In this thought-provoking conversation, Ryan sits down with Lee Tedstone, a global business leader, entrepreneur, and investor whose journey has been shaped by both personal loss and professional triumphs.Lee opens up about losing his father at just nine years old, an event that profoundly shaped how he approaches life, leadership, and resilience. He reflects on how only in recent years he has been able to truly process that experience and the ways in which emotional intelligence has transformed his career and relationships.Together, they explore:• Growing up with loss and how it forged a deep sense of drive and resilience• The role of emotional intelligence in leadership and motivating teams• Lessons from building and selling his own business before moving into global corporate leadership• Life in America, living outside the Irish community, and what ultimately drew him back home• His current work in AI and innovation, and how technology continues to shape business and society• The constant challenge of balancing health, work, and priorities in a busy lifeLee’s story is one of courage, adaptability, and purpose. From boardrooms to personal reflection, he brings honesty and depth to what it means to lead — in business and in life.Connect with Lee:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leetedstone/

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