Author: Mark Nation

Mark Nation is a globally-recognized management expert, leadership consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker. He is personally driven to discover what makes individuals, teams, and organizations amazing—those elements that power the heart and soul of individuals and businesses worldwide. Mark is founder and president of Nation Leadership, the Made for Amazing Project, and Harvard Help Circle. He has developed and managed companies in five industries: enterprise technology, financial services, music and entertainment, construction, and professional services. He has led start-ups and served in key regional or global executive roles at SAP, JDA Software, Siebel Systems (Oracle), and UNUM. Mark has developed people, products, and partnerships on six continents, gaining experience in virtually every function across the business value chain. His work has been leveraged across a wide range of clients, from young leaders, corporate managers and executives, to Fortune 500 organizations, start-ups, schools, churches, and non-profits. Mark graduated summa cum laude from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is a former professional musician and Ironman triathlete, still enjoying skiing, running, and biking when possible. His work and travels have taken him to more than 40 US states and 35 countries, where he has managed, performed, or spoken to over 300, 000 people. When not traveling, Mark is based in Tennessee.