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NewsNation Anchor Leland Vittert shares his journey with autism in our new book "Born Lucky"
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- Corporate Competitor Podcast
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- Oct 15, 2025
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- 3255
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Ep. 242: He didn't speak until he was three. Today, he's the one asking the tough questions on national television—broadcasting from war zones, pressing political leaders, and keeping his cool when chaos unfolds live. In this heartfelt episode, Leland shares how his father's fierce love—and some brutally honest coaching—transformed him. Order our NEW BOOK Born Lucky on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bv6HBC3 Our free BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes the four pieces of advice Leland's grandfather wrote in his letter and reflection questions so you can apply today's insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/ Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness. Special thanks to Abbie Brandt and Andrew Levin for making this episode possible.