In this episode of Bonafide Leaders, Tim welcomes Dan Rembold, Vice President at Texas Instruments, accomplished cyclist, devoted family man, and leukemia survivor. Dan shares his remarkable journey—from his early days as a multi-sport athlete and his passion for technology, to the unexpected life-altering cancer diagnosis that changed everything.

Dan then shares that while he living his dream life with an incredible career at Texas Instruments, raising a family of five children, and building his dream home, his world was changed forever with a leukemia diagnosis. He talks about how his competitive spirit and resilience that was honed through years of athletic and professional challenges, became vital tools in his fight for survival. Dan opens up about navigating a devastating diagnosis, the support systems that carried him through, and how he used goal-setting and a coaching mindset to persevere in the face of seemingly impossible odds. From taking on a 100-mile bike race to conquering Race Across America as the first bone marrow transplant leukemia survivor, Dan’s story is a testament to the power of grit, mindset, and faith.

Books Mentioned In this Episode:

Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution by Frederick Appelbaum

Grit by Angela Duckworth

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Covey

To connect with Tim, visit: www.BonafideLeaders.com

Key Topics Discussed:

Early memories and the role of sports (soccer, swimming, cross country) in his upbringingHow the competitive spirit shaped Dan’s approach to work and leadershipThe sudden leukemia diagnosis and the emotional/mental impactNavigating treatment, including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and recoveryThe importance of mindset, resilience, and coaching oneself through adversityReturning to work and the workplace community’s supportSetting and achieving new goals after recovery—specifically, the Race Across AmericaHow lessons from sports apply to business, team leadership, and family lifeAdvice for those facing serious illness and for their caretakers/loved ones

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