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"Joyous Leadership is a must-read for any aspiring leader. The book emphasizes the benefits, both personally and professionally, of leading with purpose. It highlights the reality that strong business performance requires team members who act and think like owners and are immersed in their daily work. Mark's experiences and simple storytelling make this an indulging read."

-Lee C. Banks, Vice Chairman & President, Parker Hannifin Corporation

What is joyous leadership and why should it be practiced? In his book, Joyous Leadership, Mark Watson makes the case through pivotal personal stories that joyous leadership is not about short-term profit or prestige. It is a long-term endeavor to enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. Joyous Leadership makes the case that we all have plain or sometimes ugly personal stories that, like a prism examined in the light, transform into something that may surprise ourselves and inspire others.

Joyous Leadership is a book not just for managers and leader-types; it's a hopeful guide on making an impact where you are right now, wherever that may be. It's a book conspicuously free of billionaires and Ivy League graduates, not because we can't learn from these high achievers, but they get plenty of accolades elsewhere. Joyous Leadership is about getting back to the most innate human truths, celebrating the unsung everyday heroes of your life story, finding joy where you are right now, and creating something that lasts. The pursuit of joyous leadership will make an impact on you and your community that reverberates through time.

Mark is a Paragould, Arkansas native who graduated from Crowley's Ridge Academy, Crowley's Ridge College, Harding University, and has an MBA from Arkansas State University. He is married to Stacie Buck of Paragould and has two sons, Jared and Tate. Mark and family currently reside in Springfield, Illinois where he serves as Executive Vice President and COO for the BUNN Corporation.Mark loves challenges, both personal and professional. He would prefer to fail at a huge challenge than succeed at an easy challenge. In his career, he has always chosen to do the hard assignments and big challenges. In his opinion, the hard road is where personal and professional growth are realized. Personal challenges began early with the death of his father during his junior year in high school. Next came children and one with special needs. Most recently, a terminal disease diagnosis of hATTR Amyloidosis (also dubbed his superpower) with initial prognosis of less than a year to live. With some luck, love, faith, soul searching, study, and persistence, those challenges have only served to make the journey deeper and more meaningful.Professional challenges include volunteering for multiple operational and financial rescues, both foreign and domestic, while working for a Fortune 500 company to now leading a medium-sized mid-western manufacturer through growing pains and COVID-19. He loves competing. He loves building teams. Personal wins include the completion of several marathons, MS150 bike rides, Ragnar Relay teams, and River to River team relays. Professional wins include growing people and building teams to achieve more than they dreamed possible.Mark believes in giving back and paying it forward. He is always on the lookout for opportunities to do both. He finds making a difference in the lives of others, whether big or small, very gratifying. One such opportunity that is close to his heart is a nonprofit organization for adults with special needs whose mission is to enrich the lives of their clients through housing, work, and relationships.If you would like Mark to speak to your team or learn more about his journey, please go to www.johnmarkwatson.com and send him a message.