Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of an endurance athlete's mission to walk his daughter down the aisle amidst the chaos of Hurricane Helene. Against all odds, this determined father showcases his resilience and adaptability, navigating washed-out roads and relentless storms with a single goal in mind. From quicksand-like mud to the unexpected kindness of strangers, his story is a testament to the enduring power of a father's love and the human spirit's capacity for perseverance. Discover the transformative journey of David Jones, a seasoned engineer turned leadership consultant, as he shares his inspiring story from corporate America to founding Excellence Advisory. Promising actionable strategies, David exposes the secrets to guiding leaders and organizations from merely good to truly great by focusing on leadership and mindset development. His insights on combating burnout and achieving organizational excellence will leave you with a fresh perspective on setting action plans and ensuring their successful implementation. Join us in exploring universal themes of love and resilience, as communities rally together in the aftermath of a hurricane. While reflecting on the emotional and practical challenges faced during these trying times, we share invaluable lessons on preparedness, faith, and leadership. With heartwarming anecdotes and leadership lessons drawn from real-life experiences, this episode invites you to redefine your approach to life's storms and exemplifies how personal growth can blossom even in the most daunting circumstances. Contact David: LinkedIn David's GoFundMe for the Red Cross & Hurricane Helene' Rebuild Efforts https://americanredcross.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=9397 Time Stamps: (00:01) Overcome to Become(10:58) Endurance Athlete's Hurricane Survival Story(20:35) Survival Journey Through a Hurricane(32:54) Unexpected Hurricane Survival(40:30) Father's Love and Resilience(50:19) Leadership Lessons From Hurricane Survivor(59:44) Self-Leadership for Success Chapters & Summaries (00:01) Overcome to Become This chapter introduces David Jones, an engineer and leadership consultant, who shares his journey from corporate America to teaching and consulting. We explore how David's career in engineering and his passion for business excellence led him to join the PALS Business Excellence Institute, where he honed his skills in teaching and consulting before founding his own company, Excellence Advisory. I highlight David's dedication to helping leaders and organizations transition from good to great through public speaking, teaching, and consulting. Our discussion emphasizes the importance of leadership and mindset development, with a focus on actionable strategies for overcoming burnout and achieving organizational excellence. Additionally, we reflect on the value of setting action plans and follow-ups to ensure successful implementation of learned concepts. (10:58) Endurance Athlete's Hurricane Survival Story This chapter captures the extraordinary journey of an endurance athlete determined to walk his daughter down the aisle amidst the chaos of Hurricane Helene. After the storm disrupted his travel plans from Boiling Springs, South Carolina to Johnson City, Tennessee, he navigated through downed power lines and closed roads, showing immense resilience and adaptability. Despite reaching a roadblock with washed-out bridges and being advised by state troopers to wait until morning, he chose to continue on foot with only a backpack and a Garmin watch, driven by the vision of his daughter's wedding. We explore his mindset and the series of adjustments he made during this challenging and unexpected journey. (20:35) Survival Journey Through a Hurricane This chapter captures an extraordinary journey of determination and faith as an endurance athlete recounts their mission to reach Johnson City for their daughter's wedding despite daunting obstacles following a hurricane. Having run 11 marathons, the athlete confidently embarks on the journey, navigating washed-out roads and deep debris in the dead of night. The story unfolds with encounters of bulldozers and backhoes clearing the path, requiring quick thinking and brave maneuvering. At one point, the athlete finds themselves stuck in quicksand-like mud, leading to a desperate plea for divine assistance. Overcoming physical challenges, including retrieving a lost shoe from the mud, they ingeniously navigate a massive debris pile by crawling and rolling through it. This tale of resilience underscores the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to triumph over adversity. (32:54) Unexpected Hurricane Survival This chapter shares a gripping tale of determination and survival as I recount my unexpected journey to my daughter's wedding after a hurricane disrupted travel plans. Initially unprepared for the 27-mile trek, which included 17 miles on foot and 10 by car, I relied on ...
