Adapt or Die

An intimate reflection on a long journey to integrate split parts of the self and heal the inner child. Describes how embracing playfulness and facing difficult parts of their story brought freedom and wholeness.

The episode highlights the balance between the rescued inner child and the present adult who must hold and raise relationships, showing how both sides must come together for true integration.

Host Jacqueline Madison sits down with James B. Hayden, a veteran revenue leader and author of Adapt or Die, to explore his personal journey from adoption to generating over $1 billion in B2B revenue and the lessons learned along the way.

They discuss resilience, vulnerability, faith, and the evolving role of AI and channel partners in sales, plus practical insights from James’s work as a fractional CRO and updated selling methodology.

Listeners will walk away with real-world strategies to grow revenue, strengthen team integrity, and balance technology with human connection.