#2 - From Broken to Better: Lessons on Leadership and Life with Michael Kurland
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Have you ever faced tough times and wondered how to turn them into success? In this inspiring episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Michael Kurland, who shares how his struggles, like divorce and losing his job, became the push he needed to rebuild his life and career. He reveals vital lessons from his book 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership, focusing on staying teachable, future-focused, and consistent. Michael’s story of overcoming fear and doubt will inspire you to keep moving forward, even when life gets hard. Tune in for real-life wisdom on leadership, growth, and resilience!
Connect with Michael Kurland:
Website: https://www.michaelkurland.co/
Business Consulting: https://www.branded-group.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland/
X: https://x.com/mj_kurland
YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDMnzEm0nBGptFiXkD3qPQ
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(3:39) Who is Michael Kurland?
(6:42) Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and naysayers
(14:26) Early career lessons and the transition to entrepreneurship
(22:13) Finding ways to quiet fear and doubts
(30:34) The value of decision-making and problem-solving in leadership
(35:28) Juggling company growth with culture building and social impact
(42:44) Impact of remote work and maintaining a solid company culture
(47:18) The pendulum swings of future in-office work set-ups
(54:07) If you're not evolving, you're dying
(57:57) Michael's typical day and books for mind diet
(1:03:01) Outro
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