Episode 231: Leading with Candor: Brian Bark on Transforming Teams & Driving Authentic Results

What does it take to lead real transformation — and earn the trust of people through times of change?
In this compelling episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Brian Bark, Executive Vice President and Florida Market Leader at Aon, to unpack the leadership lessons behind his success in turning around major business units and driving exceptional engagement.

With 20+ years of experience in professional services and consulting, Brian shares the practical and deeply human approach that’s guided his career — from early mentorship in boutique consulting firms to leading high-performing teams at scale.

💡 In this conversation, you'll learn:

Why authenticity and extreme candor are the foundation of high-trust leadership

How to diagnose and fix underperforming teams and operations without boiling the ocean

The power of listening, transparency, and modeling collaboration

How Brian builds engagement—reaching a 97% employee engagement rate

What his personal brand of leadership looks like in action

Whether you're leading a team, pivoting your organization, or working on your own leadership journey, Brian’s insights offer a clear, values-driven roadmap for real impact.

📌 Topics: Organizational turnaround, executive leadership, people-first strategy, employee engagement, culture transformation, performance improvement