Mark Hedquist

Servant Leadership Thought Leader. Mareko's Consulting offers coaching, consulting, webinars and in-person events. My newsletter 'On Becoming a Servant Leader' is for young career Project Managers and will focus on Servant Leadership and Emotional Intelligence skills.

Sep 23, 2026

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6 min read

Why the silence we call kindness is quietly charging interest

How to walk into the conversation you have been avoiding as an act of service

Sep 9, 2026

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7 min read

Presence Before Position, On Becoming a Leader Issue No. 4

Why the road less traveled to your next role runs straight through executive presence. The rifle beats the shotgun in a job search. What most project and program managers are never told is what makes the rifle actually hit.

Aug 26, 2026

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7 min read

On Becoming a Servant Leader Issue No. 3

What three hospital executives taught me in 1996 about leading without authority, and why the words you choose may matter more than your position or role in the organization

Aug 12, 2026

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8 min read

Responsibility to Own Decisions

The costly lesson I learned about ignoring the counsel of the person in my inner circle who knew me best, and what it taught me about growing new leaders around me

Jul 29, 2026

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8 min read

On Becoming a Servant Leader

Issue No. 1