In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Mark Brouker, Retired Navy Captain and Founder of Brouker Leadership Solutions. Mark discusses the powerful leadership lessons he learned in the Navy, why he attributes his success to taking care of his people, the power of saying “I Don’t Know”, and how to build a sense of hope for your team when facing a crisis.

 Show Notes:

• Mark’s Spark for Joining the Military [1:19]
• How Mark’s Sense of Purpose Evolved Over His 30 Year Navy Career [3:00]
• Why “Taking Care of Your People” was Paramount to Mark’s Success [4:52]
• Why Saying “I Don’t Know” is a Key Leadership Trait [8:30]
• How Mark Leverages Crises to Build Trust [11:10]
• Tips You Can Use During Tough Times to Build Rapport With Your Team [14:14]
• Mark’s Tips For Building a Sense of Hope During Crises [16:20]
• Why Trust is One of the Most Overlooked Pillars of Leadership [19:21]
• How Empowering Employees Through Psychological Safety Will Lead to Better Ideas [26:02]
• Why Listening is the Secret to Becoming a Great Leader [27:40]
• Why Owning Up to Your Mistakes Further Builds Trust Within Your Team [31:31]

Links:

• Brouker Leadership Website 
• Lessons from the Navy Book