WORQIQ - Key Persons
Dave Ellis is part of the online force behind WorqIQ's popular blog, serving as Chief Editor. He also was the Executive Editor of the popular book, "A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive". Part-time sesquipedalian and full-time digital "man behind the curtain," Dave considers the burrito Nature's perfect food. He also believes there's an appropriate movie quote for any real-life situation.
Dave is instrumental in WorqIQ success. In fact, he's so awesome there wouldn't be a WorqIQ without him. (And… he might have written this bio himself.)
Job Titles:
- President
- Senior Partner
- CEO and Founder of YouTern
After a diverse career that has taken him from engineering in Silicon Valley to all over the world as a facilitator and speaker, Mark now focuses on the role he values most: mentor.
As a 30-year leader himself - from Little League coach to the corporate world to several successful start-ups - Mark enjoys helping others not just to be stronger leaders, but the next best version of themselves.
In addition to serving WorqIQ, Mark is also CEO and Founder of YouTern, a social career and workplace education resource for young professionals that Mashable calls a "Top 5 Online Community for Starting Your Career."
Mark is co-author of the best-seller A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive. About A World Gone Social, Adam Grant says "…Social media has taken the world by storm. At long last, we have a survival guide. This lively, timely book is relevant for all of us. And acclaimed speaker and thought leader John Spence says: "I read 100+ business books a year and A World Gone Social is by far the very best I have read on how to successfully navigate and leverage the massive power of social media. This one is a MUST read!!"
Recently named a "Top 100 Leadership Speaker" and a "Top 50 Leadership Innovator" in Inc.com, Mark has become an in-demand speaker and facilitator. A prolific blogger and columnist, Mark's work can be seen on Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review and many other outlets.
In addition to his role as WordPress wizard and editor at WorqIQ, Ron Moll is a highly-accomplished freelance writer, editor, and content developer. He enjoys the written word as much as anyone on the planet. Even in his spare time - especially in the winters of northern Pennsylvania - he learns new ways to appreciate the English language.
A former actor, musician, and public school teacher, Ron has a Master's Degree in Life from the School of Hard Knocks to go along with a Master's Degree in English. He is a part-time poet and essayist who concentrates on finding light in the darkness.
Shawn has over 25 years' experience as an organizational and culture change practitioner, and workshop facilitator. An accomplished executive coach, and respected mentor to middle-managers, he takes great pride in his ability to develop today's - and tomorrow's - leaders. Because of his extensive experience and keen insight, Shawn was handpicked to join IBM's elite New Way to Work futurist group.
Vineet Nayar, former CEO of HCL Technologies, says: "Finally, a book that not only provides a realistic account of our world fundamentally transformed by social media, but also valuable tips on how to succeed in the Social Age. This one's a MUST READ for any person or company who seeks to remain relevant."