Mark M. Hood, M.A.
Mark Hood has worked as a speaker and trainer for the past t4 years. He received his master’s degree in psychology from the University of Missouri and advanced training in biofeedback and stress management from the Menninger Clinic. He has worked in psychiatric hospitals for more than 15 years in positions ranging from the delivery of clinical services to the director of marketing and business development.
He is contract photographer and weekly newspaper columnist on health related issues.
He has published several books, including: “Live Before You Die”, “Oh, To Be A
Glow-Worm”, and “Here It Is, There It Was and So It Goes.” and“The Necessary
Disruptions of a Life.”.
Mark has made hundreds of presentations to hundreds of organizations throughout the
U.S. His programs are educational, humorous and inspiring.
Topics
In Search of Optimism
Overall optimism and happiness comes from a combination of your genetic set level, circumstances you are living through,and the variables under your control. Those who are the most optimistic are able to focus on those strengths that they can control and rise above all of the external factors. Victor Frankl
stated this reality perfectly in the statement, “The last of our human freedoms is to choose our attitude in any circumstance.” Our strengths and the factors under our control; that lead one to greater optimism, will be highlighted in this presentation.
If You Can Change Your Underwear, You Can Change Your Attitude
Ultimately, attitude is an inside job. Everyone has an attitude! Some are optimistic, some pessimistic, while others are neutral. In this program Mark will delineate the key components of individual responsibility, personal choice, learned optimism and ways to improve one’s disposition. So let’s all get to work.
Laughter Is Truly the Best Medicine
We all born stress free, humorous and programmed for success-then life begins to degrade. Life becomes more stressful, laughter becomes restrained and success is always the possessed in the other person. Advanced research studies reveal the benefits of laughter and internal humor in your life. Come prepared to learn, laugh and live more fully.
Life (Stress) Management
Life management focuses on our ability to take a pro-active approach in responding to the many stressors we face each day. The research presented in this session examines characteristics of stress resilient personalities, the mind-body connection and what we can do to improve our overall stress resistance resources.
The Hallmarks of Success
Have you ever contemplated “What are the keys to success?” People view success in many different ways. Based on his two research projects with a variety of accomplished people, you will be given insights into common traits among successful individuals as well as ways that we all stifle our own potential.
A Partial List of Mark Hood’s Clients
General Electric
United Way of America
American Academy of Certified Public Managers
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Business Women’s Association
Amvestors Insurance Company
American Business Women’s Association
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
American Psychological Association
AIDS Council of Greater Kansas City
Arizona Press Association
Big 12 College Development Conference
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
City of Waverly, Iowa
Department of Transportation
Employee Benefits Professional Association
Federal Home Loan Banks
Geoff Howe Marketing Communications
Heartland Community Bankers Association
Hills Pet Nutrition
Indiana Hospital Association
Indianapolis Hospital Association
International Association of Office Executives
International Credit Professionals
Iowa League of Cities
Johnson County Mental Health Clinics
Kansas Medical Society
Kansas Super Chief Credit Unions
KS Association of Tourism and Convention Directors
KS Board of Emergency Medical Services
KS Child Support Enforcement Association
KS Community Bankers Association
KS County Appraisers Association
KS County Treasures Association
KS Department of Education
KS Department of Human Resources
KS Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
KS Conference of Social Workers
KS Electric Cooperatives
KS Farm Services Association
KS Foundation for Medical Care
KS Funeral Directors Association
KS Health Care Association
KS Health Information Services Society
KS Home Care Association
KS Juvenile Justice Authority
KS Library Association
KS Oil Marketers Association
KS Recreations and Parks Association
Kansas State University
KS Society of Association Executives
Los Angles and San Francisco Speaker’s Showcase
Louisiana State Nurses Association
Meals on Wheels of America
Michigan Insurance Information Association
Michigan Primary Care Association
Mid American Labor Management Association
Mid States Association of College Stores
Mississippi Hospital Association
Missouri Electric Cooperative Association
Missouri Press Association
Missouri State Association of College Stores
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Girl Scout Executive Council
National Meals on Wheels
National Alliance of Mental Illness
National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials
National Public Radio
Nationwide Learning Resources
North Carolina Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers
Oklahoma Nurses Association
Optimist Club of San Diego
Payless ShoeSource
Professional Secretaries International
Professional Speakers Academy of America
Santa Fe Credit Unions
South Western Bell Telephone
Sprint PCS
Sprint United Telephone
Texas Court Clerks Association
United States Custom Harvesters
United States Postal Service
University of Kansas
Veterans Administration Health Services
Washburn University Leadership Department
Washington State Association of School Administrators
Western Plains Medical Complex
Western Resources Utilities
