How to Book a Corporate Leadership Speaker Who Runs a Country

When you think of a Corporate Leadership Speaker, you probably don’t imagine someone who also runs a nation—or do you? Let me introduce myself: I’m Mark Corona, Chief Border Patrol Agent of Slowjamastan (yes, it’s a real place, and yes, we have our own quirky laws). Running Slowjamastan has taught me more about leadership than any business book ever could, and today, I want to share how those lessons can help your organization thrive.

What Slowjamastan Taught Me About Corporate Leadership

As the Chief Border Patrol Agent, my job is to ensure no one leaves Slowjamastan. Retention is key—whether you’re running a country or a company. In the business world, that translates to employee retention. I’ve mastered this with a 90% retention rate, and it all boils down to one principle: keep your people engaged. Think of it as setting up an imaginary border checkpoint. But instead of stamping passports, you’re checking in with your employees, ensuring they feel valued and part of something bigger.

Solution: Just as I’ve created quirky, engaging laws in Slowjamastan (like banning Crocs), your business needs to create an engaging culture that people actually want to be a part of. Corporate leaders who know how to create these kinds of cultures retain their top talent, no questions asked.

Lawmaking and Leadership: The Power of Vision

In Slowjamastan, I don’t just enforce the rules—I create them. Now, before you panic, I’m not suggesting you start banning footwear in your office, but I am suggesting that great leadership means setting a vision, creating a path for your team, and then sticking to it. In my role as a Corporate Leadership Speaker, I emphasize the importance of clarity and consistency in leadership. In Slowjamastan, everyone knows the rules, no matter how absurd they may seem. This ensures unity and a shared vision.

Solution: In business, the same principle applies. Leaders who set clear goals and communicate them effectively see the highest levels of productivity and morale. Employees want to follow a leader who knows where they’re headed, even if that direction is as strange as a nation where you can only speed if you’re trying to save tacos from getting soggy.

Retention Through Engagement: A Border Patrol Secret

As a Corporate Leadership Speaker, I often draw parallels between my job as Chief Border Agent and the role of corporate leaders. In Slowjamastan, we have a saying: “If they try to leave, engage them harder!” The same is true in business. If you sense your team losing interest or motivation, it’s time to level up your engagement tactics.

When employees feel disengaged, you risk losing them—not to another company, but to a lack of enthusiasm. What do I do in Slowjamastan? I use trivia games, quirky events, and personal video messages to keep citizens excited about being part of something bigger.

Solution: Business leaders can engage their teams with creativity. Host regular trivia sessions (I can even help with that), create unique team-building activities, or find small ways to show your employees they matter. Engagement isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution; it’s a constant effort that takes creativity, energy, and yes, a little fun.

The Porder Batrol Approach to Conflict Resolution

Being the Chief Border Patrol Agent of Slowjamastan isn’t all trivia and taco-saving. I also deal with international incidents—like when someone tries to smuggle Crocs over the border. In business, leaders are always facing conflicts, whether it’s internal disputes or market challenges. My approach? Find humor in the chaos.

Conflict resolution doesn’t have to be all serious boardroom discussions. Sometimes, lightening the mood can lead to quicker, more effective solutions. In Slowjamastan, we handle disagreements with a mix of humor and strategic thinking—because, let’s face it, when you’re the leader of a satirical nation, you have to know how to handle a curveball.

Solution: As a business leader, it’s crucial to approach conflicts with an open mind and maybe a bit of humor. Teams that know how to laugh through challenges are more resilient and creative. Great corporate leadership isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about how you make people feel during the process.

Leadership Beyond Borders

Just like in Slowjamastan, successful businesses thrive on leadership that transcends the ordinary. Being a Corporate Leadership Speaker allows me to share these experiences with CEOs, corporate planners, and meeting planners, offering real-world solutions with a touch of humor. Whether it’s guiding an entire nation or leading a corporate team, the principles of leadership remain the same: engage, inspire, and lead with vision.

Solution: As your next corporate leadership speaker, I’ll bring these lessons to life with stories from Slowjamastan, humor that will have your team in stitches, and leadership insights that will leave a lasting impact. Whether it’s setting a vision, engaging your employees, or handling conflicts with grace, the strategies I’ve honed running a country can be applied directly to your business.

Ready to Lead Like a Chief Border Agent?

So, whether you need a corporate leadership speaker or someone to help your team retain employees like they’re trying to escape a fictional nation, I’m your guy. Together, we can turn your leadership from good to extraordinary.

Call to Action: Ready to boost your leadership strategy? Let’s get started. Contact me today and let’s talk about how I can help your business retain, engage, and lead—just like we do in Slowjamastan.