Join us for a transformative conversation with Rodney Lawson, a leadership coach, professional speaker, and founder of Rodney Lawson LLC. Rodney shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Buffalo, NY, to achieving corporate success and ultimately becoming a TEDx speaker and leadership coach. Learn how core values—love, trust, honesty, and respect—shaped his leadership style and became the foundation of his consulting practice. Rodney also discusses his struggles with rejection, his pivotal career moments, and the personal growth that led to his fulfilling path today.
Highlights:
- Rodney’s early life lessons and career beginnings in corporate America.
- How rejection became a catalyst for his success.
- The four essential values of leadership and how they create loyalty and influence.
- Rodney’s pivot to becoming a professional coach and TEDx speaker.
- Actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders.
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Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast and share this episode with your network. Learn more about Rodney’s work at RodneySpeaks.com and text MAGNET to 55444 to connect with him directly.
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