103. Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders with Mark J. Silverman

💭 How do you transition from being a stellar individual contributor to becoming an effective leader?Mark J. Silverman is no stranger to overcoming adversity and mastering his own overwhelm. In his teens, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol that by the time he reached 27, he was homeless and living in his truck. He then decided to live sober, earned a college degree at 40, got married, had kids, and successfully landed a job at the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley. Yet despite achieving success externally, he fell into depression and became suicidal. When he discovered the world of coaching, he started to rebuild himself and redefine success in the aspect of internal self-worth.Mark’s bestselling book, “Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-Do List and Transform Your Life” became an instant hit among CEOs and C Suite Leaders as it gives practical tips on overcoming the feeling of overwhelm and fighting distractions by prioritizing the two most valuable things in life: time and attention. He is now the host of the Rising Leader Podcast and the facilitator of The Rising Leader Program where he takes high achievers to effective leaders in every step of the career ladder. 🎧 Download this episode to learn more about the power of coaching, priority management, and embracing the responsibilities that come with your leadership role.🌐 Connect with Mark:Website: www.markjsilverman.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markjsilverman/Send us Fan Mail The Thrive Careers Podcast My career wasn’t a straight line—it was a series of pivots, survival jobs, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. 🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organisation here:  https://linktr.ee/mickspiers 📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XVIf you would like a signed copy, please reach out to [email protected] and we can arrange it for you too.If you're thinking about starting a podcast or upgrading your hosting, Buzzsprout is a great option! This link will give both of us a $20 credit when you upgrade:👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1701891Create forms easily with Jotform! Sign up with my link: https://www.jotform.com/?referral=AkWimLxOBzGet extra Dropbox space—sign up with my link: Dropbox Referral LinkWise Referral link: https://wise.com/invite/dic/michaels11434Strea...