Episode Summary:

How can adversity shape our journey to success? When faced with life's toughest challenges, how do we turn pain into power? In this episode, our guest Justin Winstead shares his powerful story of battling cancer and transforming that experience into a driving force for positive change and influence. 

From a challenging rural upbringing, Justin transformed adversity into a springboard for success. After college, he worked in student ministry and church planting before launching into business endeavors, including oil and gas, real estate, and a multi-million-dollar insurance agency. With over 20 years in business and leadership and as a cancer survivor, Justin's journey epitomizes the power of faith, purpose, and vision. Passionate about personal growth with the goal of serving others, he's committed to enriching people through his insights.

As an executive coach, workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and the founder of Improver Group, Justin aims to make the world a better place by helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and their teams improve personally and professionally.

Justin has a new book titled "Become an Improver: A Challenge to Escape Average and Unleash Greatness."  The book will be released October 1, available wherever books are sold.

Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)

[02:31 ] How Justin got to where he is today.

[08:38 ] The key challenges people come to Justin with, and how he guides them from feeling stuck to developing a fresh, empowering mindset.

[12:19 ] The importance of embracing responsibility in leadership rather than living life in default.

[16:23 ] How leaders can expand their influence.

[26:07 ] Justin’s biggest mistake that set him for future success.

[28:55 ] Rapid-fire questions.

[34:04 ] Justin’s final life lesson.

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