Nick Labinsky: "Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Courageous"

For most people, becoming a CEO means climbing a corporate ladder. For Nick Labinsky, it meant honoring a promise. After joining Premier Research Labs as a young microbiologist, Nick spent sixteen years learning every corner of the business under the mentorship of founder Dr. Robert Marshall. What began as a job became a calling rooted in a company born from tragedy, built around quality, and dedicated to helping people live healthier lives.Along the way, Nick discovered that leadership is less about authority and more about service. From working manual labor as a child to learning the science of formulation and eventually leading the company through its most difficult chapter, he learned that passion often outperforms credentials, wisdom is earned through mistakes, and the best leaders never stop being students. His greatest test came when he was forced to make painful decisions that affected people's livelihoods while carrying the weight of protecting the future of the organization.This conversation explores the intersection of science, leadership, faith, and personal growth. Nick shares how meditation transformed the way he responded to stress, how mentorship shaped his approach to leadership, and why asking for help may be one of the most courageous things a person can do. At its core, this is a story about learning to serve others without losing yourself in the process.At a time when many leaders feel pressure to have all the answers, Nick offers a different model: stay curious, stay humble, invest in people, and remember that extraordinary results are often built through thousands of small acts of care, consistency, and courage.What You'll Learn• Why passion often outperforms credentials over the long run• The difference between knowledge and wisdom—and how both are earned• How mentorship can shape a career and a life• Lessons in servant leadership from the laboratory to the boardroom• How meditation helped Nick navigate stress, uncertainty, and leadership challenges• Why investing in people is one of the strongest business strategies available• The role mistakes play in personal and professional growth• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weaknessAbout Nick LabinskyNick Labinsky is the CEO of Premier Research Labs, a nutrition and wellness company dedicated to quality-driven innovation. Beginning his career as a microbiologist, he worked through nearly every role in the organization before becoming CEO, blending scientific rigor, servant leadership, and a deep commitment to helping practitioners and patients improve their lives.About Extraordinary StoriesExtraordinary Stories explores the ideas, people, and experiences that shape extraordinary lives.Hosts Forbes Shannon, Christine Butler, and Aaron Bare sit down with entrepreneurs, thinkers, creators, and leaders to uncover the moments that changed how they see the world.