Amplified: Leadership Student 2.0
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Amplified: Leadership Student 2.0
Leading Through ALS: How Aaron Lazar Rewired His Mindset
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What happens when a Broadway star, single father, and high achiever is diagnosed with ALS at the height of his career? In this episode, Aaron Lazar shares how he transformed crisis into conscious healing, rebuilt his identity, and used adversity to deepen purpose, faith, and self-awareness. You’ll learn practical mindset shifts for leaders facing uncertainty. If this resonates, follow the show and explore more leadership insights at Apogee Global RMS.
Timestamps
0:00 – Introducing Aaron Lazar
1:36 – Broadway career, leadership identity, and ALS diagnosis
4:52 – Quad twitching, Google search, and nine months of fear
6:40 – Divorce, identity collapse, and emotional rock bottom
10:25 – How ALS reignited self-belief, faith, and mission
15:33 – Expanding what’s possible through awareness and mindset
27:57 – Fast vs. slow thinking and mental shortcuts
41:58 – The power of the mind and conscious choice
48:14 – Stop being a passenger in your own life
53:52 – Awakening personal power and where to find Aaron
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Let’s keep growing and leading boldly. Until next time!
