Most people’s passion for association work doesn’t start in childhood—but that’s not the case for Mark Engle. His parents—Art and Dagny—started Association Management Center (AMC) nearly 50 years ago. Family vacations were replaced with association conferences where the entire family—including brothers Scott and Jeff—were expected to lend a helping hand. Later in life, Mark worked in government relations in DC before returning to AMC to serve as an executive director, consultant, and principal. Today Mark engages association leaders in critical conversations related to board development, strategic thinking, decision making, and change initiatives. The evolution and process of moving from reactive to proactive are at the root of Mark’s experiences and wisdom. Mark’s insights about successful leadership, humility, and authenticity help listeners assess what really matters most when it comes to life and work. This inspirational conversation is a great listen and the perfect way to close out season one of “Conversations by Association.”