Doug Holladay is an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University School of Business, co-founder of Park Avenue Equity Partners and founder of PathNorth, a networking organization for executives. He was also an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and worked for the White House as a Special Ambassador coordinating international relations. Holladay holds degrees from the University of North Carolina, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Oxford University. He has just released a new book called Rethinking Success: Eight Essential Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life.

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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

- People’s thoughts on success often comes from cultural norms. Rethinking success can keep us from becoming disappointed when what we attain (thinking it is success) is not what we expected.

- Resume virtues vs. Eulogy virtues: Resume virtues are the “merit badges” of life, while eulogy virtues are what people really recall about you and are worth your energy.

- Happiness is circumstantial and externally driven, while meaning is internally driven.

- Without a purpose beyond your circumstances, you will live in fear.

- It is important to know the story you were born into to make sure you are living your own rather than someone else’s.

- The greatest regret of most people about to die is that they did not take more risk.

- Not forgiving is like taking poison. Let go so that you do not get eaten up.

- Reject the mythology of balance and embrace the idea of seasons.

- Create space to think about your life and why you are pursuing your goals. Many things people do are not thoughtful.

- Write 2-3 things you are grateful for every day.

- The best thing you can do for those around you is to become the best version of yourself.

QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION

- What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Taking a stand in college that cost something in the moment.

- Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Grounded, daring, and imaginative.

- What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? What is the right thing to do in this circumstance?

- What book would you recommend to leaders? Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

- If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Learn to be quiet, meditate, and create safe space where you can stop the noise and be still.

- As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why not?” because invites larger conversation and imagination.

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