Lessons in Grit, Growth, and Leading by Example

Leadership isn’t defined by where you start—it’s built through action, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward.From serving as a U.S. Army officer in Iraq and Afghanistan to building multiple F45 Training studios across the Seattle area, John Bankson turned discipline into drive and risk into opportunity. His story is one of grit, reinvention, and learning to lead by example—whether in the military, in business, or in life.In Episode 7 of Moments That Matter, host Aaron Burnett sits down with John Bankson, EO Seattle member and owner of F45 Training franchises, to explore how his leadership evolved from self-reliance to self-awareness—balancing growth, team building, and authenticity along the way.