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Purposeful Brand Builder | Servant Leader | Best Selling Author | Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Passionately committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their GROWTH potential. at LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC
Location: Lenexa, Kansas, United States 16 work roles 2 schools
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Purposeful Brand Builder | Servant Leader | Best Selling Author | Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Passionately committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their GROWTH potential.
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Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Mark Mears is listed as Purposeful Brand Builder | Servant Leader | Best Selling Author | Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Passionately committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their GROWTH potential. at LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC, based in Lenexa, Kansas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Mark Mears.

Mark Mears previously worked as Chief Growth Officer at Leaf Growth Ventures, Llc and Senior Leader Network Member at Conscious Capitalism, Inc.. Mark Mears holds Master Of Science (M.S.), Advertising (Integrated Marketing Communications) from Northwestern University.

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Your work should have purpose beyond a paycheck.Many are calling this time in history "The Great Resignation" - meaning people have either resigned from the workforce altogether, or possibly worse, they have resigned themselves to an unsatisfying status quo and have become totally disengaged at work. They’ve quit… and stayed!Is this the case with you, or possibly members of the team or organization you lead? But what if we used this opportunity as a reset - viewing it as a gift to help us refocus and realign ourselves, our teams and our organizations behind what (really) matters most? To that end, I believe we should call it "The Great Repurposing" - an opportunity to leverage the awesome power of PURPOSE to help engage and empower our people to accomplish GREAT things together. This is where I can help!I am a visionary business leader with a significant track record of building shareholder value and driving innovation among world-class, high profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBC/Universal and The Cheesecake Factory among others.Based upon over 20 years of C-level leadership roles, I provide a wealth of strategic thought leadership, insight-based planning and management of high performing teams in ways that differentiate brands - both internally and externally - to deliver superior results.As a self-confessed GROWTH "Junkie" I crave the pursuit of GROWTH in all forms - both personal and professional. I possess a deep sense of curiosity and an unquenchable passion for cultivating organic GROWTH among individuals, teams and organizations by leveraging the power of 4 “revolutionary” and purposeful L.E.A.F. GROWTH processes from my upcoming book: "The Purposeful GROWTH Revolution"- Leadership- Engagement - Accountability - Fulfillment To paraphrase a popular quote, “What great PURPOSE would you FULFILL if you knew you could not fail?”If you, your team or organization is interested in learning how you can find your purpose to fulfill your true GROWTH potential, please connect with me here.The Purposeful GROWTH Revolution is ON . . . it's now 'time' to get GROWING!

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LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC
Leaf Growth Ventures, Llc
Purposeful Brand Builder | Servant Leader | Best Selling Author | Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Passionately committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their GROWTH potential.
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Chief Growth Officer

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Leaf Growth Ventures, Llc

Kansas City, Us

During my 30+ year career serving in a variety of executive marketing and leadership positions - spanning both agencies and brands - I have gained a unique and well-rounded perspective working for or with GROWTH brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBC/Universal and The Cheesecake Factory among many others. My personal experiences, along with Best Practice observations of others I admire, led me to develop L.E.A.F. - a proven model to help maximize the full GROWTH potential of Individuals, Teams and Brands -- founded upon 4 ‘revolutionary’ and purposeful processes: L.eadership, E.ngagement, A.ccountability & F.ulfillment.L.E.A.F. Growth Ventures can help achieve your stated GROWTH goals – whether you desire to grow an emerging brand, or reignite growth in a mature brand. We provide a broad menu of consulting services custom tailored to meet your specific needs - from high level strategic planning to tactical execution: • Purposeful Vision/Mission/Values • 3-/5-Year Strategic Growth Planning• Brand ‘Story’ Architecture/Positioning • Target Audience Definition/Personas • Creative Messaging/Brand ’Voice’

Oct 2016 - Present

Chief Marketing Officer

Woworks, Llc

St Petersburg, Florida, Us

The WOWorks family of 'class'-casual restaurant brands -- Saladworks, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek -- exist to fuel the passions of our Team Members, Guests, Business Partners and the Communities we serve -- giving everyone the opportunity to live their best life. We are committed to serving a wide array of fresh, flavorful and nutritious meals that are cusomizable to satisfy any craving, convenience or lifestyle choice; creating "WOW!" moments for all guests. Watch Out World!

Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

Evp / Chief Marketing Officer

Noodles & Company

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain where its globally inspired dishes come together to create a World Kitchen. Recognized by Parents Magazine as a Top Family Friendly Restaurant, and Health Magazine as one of America's Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants, Noodles & Company is a restaurant where Japanese Pan Noodles rest comfortably next to Penne Rosa and Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, but where global flavors don't end at just noodles. Inspired by some of the world's most celebrated flavor combinations, Noodle & Company's menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and shareables, too. Everything is made fresh to order, just as you like it, using quality ingredients. Dishes are delivered to the table allowing guests time to sit and relax or grab a quick bite. With more than 500 locations nationwide, from California to Connecticut, guests can find a location nearest them and take a tour of the global menu by visiting www.noodles.com.

Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

Chief Marketing Officer

Schlotzsky'S

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Since it first opened in 1971 on S. Congress Ave. in Austin, TX, Schlotzsky's is the original home to The Original sandwich -- featuring 13, fresh flavorful ingredients including round sourdough buns baked fresh-from-scratch in our restaurants every day using no preservatives. Schlotzsky's is a 350-unit fast casual bakery-café division of the $1.4 Billion FOCUS Brands enterprise, with locations in 36 states and several international territories. In addition to its signature sandwiches, Schlotzsky's features a full array of fresh-tossed salads, savory soups, gourmet pizzas and artisan flatbreads -- providing a fun, flavorful dining experience that is "All 'round Lotz Better!"

Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

President / Chief Concept Officer

Mimi'S Cafe

Dallas, Tx, Us

Mimi's Cafe is positioned as "A Neighborhood Bistro, Inspired By France" -- serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Mimi's Cafe is a very unique Casual Dining restaurant chain with 145 locations in 24 states. Mimi's Cafe was owned during my tenure by Bob Evans Farms, Inc., a $1.8 Billion integrated and diversified food products enterprise headquartered in Columbus, OH that in addition to Mimi's Cafe, also includes Bob Evans Food Products and Bob Evans Restaurants. I exited with the sale to LeDuff America.

Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

Svp, Marketing & Sales

Nbc Universal

New York City, Ny, Us

Includes Universal Studios Hollywood & CityWalk restaurant, retail and entertainment complex

2006 - 2008 ~2 yrs

Director, Sales Planning & Promotion

Jcpenney

Plano, Texas, Us

2000 - 2001 ~1 yr

Ceo

Tic Toc -- 'The Imagination Company!'
1998 - 2000 ~2 yrs

Various

Pizza Hut

Plano, Tx, Us

Regional Marketing Director/Central DivisionDirector, National Promotions & LicensingManager, National Promotions & LicensingAssociate Manager, National Advertising

1987 - 1993 ~6 yrs

Account Executive

Bozell

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Formerly Bozell, Jacobs, Kenyon & Eckhardt

1985 - 1987 ~2 yrs
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Mark Mears education

Master Of Science (M.S.), Advertising (Integrated Marketing Communications)

Northwestern University

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Journalism/Advertising

The University Of Kansas
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What company does Mark Mears work for?

Mark Mears works for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC.

What is Mark Mears's role at LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC?

Mark Mears is listed as Purposeful Brand Builder | Servant Leader | Best Selling Author | Consultant | Keynote Speaker | Passionately committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their GROWTH potential. at LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC.

Where is Mark Mears based?

Mark Mears is based in Lenexa, Kansas, United States while working with LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC.

What companies has Mark Mears worked for?

Mark Mears has worked for Leaf Growth Ventures, Llc, Conscious Capitalism, Inc., Woworks, Llc, Noodles & Company, and Schlotzsky'S.

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Mark Mears holds Master Of Science (M.S.), Advertising (Integrated Marketing Communications) from Northwestern University.

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