Todd Zive: Success without losing yourself
Join the Free Community: https://www.skool.com/thebusinessnetwork Free Newsletter: https://doing-business-with-a-servant... Join Me on Substack: https://podcasthost.substack.com/ Serving Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1 “Being a mensch is about being the best person you can possibly be, and trying to be better every single day.” What if the moment that breaks your heart is also the moment that saves it? In this deeply moving conversation, Todd Zive shares a story that begins in unimaginable loss and grows into a life of service, character, and purpose. As a young boy, Todd lost his father to a tragic act of violence, a moment that changed everything for his family. What followed was not a straight line to healing, but a gradual awakening to something powerful, the realization that helping others could become a path toward healing himself. From shoveling neighbors’ driveways after a blizzard in Massachusetts to volunteering at Shriners Children’s Hospital and building a life in service to others, Todd shows what it really means to live with integrity. He unpacks the meaning of the word “mensch,” not just as a nice idea, but as a way of doing business, leading teams, building community, and choosing character when shortcuts are easier. His message is simple and profound, when you lift others, you rise too. There is also a tender moment that brings this conversation full circle. Todd shares how his wife’s sudden hearing loss led doctors to discover a brain tumor that needed immediate surgery. Her loss became the very thing that may have saved her life. It is a reminder that even in pain, there can be grace. Even in disruption, there can be purpose. This episode is for anyone carrying grief, searching for meaning, building a business with heart, or wondering whether kindness still matters in a results-driven world. It does. Todd’s story proves it. P.S. If you have been waiting for clarity about your purpose, start by showing up for someone else today. One small act of service can open a door your pain never could. Todd Zive is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and servant-hearted leader whose life has been shaped by resilience, gratitude, and deep compassion. After losing his father at a young age, Todd discovered that helping others was not only an act of kindness, but a path to healing and purpose. Through his work, his book, and the way he leads, he invites people to pursue success without ever sacrificing character. purpose through service, healing through helping others, servant leadership in business, character-driven success, resilience after loss, finding purpose after trauma, emotionally intelligent leadership, human-centered business growth, integrity in leadership, the mensch method ToddZive.com https://www.amazon.com/Mensch-Method-... Shout out to my Sponsor A mind for All Seasons Your brain is your greatest competitive edge—and it deserves to perform like one. Want to think faster, remember more, and stay focused longer? Just text the word "optimize" to 72000 and get instant access to 6 short, powerful videos—each just 3 to 5 minutes—that reveal simple strategies to unlock peak mental performance. Because when your brain is clear, your business grows. Doing Business with a Servant's Heart Named Top 20 Small Business Marketing Podcast https://podcast.feedspot.com/small_bu... Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER: https://doing-business-with-a-servant... Order our SERVING JOURNAL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSNSY1M1
