From Crisis to Success: The Power of Adaptation and Resilience in Leadership with Ezra Max
02/24/23 • 68 min
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On this episode of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, we hear from Ezra Max, a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Ezra shares his story of resilience, discussing his experience with trauma, how he overcame it, and found purpose in life. He also shares his journey from being an A.D.D kid to becoming an entrepreneur and how mentors helped him along the way. Finally, Ezra shares his thoughts on eternal optimism and how we can all find gratitude in our lives. Join us as we explore Ezra's inspiring story of courage, resilience, and hope!
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- 00:00:00 The Eternal Optimist Podcast: Spreading Positivity and Making a Difference
- 00:03:29 Ezra: An Optimistic and Value-Adding Perspective
- 00:06:45 Delving into Ezra's Mindset and Inner Dialogue
- 00:09:13 The Power of Meaningful Connections: Using the "How Are You?" Acronym
- 00:12:26 Revealing Hidden Aspects of Yourself for Deeper Relationships
- 00:14:08 The Power of Prayer: Finding Answers Through Self-Reflection
- 00:17:43 Searching for a Lost Father Amidst the Chaos of 9/11
- 00:20:46 Surviving Adversity Against All Odds
- 00:21:56 Bravery and Self-Sacrifice: Witnessing Heroism in Recovery Efforts
- 00:24:36 The Last Firefighter Standing: Reflecting on Survival and Resilience
- 00:27:36 Embracing Opportunities and Missions in Unprecedented Times
- 00:31:50 Learning Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for First Responders
- 00:33:16 One Year Later: Remembering Lost Loved Ones and Mentors
- 00:36:40 Navigating Uncertainty and Change: Drawing on Past Experiences
- 00:38:41 Faith and Friendship: Finding Good in Everything the Almighty Does
- 00:44:22 The Power of Mentorship: Reflecting on Early Influences
- 00:46:16 The Struggle of a 7.5-Year Commitment: Too Much Depth?
- 00:48:58 Holding Space for Respectful Compassion and Empathy
- 00:51:54 Living with Pain and Suffering: Providing Options to Overcome Internal Struggles
- 00:56:58 The Messy Middle: Taking Action Steps Towards Success
- 00:58:30 Adapting to New Possibilities: Learning from X-Men
- 01:03:58 The Sly and Creative Fox: Finding Solutions in Unexpected Places
Links And Resources:
- Ezra Max's Website
- Ezra Max on LinkedIn
- Connecting with Ezra Max
- Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation
Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
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On this episode of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, we hear from Ezra Max, a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Ezra shares his story of resilience, discussing his experience with trauma, how he overcame it, and found purpose in life. He also shares his journey from being an A.D.D kid to becoming an entrepreneur and how mentors helped him along the way. Finally, Ezra shares his thoughts on eternal optimism and how we can all find gratitude in our lives. Join us as we explore Ezra's inspiring story of courage, resilience, and hope!
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- 00:00:00 The Eternal Optimist Podcast: Spreading Positivity and Making a Difference
- 00:03:29 Ezra: An Optimistic and Value-Adding Perspective
- 00:06:45 Delving into Ezra's Mindset and Inner Dialogue
- 00:09:13 The Power of Meaningful Connections: Using the "How Are You?" Acronym
- 00:12:26 Revealing Hidden Aspects of Yourself for Deeper Relationships
- 00:14:08 The Power of Prayer: Finding Answers Through Self-Reflection
- 00:17:43 Searching for a Lost Father Amidst the Chaos of 9/11
- 00:20:46 Surviving Adversity Against All Odds
- 00:21:56 Bravery and Self-Sacrifice: Witnessing Heroism in Recovery Efforts
- 00:24:36 The Last Firefighter Standing: Reflecting on Survival and Resilience
- 00:27:36 Embracing Opportunities and Missions in Unprecedented Times
- 00:31:50 Learning Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for First Responders
- 00:33:16 One Year Later: Remembering Lost Loved Ones and Mentors
- 00:36:40 Navigating Uncertainty and Change: Drawing on Past Experiences
- 00:38:41 Faith and Friendship: Finding Good in Everything the Almighty Does
- 00:44:22 The Power of Mentorship: Reflecting on Early Influences
- 00:46:16 The Struggle of a 7.5-Year Commitment: Too Much Depth?
- 00:48:58 Holding Space for Respectful Compassion and Empathy
- 00:51:54 Living with Pain and Suffering: Providing Options to Overcome Internal Struggles
- 00:56:58 The Messy Middle: Taking Action Steps Towards Success
- 00:58:30 Adapting to New Possibilities: Learning from X-Men
- 01:03:58 The Sly and Creative Fox: Finding Solutions in Unexpected Places
Links And Resources:
- Ezra Max's Website
- Ezra Max on LinkedIn
- Connecting with Ezra Max
- Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation
Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
Mentioned in this episode:
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Links And Resources:
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- Matthew Christiansen on LinkedIn
- Matthew Christiansen's Website
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