How Reputation Is Built at Work — Even When You’re Not There | Five with Mark

<p>Reputation isn’t built by what you say — it’s built by what others say when you’re not there. Consistent behavior, trust, and delivery shape how people experience you long after you’ve left the room.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share a story from my time at Weir, leading a massive ERP implementation that tested my credibility and forced me to earn trust in high‑stakes environments. I talk about how an advocate helped open the door, how small wins built momentum, and how reputation transforms from “Can he deliver?” to “Can I get him on my project?” — even when you’re not in the room.</p><p><br /></p><p>EPISODE CHAPTERS </p><p>00:00 — Introduction</p><p>00:49 — Q1: “Mark, do you have an experience where your reputation was shaped in rooms where you weren’t in?”</p><p>04:46 — Q2: “What did that moment teach you about how reputations are formed?”</p><p>06:13 — Q3: “What do people misunderstand about how others perceive them?”</p><p>07:54 — Q4: “How did that experience change how you manage your presence?”</p><p>09:28 — Q5: “What advice would you give someone who wants to build a strong reputation?”</p><p>10:42 — Closing thoughts and engagement</p><p><br /></p><p>DISCOVERY OPTIMIZATION </p><p>This episode explores how reputation is built through consistent behavior, trust, and delivery — often in rooms you’re not in. Ideal for early and mid‑career professionals who want to strengthen their credibility, earn trust, and understand how others experience their work.</p><p><br /></p>