The Three Things Everyone Needs What do decades of climbing mountains, building a business, developing teams, and taking risks teach you about what really matters? In this episode of The Person Behind the Position, Michael Chism sits down with David Lengyel, whose journey has taken him from studying plant physiology and soils chemistry to mountaineering, adventure travel, and eventually pioneering work in team building. But this conversation isn't simply about David's career. David reflects on the shy, introverted young man he once was, how taking risks helped him develop confidence, why failure is necessary for growth, and how his understanding of success has changed over the years. And when asked what might never appear on his résumé, David shares a simple belief developed through a lifetime of experience: Everybody needs three things: something to work on, something to believe in, and something to look forward to. It's a conversation about growth, relationships, letting go, and discovering what remains when the accomplishments and positions are no longer the most important part of the story. Because behind the mountaineer, entrepreneur, coach, and businessman is something much simpler: a father, a person still growing, and a man preparing to pass what he's built to the next generation. Who are you behind the position?

We often know people by what they do, but there's always more to the person than the title they carry. The Person Behind the Position explores the stories, experiences, struggles, growth, and humanity that exist beyond the job description. Hosted by Michael Chism. Follow the podcast and join the conversation as we discover the people behind the titles, roles, and responsibilities we encounter every day. Who are you behind the position?