Character Over Competency: Navigating Major Career Transition and Finding Purpose with Ron Germack

About this episode

Chris and Toby discuss career transitions and the importance of character with Ron Germack.

Chris and Toby welcome friend and mentor, Ron Germack, for a deep conversation about real versus work identity, major life transitions, and so much more. Ron goes into the insanity of living the "grind it out" corporate lifestyle in the '80s and '90s, as well as what it means to put value on character versus competency. Ron shares his personal journey of navigating career shifts, embracing a value of service even in retirement, and finding resilience while battling a health crises.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Toby

Guest: Ron Germack

Topics covered

• career transition
• work identity
• personal journey
• resilience
• health crises

Keywords

• corporate lifestyle
• value of service
• grind it out

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Character Over Competency: Navigating Major Career Transition and Finding Purpose

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