#236 Leave Nothing to Chance: John Solleder on Self-Development, Resilience, and Adapting to Change

Welcome back to another value-packed episode of the Lisa podcast! Today’s guest is business leader, bestselling author, and renowned self-development advocate John Solleder. In this dynamic conversation, John and Lisa Franz dive deep into the power of self-development, resilience through life’s seasons, and what it means to truly build your personal brand. If you’re ready to get inspired by practical strategies for success, entrepreneurial wisdom, and time-tested habits for growth—this episode is for you!

Whether you’re curious about pivoting your business in challenging times, developing a winning mindset, or just in need of a motivational boost, John shares decades of lessons, anecdotes about family, health, and evolving with technology, plus actionable tips you can implement today. Get ready for an episode brimming with high-energy insight, honest stories, and encouragement to “leave nothing to chance” in your pursuit of success.

Let’s jump right in!

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Welcome and self-development as an “inside job”
• [03:00] – John’s books and the “Leave Nothing to Chance” philosophy
• [07:00] – Pivoting, agility, and business lessons from the pandemic
• [13:00] – Embracing technology: The AI and podcasting revolution
• [15:00] – Success strategies & dealing with life’s “seasons”
• [18:45] – How to set clear, actionable goals (the power of writing it down!)
• [24:00] – John’s health journey and the impact of consistent habits
• [29:30] – Decision-making, overcoming self-doubt, and following through
• [36:00] – Lifelong curiosity, mentorship, and continuous learning
• [38:15] – John’s daily habits for success: rising early, hydration, positive inputs
• [47:00] – Being a peacemaker, building bridges & closing thoughts

Connect with John Solleder:

• Instagram: @john_solleder https://www.instagram.com/john_solleder/
• Website: https://www.johnsolleder.com/
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-nothing-to-chance/id1553369865
• Youtube: @john_solleder

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