Gene Benton's Story - I Was Fired

Even high achievers can and will experience life setbacks. We are not defined by the number of times we have been “knocked down” or failed to reach a defined goal. Rather, our defining character is how we respond to failings.

Listen to Gene Benton, a high achiever, who was terminated as CEO, experienced a divorce, while also experiencing several other seeming defining characteristics of his life. Rather than feel a victim of these events, he chose to overcome and “fail” forward.

You can live Gene’s story as he tells it. Be inspired by how he overcame several of life’s downer moments with a positive attitude.

Gene has learned that any setback can be a setup for a comeback. It is a matter of our attitude and drive to overcome whatever besets us.

Gene is co-Principal, Encompass Enterprises LLC, a construction and handyman service company headquartered in Southern Maryland. Live his experience and attitude through this podcast.