069: Mark Clark Perceives Using Positive Intent

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 69, Mark Clark talks about his motto. He then shares a story in which, through his chain of command, he is asked to do something unusual. Next, Mark advises us about job searching and using a cover letter.</p> <p><strong>00:00 Prologue</strong></p> <p>As Mark might say, "Life is a gift and very short." He is an Ohio-born Indiana native who lives in North Carolina by choice. Mark is a lover of life and is passionate about recruiting and linking people with their purpose. He is a dad, papa, cyclist, and believer with the motto: Assume Positive Intent. When I worked with Mark at Lowe’s, his title was College &amp; Military (Veteran) Recruiting Manager where he also managed the internship program. Currently, he is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at ALG Senior.</p> <p><strong>01:34 Part 1: Commit to Making Positive Assumptions</strong></p> <p>The story that Mark shares are about his motto, assume positive intent. In it, he talks about how a PepsiCo CEO talks about the phrase at a conference.</p> <p><strong>07:48 Part 2: Orders from Above</strong></p> <p>Mark shares a story in which he was asked to hire a specific intern. From his account, Mark shares some advice.</p> <p><strong>13:29 Part 3: Communicate How You Lead in a Cover Letter</strong></p> <p>For those actively job searching, Mark asks us to consider a broader perspective about the recruiting process. He advises us to include cover letters in our applications. If people ask you to review their resume or curriculum vitae, consider Mark's advice.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>No tr