Mark Sanborn

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Mark Sanborn
Alma mater Ohio State University
OccupationsAuthor, motivational speaker, entrepreneur.
Years active1986 – present
Website marksanborn.com

Mark Sanborn is an American author, professional speaker, and entrepreneur. [1] [2] He is best known for his book The Fred Factor: How Passion In Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary. The book, inspired by postman Fred Shea, sold over 2 million copies worldwide and became a New York Times , [3] Wall Street Journal , [4] USA Today bestseller. [5]

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Early life

Sanborn graduated with cum laude from Ohio State University. After graduating, he worked as an account executive, regional manager and associate publisher. [6] In 1978-79 he served as president for the National FFA Organization, [7] and later served as president for the National Speakers Association. [8] [9]

Career

Sanborn holds a certified speaking professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE), and Speakers Roundtable. [10] He is also a recipient of the Cavett Award in recognition of his contributions to the speaking profession, and the Ambassador of Free Enterprise Award by Sales & Marketing Executives International. [11] [12]

Sanborn has written and co-authored eight books. [13] He has also authored various videos and audio training programs on leadership, change, teamwork and customer service. [14] His video series “Team Building: How to Motivate and Manage People” made it to the #2 spot for bestselling educational video series in the U.S. [15]

He is also the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., a leadership development company. Leadershipgurus.net lists Mark as one of the top 30 leadership experts in the world. [16] He is an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. [17]

Sanborn is the Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University. [18]

Bibliography

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". Speakerpedia.
  2. ↑ "Fred Factor". Interviewing Authors.
  3. ↑ "Book Review – The Fred Factor". MPI.
  4. ↑ "The Fred Factor". Wall Street Journal.
  5. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". Speakers On Healthcare.
  6. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". NBS. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
  7. ↑ "NATM Heads Orlando". Trailer Bodybuilders.
  8. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". Gothamartists.
  9. ↑ "Speakers". Bethany Online.
  10. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". Speakers Roundtable.
  11. ↑ "You Don't Need a Title".
  12. ↑ "Mark Sanborn Delivering Keynote at Merge 2016". RCMA.
  13. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". Goodreads.
  14. ↑ "Mark Sanborn". AEIS Speakers.
  15. ↑ "2015 Top Leadership Expert – The Most Important Question". Eternal Leadership. 18 February 2015.
  16. ↑ "Leadership Gurus". Global Gurus.
  17. ↑ "Book Review". The High Center.
  18. ↑ "HPU Expands List of Global Leaders in Residence with Mark Sanborn". High Point University. 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  19. ↑ "Recognition". NSA Speaker. Archived from the original on 2015-10-02.
  20. ↑ "Delivering Keynote at Merge 2016". RCMA.
  21. ↑ "Leadership Gurus". Global Gurus.
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