Eating Crow

Kevin Miller is one of the good guys.His journey from a successful career to drug and alcohol addiction - and back, isn't over. It will never be over.It's a daily thing.What makes Kevin special is his openness about addiction - and the fact that it doesn't define you.He started GR0, a digital marketing company, after meeting his business partner in AA.They are open about their addictions, recovery and daily battles.They've created a culture where these struggles are not taboo, they are hoping people discuss them and get help.I've met people who use their past as a platform for fame.Not Kevin, he is using his past as a platform for helping others.His company is growing, so is his message.Kevin's key takeaway for listeners: Go to www.AA.com and find a local meeting. Go. Listen. Be openminded.

Chris Hallsey is a Dad. It's not a title, it's who he is.This episode hit hard for me - it will for any parent.I saw a post Chris had done on LinkedIn and reached out to learn more. Glad I did.Chris's son, Tanner was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor - at age 13.At the time of the diagnosis, Chris asked him "What do you want to do?"Tanner's response: "Whatever it takes."That became their motto as Tanner courageously and selflessly battled for 17 months.Chris took this motto seriously and quit his job to be by Tanner's side.I don't think anyone can truly understand the loss of a child - unless they've experienced it.Chris knows that love qualifies you to make the had decisions, and that love is never wrong.

Guy and Jane Harvey are a super couple. Their story floored me and I consider it an honor to know them.Guy had a stroke in 2016 - how it happened is unique, he was a fit dude.What happened after is the stuff of legend.Jane, his girlfriend at the time, stepped in, and up. We all need a Jane in our lives.While Guy's stroke is a big part of their story. His recovery journey and their marriage are the main event.Guy works hard, he's dedicated, but Jane is the engine that keeps this marriage running. She's the rare combination of passion, love, compassion and determination. These two are not to be underestimated.They now run JGH Rehab. Notice that it's Jane Guy Harvey Rehab. Jane's name is first, for a darn good reason.Their goal: to help others recover from the debilitating effects of a stroke.It's brutally hard work. It takes a long time. And it takes the right mindset in the survivor and the caregiver(s).If you need a bit of inspiration or life perspective - this one's for you.You can find more on Guy and Jane here: https://jghrehab.ca/

Sonnie Linebarger is intimidating......in a subtle "I eat nails for breakfast" sort of way.I've been following Sonnie for some time and when she agreed to be on the show I had an idea of where I wanted to take the episode...I was wrong.Sonnie is complex - wife, mother, seasoned and successful business executive.She's also a life-long learner.This really stayed with me during the episode - she's obsessed with, well, evoking greatness - first in herself, then others.She's registered nurse (in a PICU none-the-less, I've seen that first hand...wow) and spent years leading a hospice and palliative care organization.That's next-level compassion.Sonnie just left her corporate gig and is now out on her own, evoking leadership greatness.Sonnie is one of the sharpest people I've interviewed (that's a high bar).She's also a supermom and now an entrepreneur.Stay tuned.

Chris Grainger is on a mission.It's no ordinary mission.Chris is a fisher of men.Chris is also a husband, a father, an employee and a 2x podcast host.Chris has dealt with loss, the kind of loss most people can't relate to. Seriously, we just can't.Chris and his wife turned it into a mission - how to help other parents deal with loss and the grief it brings.Often this grief spirals into despair, poor choices and a dark path.Chris created The Lion Within Podcast to help men face and conquer the demons that can distract them from being men of God, husbands and fathers.In a short time this podcast has attracted a following and more important, followers.He's extremely soft-spoken, but like EF Hutton, when he talks, you should listen (Google that :-)).Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:Side hustles can enrich your teamPodcasts are an important part of your go-to-market strategyPay attention to what your people are dealing with at homeChris's Eating Crow Moments:Facing loss meant facing himselfGrief is different for everyoneWe are not the only ones dealing with this, how can we help others?You can find Chris here: https://thelionwithin.us/

Tony Albrecht has seen things.Things most people will never witness.His path has been a winding journey through self-doubt, insecurity, destructiveness, self-centeredness and ultimately, a spiritual awakening.Tony is also one of the most intriguing people I've met (and considering this show's premise, that's saying something).He's raw.He's still paving HIS path.He's becoming an amazing husband and father (note, it's an evolving process, with no deadline).I connected with Tony's writing instantly. He was gracious enough to share his journey and lessons.I hope to be with Tony on the remainder of his journey. When you encounter people who are deep and have so much to offer, you make it a priority to build a friendship and to continue to learn and be challenged by their approach to life.Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:Sabbaticals have meritReading is fundamentalMany battles win the warTony is a quiet leader. He has "it", the thing people are drawn to in any situation. In his youth he let this power consume him. Now he's harnessed it, using it for good.Leaders can benefit from his thoughtful approach to words, actions and observation. He battles the resistance one-day-at-a-time.Tony's Eating Crow Moments:You hit rock bottom the moment you stop diggingFacing reality - owning his journeyTough conversations with his parentsAdopting the 12-steps in AA, and working them, embracing the spiritual awakening.You can find Tony here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-albrecht-92457213b/