How Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth with Michael Laidler

The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast · Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 10m

After 20 years in law enforcement, from police officer to federal agent to federal prison executive, our guest today learned what it truly means to lead under pressure. Every shift demanded composure, clarity, and trust. But his greatest lessons came outside the uniform: overcoming homelessness, watching family suffer from mental health issues, and raising his son as a single father. Those moments taught him that the hardest battles aren’t around us, they’re between our ears.

Today, he is a leadership keynote speaker, bestselling author, and resilience strategist trusted by Fortune 500…