In this episode of the Lifestyle.org Podcast, host Roy Ice speaks with David Dennis about his new book, "Gameness: Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelings". Dennis discusses his traumatic past, his father's premature death and being removed from his home by Child Protective Services and his mother's death in a house fire. Dennis shares how he overcame a childhood filled with loss and trauma and inspires and encourages people to live an extraordinary life. His story offers inspiring insight into the never-quit mindset and turning adversities into advantages.
BIO David Dennis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Eckerd Connects, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits providing workforce development, Job Corps, juvenile justice and child welfare services across the country. He has earned certifications as a licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and childcare administrator. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Becky, live in Clearwater, Florida. They have five grown children.