Transforming Pain into Purpose | The Leadership Toolkit

Discover how Eric Newman turned personal pain into a purposeful mission that’s transforming lives. In this inspiring episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Eric, a childhood cancer survivor and founder of the Roc Solid Foundation, shares his extraordinary journey from battling cancer to building hope for kids facing pediatric cancer. Learn how his passion and entrepreneurial spirit led him to create a nonprofit that provides playsets and support to families during their toughest times.

Eric opens up about his struggles, the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership, and the power of focusing on others to find true success. From selling Krispy Kreme donuts to fund his first project to partnering with major companies like Amazon and Disney, Eric’s story is packed with lessons on resilience, community, and the impact of mastering the moment. Join us for this heartfelt conversation filled with actionable leadership advice and a reminder of the importance of giving back. Don’t miss this chance to hear Eric's story and be inspired to turn your own pain into purpose!

🧰 Tools of the Trade: Top Takeaways You Can Use
1️⃣ Embrace Unexpected Journeys: Harness your personal trials to fuel your passion; hardships can birth innovation.
2️⃣ Document and Celebrate Growth: Writing minimizes fears and clarifies ambitions.
3️⃣ Lead with Empathy: Understand what those around you need before jumping in. Cultivate relationships before solutions.
4️⃣ Test, Iterate, and Pivot: More often than not, snapping doubts suffer from the weight of overthinking. Test new strategies and be nimble with adaptations.
5️⃣ Customer Focus Fuels Impact: Always begin with who you serve. Their stories define the impact; never forget what fuels your motivation.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to the Leadership Toolkit
01:10 - Eric Newman's Background
04:45 - Finding Hope in Costa Rica
06:55 - The Moment That Changed Everything
10:40 - The Power of Moments
14:31 - How to Create Memorable Moments
18:12 - Acknowledging Life's Key Moments
19:50 - Starting a Business: First Steps
25:57 - Leadership: Influence and Impact
27:58 - Lessons Learned in Business Startups
30:38 - Connect with the Roc Solid Foundation
32:13 - Overcoming Fear of Starting
39:47 - Wrapping Up with Eric
42:25 - Final Thoughts with Eric
44:39 - Closing

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