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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 26 MIN

How a Difficult Childhood Built a Leader: Dan Leiva on Resilience, Accountability, and AI Ethics | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

What if the hardest chapters of your childhood became the foundation of your most powerful leadership?In this compelling episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Dan Leiva — founder, strategic advisor, and bestselling author of Amplified: The Top Playbook for Scaling Human Potential and AI — opens up about how his challenging upbringing shaped his views on leadership, resilience, and ethical accountability in today's AI-driven world.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How Dan's difficult childhood forged the resilience and character that defined his careerThe powerful journey of breaking cycles of abuse and becoming a people-first leaderBehind-the-scenes lessons from leading at Apple and eBay and the tough decisions that came with itWhy trust and ethical accountability matter more than ever as AI makes more decisions around usThe critical intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence in today's worldInsights from Dan's bestselling book on scaling human potential through AIWhether you're a leader, technologist, or simply someone on a journey of personal transformation — this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with integrity in every area of life.🔗 Learn more about Dan Leiva & CX Amplify: https://cxamplify.com/🔗 Connect with Dan Leiva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danleiva📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — How has a difficult experience in your past shaped the leader you are today?#Leadership #AI #Resilience #Accountability #MakingOfMePodcast #DanLeiva #Podcast #AIEthics #HumanPotential #Apple #eBay #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #BreakTheCycle #TechLeadership

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