The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

701: Mark Pincus (Founder of Zynga) - Why We All Need a Coach, Maintaining High Standards, The Book of Life, Aggressive Ambition, and Why Your Instincts Are Almost Always Right

August 16, 2026·52 min·7-min readinterviewbusiness
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Mark Pincus, founder of Zynga and serial entrepreneur, shares how coaching, long-term thinking, and a personal 'book of life' practice have shaped his leadership and life philosophy. He emphasizes playing to get better over winning short-term points, committing to bold moments, and aligni

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Mark Pincus

interview on The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Mark PincusRyan HawkBill CampbellColleen McCrearyJorge

Books

Life at the Speed of Playby Mark PincusThe Courage to be Dislikedby Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Companies

Zynga

Topics

EntrepreneurshipLeadershipManagementVenture Capital

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