Accelerating Growth, Strengthening Teams, and Unlocking Untapped Potential with: Merry Korn

What happens after a career setback—and how do the most successful leaders turn disruption into opportunity? According to Inc.com, an estimated 91% of executives who are fired or face major career setbacks go on to rebuild their careers, often landing roles equal to or better than the ones they lost. Even more striking, nearly 50% of individuals who update their resume after being fired secure a job from their very first interview, while 38% step into higher-ranking positions than before. These numbers reveal a powerful truth: professional adversity is often the catalyst for reinvention, not the end of the road. In this episode, we sit down with Merry Korn, former CEO and transformational leader, who scaled a government contracting enterprise to more than 1,300 employees across 31 states before executing a successful exit. Now, through speaking, coaching, and her book Fired to Inspired, she equips entrepreneurs and professionals with practical frameworks to turn career disruption into a competitive advantage. Drawing from her Entrepreneurial Lifecycle Speaker Series, Merry shares insights on breaking free from fear, moving from vision to execution, navigating social entrepreneurship, accessing government contracts, and planning strategic exits. This conversation goes beyond theory—offering real-world leadership strategies designed to accelerate growth, strengthen teams, and unlock untapped potential. If you're ready to transform your professional trajectory, this episode will challenge how you think about setbacks—and show you how to leverage them as a launchpad for your next level. For more information: https://firedtoinspired.com/ LinkedIn:  @Merry (Perlmutter) Korn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices