John Addison | Turning Fear Into Fuel

Episode Summary:

What does it take to lead through chaos, inspire thousands, and come out stronger on the other side? In this powerful conversation, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with John Addison, legendary leader, speaker, and author of Turn Your Fear Into Fuel.

John opens up about his experience guiding Primerica through the 2008 financial crisis and one of the most successful IPOs of the decade. He shares how fear can be reframed as fuel for growth and leadership—and why resilient thinking is more essential than ever.

They also dive into the leadership lessons behind Rory McIlroy’s decade-long journey to finally win The Masters. Whether you're in business, network marketing, or simply navigating life’s pressures, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with courage and purpose.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How John led Primerica through massive disruption and came out stronger
  
  
• The mindset shift that turns fear into power—and how to train it
  
  
• The surprising leadership takeaways from Rory McIlroy’s comeback win
  
  
• Why authenticity, grit, and belief matter more than charisma
  
  
• What it really means to rise, lead, and win on your terms

About the Guest:
John Addison is the former Co-CEO of Primerica, where he spent 33 years driving nationwide growth and transformational leadership. Known for his authentic style and practical wisdom, John now helps individuals and organizations grow through Addison Leadership Group, Inc.

His latest book, Turn Your Fear Into Fuel, is a powerful guide to reframing fear into a force for personal transformation. John continues to inspire as a speaker, author, and thought leader—and as a proud Georgia Bulldogs superfan.

Resources & Links:

John Addison Links:

• Get the Book: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel
  
• Website: johnaddisonleadership.com
  
• Blog: Leadership Insights
  
• Instagram: @addisonleadership
  
• Facebook: John Addison on Facebook
  

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

• Website: richardbrooke.com
  
• Facebook: facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke
  
• Instagram: @richardblissbrooke
  
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke
  
• YouTube: @rbbrooke on YouTube
  

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