Mark James

I help maximize employee engagement, culture, channel effectiveness, and marketing.

Travels from Chicago IL, USA

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Speaks on:

Creative Problem Solving

Leadership Development

Organizational Culture

Strategic Leadership

Speaks to:

Higher Education & Vocational

Formats:

Keynote


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Audience members say

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Mark empowers audiences with his thoughtful approach to cultivating corporate culture and marketing strategy. He connects deeply with diverse groups, delivering insights that are both informative and immediately actionable, leaving attendees feeling valued and equipped. His engaging style creates a welcoming environment where participants' questions receive tailored, practical advice they can implement right away. Organizations repeatedly request Mark's expertise for their teams and boards, appreciating how he provides clear roadmaps for discussion and smart marketing tips that resonate across all industries.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable marketing tips applicable across diverse industries.

  • Attendees felt empowered to consciously shape their corporate culture with emotional intelligence.

  • Members acquired a foundational understanding of marketing, enabling them to build effective strategies.

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Mark's Bio

Mark James is a frequent business speaker and accomplished business improvement advisor with over 40 years’ experience helping clients across diverse industries and professions. He specializes in employee engagement and performance, culture improvement, change management and customer loyalty. As the founder and President of Performance Advisors Group, Inc., he leverages this experience to help clients achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage by eliminating barriers that get in the way. Mark’s expertise delivers ways to: • Elevate employee engagement and performance • Achieve operational effectiveness • Manage organizational change • Maximize customer loyalty Mark serves on the Board of Directors of Family Counseling Service in Aurora, Illinois and as a board member he leads the member personal and professional development program of the University of Illinois Suburban (Chicago) Alumni Club.

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Mark Offers the Following Talks

Strategic LeadershipOrganizational Culture

Is the Culture of your Business By Chance or Choice? (Culture)

  • Actionable definition of culture

  • Learn the #1 influencer of culture

  • Get actions any business can and should do to ensure a culture based on good choices

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Leadership DevelopmentCreative Problem Solving

Business Improvement Einstein's Way (Leadership/Employee Development)

  • Eliminate barriers affecting people performance

  • Achieve workplace harmony

  • Uncover Hidden opportunities

  • Make two truths of human behavior you ally

  • Improve marketing effectiveness

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Mark

All my talks deliver actionable ideas any business can and should do. My experience is based on thousands of hours developing and delivering business improvement strategies across diverse industries.

Yes! I prefer to customize each presentation to maximize your audience's experience.

My fee includes a meet 'n greet or post-talk Q&A session, depending on your event schedule.


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