Amplify Your Success

Scars are like tattoos with better stories.  This is a heart-expanding statement from this week’s guest, who has transformed his scars from a tragic military accident into a powerful story of resilience. Every business owner, changemaker and leader experiences struggles that feel much bigger than they can navigate at some point in their journey. Often leaders believe they must be stoic and be above their personal challenges. But what if we could embrace more vulnerability and have a greater impact too?  In episode 388 of Amplify Your Success, host Melanie Benson and guest J.R. Martinez delve into the transformative power of vulnerability and connection in building unshakable leadership resilience. Drawing from his own harrowing experiences as a U.S. Army veteran and motivational speaker, Martinez shares a profound account of his troubled youth and a tragic accident that helped condition his mind and spirit for resilience, shedding light on the value of listening and being vulnerable to be a more powerful lead