Mark Faris
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MARK was born in New York City and currently lives in Minneapolis. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a B.A. in sociology and speech communications. His entire career spanning 36 years has been in executive sales, marketing, business development, and organizational strategy. He has started and owned three businesses, including a $23 million computer networking company, started up two new sales divisions for publicly telecommunication/data companies including Sprint/Nextel, and was a Board Member for a $225 million U.K. technology manufacturer and distributor. He currently is President of MPV Ethics, LLC., an ethics training and consulting company working with organizations to build better ethical cultures. Mark also has the unique distinction of being convicted for two felonies: mail/wire fraud and money laundering and spent eleven months in a federal prison and halfway house returning to his family in June 2010. He has given over 150 presentations to high school students, universities, B-schools, law schools, and professional audiences regarding the importance of personal and business ethics in our lives. At the core of his renewed philosophy is identification of purpose, building a strong moral compass that helps us effectively deal with dilemmas of all types and sizes. His passion to teach, enrich, and develop others be successful , accountable, and improving the lives of others.
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Transition In Our Personal & Business Lives
My life is changing, I'm in job transition, I'm at a crossroad, or I'm...
The Rise & Fall Of Parenting
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Find Your Purpose Now
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So What? – The Value For Me Is?
One of the most difficult challenges in our personal and business lives is communicating...
Why Does Momentum Really Matter?
Few things are more important in life than momentum. Its significance is often misunderstood...
Persistence + Resilience = Progress
Ever wonder how another person seems to face challenges via their persistence & resilience?...
The Darkness of Depression
Not long ago, I lost a wonderful friend of mine that I have known...
Who Teaches Ethical Leadership?
Who teaches ethical leadership and why is this not a priority?
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Teaching Ethics And Values To Our Kids
I have a simple belief that is often communicated in my presentations and training...
Gluing Teams Together With Values
Regardless of the industry, winning teams are glued together by values. You can hire...