The Untold Truth About Purpose and How to Lead an Authentic Life with Lan Phan
In this episode of the Influence Anyone podcast (previously Legend Letters), host Howie Chan sits down with Lan Phan, a powerhouse in the world of personal development and founder of Community of Seven.
Lan shares her journey from growing up in poverty in Inglewood, California, to becoming a published author and successful entrepreneur. They discuss the pressures of social media, the importance of self-belief, the dirty secrets of the self-help industry, and redefining success. Lan also talks about her mission to democratize leadership development and the personal experiences that shaped her path.
Episode Breakdown:
01:08 Meet Lan, her story, and her purpose of democratizing Leadership Development
08:00 The common mistake of defining success using other people’s benchmarks
10:31 Redefining success, overcoming hardship, and uncovering your values
20:53 Lan’s many career pivots and what they can teach us about life’s purpose
29:24 How to find purpose in life: Your path to personal greatness
36:18 Lan’s personal story of leadership development and building the Community of Seven
41:52 Using your values to find purpose and passion in work—or to pivot
48:28 The big secret of the personal growth and leadership development industries
57:09 What you need to know about personal branding and growing an audience
59:29 A letter to Lan’s younger self
From Our Guest:
Get the book, Do This Daily.
Join the Community of Seven.
Legendary Quotes:
“A lot of times, it's our hardship that shapes us. It's not something that we should be afraid of.” – Lan Phan
“No one is on their deathbed wishing they spent more time at the office.” – Lan Phan
“What does purpose-driven leadership mean? What does owning your voice mean? What does collaboration, psychological safety mean? When you're able to define it, you're able to live it. ” – Lan Phan
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