Imprisoned, yet never a victim — My Quest for the Best with Bill Ringle

Authored by Michael Huggins

Featured title: Going Om: A CEO's Self-Discovery Behind Bars

Michael Huggins and Bill Ringle discuss the decisions and habits developed to build a stronger character and a bigger future under adverse circumstances.

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Interview Insights

Top 3 Takeaways from this Interview

With the right perspective, adversity evolves into wisdom.
Determine what’s the overall culture of the company when it comes to adversity: fight or flight.
As a business leader, we really don’t take the time to understand what other obligations are imposed upon us.

Show Notes

Michael describes how his father’s dedication to his family was a source of strength and security growing up. [1:18]
As a WWII veteran, Michael’s father had a strong sense of duty, a value which guided him to create an environment for his family to have a happy and enjoyable life. [2:15]
What’s your perspective on the role of being a responsible corporate officer and how people should view it? [4:24]
He talks about what people should look for and investigate their culture in supporting a proper level of responsibility in their business [7:34]
What is your lowest point during this part of your life? [13:50]
Shares how he navigates through the experience of being imprisoned and his positive mindset [15:44]
My Quest for the Best Lightning Round begins [18:38]

Expert Bio

Coming out of prison he turned down lucrative job offers and started the Transformation Yoga Project, a non-profit organization, and goes back into prisons working with incarcerated men to provide practical tools for them to help navigate life’s challenges both inside prison and when they are released back into the community.