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."