Near Death to Next Level Leadership– Kijuan Amey on The Leader’s Mindset Podcast

What would you do if your entire future changed in a split second?In this inspiring episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host and U.S. Air Force veteran Jason LeDuc sits down with Kijuan Amey – also an Air Force veteran, motivational speaker, and resilience coach - whose life was forever changed after a catastrophic car accident. Left with multiple injuries and legally blind, Kijuan transformed his adversity into empowerment, turning his pain into a platform for purpose.Now the Chief Motivation Officer at Amey Motivation, a mentor and ambassador with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, and a nationally recognized speaker, Kijuan shares profound lessons about mental resilience, leadership culture, and the power of choosing growth in the face of devastation.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The mindset shift that helped Kijuan overcome trauma and lead with purpose✅ How military values like Integrity, Service Before Self, and Excellence shape powerful civilian leadership✅ Why mentorship and giving feedback can transform both lives and organizations✅ The critical role of initiative and accountability in recovery, leadership, and team building✅ How adaptive sports, community, and coaching build resilience under pressure✅ The truth about Communication and Negotiation in military vs. civilian life✅ How to spot and overcome toxic leadership catchphrases and reframe identity✅ The underestimated power of labels, and how redefining your identity changes everything💡 Key Takeaways for Leaders & Professionals:• Facing adversity? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to suffer in silence• Want to lead others? Start by leading yourself through Problem Solving and Critical Thinking• Labels don’t define you. You define you.• True leadership is built on empathy, service, and Time Management—not just execution📘 Book Mentioned:Kijuan’s powerful memoir “Don’t Focus on ‘Why Me?’: A Motorcycle Accident Miracle” — a must-read for anyone struggling to reclaim their identity after trauma.👀 Whether you’re a corporate executive, people manager, training leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, or fellow veteran—this episode is for YOU. It’s a masterclass in resilience, leadership development, and making your comeback stronger than the setback.💬 Join the Conversation:Have you ever faced a moment that forced you to redefine who you are? Drop a comment below and tell us how you turned your adversity into your advantage. Let’s build each other up.Onward and Upward! 🚀✅ If you got value from this episode, do these 3 things:1) Like this video – It helps more people find these insights.2) Subscribe – New leadership content every week!3) Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear this!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?📖 Take charge of your own leadership development with our online program: https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogramIf you’re a Human Resources or Learning and Development professional and have a bunch of leaders you’d like to get trained, check out our corporate Leadership Academy for Tech Managers program: https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📅 Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryLet’s create the leaders your team deserves.How to reach Kijuan:Website: https://ameymotivation.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kijuanamey/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kijuan-amey-783889121/ How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: [e-mail]: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership