What happens when your future plans get completely rerouted at 18? In this raw and reflective episode, Jon Clark sits down with Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy to share his biggest UH-OH—becoming a father as a teenager—and how that life-altering moment shaped everything that followed.From trading dorm rooms for diapers to discovering the power of presence, Jon opens up about how his identity evolved beyond just roles like “dad” and “business owner.” He unpacks the mindset shift from selfish ambition to servant leadership, and how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and setting boundaries help him thrive as a product manager, entrepreneur, and parent of three boys.You’ll hear about:The real cost and unexpected value of a detour from college dreamsWhy changing your clothes might be the leadership tool you never knew you neededThe balance between being driven and being presentHow Jon uses intentionality to guide parenting, partnership, and personal growthIf you’ve ever wrestled with past decisions, questioned your leadership identity, or struggled to switch from “work mode” to “family mode,” this episode will hit home. Because growing up doesn’t just happen with time. It happens through choice.Check this out: https://www.thecohesiveleader.com/Community

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