In today’s increasingly disconnected workplaces, how do we stay connected?Mark Ostach is on a mission to help professionals, teams, and leaders connect with themselves, each other, and their collective purpose. His goal is to restore energy and focus to organizations battling modern life’s non-stop pace and growing sense of disconnection. He encourages us all to find the courage to connect...—with ourselves and our coworkers—to our individual and collective sense of purpose—online and offline—outside of work for a fuller, more meaningful lifeIn his free time, Mark likes to write music, go on walks in nature, and spend time with his wife and their two children. He is determined to remind the world that human connection is the most powerful connection we have.

I was responsible for leading the relationship team and the client service process. I managed nearly 2M a year worth of business by strategically proposing new creative services to help achieve clients’ business goals.I was also instrumental in building Skidmore’s culture and living out the studio’s core values.To learn more visit: www.skidmorestudio.com

As one of the founding team members, I created hiring, project management, and client management processes to run the operations of a technology consulting firm in Detroit. I lead the talent management lifecycle for over 40 people within 5 years while helping to manage a 3M grant from The New Economy Initiative, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Learn more at www.digerati.co.

Mymentalspace.com is a free online tool that allows people to self-monitor their Internet behaviors and help prevent Internet addiction.Mark leads the operations of the business, supported by an incredible technical and research team to implement his vision. By examining behavior trends on the Web and evaluating the role technology plays in everyday life, Mark is focusing on innovate ways to help manage non-productive Internet use. Frequently speaking at social media conferences and various schools, Mark aspires to educate people on the detrimental effects of non-productive Internet use.

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