ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mark Maynard serves as President of Leadership Ministries and Leadership Development Company. He is married to Renée, father of six, and a grandfather of 15. For thirty-five years he has led sales and development teams in the US and Africa. As National Sales Training Manager at Minolta USA, he led a team that was responsible for the training and development of 4,000 US based sales and management professionals. His team earned four consecutive Presidents Club Awards for their contribution to the achievement of company goals. Mark is the founder of The How Far Foundation and howFar Ministries, a faith-based, non-profit serving marginalized people groups in sub-Saharan Africa. He is an avid adventurer, having hiked the Great Wall of China, summited Kilimanjaro, driven across the Serengeti, and shot the rapids of the Nile River. Mark is committed to helping others live a Christ-centered life.

Recent Articles

Avoiding Self-Centered Leadership

Self-centered leadership is a subtle and destructive pitfall for a leader. It rarely begins with obvious arrogance or selfish intent. It manifests subtly—through small decisions and unchecked pride.

Empathetic Leadership

Empathetic leadership begins with seeing people not as resources to be managed, but as individuals to be valued. Empathy is increasingly recognized as a defining strength, not a weakness.

Jesus Take the Wheel

The idea of “Jesus take the wheel” is more than a lyric from a hit song; it is a posture of surrender. In leadership, especially, the temptation to control outcomes, protect reputations, and rely solely on personal ability is constant.

The Importance of Follow-Up

Daily Discipleship in Business

Discipleship is not designed to be confined to church settings or private devotion. It is a way of life that extends into every arena, including the workplace.

Leaving the Comfort Zone

It’s your Comfort Zone. That place where you know the answer to every question that may arise, and you’ve spent time setting up boundaries so that you’ll never have to risk, test or experience discomfort.

Leadership Lessons from William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. His works include plays, sonnets and other narrative poems.

When You Make the Wrong Decision

Every leader, no matter how experienced or well-intentioned, will eventually make a wrong decision. The defining character quality is not whether mistakes happen, but how they are handled.

The Measure of a Man

Biblical manhood is not defined by status or strength, but by character, responsibility, and a life oriented toward Christ and others. Godly leadership is not about control; it is about stewardship.

Mark of a Leader: Honesty

Some of us lie all of the time. A recent study by the University of Massachusetts found that during an average 10-minute conversation, 60% of people will say something that isn’t entirely true.

Leadership Lessons from Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II emerged from a turbulent period in European history to become one of the most influential global leaders of the twentieth century. Born Karol Józef Wojtyła in Wadowice, Poland, his early life was marked by death and hardship.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Do you doubt yourself and your qualifications for leadership? Do you look at your skills, talents and accomplishments with a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud? Self-doubt, anxiety and fear of being “found out” can cloud the mind.

The Brothers' Creed

A creed is a formal statement of essential beliefs. The word “creed” comes from the Latin “credo” meaning, “I believe.” You can adopt The Brothers’ Creed as a statement of belief for your Men’s Table.

Your Table Launch Meeting

Avoid the temptation to “ramp up” over a few weeks, and instead launch with excitement, a clear purpose and a solid direction. Here are a few things to keep in mind for a great Men’s Table Launch.

Leadership Lessons from Mark Twain

Mark Twain was one of the most celebrated writers and cultural commentators in American history. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in Missouri, Twain was raised in the town of Hannibal along the Mississippi River.

Mark of a Leader: Fidelity

Fidelity is rare. It requires our allegiance to something greater than ourselves. The value of fidelity to a leader is not a loyalty that just serves customers or a company. Rather, it is fidelity to one’s character and values.

Communicate Value

You communicate goals and objectives, give motivation and encouragement, gather and disseminate information, and more. But the “when” of your communication may have a negative consequence.

Life and Career Planning Library

As you go through our Life and Career Planning process, you’re investing time in personal development. A great supplement to this journey is to take in some of the experience and wisdom of others.

Mark of a Leader: Authenticity

Authenticity is the factor in your character that helps you live as your true self. Authenticity helps you to make good decisions, influence others, maintain consistent values, convey a sense of purpose, and have a strong self-awareness.

Leadership Lessons from F.W. Woolworth

Frank Winfield Woolworth was an American entrepreneur, and founder of the F. W. Woolworth Company. He pioneered the retail variety stores which featured low-priced merchandise selling for 5 and 10 cents.

Ask for Advice

As a leader you do not have all the answers. Smart leaders surround themselves with people whose knowledge, skills and experience supplement their own.

Encouraging Creativity

The educational system you were brought up in started early with art and music and other creative arts when you were in Kindergarten. As you got older, your studies quickly shifted away from creative activities to math, science, social studies, computers.

Leadership Lessons from G.K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English Apologist. His sharp writing style made him a prominent figure in earth twentieth century literature. Among his works were Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man.

One Thing About Meetings

Standing meetings in the workplace have a tendency to meander. Often the opening three minutes of social “catching up” becomes 20 minutes. Then there are the tangents we invariably wander off on.

Knowing Names at the Men’s Table

Calling people by name is a fundamental act of respect and dignity. It’s the first thing we ask someone when we meet them.

The Table Leader's Library

Here are some great books that will raise your level of effectiveness and impact as a Men’s Table Leader. Click a book to purchase directly from Amazon.com.

Leadership Lessons from Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio is an American billionaire. He is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, and has run it since 1975. Dalio is the author of Principles of Life and Work, a 2017 New York Times bestselling book.

The Curated Life

Why do we curate our lives? Perhaps it’s because we don’t really believe in others’ concern for our welfare. When someone asks, “How are you doing?” are they really interested in the answer, or just being polite?

A Lesson on Priorities from the Apollo Guidance Computer

The smallest computer in 1962 weighed about three tons and consumed enough power to light up a city block. So NASA commissioned the engineers at MIT to do something unheard of.

Begin Relationships with An Offer

According to the Association for Psychological Science, your first impression is made within the first 60 seconds of meeting you. It doesn’t take long for someone else to determine whether or not they believe you’re worth knowing.

Standard for Leadership / For His Good Pleasure

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