Mark Stanton - The Power Of Being Yourself - MCR SEO Podcast Ep83

27/11/2025 1h 9min

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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Stanton of Develop People (https://develop-people.co.uk/), former Chief Superintendent of Merseyside Police and now a highly respected leadership coach and mentor.With over 30 years of service across West Midlands and Merseyside Police, Mark has operated at the frontline of some of the most complex, high-pressure environments imaginable, from armed policing to riot command and major organisational change. Leading departments of more than 500 people, he delivered multi-million-pound transformation programmes while keeping the “human element” at the core of every decision.Today, Mark brings that rare blend of experience, empathy and critical thinking into his leadership development work. In this conversation, he opens up about:* What three decades in policing taught him about resilience, integrity and human behaviour* Why true leadership always starts with understanding yourself* How to challenge assumptions, disrupt stale thinking and lead with fairness* The emotional realities of senior leadership, and how to navigate them* What he wishes every new leader knew before stepping into responsibilityAuthentic, honest and deeply engaging, Mark connects on a genuine human level. As a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management, his insights go far beyond theory, they’re lived, proven and refreshingly real. If you’re interested in leadership, personal growth, organisational culture or simply hearing the inside story from someone who’s been at the heart of high-stakes decision-making, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Tune in, and get ready for a masterclass in modern leadership.The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!

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