SailPoint CEO Mark McClain says: Spend 90% of your time at work on your job, and 10% on your career.

Jan 28, 2026

Ep. 250: As captain of his HS baseball and basketball teams, Mark McClain began building a leadership playbook that would one day guide him as founder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies—recently named to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to balance executing in your role with building your career with his 90/10 rule.

• How to recalibrate goals before you drift too far off course.

• The three traits Mark looks for in every hire.

Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. 

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Special thanks to Karson Hills and Chase Nagel for making this episode possible.