Reframe for Resilience - Episode 24: Living the Story - How Reframing Adversity Shaped a Legacy of Leadership with Dr. Mark Vincent

Reframe for Resilience

What if adversity wasn’t just a chapter, but the whole story of your life? Dr. Mark Vincent shares how reframing personal and professional struggles led to powerful transformations in leadership, caregiving, and living with intention.

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with Dr. Mark Vincent, founder of Design Group International and a seasoned executive advisor. Mark shares deeply personal and transformative experiences—from building a company during his wife’s battle with a rare cancer, to reshaping traditional leadership models through inquiry and empathy.

Listeners will walk away inspired by Mark’s candid reflections on what it means to lead with purpose, the life-changing power of reframing difficult situations, and the values that sustained him through unimaginable challenges.

Key Topics

• The birth of Design Group International during a family health crisis
• Reframing adversity as the entire story, not just a season
• Transforming leadership by asking questions instead of giving answers
• Core values learned through caregiving and terminal illness
• The concept of “Fighting disease, not death”
• Building peace within relationships and reducing stress
• Leaving a legacy by serving others through your choices

Timeline Summary

[00:00] – Mark’s introduction and airport backdrop

[02:30] – Business-side reframing: shifting from instructing to inquiry-based leadership

[05:00] – Building a business while caregiving for a spouse with a rare cancer

[06:30] – Reframing illness as the central narrative of life, not just a detour

[08:00] – Embracing values: timeliness, action, and emotional honesty

[09:00] – Choosing to serve others through treatment decisions

[10:30] – Practicing peace in relationships and reducing stress

[11:30] – How reframing prolonged life and strengthened connection

Link & Resources

Book by Mark Vincent & Lori Vincent: Fighting Disease, Not Death

Featured book: Listening Helping Learning by Dr. Mark Vincent

Learn more about Design Group International

Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC

Listen to more episodes at Reframe for Resilience Podcast

Closing Remark

Dr. Vincent’s story reminds us that reframing is not just about bouncing back—it's about rewriting the story entirely. May his journey of compassion, perseverance, and leadership ignite your own path toward resilience.