In a recent episode of the Lubar Executive Education Podcast, Mark Phillips, Founder and Board Chair of HireEducation, discusses a topic that resonates with many business leaders – how to achieve success without sacrificing personal health.

As someone who has navigated the complexities of building a successful company, Mark shares invaluable lessons on balancing the demands of leadership while maintaining physical and mental well-being.

Throughout the conversation, Mark reflects on his personal journey, the evolution of HireEducation, and the healthy habits he has adopted to stay grounded while growing his business.

Whether you’re leading a team or simply managing your career, this episode offers practical strategies for maintaining wellness in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

  • A Leader’s Health Journey: Mark takes us through his path to understanding the importance of health in leadership. He discusses how the early challenges at HireEducation shaped his perspective, leading to a more relationship-driven, health-conscious approach in the company’s second phase.
  • Common Leadership Pitfalls: Many leaders fall into behaviors and mindsets that negatively affect their health. Mark highlights these common traps—like the relentless pursuit of success at the expense of well-being—and explains how prioritizing mental and physical health can prevent burnout.
  • Success and Health Can Coexist: Mark emphasizes that long-term success is deeply connected to the well-being of both leaders and their teams. He shares how shifting focus to overall health—yours, your company’s, and your employees’—is key to achieving a sustainable balance.
  • Staying Resilient Through Adversity: Handling disruptions with a calm, regulated mindset is critical. Mark discusses how successful leaders maintain their health by managing stress effectively, even when faced with unexpected challenges.
  • Leading by Example: A leader’s responsibility extends to helping others stay healthy. Mark underscores the importance of fostering a supportive, relationship-first work environment where employees feel empowered to prioritize their own well-being.

Mark’s insights in this episode serve as a guide for any leader striving to strike the balance between success and health.

His advice is not only rooted in personal experience but also in the belief that true leadership involves taking care of yourself while uplifting those around you.

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