How Hollywood Disrupted Corporate Strategy with Mark Shekter

Lead at the Top of Your Game

IN THIS EPISODE...

In this unique episode, Mark Shekter unveils the Think8 patented methodology, a transformative framework for success and creativity. This innovative approach, based on eight elements that underpin all hit projects, was discovered by Mark and his wife, Nancy Trites Botkin, during their illustrious careers as award-winning writers in Hollywood.

Mark Shekter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Think8 Global and brings the "Art of Business" to major Business schools, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. During this fascinating conversation, Mark shares how his eight-step system can be a game-changer when it comes to helping

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ABOUT MARK SHEKTER:

As Co-Founder and CEO of Think8 Global, an international business design firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Mark works with individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide to increase productivity, sustainability, and social responsibility through their dynamic and innovative Think8® methodology, which he co-developed with Nancy Trites Botkin, president.

Mark’s new thinking on business and entrepreneurship draws on his unique background as an internationally acclaimed producer, writer, and composer; Mark has worked with many notables such as Jim Carrey, Steve Martin, Elton John, Diana Ross, Ela Fitzgerald, and Ray Charles, to name a few. His numerous honors include Emmys and New York Film Critics Award.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. How does Mark’s Think8 methodology enable individuals to think creatively?

2. How can companies find a balance between passion and profit?

3. Why is it not only possible but imperative that companies find meaning and purpose in their work?

4. The importance of a company’s founding principles in their marketing strategy.

5. Why does understanding an individual's character, qualities, worldview, and values help them to align with their purpose and message?

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[02:40] How Mark and his wife prioritize a work/life balance

[06:50] Mark’s transition from Hollywood to founding Think8

[09:37] How Mark developed the 8-step Think8 System

[16:04] The first three steps: Meaningful, profitable, and sustainable

[18:28] Signature Segment: Mark’s entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Prioritizing creativity over content

[24:00] Step number four: Character, qualities, worldview, values, and beliefs

[25:59] Drilling down to the value of a company’s content

[27:16] Structuring business and working culture

[28:40] The final 2 steps: Messaging and impact

[32:55] Signature Segment: Mark's LATTOYG Tactics of Choice: Leading With the Courageous Agility

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LINKS FOR MARK:

Website: www.think8globalinstitute.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-shekter-a36a437/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Overview: The Lead at the Top of Your Game Leadership Development Experience