Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest. Terry has a business administration degree from The Citadel, where he also played D1 basketball, and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT team hostage negotiator, high school basketball coach, business owner, and motivational speaker. He has also been battling cancer for the last 13 years.

Terry is passionate about sharing stories of transformation and speaks on topics such as 'How to Live Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Purpose' and 'The 4 Truths To Leading A Resilient Life'. He uses these ideas as practical guidelines to empower others in leading a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Check out Terry's links!

Motivational Check Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck

X (Twitter): https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker2012

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2CUA6R1zP2ZcjzhzGKWkQ

Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXBW98K1

Chapters:

(0:00) - Introduction and Background

(5:01) - Building deeper connections in a superficial world

(14:07) - Finding meaning through Terry's cancer journey

(16:02) - Embracing adversity

(29:49) - "Tactical" empathy in hostage negotiations

(34:22) - Staying centered under pressure

(42:16) - Everyday negotiations and the value of trust

(54:07) - Final advice