S12e6: Mike Depatie – A Purposeful, Worthwhile Struggle

About this episode

Mike Depatie shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of vulnerability through the Hoffman Process.

“Oddly enough, it’s the vulnerability that connects us. It’s not the perfect; yeah, that’s like Teflon.” – Mike Depatie Mike Depatie Mike Depatie , Founding Partner of KHP Capital Partners, attended the Hoffman Process in 2005. At the Process, Mike looked around the room and felt like he didn’t belong. He wasn’t even sure it was right for him because he felt he had a kind of Leave-it-to-Beaver childhood. Mike stayed through that discomfort and came to understand that even though he felt he had nothing in common with those he was with, he had come to love them. He realized that everyone is lovable if you really get to know them, including himself. Mike came to the Process through his role as President and CEO of Kimpton Hotels. Kimpton leadership encouraged employees to connect with themselves, so they would ultimately connect at a deeper and more effective level with their teammates and customers. To that end, employees were given the chance to do the Hoffman Process. Mike agreed to come. After attending, he says the Process helps people discover the best version of themselves. The business advice he offers is to “figure out…

People in this episode

Guest: Mike Depatie

Topics covered

• vulnerability
• self-discovery
• personal growth
• leadership
• relationships

Keywords

• Hoffman Process
• vulnerability
• self-discovery
• leadership
• personal growth
• Kimpton Hotels
• KHP Capital Partners

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KHP Capital Partners, Kimpton Hotels, Hoffman Process

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