Scharenbroich, Mark
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About Mark Scharenbroich
Mark’s comedy path started when he founded a comedy troupe, called Mom’s Apple Pie that performed at high schools and colleges. When the group disbanded Mark went solo, combining his comedy with leadership training and messages about making connections.
His speaking career kicked into gear when Mark was featured in the Jostens film, “The Greatest Days of Your Life… (so far)” which has been shown to more than 10,000 high schools worldwide.
Mark became known for being able to grab the attention of 2,500 students in a gymnasium in 30 seconds or less. His ability to connect with students, and keep them glued to the presentation with humor and life-changing messages, earned him a reputation for being the top speaker in education.
The demand for Mark as a speaker skyrocketed and he left his marketing position at Jostens in 1984. He and his wife, Susan founded Scharenbroich and Associates, a motivational speaking and leadership training video production company. Mark quickly became known as a leading connections expert in developing leaders and transforming the culture of an organization. He is an award-winning keynote speaker, winner of an Emmy Award as writer/producer for an ABC TV special, and recipient of several international film awards.
As students grew up and moved into positions at Fortune 500 companies, they remembered the influence Mark Scharenbroich (the Shake ‘N’ Bake guy) had on their lives during high school. They continue to want to bring that same impact to their companies.
In 2003, Mark was inducted into the National Speaker’s Association prestigious Hall of Fame. Less than 5% of the professional speakers worldwide have been awarded this honor.
Does Your Business Need Nice Bike?
Mark Scharenbroich’s Nice Bike principle is about acknowledging, honoring and making connections that move people.
Why is this a big deal? Because, according to the Gallup Management Q12 research, just 28% of employees are fully engaged in their organization, while a whopping 71% of the workforce is either under-performing or actively undermining their work.
Gallup states that organizations that focus on employee engagement improve productivity, develop higher levels of customer engagement, increase retention of their best employees, and improve profitability.
[Statistics are from an article that appeared in the Gallup Management Journal: “Feedback for Real” by John Thackray (15 March, 2001).]
Through the Nice Bike principle, Mark Scharenbroich helps people bring greater passion to their work and feel a profound connection to their company. Mark’s keynote presentation of the Nice Bike concept acts as a catalyst for a stronger, more unified team.
Two powerful words – Nice Bike – supported by three powerful actions:
Acknowledge: To be more aware, to let others know that who they are and what they do matters, to be a great listener… a really great listener.
Honor: To recognize others based on what’s important to them, to serve others with a sense of passion.
Connect: To create a meaningful contact with others — both large and small — that makes a difference in someone’s life.
Mark’s message will have high audience impact and be supported with tools that people will use immediately to improve their own personal and professional lives. Not only will you be hearing “Nice Bike” in the hallways of the convention, audience members will embrace the Nice Bike message to create real change in their daily lives.
Testimonials
“Mark is one of the most engaging, effective speakers I have come across. His message hits you right in the heart and his delivery is inspiring to the entire audience. He has had a wonderful impact on the eBay community of users and employees.”
– John Donohue, President and CEO, Ebay
“An original. The best speaker I’ve ever heard … You are one of the few speakers I have seen who focus on the real keys to successful leadership: recognition, learning, engagement and passion.”
– John Stumpf, President and CEO, Wells Fargo & Company
“You are an absolute master of your craft! You had people laughing and crying. More important, you had them thinking.”
– Kay duPont‘ Jeff Disend, Meeting Planners, The Communication Connection
“Mark Scharenbroich has worked closely with the Jostens sales and management team over the past fifteen years. His messages are always motivational, humorous and on target. Mark is truly one of the best.”
– Mike Bailey, CEO, Jostens Inc.
“I have consistently received the feedback that you were not ‘yet another boring corporate speaker.’ You connected with the people in my organization, motivated and inspired them. Thank you.”
– Peter Capell, President, Snacks Unlimited, General Mills