Adam Holbrook on Character Evolution and the Power of Gratitude
Adam Holbrook is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Trainer, Speaker, and Coach. He serves as the financial consultant and board member for the nonprofit Peace Through Play Nursery School. He is currently the president of Sunset Toastmasters public speaking club. Adam is a writer, a mastermind personal growth facilitator, a men’s physique masters bodybuilding champion, and a husband and father of 2 children. Adam has successfully founded, developed, and sold two companies. The last was sold in January 2020 for 7+ figures. Adam wants to live a life of purpose by empowering others to reach their desired success.
In today's episode, we sit down with Adam Holbrook, a John Maxwell team coach and author of the new book "Character Evolution: Unleash Your Potential. Embrace Growth. Transform Your Journey." Adam brings us on a journey from despair to gratitude, sharing how a call from his father one Christmas Eve pulled him back from the brink and led him to a life-changing revelation about the power of gratitude.
Adam opens up about his past struggles with jealousy and lack of empathy, which once spiraled his life out of control. His story is a testament to the transformative power of gratitude, not just for physical things, but more importantly, for people and moments in our lives. He delves into the three tiers of gratitude—starting with the superficial and moving to the profound—highlighting how shifting focus from having more to being more can illuminate the path to personal and professional fulfillment.
Throughout the conversation, Adam also touches on the necessity of empathetic understanding in leadership. He shares practical advice on how to cultivate a diverse and effective team by embracing different perspectives and fostering an environment of acceptance and sensitivity.
Join us as Adam Holbrook enlightens us on how adopting a gratitude-first mindset can lead to internal peace and how it has not only reshaped his life but can reshape yours too. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or navigating personal challenges, Adam's insights offer a blueprint for character evolution that promises to elevate your approach to life and leadership.
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