Mark Sanborn Biography

“Few of us can be famous, but every one of us can be great.” This mantra is at the core of Mark Sanborn’s keynotes and leadership training programs, and one that resonates with organizations around the world who want to create workplace cultures that stand out.

As President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., Mark has spent 30+ years cultivating extraordinary leaders.

He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker who has written eight books, including the New York Times and International Bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative: Three Essential Changes That Will Make You a Successful Leader Today.

Mark is also a Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University, the Premier Life Skills University. Students are invigorated by his strategic and actionable principles that empower them to tap into their unique assets to achieve their best, but also to feel fulfilled.

Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He was honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor the NSA bestows on its members, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the speaking profession.

Mark’s ideas are taught in 90 counties by Crestcom Leadership Training and his list of more than 3,000 clients includes Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, KPMG, New York Life, RE/MAX, ServiceMaster, ESPN, GM, IBM, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Sandvik and John Deere.

As Mark shares with audiences, “Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be extraordinary in whatever you do.” Are you ready to Be Extraordinary?

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/20/2025.

Mark Sanborn Speaking Topics

  • The 10 Commandments of Customer Service

    Successful organizations need a comprehensive service strategy and techniques people can use to achieve service excellence. Being "nice" to customers isn't enough. This presentation shows how to deliver the kind of superior service that most organizations only talk about.

  • High Impact Leadership

    Few people are "natural born leaders," but leadership can be learned and this presentation teaches it. You'll get a practical blueprint for creating leaders at every level in your organization and learn how to reach new heights.

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Mark Sanborn Videos

Welcome to the Mark Sanborn Leadership Channel!

Welcome to the Mark Sanborn Leadership Channel!

ABOUT MARK SANBORN: Leadership expert and keynote speaker Mark Sanborn helps the world's top brands create incredible customer experiences, bolster...

Gratitude

Gratitude

G.R.I.P. Part 1: Gratitude – The Foundation of a Fulfilled Life and Career I believe the opposite of a negative attitude isn’t a positive...

Leadership Keynote Presentation & Keynote Demo Reel For Mark ...

Leadership Keynote Presentation & Keynote Demo Reel For Mark ...

A leadership keynote presentation should inspire the audience to excellence. This keynote demo reel by Mark Sanborn showcases his style as ...

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Mark Sanborn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The 10 Commandments of Customer Service, High Impact Leadership, How the Best Get Better, This presentation, based on Mark Sanborn's forthcoming book, Up, Down, or Sideways:, Up, Down, or Sideways: and The Encore Effect:. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Sanborn for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Mark Sanborn generally travels from Highlands Ranch, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Sanders, Marcus Buckingham, Daymond John, Libby Gill and Mike Abrashoff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Sanborn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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