In this episode, Jason MacKenzie shares his story and how he overcame serious adversity, including his wife's mental health issues and suicide, to eventually change his life and become an authority on vulnerability and authenticity and is now on a mission to help others be more authentic and overcome mental health issues.. In this interview, Jason shares some of the challenges he has overcome, such as his wife's mental health issues and suicide and his own alcoholism and what he learned from them such as:

• Your kids (and employees) are watching everything you do

• The more we open up and share things with others, the more they will be willing to share with us

• How being vulnerable and authentic can help deepen relationships and help you become a better parent and business leader

• What vulnerability is and when it is appropriate to use it

• The importance of becoming a "phenomenal listener"

• The importance of being willing to ask for help

• Defining a market and launching a new business

• Why it is important to figure out what is your area of expertise and how to access it

• Get to know yourself and others and seek to add value everywhere you go

• Jason's website

• The Book of Open website

• Download a free copy of Jason's book, 'The Dadly Book of Open'

• Mental Health Warriors podcast

• www.Entrepreneurhotseat.com

• Andy Storch Coaching

Please feel free to provide feedback by sending an email to andy@andystorch.com