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Mark King

Taco Bell, Former CEO
EPISODE 163

Chase something extraordinary

Today’s guest is Mark King, the CEO of Taco Bell. Of course, Taco Bell was already an iconic brand when Mark took over in 2019, but he has helped them achieve even more success and innovation. 

Get this: he even had the Taco Bell logo shaved into the side of his head, if that tells you ANYTHING about the kind of leader you’re about to learn from. 

That’s the thing about Mark. He is NOT afraid to go big.

In fact, he believes leaders have to set big aspirational goals. That’s what he’s doing at Taco Bell, and it’s also how he led incredible turnarounds at both TaylorMade and Adidas North America.

It’s not enough to just aim for incremental growth. If you really want to disrupt the status quo, you’ve got to chase something extraordinary

This is one of those conversations that’s gonna leave you buzzing with practical ideas AND big time inspiration. 

You’ll also learn:

  • How to find the best hybrid and return-to-work solutions
  • The key to becoming a more innovative organization
  • Two practical ways to find out what’s really going on in your organization
  • Three things to look for when you’re interviewing job candidates
  • The key difference between managers and leader

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More from Mark King

Chase big aspirations to unlock creativity
Set aspirational goals that feel out of reach for your team. Then unlock the potential of your people so they find creative solutions to get as close to that goal as possible.
The world is waiting for the next disruption
Even if things are going well, don’t be afraid to create your own industry disruption. That’s how you unlock even more success.
Seek out disruptive ideas to drive big growth
Want to change the trajectory of your business? Have the courage to try big, outside-the-box ideas—like TaylorMade did during its turnaround.
The difference between managers and leaders
Don’t conflate management and leadership. Managers want to control and measure. Leaders aim to inspire and innovate. They’re both important, but they're different!
How to see what's really going on in your organization
Talk to people at every level of your organization. It’ll help you keep tabs on what’s really happening instead of just relying on info from direct reports.
The key to getting more responsibility
If you want to succeed, you’ve got to be competent. Deliver results in whatever role you’re in, and more opportunities will open up.

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  • The key to getting more responsibility
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • Think bigger than incremental growth
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • Involve all levels of your organization in innovation
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • Chase big aspirations to unlock creativity
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • Seek out disruptive ideas to drive big growth
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • The world is waiting for the next disruption
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • How to see what's really going on in your organization
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • Three interview questions to find high-potential people
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO
  • The difference between managers and leaders
    Mark King
    Mark King
    Taco Bell, Former CEO

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