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David Meltzer on Happiness, Imperfection & Leadership: Ask for Help, Lead with Kindness

David Meltzer on Happiness, Imperfection & Leadership: Ask for Help, Lead with Kindness

Update: 2025-09-03
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David Meltzer joins the show to unpack happiness, the beauty in imperfection, and how faith, humility, and service fuel real impact. 

We dive into reconciling money and meaning, why asking for help is a superpower, and practical frameworks to rebuild after a free-fall—ending with the legacy he wants most: kindness.

In this episode: 
• Why happiness starts with pursuing your potential
• How to love the tough parts of what you love (sports, marriage, parenting)
• The true meaning of equity in DEI—appreciating differences, not sameness
• Reconciling money, capitalism, and generosity for greater impact
• “You’re either humble, or you’re about to be” — lessons from loss
• Why asking for help builds real strength and connection
• Dave’s strategy to rebuild after a personal or business free-fall
• Authenticity and capturing your essence in today’s content world
• The legacy David Meltzer wants to leave: kindness

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David Meltzer on Happiness, Imperfection & Leadership: Ask for Help, Lead with Kindness

David Meltzer on Happiness, Imperfection & Leadership: Ask for Help, Lead with Kindness

Michelle May O'Neil