In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sat down with Alan McLaren, co-founder of Strata Originals and a seasoned leadership coach with decades of experience helping CEOs build purpose-driven personal brands. But instead of a typical business chat, Alan brought something deeper—a quote he’s lived by for over 40 years: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit.” What followed was an honest, grounded conversation about leadership, ego, personal growth, and how true recognition often comes when you stop chasing it. You’ll leave this episode not just with insight—but with a quiet challenge.

Connect with Alan McLaren:
Website: strataoriginals.com

LinkedIn: Alan McLaren

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Chapters:
00:00 – What Makes a Great Vision
00:45 – Meet Alan McLaren
01:03 – The Quote That Shaped a Lifetime
02:00 – Leadership Without Ego
03:00 – Celebrating Others Authentically
05:00 – Why Credit-Seeking Reveals Insecurity
06:50 – Generosity of Spirit: A Leadership Core
08:00 – Competing with Yourself, Not Others
10:00 – Stretch Goals vs. Playing Small
11:25 – Always Happy, Never Content
13:00 – What Makes a Team Aligned
15:00 – Personal Branding Beyond Ego
17:00 – Compliance vs. Commitment
20:00 – Vision is the Bigger Picture
21:15 – Final Words + Where to Find Alan