Rethinking Success and Finding Purpose with Doug Holladay

Revenue Builders

06-06-2024 • 1 hr 5 mins

Special guest Doug Holladay, author of 'Rethinking Success,' returns to the podcast to discuss the illusions of success and the importance of purpose and meaning in life, particularly for leaders.  The discussion covers Doug's career, his work with PathNorth, and how leaders can find balance and fulfillment. They explore key themes from Doug's book, including building rich human connections, redefining personal identity beyond professional achievements, and integrating purpose into life's pursuits. Doug also shares insights on various practices that can help individuals achieve a meaningful and purposeful life.

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

HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT

[00:02:13] Rethinking Success: The Illusions
[00:04:57] The Crisis of Identity and Succes
[00:07:35] The Importance of Human Connection
[00:09:25] Cultural and Gender Perspectives on Succes
[00:13:52] The Power of Presence and Authenticit
[00:34:14] Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity
[00:37:17] Lessons from Historical Figure
[00:39:49] Humility and Succes
[00:43:16] The Importance of Relationships
[00:47:51] The Power of Personal Stories
[00:56:08] Path North and Finding Meaning

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Watch our first episode with Doug Holladay "Leading Authentically"

https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/leading-authentically-with-doug-holladay/id1610203369?i=1000575001882

Learn more about PathNorth: https://www.pathnorth.com/

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

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

[00:14:11] "Success isolates you. You don't have peers and friends that you can talk to.
[00:23:44] "The legacy we invest in unconsciously are the eulogy virtues, not the resume virtues.
[00:25:42] "You just want people to sit with you. You don't want them to fix anything. You don't want them to do anything. You just want them to be there."
[00:28:16] "The fundamental problem of a person is never learning to be still within four walls