Roy Tuscany - Destroying Barriers

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott Allen

Roy Tuscany is originally from Waterbury, VT, and after graduating from the University of Vermont with a Mechanical Engineering degree, he headed west to pursue the dream of being a professional free-skier. In 2006, Roy suffered a life-changing injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down and was the catalyst for the creation of High Fives. Roy turned the financial and community support of his recovery into a ‘pay-it-forward’ adventure with the creation of the High Fives Foundation. He was named the “Spirit Inspires” award from Disabled Sports USA in 2011 and once held the World Record for the most high fives in 24 hours. He lives in Reno, NV, with his partner Alana Nichols and son Gunnar. He enjoys finding fun in everything he does - biking, skiing, surfing, and everything outdoors.
A Quote From This Episode

• "Post-traumatic growth is a rare phenomenon that individuals, after sustaining a life-changing injury, not only change to the way they physically move, but also their path of life."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Movie: Full Circle Documentary on Netflix (It's Awesome)
• Video: Good by Jocko Willink
• Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss
• The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate
• Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
• Green Lights by Matthew McCuahneMatthew McConaughey
• Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.

About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll University

• Boler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler’s tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.

About Scott J. Allen

• Website
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My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Chapters

1. High Fives Foundation & World Records (00:00:00)

2. Changing Perceptions and Empowering Individuals (00:14:01)

3. Post-Traumatic Growth and Leadership Lessons (00:24:00)

4. Book and Podcast Recommendations (00:34:50)

5. The Power of Practical Wisdom (00:41:42)