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."