General Motors was the employer for multiple generations of Bob York’s family. As a developing adult, Bob told his father that he would never work for General Motors. Bob’s five years in college were completely focused on the health sciences, not car building.

Well, a unique opportunity occurred at General Motors that required a healthcare specialist. Bob’s Dad suggested Bob visit the human resources department and, guess what, Bob got the job. He and his father ended up not only working for the same company but working with each other on the healthcare project.

Bob learned that being open, taking risk of failure and letting go of where you think you’re going can guide you to your most satisfying personal and professional path.

Threats or unforeseen problems yield new opportunities.