Mark Scheinberg - How to Instill Compassionate Leadership

Want to raise up compassionate leaders? Join Marcus for this special interview with Mark Scheinberg, the founding president of Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT. Their conversation discusses the “secret sauce” Goodwin uses is based in compassion; creating educational and life advancements for non-traditional students. Marc and Mark talk over some of the unique programs and opportunities the students have. Learn how an entrepreneur turned university president leads with compassion and there’s even a powerful tip for delivering devastating news to patients. 

Key topics:

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 01:25 – Marcus asks Mark about his career path and how he became the President of Goodwin University.
• 04:28 – Marcus tells a story about the culture at Goodwin University and Mark shares some facts about the demographics of the student body.
• 13:02 – Mark is asked about his mentors and his leadership training. Mark shares about a music teacher that really helped him.
• 17:51 – Marcus asks about any lasting ideas that Mark wants to instill in his students. Mark shares about being an authentic self and trying to balance caring for others. 
• 32:50 – Mark asks Marcus about his awareness of the idea of “them”. 
• 39:00 – Marcus asks his rapid-fire questions. Mark wants everyone to take the time to just listen.
• 33:15 – Thank you and conclusions! 

Resources for you:

• Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/ 
• Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-scheinberg-256ab0123/ 
• Learn More About Goodwin University in East Hartford: https://www.goodwin.edu 
• Subscribe to the Compassion & Courage podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast 

More About Mark E. Scheinberg:

Mark E. Scheinberg is the founding president of Goodwin University in East Hartford, Connecticut, where he has provided the foresight, inspiration, and leadership that have transformed a small, career-focused business school into a nationally recognized, community-based, nonprofit organization of higher education, dedicated to serving those whom he calls "the undiscovered students" – working adults, first-generation college students, and learners from diverse backgrounds pursuing emerging careers.

A native of West Babylon, New York, he earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Elementary Education from Vassar College (1978), and attended graduate education courses at Dowling College (1979) and the University of Hartford (1986).

President Scheinberg has dedicated himself to enriching the broader community through a number of leadership roles. He has served on leadership committees of the Accrediting Commission of Independent Colleges and Schools (1997 Evaluator of the Year Award); the Capital Region Workforce Development Board; the Connecticut Employment and Training Commission; the Legislative Task Force on Allied Health; the Legislative Task Force on Teachers' Professional Standards; the MetroHartford Alliance; and the Standing Advisory Committee to the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education.

President Scheinberg has five children and 11 grandchildren, who together form the center of his life.

Date: 10/10/2022
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode title and number: Episode 71 – Mark E. Scheinberg - How to Instill Compassionate Leadership