Shatter the Limit: Building Resilient Leaders Who Thrive in the Uncomfortable with Aaron Golub

Eps. #191 Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Most organizations assume they have resilient teams. What they actually have, in a lot of cases, are teams that have gotten good at tolerating hard things. The two aren't the same, and the gap becomes visible the moment something real changes.

In this episode…

  • Why acceptance is the prerequisite to any real change, and how skipping it is the reason most leadership development doesn't stick

  • How to read what each person on your team actually needs, and why applying the same leadership approach to everyone is the core mistake

  • Why the next generation of leaders is too comfortable, and what that costs organizations when pressure finally arrives

Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!

Guest(s): Aaron Golub, Founder, Aaron Golub

 

Aaron Golub

Founder

Aaron Golub

Guest(s): Aaron Golub, Founder, Aaron Golub

Aaron Golub is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant who specializes in helping to shatter perceived limitations.

He made history as the first legally blind Division I athlete to play in a game, serving as a team captain at Tulane University before moving on to the NFL as a free agent.

After his story captured the national spotlight on Good Morning America, Aaron realized his journey wasn't just about football, it was a blueprint for resilience. Since the age of 17, he has traveled the globe delivering high-impact strategies that challenge teams to rethink their "impossible" and take immediate action.

Aaron doesn't just deliver a keynote and leave; he is a dedicated partner who works alongside leadership to implement lasting change and ensure insights turn into results.

Dr. Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson, EdD, SHRM-SCP, leads thought leadership at a technology company and is the founder of HR Swagger, LLC and DTG Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she focuses on leadership, culture, and learning experiences that help people do their best work. Shari is also the host of the HR Mixtape podcast and a frequent speaker on modern HR, leadership, and workplace transformation. Her work blends practical HR strategy with a people-first approach that helps organizations build connection, clarity, and momentum.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25+-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

https://askhrswagger.com
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