Life Lessons From a Leader: Margaret Palango’s Battle and Blessings [RR 1034]

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network Margaret Palango, CEO of Autoshop Solutions, shares her unexpected diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in May 2023. In this powerful episode, she shares the emotional and physical hurdles she faced, the intensity of her treatment, and how she stayed grounded through it all with a positive mindset. Margaret highlights the critical role of a strong support system and how her team, resilience, and leadership helped her navigate one of life’s toughest battles. Her story is a moving testament to the strength of the human spirit. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation filled with motivation, hope, and meaningful life lessons. Margaret Palango, CEO Autoshop Solutions. Margaret's previous episodes HERE Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Introduction and Celebration (00:00:00) Margaret's Introduction (00:02:18) Understanding AML (00:02:30) The Importance of Positivity (00:06:18) Treatment Navigation (00:07:32) Listening to Your Body (00:08:18) Advocating for Health (00:09:50) Teamwork with Medical Staff (00:12:35) Managing Side Effects (00:18:25) Bone Marrow Transplant Journey (00:19:56) Importance of Remission (00:20:50) Mental Strength During Treatment (00:24:00) Support and Positivity (00:28:34) Team Dynamics and Leadership (00:30:08) Planning for the Unexpected (00:36:20) Lessons in Trust and Growth (00:37:00) Support from the Team (00:40:12) Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Get ready to grow your business with the Automotive Management Network: Find on the Web at http://AftermarketManagementNetwork.com for information that can help you move your business ahead and for the free and informative http://LaborRateTracker.com Connect with the Podcast: -Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ -Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters -Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 -Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto -Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ -Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ -Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RResultsBiz -Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ -Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider -All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books -Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom -Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm -Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/