Leading with Focus (Staash Press) Writing Comments
also see the speaking program comments and the DPI photography comments

"I really enjoyed your article. It is difficult at times for us to think outside the box, but I have experienced more fun when I do. Thanks for the reminder."
Sylvia Maedgen
Administrative Program Director, USDA Rural Development - Texas

"I just finished your book and felt your passion blazing through. My review of your book is glowing and positive, because I am in sync with your thoughts and your motivation, your ideas and that force that made you put them into writing. And photography. And art. I have zero criticism, only compliments."
Jay Conrad Levinson
Author of "Guerrilla Marketing" and President of Guerrilla Marketing Int'l

"Just call Annie Leibovitz president. Mark Sincevich says successful photographers are successful leaders. To "walk their talk," leaders follow a life that's in line with their vision. Taking chances in business requires an unshakable vision and ability to create new things -- or reinvent old ones. Sincevich, a professional photographer, contends that increased exposure to random and sink-or-swim occurrences, such as those that photographers face in getting the right shot in difficult circumstances, instills leadership qualities. He brings his leadership ideas into focus with summary boxes recapping each chapter's lessons. Shut off your own camera (and cell phone) a few times a week, Sincevich suggests, to point the lens on yourself and see if you are living the life you want to lead -- to develop into the leader you are meant to be."
-Washington Business Journal

"I really enjoy reading your newsletters each and every time I receive them. I like to call this reading besides being informal..."Live Reading"...words with feelings that come alive when readers read them. Your words are almost as if I am sitting through a movie or live play...so vivid and descriptive. Your truly know how to make your stories come to life...."
Kathleen Thompson
AEC Executive Administrative Assistant, University of Maryland, College Park

"I wanted to pass along my congratulations on your compelling writing on an explosive issue as the one in your latest newsletter.  Your creativity is not only through the lens but through the pen as well."
Sam Malhotra
CEO, Subsystems

"As always your e-letter is well-timed. As I work to convince my team that as managers, our hourly associates ARE our customers, your letter provides encouragement. Too often I get caught up in BEING the customer, and what's being done for me; I lose sight of the fact that someone is MY customer, and what am I doing for them??? Thank you again, for the insight."
Deborah Elwood
Human Resources Manager, West-Marine

"Viva Vacation!! Beautiful Mark! You are doing a great service here teaching folks to relax and remember to LIVE fully!"
Sommer Parris-Sobin
Anusara Yoga Instructor

"So true! Terrific essay. And it (not being in the moment) is even worse with Generations X and Y, I'm afraid. Keep up the good work."
Mariah Burton Nelson
Professional Speaker, Speaking of Sports

"Excellent column in the newsletter. Thank you for citing INTERPERSONAL DIVIDE: THE SEARCH FOR COMMUNITY IN A TECHNOLOGICAL AGE. ... I'm a big fan of yours and have shared your materials with our photojournalists on staff."
Michael Bugeja, Ph.D.
Director Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication, Iowa State University

"Thanks Mark! I look forward to getting your newsletter every month and frequently share them with my team and with portions of your newsletter highlighted. I'm so glad your 'soaring with eagles'."
Mic Picard
Director of Proposals, Blackboard.com

“Thanks for sharing your letters with me. Great article on gaining perspective. It helps to remind me to step back and see me go through the day as if I was watching a movie of Mario. Then review at the end of the day to see what you gained or missed and find ways to improve tomorrow. This is where the journal comes in. How important!l.”
Mario Martinez
Elgin Sweeper Company

“After reading your book, I was motivated to start keeping a journal.”
Robert Peters
Professor, University of Maryland

"Great article.  Hopefully this will touch the nerve of a few golfers in your audience. There is nothing worse than playing a round of golf--having 3 or 4 hours of peace and tranquility--only to have guys in your foursome making and answering calls on their mobile phone.  My feeling has always been that if you can't leave your mobile phone in the car when playing golf, then maybe you just shouldn't be on the course at all.”
Dan Murray
President, Team Rockland

“Your article (Getting More Done) really inspired me. The article really brought it home to me that I should focus in my journal on more than the obvious and superfluous, but really dig into my life and examine it."
Kip Krady

"Your poetry is astoundingly beautiful."
Laurie Beth Jones
Author of "Jesus CEO" and "The Path"

"I really enjoy your newsletter and this one is no exception. The greatest compliment I can give is that I don't delete it - like all the others. I will actually go back and read yours. I am really impressed with what you are doing and just wanted to send you a note to let you know. Thanks for the continued stream of positive thoughts - on target and direct."
Joe Watson, President
Strategic Hire, Inc.

“Your story is truly inspiring and your path will provide a valuable role model for so many others. Thanks again, I am grateful for you sharing your story."
Craig Nathanson
Vocational Coach and Author

"Starting each chapter with a short story followed by motivational and comprehensible poetry is unique. I thought the series of questions at the end of each chapter a great way to help the readers come to terms with how the theme of the chapter relates in their own life."
Dr. Craig Barnes
Pastor, The National Presbyterian Church

"I don't know why you are a photographer, because I can barely get to your photographs because your STORIES are so compelling. I loved this newsletter. Only this time, I am forwarding it to everyone I know including Dan Miller, the job hunting guru with tens of thousands of followers. This was a great newsletter and I don't read newsletters.”
Mary Bush
President, Avian Mission

"I found it to be a true evangelical scripture for balance in life. You have a clear understanding of the issues addressed by many of us in the high tech industry and your book can help us all ground ourselves with the appropriate perspective."
Gregory L. Merrill
President & CEO, HT Medical Systems, Inc.

"I just wanted to let you know that your book has been a very positive force. It's funny how divine time works when we allow the natural things in life to take charge."
Sonia Myles

"I enjoyed reading this (March 2006 newsletter) and I so very much agree with you... art makes us more aware, more sensitized and more human.  One day perhaps I hope to acquire one of your photographs and proudly display it in my workspace. May God keep blessing you with the creativity and energy to continue to shine His light into the world."
Susan Nagy

"I just read your recent e-mail regarding creativity, and have to say you
raise an excellent point. Creative thought processes cannot be expected
to be 'on demand.' Thanks."
Raymond Bell
Director, New York Stock Exchange

"Your poetry and questions are soul-searching to this "modern" age."
R. Merwin Holman
Former Vice President, Kroger Foods

"I am very impressed, especially your poems! I have never really read poetry, but I found yours to be intriguing and enjoyable."
Tracy Spitler
Executive Administrator, Silicon Graphics

"Thanks for sharing these newsletters with me Mark, I really enjoy reading them, and very much agree with your thoughts."
Alicia Ariatti Connolly
Corporate Events Manager, Brightroom/PGI Photos

"I thoroughly enjoyed your book ... Your poems were wonderful, inspiring ... I cannot say enough good about them."
Susan Leva, MSW
Counselor

"Thanks for this newsletter -- I am so very glad to hear someone else express my feelings exactly."
Linda Ham
Artist

Comments from Amazon.com’s ‘Top 3 Reviewer:
“Mark Sincevich encourages you see that your life can be more balanced. He feels his calling is to help others learn to express their thoughts sentence by sentence until they have developed a passion for writing. He encourages you to explore your mind, your environment and your dreams. Your journey becomes possible through the author's experiences (short stories), his motivational poetry and "project oriented" creative questions/encouragement.

As you discover where the author has been, you discover where you are heading. Mark has written his thoughts in some intriguing places. Imagine brainstorming, writing poetry or collecting your thoughts in the middle of the sky on a flight from here to there on a vacation between jobs. What about writing a poem while analyzing art in a museum? Much of Mark's writing seems to happen in coffee shops or when he is on vacation or in a moment of repose. He seems to love writing anywhere he can. He is more likely to take a "mental health day" than a "sick day." He sees beauty in opportunity, brainstorming as a way to release his inner desires, action plans as his ticket to being in control of his destination.

This is not a book about how you should work harder to get where you want to be. It is about enjoying where you are at, moving in a positive direction and taking time for ‘me.’ I look forward to reading his second book, "How to Laugh Through the Workday" which is scheduled for release in Autumn 2003. Dive into your life and feel the momentum in the ocean of your thoughts take you where you want to be. A Unique, Positive and Inspirational Reading Journey.”
5/5 Stars, The Rebecca Review,
Amazon.com’s “Top 3” Reviewer! <click here to read more>