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Dr. William T. Lewis shares his story of being fired from his “dream job” and how it became the turning point for his entrepreneurial success and his new book, Perched in the Storm. Discover how to navigate career storms and develop the Seven Behaviors of Resilient Leaders.

✅ Career storms are inevitable—you're in one, coming out of one, or heading toward one
✅ Losing a “dream job” can open doors to unexpected opportunities
✅ Mindset mastery, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are key to resilience
✅ Build your personal brand and integrate work and life for lasting success
✅ Career interruptions can lead to greater purpose and fulfillment

Connect with Dr. Lewis:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-t-lewis-msw-phd-b545a62b/
- Website: https://www.wtlewis.com/drlewis
- Pre-order his book: https://www.wtlewis.com/perch
- Email: william@wtlewis.com

0:00 Dream Job Termination
9:45 Dr. Lewis's Firing Story
17:57 The Reality of Dream Jobs
22:10 Perched in the Storm
31:38 Seven Behaviors of Resilient Leaders
40:32 Work-Life Integration
47:32 Finding Strength Through Storms

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