Become Who You Were Meant To Be with Mark Silverman (E84)

Yesterday • 1 hr 10 mins

In this episode, Mark J. Silverman, a leadership consultant and coach, flips his lid, revealing that we can become who we want to be, irrespective of our backgrounds. By breaking free from our past and embracing our true selves, we can unlock the freedom and potential within each of us.

Mark shares the inspiration behind his powerful mantra: “A man grounded in God, with a heart of a lion.” He reflects on his childhood, revealing how his experiences shaped his belief system and ignited his passion for advocating for others.

He discusses the drive that propelled his early success and shares his experience of being in a relationship with a woman despite identifying as gay. As a father to Zack and Jake, he reflects on what makes him proud of his role as a dad and how he encourages his sons to recognize their potential to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Mark highlights the critical difference between those who take action and those who remain on the sidelines, emphasizing the importance of believing in one’s power to make an impact. Additionally, he shares insights on how he empowers leaders to become more effective and make a difference in their communities.

Lastly, Mark shares insights from his books, Only 10s 2.0 and The Rising Leader Handbook, along with valuable lessons drawn from his SCUBA diving and hiking adventures.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:01] A quick bio of our guest, Mark Silverman

[02:46] Inspiration behind his mantra: ‘A man grounded in God, with a heart of a lion.’

[08:45] The origin of Mark’s passion for advocating for others

[11:41] Mark's backstory

[16:25] The drive behind early success

[24:47] His relationship with a woman, despite identifying as gay

[29:30] What makes him proud of being Zack and Jake’s dad?

[32:14] Difference between those who act and those who don’t

[33:35] How Mark encourages his sons to make an impact

[40:30] How he empowers leaders to be effective and impactful

[52:03] When did he become bold and direct with love?

[53:15] Grab a copy of Mark’s book, Only 10s 2.0! Find it on his website: markjsilverman.com

[54:30] His book The Rising Leader Handbook: https://bit.ly/3ZT98fw

[59:29] Lessons from Mark's SCUBA diving and hiking experiences

[01:03:42] Areas he's still working on in life

[01:08:05] Mark’s final word

Key Takeaways:

• If you struggle to advocate for yourself, you’ll find it difficult to advocate for others. ~Brian Bogert [11:30]

• The drives and motivations that lead to success often awaken in your 40s and 50s. ~Mark Silverman [17:57]

• “The longer we carry the trash from our past, the more it will incrementally crash us.” ~Brian Bogert [23:35]

• The difference between those who take action and those who remain on the sidelines is that those who do not act don’t believe they can make an impact and fail to recognize their power in any situation. ~Mark Silverman [32:07]

• “People will do better when they know better.” ~Mark Silverman [40:33]

• “When people know what their impact is, they will automatically want to do better.” ~Mark Silverman [43:02]

• Pay attention to the process, not the goal. [60:07]

• “All lions die horrible deaths” ~Mark Silverman [01:04:28]

• We can become who we want to be, regardless of who we were born as. ~Brian Bogert [01:09:41]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done: https://bit.ly/4dFGS3k

2. Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-Do List and Transform Your Life: https://bit.ly/3U1xtvG

3. The Rising Leader Handbook: https://bit.ly/3ZT98fw

Keep In Touch with Mark Silverman:

Website: https://www.markjsilverman.com/

X: https://x.com/mjaysilverman