In this episode, Roderick Jeffersons shares his journey from corporate executive to stroke survivor, revealing how a life-changing health crisis reshaped his views on leadership, success, and purpose. He reflects on the cost of chasing achievement, the value of presence, and the lessons learned as he rebuilds his life. The conversation explores listening versus hearing, empathy, servant leadership, workplace culture, emotional intelligence, and the role of AI in a human-centered future. Roderick reminds us that true leadership is measured not by titles or profit, but by the lives we touch, the people we serve, and the impact we leave behind today.

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