Dec 24 2024 92 mins
In this episode of Doing the Work, I sit down with Grant Smith, a leader who turned personal adversity into a powerful story of faith, recovery, and transformation.
Grant shares how his battle with addiction became the wake-up call that reshaped his life. He opens up about how faith gave him a foundation to rebuild and how embracing accountability and leadership shaped his path forward.
We dive into the real, often uncomfortable work required for personal growth, how to find purpose in pain, and why perseverance matters. This episode is about what it truly takes to show up, do the work, and become the person you’re meant to be.
Show Notes:
[00:00] - Meet Grant Smith
[06:00] - Grant’s wake-up call and the battle with addiction
[12:00] - The role of faith in recovery and clarity
[18:00] - Embracing leadership through adversity
[24:00] - Accountability as a cornerstone for growth
[30:00] - Early lessons from failure and mistakes in leadership
[36:00] - Finding purpose through pain
[42:00] - How perseverance shapes personal transformation
[48:00] - Balancing faith, family, and leadership
[54:00] - The real meaning of “doing the work”
[60:00] - Overcoming setbacks and moving forward
[66:00] - Building trust in recovery and leadership
[72:00] - Faith as a guiding principle in tough times
[78:00] - Final thoughts: Leadership, growth, and faith
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/@dashlegacy79
Grant's Instagram: https://instagram.com/@dashlegacy79
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