- Retired U.S. Air Force Major and executive leadership coach
- Expert in culture transformation and leadership development
- Founder of Leadership10 consultancy
Mark Noon is an executive leadership coach and speaker who transforms organizations by developing leaders who are able to "Step In" rather than having "Step Up" to their new roles. His approach combines military precision with practical business acumen, creating leadership readiness at all organizational levels.
As a retired Air Force Major with 25+ years of service and founder of Leadership10 consultancy, Mark has coached leaders in over 320 organizations across 43 states and 4 countries. His book SET UP distills his methodology for preparing effective leaders who drive organizational success through proper preparation and positioning.
Mark specializes in creating sustainable leadership cultures where employee engagement flourishes naturally. His expertise helps organizations navigate complex challenges including succession planning, generational differences, and change management. By focusing on the "value connection," he shows leaders how cultivating value in team members directly improves operational outcomes and customer experiences.
Audiences leave Mark's presentations with practical frameworks for developing future leaders, specific tactics to improve team collaboration, and actionable methods to increase employee engagement. His signature rounding technique provides immediate tools for measuring and improving workplace satisfaction and performance.
Book Mark Noon when you need a leadership transformation that delivers measurable, lasting results.
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Topics, sessions and talks
In his signature talk, Mark Noon emphasizes the critical role of leadership development. Drawing from his book, SET UP, he shares insights from his extensive experience in training leaders. He poses a vital question: should new leaders step up or step in? Attendees will learn how to prepare themselves and others for success, identify eight key characteristics of effective leadership development, and create high-performing teams by placing individuals in optimal roles.
Creating A Culture Of Teamwork: Managing Up
Mark Noon emphasizes that engaging and aligning employees is crucial for achieving quality, safety, service, and operational goals. He will outline essential strategies for fostering true collaboration among team members through effective management techniques. Attendees will learn three proven tactics to enhance teamwork, explore the importance of recognition and appreciation, master the art of managing up, and develop skills in delegation. By the end, participants will be equipped to drive collaboration within their organizations.
The Essential Element To Employee Engagement
Mark Noon explores the critical task of fostering highly engaged employees. He emphasizes the importance of relationships that drive buy-in, enthusiasm, and commitment within organizations. Mark highlights rounding as the most effective strategy for enhancing employee engagement. Attendees will learn the five essential elements of effective rounding, identify barriers to high engagement, discover how to care more while being carefree, and examine the key requisites for recognizing and rewarding positive behavior.
Mark Noon tackles the friction and uncertainty that accompany organizational change, illustrating the difference between managing change and truly leading it. He blends practical insight with an energizing delivery, helping audiences understand the forces that shape resistance and momentum. Mark guides leaders through communicating purpose, navigating barriers, and inspiring teams to embrace new directions. Participants gain confidence in championing change, focusing effort, and creating a climate where progress can thrive.
Why we recommend booking Mark
Mark Noon transforms organizations through his unique "Step In" leadership approach, combining military precision with practical business acumen to develop leaders who create sustainable cultures where employee engagement flourishes naturally. Book Mark today to equip your organization with practical tools and strategies that drive lasting leadership success.
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Trusted by Texas Hospital Association, Lamar Advertising Company, United Bank, CSCNetwork, John Soules Foods
Mark was wonderful to work with, filling in for a speaker for us on very short notice. He presented to a small group of experienced health care executives and I was blown away by the research that he did on each of them so that he could incorporate them into his presentation. He was relatable, energetic and a pleasure to hear speak. We will be engaging him in the future!
Texas Hospital Association
Mark's webinar surpassed our expectations when it came to customizing his presentation for our group. He was relatable and exhibited a clear connection to and understanding of our business!
Lamar Advertising Company, Lamar Advertising Company
Mark did a great job for us! He ensured he understood the audience, contained a wide range of ages and industries, tailored the presentation to meet the audience and kept us engaged throughout. He arrived early to meet our guests, and personalized the presentation both in verbally and in his slide presentation. He was very time conscious and worked well with the event team.
