Amplified: The Leadership Student 2.0

Leading Through ALS: How Aaron Lazar Rewired His Mindset

M K Palmore

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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