Mark McKenzie: Consistency, Family, Faith, And Serving Others

by Jeff Bond

At the core of Jeff's work is helping servant leaders use their influence as a force for good. As the Co-Founder of Chat With Leaders Media and Executive Partner at People First Elevation Team, he empowers organizational leaders with media solutions that spark collaboration and shared purpose with their teams and customers.

Together with his team, Jeff delivers event production, podcast production, content creation, cross-cultural training, and strategic advisory solutions. They are committed to unlocking the power of inclusive storytelling, shared experiences, leadership development, and feedback integration to ensure their media solutions meet the needs of their clients' stakeholder groups.

Their core values—Partnership, Inclusion, and Empowerment—guide everything they do. By fostering strong partnerships, embracing diverse perspectives, and equipping leaders with the tools to succeed, they aim to transform the way people engage while getting meaningful work done.

Outside of work, Jeff cherishes time with his wife and three kiddos, balancing his roles as a husband and father with his professional life in Atlanta, GA. Connect with Jeff to explore how impactful media solutions can drive success and engagement.

Chat Guest

Mark McKenzie is one of Three Brothers that owns and operates Docqmax Digital Printing, Atlanta’s Business Printer since 1975. Mark is passionate about his role as a partner along with his responsibilities of being the face of Docqmax, networking, business development, and marketing for his company. Mark’s unique ability and a knack for helping others connect with business opportunities and his giver’s gain attitude has not only benefited his company but his clients and prospects over the years as well.

In 2003, the brothers decided to purchase a commercial building in West Midtown and consolidate their three locations to better serve their clients with automation and technology. In doing so this has also led them into real estate investment opportunities. Mark is a founding member of the West Midtown Business Alliance and has served as an Advisory Board member with the Alliance. Also, he currently serves on the Membership Committee and Co-Chairs the Golf Committee at the Buckhead Club.

One of the things that Mark is most passionate about is his participation as the Co-Chair of “Golf for the Kids” annual charity golf tournament now in our 14th year. This event benefits the cancer center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. What is most important about this tournament is that a major portion of the funds raised is earmarked for the purchasing of a therapy dog to be entered into the Canines for Kid’s program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Mark is married to Lynn Wilson and together they have two wonderful children, two grandchildren, three dogs, and three grand dogs.

Chat Highlights

What does “servant leadership” mean to Mark
Mark has often been said to be one of the most well-connected people in the Atlanta business community. Mark humbly responds and discusses what he’s done that has likely led to this impression.
What have you been doing to lead faithfully and positively through the coronavirus crises?
Was there a tipping point or a moment of awaking in your life that helped you define your purpose to serve others with facilitating connections in such an intentional way?
Mark discusses the importance of waking up every day with the intent to make yourself and the people around you better. He had a near-death experience and realizes that our time on this earth is fleeting and discusses how we can live more intentionally to make a difference as leaders.