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Roderick Jefferson shares his transformative journey after surviving a stroke, redefining success and ambition.

What happens when the definition of success you've spent a lifetime pursuing nearly costs you everything? In this powerful episode, we sit down with executive leader, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Roderick Jefferson to explore the extraordinary story behind his book Stroke of Success . After decades leading global organizations, traveling the world, and reaching the highest levels of corporate leadership, Roderick suffered a devastating stroke in his sleep that left him with just a two percent chance of survival. What followed wasn't simply a journey of physical recovery. It became a complete redefinition of ambition, leadership, identity, and purpose. Together, we discuss: The hidden cost of relentless ambition How success can quietly distance us from the people who matter most Lessons learned from surviving a stroke and near-death experience Why caregivers deserve far more recognition The importance of rediscovering your "why" Building boundaries, embracing self-care, and leading with humanity This conversation is an honest reminder that true success isn't measured by titles, salaries, or frequent flyer miles, but by the lives we touch and the relationships we…

People in this episode

Host: Liana Henry

Guest: Roderick Jefferson

Topics covered

• success
• resilience
• ambition
• leadership
• self-care
• identity

Keywords

• success
• stroke
• ambition
• leadership
• self-care
• resilience
• identity
• purpose

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Books & works: Stroke of Success

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