Leaders Back from the Brink – The High Cost of All Gas, No Brakes

Tim welcomes Brian Williams, CEO of Perspectivity International, to discuss resilience, personal setbacks, and the journey through crisis during the tumultuous year of 2020. Brian shares his story, beginning with his upbringing in San Antonio, the lessons he learned from his environment, and how these experiences shaped his drive and approach to life and work.

Brian and Tim discuss how the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, caused a significant personal and professional crisis. Brian speaks openly about the emotional toll of losing business, navigating deep fear for his and his family’s safety, battling stress-induced health issues, and the humbling experience of seeking help. They also talk about humility, truth, and self-awareness as essential pillars for overcoming life's valleys, especially for leaders accustomed to winning.

To Learn More and Connect with Brian:

https://www.perspectivityintl.com/

linkedin.com/in/brianwilliamsurl 

Resources Mentioned In the Episode:

Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ 

Texas A&M University https://www.tamu.edu/index.html Alma mater

INROADS - https://inroads.org/ High school and college internships

Panic attack resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms

The Seven Primal Questions book by Mike Foster: https://www.mikefoster.tv/book

Key Topics Discussed

• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his business and family life
• The emotional and psychological strain after the murder of George Floyd
• The physical effects of chronic stress, can lead to a health crisis
• The challenge and importance of seeking help, including therapy and support
• Learning from mistakes driven by fear, including financial decisions
• The process of pivoting his business from in-person to virtual during COVID
• The power of humility and living in truth, especially during hardship
• The significance of community, self-care practices, and spiritual grounding
• Reflections on losing, self-worth, and breaking through old ways of coping