#198 Transactional vs Transformational Changes

Welcome to the 198th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about Men’s Health, for Men’s Health Month. To join me today is Mark V Smith. About my guestMark Smith specialises in speaking from his personal experience of trials and tribulations in life. His desire to chronicle CHOICES and share the “journey” of his life, resonates with everyone at our core personally and professionally.Smith served as Vice President of MACCA (Middle Atlantic Career CounselingAssociation), and former RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) facilitator for the Department of Labor in the USA. In those previous roles, he used his gift of sharing words of perseverance that helped individuals push forward through adversity.Mark received standing ovations when he spoke on topics such as GROWTH, PURPOSE. LEGACY at venues across the country.<br /><br />An alumnus of The Ohio State University, he has a strong passion for mentoring Currently, he is a nationally acclaimed award-winning STRIVE (Support Training Results in Valuable Employees) trainer at the Center for Urban Families in Baltimore MD. His teachings and guidance have changed the lives of thousands of men and women not only in Maryland but nationwide.With his podcast “The Process,” he outlines and breaks down SITUATIONS we all gothrough, and offers insight into methods to weather the storms in life.Known for his clever use of acronyms within his messages, Smith gives listeners a way to remember key points as we GROW FORWARD. Mark’s vision statement of “Your Why is Greater Than Your Situation Which is Part of Your PROCESS,” gives us the perspective that we are always GROWING.In today’s showAbout Mark and what he's working on at the moment [02:15]His journey to becoming a motivational speaker. [06.23]On moving from a transactional to a transformational life. [16.26]How to listen to your employees. [19:53]His top three tips for looking after her mental health [23:54]QuotesStart your day with self-care.One of the biggest eye-openers in my life was realising that your health is very important.Once you open your mouth, you tell the world who you are.You need to expand your horizon.Many people can see but not many have a vision.ResourcesVisit Mark's websiteConnect with Mark on Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn and Twitter.Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-Book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health