What separates good leaders from great ones in a world of constant change? Can you master the art of adaptability, inspire meaningful growth, and build connections that truly last? In this Leadership is Changing mashup episode, host Denis Gianoutsos revisits powerful moments from conversations with Dennis Mark and Jared Hummel, offering a curated collection of their most impactful insights.

Listeners will explore Dennis Mark’s journey from corporate leadership to startups and board roles, discovering how to anticipate trends and lead with vision. Jared Hummel shares how lessons from competitive sports translate into building resilient, high-performing teams and thriving in leadership roles.

EP215: Dennis Mark: Riding the Wave of Innovation

• The Transition Mindset: Moving from corporate to startups and board roles required Dennis to rethink his approach, adapt quickly, and embrace flexibility
• Staying Ahead of the Curve: His strategy for anticipating trends and positioning himself ahead of the market combines art, science, and proactive thinking
• Building Networks that Matter: Dennis shares how introverts can thrive by focusing on adding value and building lasting relationships

EP218: Jared Hummel: Leadership Lessons from the Ice Rink

• From Sports to Business: Jared reflects on how ice hockey taught him teamwork, strategy, and the importance of flow in high-performing teams
• Leadership by Action: Starting his leadership journey young, Jared leaned into challenges, learned through trial and error, and built resilience
• A Work Ethic That Inspires: Jared’s commitment to excellence drives his leadership style from freezing practice sessions to late nights integrating systems

Key Quotes:

"Anticipation is a combination of art and science; it’s about reading the situation before it happens." – Dennis Mark

"If you don’t try, how do you know if you will make it?" – Jared Hummel

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