"Discover the power of resilience and the strength of recovery through one man's inspiring journey." "If I had to learn at a very young age to be independent, and then also at a very young age to start becoming financially independent, then my brain already started working like an entrepreneur. And now I've had successful businesses and done these different things and had this opportunity to lead big teams. And I think it all stems from that." - Ken Eslick Ken Eslick is a father of two, grandfather of three and has been married for 35 years. He is the owner of The Leaders Lab, a company and podcast focused on leadership development. He is a veteran of the US Army, having served in Berlin, Germany, and has a wealth of experience in leadership and corporate America. Ken Eslick grew up in an unstable household and in order to survive, he had to become independent at a young age. He joined the military and there he had to develop resilience and self-reflection in order to maintain his drinking habits while still being able to perform physically. Despite his childhood trauma, Ken was able to draw on the good parts of his upbringing and use his experiences to build a successful business and life. He now has a deeper understanding of the importance of resilience and self-reflection. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Overcoming Adversity and Trauma to Become a Leader: Learn how Ken Eslick overcame a difficult family life and went on to become a successful leader in both the military and corporate America. 2. Finding a Path to Independence: Discover how Ken Eslick used self-reliance and independence to take control of his life from a young age and how it led him to success. 3. Discovering the Good from the Bad: Uncover how Ken learned to effectively blame himself for his past and how it helped him to find the good in his life experiences. Connect with me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/justintschenck Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPGPJSqiIE_H3mzfUDV9Mw Website: www.growthnowmovement.com