The Pursuit of Our Ideal Selves with John Miles: Lead to Succeed 134

Episode Summary:

As we pass down knowledge from generation to generation, a prevalent regret among our predecessors is often the unfulfilled pursuit of their ideal selves. This failure to realize their true potential serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of striving towards personal fulfillment. In this episode, we will explore with our guest John Mile this vital lesson.

John R. Miles, creator of Passion Struck®, is a renowned authority in behavior change, wellness, and leadership. With a diverse background from the U.S. Navy to Fortune 50 executive roles, his insights are rooted in real-world experience. Through his podcast, Passion Struck, and his latest book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," he shares science-based principles for personal growth and living with purpose, endorsed by luminaries like Oprah Winfrey. Recognized as a must-read for 2024, it inspires readers to overcome self-doubt and embrace intentional living.

Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)

[02:16] What inspired John to transition from the Navy services to become a thought leader.

[09:28] How John addresses the question of life's purpose and what specific actions he takes to help people feel their significance and reach their full potential.

[18:20] Ways leaders can address the dilemma of passion and create solutions to allow those under their guidance to showcase their full potential.

[26:09] People’s wrong definition of purpose and how John utilize the term in a way that helps people to do their jobs better

[28:05] John’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.

[32:06] Rapid fire questions.

[37:50] John’s final life lesson.

Standout Quote from the Episode:

“In order to get to the bottom of what's happening you really need to talk to the people on the front line.”

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