matters. They serve in the health and human services space—an industry where stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue are all too real. #StressAwarenessMonth #CompassionFatigue #MentalHealthMatters

You never know what someone’s carrying—until you stop and ask. Read the full story in my book, Courage to Connect. #CourageToConnect #HumanConnection #CompassionInAction Hi, I’m Mark. I help leaders restore energy, focus, and connection—one story at a time.

Where do I need to be today? Some of the best leaders I know are interruptible—able to pause, pivot, and act on the presence of where they need to be. #PresenceOverProductivity #HumanConnection

Photo shoots are fun. Especially when your dog decides to crash them. Sometimes the best moments are the ones you don’t plan. (Just like the best connections.) #NewWebsite #PhotoShoot #HumanConnection #DogLoversUnite #EagerToMeetYou

🎙️ Did you know I have a podcast? It’s called Courage to Connect, and it’s all about helping people slow down, lean in, and rediscover the power of human connection—at work, at home, and within. Available on all major platforms.

I'm excited to share that I’ll be publishing a book with Wiley in the spring of 2026! 📚⁠ ⁠ Let’s go! 🙏💥⁠ #BookDeal #WileyAuthor #Gratitude #Wellness #Connection #Leadership #Coming2026

I didn’t plan to cry on a plane. But then I met John. 🎧 Hope from 30,000 Feet is live now. You can listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. buzzsprout.com/1962262/episod… #Podcast #Storytelling #Hope #Leadership #HumanConnection

Hello mom? It’s me, Mark. I’m at the library. Just finished playing Oregon Trail and Number Munchers. Can you please pick me up? Drop a heart or like if you played Number Munchers or Oregon Trail. Happy Friday! #Throwback #ConnectionMatters #DigitalWellness #PayphoneVibes

Every 3 months, Ksen and I commit to a 7-day reset with the Dr. Cabral Detox from EquiLife—a way to clear out the noise physically, mentally, and emotionally. Grateful for small resets and big blessings. 💛 #Wellness #Connection #HealthyHabits #EquiLife

Connection isn’t complicated. It starts with a smile. A few bucks. A conversation. It starts with seeing someone. Really seeing them. Here the full story on this week's podcast episode here: buzzsprout.com/1962262/episod… #GiftOfConnection #HumanSpirit #KindnessMatters #HumanConnection

If I asked you to describe your week in one word, what would it be? #DigitalWellness #WorkplaceWellness #ConnectionMatters ----- Note: Social Connection Series part 1of 3

Nothing kicks off a new month like a Honey-Get-To-Do list - lovingly handwritten by my wife & strategically placed where I can’t miss it. It ends with a cheerful sign-off—"with heart & gratitude!"—but don’t be fooled. This is not a love note - it’s a legally binding document.😂

In honor of Digital Wellness Day today, here’s a throwback to over 8 years ago—me leading 300 leaders in The Cell Phone Pledge. #DigitalWellness #DigitalWellbeing #SocialWellbeing #SocialConnection

What's Your Morning Dew? Sheep can go months without drinking water. How? Because they get moisture from the morning dew on the grass.

Headed to AZ later this week for the #SHRM Annual State Conference! ☀️ I’ll be sharing strategies on how to create a culture of digital wellbeing in the age of distraction, helping leaders and teams stay connected, energized, and focused.

Grateful to be delivering a global keynote today for the incredible daymakers at Dayforce! 🌍✨ We’re diving into the four pillars of connection that fuel thriving teams and workplaces: 💬 Social 🧡Emotional 💻 Digital 🧠 Mental