Know Your Story to Achieve True Success with Doug Holladay

In this episode, John McMahon and John Kaplan welcome back Doug
Holladay to delve deeper into the themes of Doug's best-selling
book, 'Rethinking Success.' The discussion focuses on the
importance of understanding and embracing one's personal story to
avoid living someone else's narrative. They explore how life
experiences and backgrounds shape emotions, perceptions, and
actions. Practical strategies for self-discovery and
self-improvement are shared, emphasizing the significance of
authenticity and addressing deep-seated emotional triggers. The
episode also explores storytelling in leadership and the profound
impact of understanding colleagues' backgrounds. This
conversation is essential for anyone striving to integrate
personal growth with professional excellence.


Tune in and learn more about this episode of The Revenue Builders
Podcast.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


Listen to the earlier episodes with Doug
here: 
Leading Authentically:
https://www.forcemanagement.com/leading-authentically


Rethinking Success:
https://www.forcemanagement.com/rethinking-success-and-finding-purpose-with-doug-holladay


Connect and learn more about Doug Holladay:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougholladay/


Learn more about Doug’s CEO programs: https://www.pathnorth.com/


HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT


[00:02:40] Understanding Personal Narratives
[00:06:36] The Impact of Family Stories
[00:08:55] Exercises for Self-Discovery
[00:12:22] Breaking Generational Cycles
[00:17:56] The Importance of Audience
[00:34:37] Celebrating Positive Actions in Children
[00:36:21] Learning Through the Eyes of Your Children
[00:39:29] Understanding Personal Triggers and Growth
[00:41:50] The Power of Self-Awareness
[00:50:24] Writing and Reflecting on Your Own Story
[01:02:29] Integrating Personal Stories in Leadership


HIGHLIGHT QUOTES


[00:03:19] "It's really easy to misinterpret the actions of
others when you don't understand the story they were born into or
the demons they're wrestling with."
[00:09:09] "If we don't bother to understand that story we were
born into, guess what? You're going to replicate that in your own
family."
[00:21:51] "The best thing I can do for my family, my children,
my spouse, my partner, for the people I work with, for the
country, is to be the best version of myself."
[00:13:28] "You will know the truth and the truth will set you
free."
[00:23:03] "None of us wants to be fixed by somebody else. That's
why we've got to start with fixing ourselves."