The Power of Podcasts, Leadership Is All About Communication

Mark Nesbitt spent 30 years in the aggregate, mining, trucking and construction industries before becoming a certified trainer. Mark's leadership training is based on his own experience, and his straight-talking style is appreciated by the many groups he has worked with.  Mark has provided the full range of training and leadership events from small board...

If They Knew What to Do, They Would Be Doing it

Train Your Team All leaders have a constant challenge of how to have their team members perform tasks that are up to their expectations. It seems so simple to us, but sadly we are becoming less and less satisfied with the outcomes. When I am speaking to groups from our industry, I love asking the...

Leadership Training – Exciting Future 

Passionate Trainer and Change Leader  Leadership training is a passion for me. I have been working in the aggregate, mining, trucking, and construction industry for almost 40 years. It is because of this that I have been recognized as one of the most successful leadership trainers. I have a very deeply held passion for helping people...

Canadian Government Training Grants (and how we can help you get one!)

While business for many may not be booming right now, this downtime provides companies a unique opportunity to take part in employee training and development programs to enhance business operations. At Nesbitt Training, we are dedicated to the continuing development of your team; We have been working with many employers via Zoom conferencing and with...

ConExpo 2020 Recap

This past March I attended my 7th ConExpo in Las Vegas, however this time I was wearing a different hat. The past shows I was attending as a producer, in a high-level management position, typically looking for better and more efficient ways to produce aggregates.  Since starting a training company 6 years ago, my focus...

Attracting and Retaining Employees

There is no quick and dirty solution on how to attract and retain the next generation of employees, but in fact, it all relies upon leadership. Many people are quick to label Millennials as people who fail to show loyalty to one company, like it is a negative reflection on them. The fact of the...

Construction Leadership 101

Construction Leadership 101 DATE: February 28 , 2020 TIME: 8:30 am DURATION: 1 day LOCATION: Ottawa Construction Association, 9 Antares Drive, Ottawa, ON. OCA Member Price: $275.00 Non-Member Price: $350.00 Spaces available: 30 Register Requirements Lunch and textbook are included in the fee Description “How to be a REAL Success”: Success is knowing your purpose...

LIVE2LEAD Ottawa Recap

LIVE2LEAD Ottawa left everyone in attendance motivated to be better and also with many practical tools and takeaways to consider. We learned from the varied experiences of the diverse group of speakers and there was certainly something for everyone...

5 Great Leadership Reads

As many of you know, I am an avid reader and leadership books have had a huge impact on my life. It was tough to narrow it down but here are 5 of my favourite books; they all left an impression on me and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Think...

Training Comes Full Circle

I recently had the opportunity to hire one of the companies that I have been doing training with and this created some great learning opportunities. I have worked with Exact Interlock over the last few years and it was nice to be able to give back to them and hire them to do work at...

Have You Done a SWOT Analysis of Your Business?

A SWOT Analysis is a quick and easy way to better understand your business. This understanding will help guide your strategy by ensuring that you have considered all your businesses strengths and weaknesses along with all the opportunities and threats that your company may face. It’s a simple tool and it forces you to look...

What Makes Someone a Good Leader?

Characteristics of a Good Leader I often begin many of my trainings with a simple question: what are the characteristics of a good leader? It’s a simple question that can elicit an infinite number of responses from those in attendance, but the outcome is always the same. The things that we value most in a...

Be a Better Leader – TCC Breakfast Session with Mark Nesbitt

DESCRIPTION On November 7th, Mark Nesbitt will be hosting a FREE Breakfast Session at TCC Canada's West Bizlounge that is not to be missed. Attendees will be given tools and strategies to be better leaders in their own marketplace; the most important investment you can make is an investment in yourself! About Mark As a...

Live2Lead Ottawa – John C. Maxwell

On Friday, November 17th, 2017, LIVE2LEAD Ottawa returns for its fourth year as a premiere simulcast leadership experience! Presented by Mark Nesbitt Training and Consulting, L2L is an inspiring and life-changing event for leaders in all fields and everyday life! We are thrilled to announce that John C. Maxwell will once again be a featured...

Live2Lead Ottawa – Warrick Dunn

On Friday, November 17th, 2017, LIVE2LEAD Ottawa returns for its fourth year as a premiere simulcast leadership experience! Presented by Mark Nesbitt Training and Consulting, L2L is an inspiring and life-changing event for leaders in all fields and everyday life! This year we are thrilled to announce that Warrick Dunn will be one of the...

Live2Lead Ottawa – Cheryl Bachelder

On Friday, November 17th, 2017, LIVE2LEAD Ottawa returns for its fourth year as a premiere simulcast leadership experience! Presented by Mark Nesbitt Training and Consulting, L2L is an inspiring and life-changing event for leaders in all fields and everyday life! This year we are thrilled to announce that Cheryl Bachelder will be one of the...

Live2Lead Ottawa – Dave Ramsey

On Friday, November 17th, 2017, LIVE2LEAD Ottawa returns for its fourth year as a premiere simulcast leadership experience! Presented by Mark Nesbitt Training and Consulting, L2L is an inspiring and life-changing event for leaders in all fields and everyday life! This year we are thrilled to announce that Dave Ramsey will be one of the...

Leadership Events in Ottawa!

You don’t have to wait for Live2Lead in the fall, Ottawa hosts many great leadership opportunities throughout the year! Like Live 2 Lead Ottawa, Leadercast and The Global Leadership Summit are simulcast events that features many great speakers and an opportunity to network with industry leaders in business, not-for-profit, and government from our great city...

Upcoming Workshop with the West Ottawa Board of Trade

Mark is offering this workshop to all members of the West Ottawa Board of Trade free of charge; he would like to extend his knowledge and experience to fellow business owners and colleagues in order to help them with their personal development and professional success. HOW TO RETAIN EMPLOYEES - MEMBER WORKSHOP Finding and keeping...

Upcoming Workshops with OCA

I am very excited to announce that I will be doing two full day workshops for the Ottawa Construction Association (OCA) this Spring! I look forward to seeing many of you there! Construction Leadership 101 – Friday, May 19th, 2017 Success is knowing your purpose in life; growing to your maximum potential; sowing the seeds...

OSSGA Presentation Recap

Time and time again I've expressed my thoughts on the importance of building your business through the successes and growth of its people - your people. With a strong team, comes a strong company; and this doesn't just simply happen overnight - no - we must work at it in order to see results. In...

Piling Canada Article

In the article written by Lisa Gordon entitled “Changing with the Times”, Piling Canada spoke with three business coaches across Canada (Mike Draper from Toronto, Mark Nesbitt from Ottawa, and Cheryl Dyck from Calgary), gathering tips from each on behalf of the many contractors in the construction industry who feel as though they are stuck...

Who are you sending to your Leadership Training Camp in the Off Season?

It’s that time of year again – the end of season for most construction and aggregate businesses. Having spent over 30 years in the seasonal industry, I’m very well-versed in the challenges that come with working in this particular trade. For example, one of the most prominent hurdles that the industry faces at this time...

Live2Lead Ottawa

Live2Lead is an extremely informative leadership event that provides its attendees with an array of new perspectives on how to lead your team toward the growth and development of a successful business. Live2Lead Ottawa certainly lived up to its intentions. Mark Nesbitt opened the event with confidence and pride. As a John Maxwell Certified Coach...

25th Anniversary

The best investment you will ever make is in yourself! By focusing on yourself through self-improvement, you will become a better person and this will reflect on your business and those around you. Over time we all change but it is up to you to ensure that you change for the better. LIVE2LEAD can help...