Maintaining Genuine Relationships with Doug Holladay

In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosts John
McMahon and John Kaplan are joined once more by Doug Holladay,
author of 'Rethinking Success,' to discuss the critical elements
of building genuine relationships in a business and personal
context. They explore the increasing loneliness in modern
society, the importance of maintaining authentic connections, and
the significant impact of leadership vulnerability. They also
delve into practical insights on forming small supportive groups
and the broader implications of creating meaningful friendships.
The conversation highlights the value of showing up for others
and the importance of embracing both strengths and
vulnerabilities as a leader.


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


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


Check out Doug’s book ‘Rethinking Success: Eight Essential
Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life’:
https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Success-Essential-Practices-Finding/dp/0062897888


Listen to past episodes featuring Doug:
Leading Authentically: https://hubs.li/Q02_8bfg0
Rethinking Success: https://hubs.li/Q02_8bsL0


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HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT


[00:00:42] Discussing 'Maintaining Genuine Relationships'
[00:01:15] The Decline of Communal Bonds
[00:02:23] Loneliness and Mental Health
[00:04:09] Cultural Differences in Family Dynamics
[00:07:49] The Importance of Vulnerability
[00:13:21] The Power of Presence and Listening
[00:18:09] Authenticity and Connection in Leadership
[00:29:03] The Role of Storytelling in Business
[00:34:36] The Power of Knowing People
[00:35:20] Contempt and Polarization
[00:37:08] Fear and the Pace of Change
[00:39:03] The Importance of Authentic Relationships
[00:40:40] Building Meaningful Connections
[00:41:54] Balancing Busy Lives and Friendships
[00:46:05] Parenting and Personal Growth
[00:53:53] The Value of Vulnerability


HIGHLIGHT QUOTES


[00:07:50] "Men don't have a language of the heart. So when
they're hurting like this, they don't know how to really give
voice to it."
[00:20:35] "Everyone has a story. The people that are hearing
that story, they make space for that story. They make space for
that. And they don't try to interject their story into anybody
else's story."
[00:28:01] "People don't care about all that mumbo jumbo. They
just want to know you care. Just be present." 
[00:43:46] "The best thing you can do for your kids is keep
working on you. I want my boys to see that, wow, dad has real
friendships. Everything's not a transaction. He shows up for
people."
[00:53:03] "Allowing people space to tell their story with no
judgment, no expectation, no agenda is way harder than you think
it is."
[00:53:55] "People are more attracted to our broken parts. They
just want to be heard."