Dustin Hayes on Focus, Forgiveness and the Entrepreneurial Journey

Dustin reflects on adapting his mindset post-military to civilian life and entrepreneurshipShares how he reframed ADHD not as a disorder, but a difference in learning and doingTalks through the realities of building businesses without prior knowledge, and learning hands-onNavigating challenges of self-accountability while raising a growing familyLessons from losing a business partnership and rebounding from financial setbacksKim introduces “pause, unplug & breathe” and “time-boxing” to help Dustin build focused work blocksReframing distraction as natural, and building in forgiveness and freedom during the workdayThe power of shifting from a “mission” mindset to a “vision” mindsetThe importance of repetition, reframing rejection, and owning your own narrative Soundbits: The Global Leadership Forum is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.Hosted by Kim Groshek, Soundbits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries revealing the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.Subscribe and join the global leadership conversation.