Meet Mark
Dr. Mark A. Conklin is a leadership strategist, speaker, and co-founder of Wise Counsel Inc., known for empowering leaders to grow with purpose and leave a lasting legacy.
A key architect of Chick-fil-A’s leadership framework and creator of Every Leader’s Journey, Mark blends over four decades of corporate, academic, and military experience to deliver powerful insights with practical impact.
From global keynotes to intimate coaching, he equips leaders to lead with clarity, integrity, and lasting influence.
When Tension Rises: The Mark of a True Leader
Disagreements in the workplace are inevitable. When people care deeply about their work, perspectives will clash. That’s not the problem. The problem is when leaders allow those differences to divide rather than deepen the team’s unity and purpose. Years ago, I worked...
“The best leaders—those who truly lead others—embrace the tension. They don’t just settle disputes. They use them to bring people closer.”
-Dr. Mark Conklin