Harnessing the Internal Forces: Building Organizational Unity with Mark Bennett

The Independent Life

Mark D. Bennett is the principal of Uniting by Design LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders build organizations that achieve outstanding results, uphold ethical standards, and adapt to change. After leaving the practice of law, Mark pursued graduate studies in counseling psychology and family therapy. He then became a full-time mediator, handling disputes involving staff, leaders, and boards across businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and international organizations.

Twenty-five years ago, Mark transitioned from resolving organizational issues to fostering organizational health. He now serves as a workshop presenter on leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, values-based decision making, and creative collaboration. Additionally, he is a leadership coach, facilitating collaboration, strategic planning, and critical decision making.

Mark has authored three books:

• Uniting by Design: The Architecture of Creative Collaboration (2021) – A practical guide to fostering collaboration within organizations, leadership teams, work teams, alliances, and partnerships.
• A Field Guide to Good Decisions: Values in Action (2006) – Offers practical steps for ethical decision-making, enabling individuals to make tough choices with integrity, accountability, and credibility.
• The Art of Mediation, 2nd edition (2005) – Teaches conflict resolution and principled negotiation skills to help people bridge differences, reach agreements, and achieve peace.

Episode Resources:

• Uniting By Design
• Mark Bennett LinkedIn