Phil DeGruy: When Going Through Hell, Keep Going
In this episode of Championship Leadership, we are grateful to interview Phil DeGruy, former Restaurateur and now a Sales Manager of a $40 million distribution company. He will share his story of how he went through the journey of conquering Stage 3 colon cancer and five years later came out stronger, healthier, and living a fulfilling life.
Today, Phil DeGruy is on a mission to serve his life’s greater purpose- to help kids who have lost a parent to cancer through his newly launched foundation.
Find out more about the foundation and be a part of a great cause!
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In This Episode:
[2:08] What does Championship Leadership mean to Phil?
[3:30] Who is Phil DeGruy and what brought him to where he is today?
[13:41] How does stage 4 cancer change Phil’s lifestyle?
[17:32] Leaders that have influenced him.
[22:45] His vision, future plans, and the impact he wants to make.
[29:13] A turning point inside of his life.
[33:22] Episode takeaways.
Important Quotes:
“Championship Leader is the one that can identify the team, identify the team’s needs, pull the team together and get the team downfield.”
“In every significant negative event in my life, I’ve come out stronger.”
“I am constantly trying to put myself in difficult, challenging, uncomfortable events and it just makes me stronger.”
“People resonate with my story, so why not use it for a greater purpose.”
“You got to move, you got to get some exercise, and you got to do something physical because it starts clearing your mind.”
“Every significant negative impact negative event in my life, I have turned it into something better.”
“Don’t ask to eliminate this challenge from your life, make it count.”
“When going through hell, keep going.”
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