Mark Sanborn is an author, professional speaker, and entrepreneur.[1][2] He is best known for his book The Fred Factor: How Passion In Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary. The book, inspired by postman Fred Shea, sold over 2 million copies worldwide and became a New York Times,[3] Wall Street Journal,[4] USA Today bestseller.[5]
Mark Sanborn | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur. |
| Years active | 1986 – present |
| Website | marksanborn |
Sanborn graduated with cum laude from Ohio State University. After graduating, he worked as an account executive, regional manager and associate publisher.[6] In 1978-79 he served as president for the National FFA Organization,[7] and later served as president for the National Speakers Association.[8][9]
Sanborn holds a certified speaking professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE), and Speakers Roundtable.[10] He is also a recipient of the Cavett Award in recognition of his contributions to the speaking profession, and the Ambassador of Free Enterprise Award by Sales & Marketing Executives International.[11][12]
Sanborn has written and co-authored eight books.[13] He has also authored various videos and audio training programs on leadership, change, teamwork and customer service.[14] His video series “Team Building: How to Motivate and Manage People” made it to the #2 spot for bestselling educational video series in the U.S.[15]
He is also the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., a leadership development company. Leadershipgurus.net lists Mark as one of the top 30 leadership experts in the world.[16] He is an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis.[17]
Sanborn is the Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University.[18]
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