Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick Leddin (Leddin Group)

In June 2020, Patrick sat down with NYT bestselling author and former Harvard Business Review editor to discuss the question: How Will You Measure Your Life. Today? Now is a great time to revisit that question. 

How will you measure your life? That can be a very daunting question but answering it can make all the difference. Regardless of where you are in your life, determining how you are going to measure how you lived your life is better figured out right now. Karen sits down with Patrick in the lab to discuss her answer to the question and to challenge all of us to do the same. Find Karen at www.karendillon.net

Patrick’s Leadership Lab podcast guest this week, Imran Nuri, embarked on an incredible adventure: 84 days on the road, journeying across 48 states in the U.S., covering 15,000 miles, and gathering advice from 1,000 strangers. This captivating story is beautifully detailed in his new book, "Advice from America: Life Advice and Photos of 1,000 Strangers from 48 States."

As a leader, your role is inherently tied to people, and Imran shares valuable insights from his remarkable expedition to enhance your leadership skills.

A little about Imran: he's not just an author and a traveler but also a philanthropist who raised millions for childhood cancer research. He started a nonprofit that revolutionized giving, commanded the attention of thousands with his speeches, grown significant social media followings, showcased his artwork, designed websites, mentored students, and so much more. Imran’s zest for life pushes him to explore new hobbies and immerse himself in them. This quality, coupled with his versatile skills, makes him a valuable asset to any team and equips him to thrive in the face of new challenges. Learn more about Imran and order a copy of his new book at https://www.imrannuri.com

Michael Reddington joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss influence and vision. They discuss Michael's book “The Disciplined Listening Method” and how to use these two skills to unlock the value in your conversations.

Michael Reddington is an expert at moving people from resistance to commitment. As a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), he achieved the highest professional designation available in the field of interview and interrogation. He spent over a decade training investigators worldwide on the successful application of non-confrontational interview and interrogation techniques.

Learn more about Michael's work at https://michaelreddington.com, disciplinedlistening.com, inquasive.com 

Discover two podcast episodes that Michael and Patrick discussed in today's episode:

Episode 151: Negotiate as if Your Life Depended on it With International Hostage Negotiator and Author Chris Voss 

Episode 14. NYT bestselling author Dr. Robert Cialdini discusses how to persuade others 

Patrick introduces us to the idea of being a positive disruptor. He shares a disruptive framework, revealing the key elements that enable leaders to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the power of positive disruption, this episode is packed with invaluable wisdom and practical takeaways. Examples in this episode include past guests James Patterson (episode #146) and Jenn Drummond (episode #178). Join us in the Leadership Lab as we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of disruption, unleashing your potential to make a profound difference in the world.

Hunter Hillenmeyer played eight seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and served on the Board of the NFL Players Association. Today he is a Partner focused on Business Development for Next Play Capital, helping to expand the Firm brand and reach in the Midwest and Eastern parts of the U.S.

Hunter and Patrick discuss working hard, setting goals, remaining consistent, and seeing the fruits of your labor.

Hunter also is a co-host of the weekly podcast series, Next Play Perspectives. Prior to joining Next Play Capital, Hunter led the partnerships platform at STRIVR, a venture-backed AR/VR startup. He was also a Venture Partner with OCA Ventures, an early-stage venture firm in Chicago.

This episode is brought to you by the Leadership Lab Learning Platform. Learn how to put leadership development in the palm of your hand at www.LeddinGroup.com/leader

“Move to the Edge and Declare It Center” is the name of Everett Harper’s new book. In their conversation, Patrick and Everett explore topics including curiosity, humility, and operating with a beginner’s mind. They also explore the importance of digging deeper into topics and identifying what activates you.

A bit about Everett:

Everett Harper is a rarity. He has the only company that has been remote-first for a decade, diverse beyond any standard in technology, transparent salaries … and doing groundbreaking software development. He has been prescient about the most critical issues that we are now facing, and his book should be the go-to reference guide for leaders navigating the new normal of the 2020s. Learn more at www.EverettHarper.com

Years ago, I ‘hired’ LinkedIn to help me to reach an audience of people looking to better lead themselves and others. I began writing articles on the platform and built an active following of over 103,000 people.

That audience has been instrumental in launching this podcast, my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and building and releasing the Leadership Lab Learning Platform.

This episode will help you to assess your current brand, envision what you’d like your brand to be, and identify how LinkedIn can help you to make it happen.  Follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickleddin

Dr. Tony Ewing is a seasoned management consultant, executive coach, banking executive, and behavioral scientist. As the CEO of Conquer Risk, he's worked in over 50 countries and 4 continents, applying the tools of behavioral science to help clients solve major investment and strategic challenges, advising over $4 billion in investment, innovation, change and crisis management initiatives and coached over a dozen professionals transitioning to board and C-suite roles.

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Melissa Agnes is crisis ready and she’s helping leaders and organizations to be ready too. Melissa is the founder of the Crisis Ready Institute. She joins Patrick to discuss understanding the difference between a crisis and an issue, avoiding the 5 crisis-ready hindrances, and doing the right thing by the people you serve. Learn more about Melissa’s work at https://www.melissaagnes.com

This week, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Kevin Kruse joins Patrick to discuss what motivated him to launch several businesses, his goal of impacting 100 million leaders, and why it’s important for you to put a coach in the palm of your hand. Download the LeadX coaching app and put a coach in the palm of your hand today.

Join Patrick this week as he delves into a conversation with Will Cady, Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador and strategic genius involved with powerhouse brands like Apple, Google, and Netflix. Together, they explore the significance of pursuing and sharing your passions. The conversation invites you to explore how true value stems from the values cultivated through one's interests and practices. They also unpack insights from his latest book, "Which Way is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics." Tune in for a holistic take on today's cultural pulse and how you can better reflect, explore, and learn! Learn more about Will at www.will-cady.com

Learn to better observe, communicate, and problem-solve with lawyer and art historian Amy Herman. Amy joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to explore how looking closely at painting, sculpture, and photography can help you hone your visual intelligence. They explore how to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision-making.

Over 20 years ago, Amy developed her Art of Perception seminar to improve medical students' observation and communication skills with their patients when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She subsequently adapted the program for a wide range of professionals and leads sessions internationally for the New York City Police Department, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, the military, and the intelligence community. Her new book Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving will challenge you to think and act in new ways.

Brian Lord is the President of Premiere Speakers Bureau, one of the world's largest bureaus. He is also the host of the Beyond Speaking Podcast. A lifelong learner, Brian never misses an opportunity to gain insights from the range of speakers he interacts with, as his firm supports more than 2,000 events each year. He joins Patrick to discuss how we can all borrow genius from amazing voices. This episode will show you how to learn and apply new ideas in your life and work. Learn more about Brian at PremiereSpeakers.com or BeyondSpeak.com. 

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Every entrepreneur or budding strategist talks about creating a subscription model for their business, but few know how to get started. Robbie Kellman Baxter is an expert in the area of subscription models and knows what it takes to get it right. Her work projects include Netflix, Oracle, eBay, and many other well-known brands. She’s written two books on the subject and has spoken at organizations around the world. Here is your unique chance to learn about what it takes to build a subscription business, understand the questions you must answer, and begin to put the right pieces into place. Learn more about her work at www.RobbieKellmanBaxter.com

Dr. Ethan Becker is proven speech coach and trainer. He has worked with business partners throughout the United States and around the world. Patrick and Ethan discuss how you can deliver powerful, engaging messages that will connect with listeners and increase your influence. Learn more about Ethan and his team at https://www.speechimprovement.com

Lucy Westlake is an adventurer, explorer, triathlete, runner, and speaker. At 17 years old, she can now add World Record Holder to the list. She joins Patrick to talk about trusting yourself and others as you climb to new heights. Learn more about Lucy at www.LucyWestlake.com

Since this episode originally aired, Lucy has now set the record as the youngest North American woman to hike Mt. Everest.

Join host Patrick Leddin on the Leadership Lab podcast for a compelling conversation with Jim Huling, renowned author of *The 4 Disciplines of Execution* and a distinguished executive coach. In this episode, Jim shares invaluable insights into living intentionally and making pivotal life choices. With over three decades of experience guiding leaders and organizations to their peak, Jim and Patrick delve into the essence of gaining clarity, the importance of strategic pivots, and embracing the power to choose your life's path.

Listeners will gain practical advice from Jim's vast experience, including his role as the 4DX Global Managing Consultant for FranklinCovey and his tenure as CEO of a celebrated company. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to learn how to navigate life's choices with conviction and purpose, directly from one of the most respected figures in leadership and personal development. Follow Jim on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhuling/

Kasia Wezowski joins Patrick to discuss how we can all master the language that leads. A four-time Amazon bestselling author and multifaceted entrepreneur, Kasia draws from her expansive experience as the founder of several successful businesses – from an international training company to a movie production house.

Kasia and Patrick delve into her latest book, "Language That Leads: Communication Strategies that Inspire and Engage." The power of words is undeniable, and Kasia unpacks the art of strategic communication that not only captures attention but also galvanizes action. As the co-producer of impactful documentaries like LEAP and IMPACT, she brings a unique perspective on how communication shapes our world and how mastering language, being authentic, and discontinuing an impossible pursuit of perfection. Learn more about Kasia and her work at https://www.kasiawezowski.com/

Scott Miller's journey includes roles ranging from front-line salesperson to executive vice president of thought leadership at FranklinCovey. He has gained a profound understanding of leadership's inherently human nature. A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Scott is releasing his seventh book, The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship: 13 Roles to Making a True Impact.

Join Scott and Patrick as they delve into the multifaceted nature of great mentors. Discover how mentors fulfill roles, set expectations, track progress, and explore new horizons. Scott emphasizes the importance of awareness and conscious choice in meeting the unique needs of mentees, adapting to the role required in each moment. Learn more about Scott and his latest book at www.GreatMentorship.com

Y-Vonne Hutchinson is the CEO & Founder of Ready Set and the author of How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down. Y-Vonne believes in tackling big problems and that doing so requires big toolkits. Her company focuses on diversity and inclusion training to help companies to speak up productively about racism and turn talk into action.

Prior to launching ReadySet, she worked as an international labor and human rights lawyer for nearly a decade. She has worked with foreign national governments, the US Department of State, and the UN. She is a member of Harvard Law’s Institute for Global Law and Policy network and an expert on labor relations and diversity in the workplace.

Y-Vonne and Patrick discuss challenging issues including conflict, racism, crisis, personal trauma, and more. The topics are heavy (and so is the conversation at times), but you will finish listening and be energized to learn and do more.  Find out more about Y-Vonne’s work at https://www.thereadyset.co

Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos joins Patrick to discuss his new book Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA. They explore Marc’s leadership principles including: The Process Monkey, Win an Oscar, and Humility Is Best Served Warm.

Often called Patagonia’s storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company’s initial ad copy, led Patagonia’s sales and marketing efforts for two decades, co-authored The Responsible Company with Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, and taught employees at every level about the history and culture of the organization.

Patrick revisits his conversation with Vincent when they talk about leading with conscious and conviction.  You can learn more about Patagonia at www.patagonia.com. Also visit www.regenorganic.org

In this episode, Patrick is joined by author and CEO Rusty Shelton to talk about his new book “Authority Advantage.” Rust first spoke at Harvard on the changing world of PR and marketing at the age of 23.

Today he is the Founder & and CEO of Zilker Media. In the time between his Harvard speech and his career today, he has written numerous books, represented a wide range of personalities and authors, and helped people around the world to build amazing brands. In their conversation, Rusty and Patrick discussed how all of us can leverage the authority advantage when we focus on impact, not ego.

Recently profiled as “Variety’s 2020 Top 10 Broadway to Watch”, Brian Moreland is a two-time Tony Award Nominated Creative Lead Producer for Broadway. Brian joins Patrick to discuss the importance of being kind to yourself and others; why you need to be comfortable being uncomfortable; and how it takes everyone to produce an amazing show. If you are in NYC, be sure to look for Brian’s upcoming Broadway projects which include: American Buffalo with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss, BLUE with Tony & Emmy winner Leslie Uggams, Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield.

Patrick reflects on conversations he has had with two leaders about getting the big ideas right. He then shares two of his recent articles. The first article deals with the importance of meaning. The second addresses the need to get rid of tools that have served their purpose. As a leader, the three ideas addressed in this episode can go a long way to helping you to become the leader you were meant to be. Find the articles and past podcast interviews that Patrick mentions in this episode at www.LeddinGroup.com.

For more than three decades, Patrick has led teams and studied leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has ranged from working with soldiers, as a U.S. Army airborne infantry ranger-qualified officer to senior corporate leaders for KPMG Consulting and FranklinCovey to the owner of two start-ups. He is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, where he teaches Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, and Crisis Leadership. He is also the Director of Vanderbilt’s Practice of Business Studies.

Patrick dives deep with Deb Macfarlan Enright into how we can all make a bigger impact in the world. Inspired by her family's legacy of selfless service, Deb has crafted a hub of expertise to empower those driven to tackle critical global issues like hunger, homelessness, and education disparities. Discover how Deb supports change-makers in disrupting the status quo and glean insights into the strategies, tools, and personal journeys that shape the world of social impact. This is a conversation about belief, determination, and the passion to "go do good."  Learn more about Deb and her work at https://www.themacfarlangroup.com.

As mentioned in the episode, Deb is a Leddin Group Certified Guide. She’s able to take our leadership content + proven system to clients and partners. In doing so, she scales her business and her impact. Want to learn more about how Content + System = Scale? Go to https://www.LeddinGroup.com/guide

David Burkus is a bestselling author, executive coach, speaker, and consultant who is an expert in taking academic literature from the ivory tower and applying it to the corner office in the business world. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss the importance of progress, networking, leading a remote team, defining purpose, and transparency.

Megan Piphus Peace joins Patrick to discuss finding your voice, determining your path, and making an impact.

Megan started puppetry and ventriloquism at the age of ten years old and taught herself puppetry and ventriloquism by watching VHS tapes. She spent her teenage years traveling the nation singing and performing ventriloquism at schools and churches. She became the "Vanderbilt Ventriloquist" when she started college at Vanderbilt University, where she studied Economics, Music, and Spanish and graduated with honors.

While in college, she appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a ventriloquist, and in June of 2013, she received yes's from all four judges on America’s Got Talent. After graduation, Megan continued her education and received a Master of Science in Finance from Vanderbilt University.

After graduate school, she worked in real estate finance and development, underwriting and closing over $2.4 billion worth of commercial real estate. 

Since 2020, Megan has played the role of Gabrielle, a 6-year old black girl Muppet, on Sesame Street. After training for a year to learn Muppet-style puppetry with the cast of Sesame Street, Megan became the first black female puppeteer to perform on Sesame Street in September of 2021. 

Dr. David Ulrich is ranked as the #1 management guru by Business Week, a top 5 coach in Forbes, and has been recognized on Thinkers50 as one of the world’s leading business thinkers. He is a professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, has authored dozens of books and is an icon in the leadership space. He joins us in the lab to discuss career fit, posting on LinkedIn, and 5 things all leaders need to do.

To get updates on our latest articles, tools, videos, and podcasts, as well as 60 free tools you can use right now, signup at leddingroup.com/tools. 

Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman joins Patrick in the lab to share his journey. He is a former middle school teacher, UFC fighter, and winner of the sports-based reality TV show Pros vs Joes, Season 1. Charlie and Patrick discuss the importance of life-long learning, enthusiasm, growth, and chasing big dreams.

This week on The Leadership Lab, join Patrick as he delves into the transformative power of play in workplace culture with his guest, Kristi Herold, the visionary founder and CEO of JAM. Kristi's ambition to have 1 million people engage in play annually extends to her innovative work with corporations, utilizing play to bolster corporate cultures and productivity. Honored as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and featured in Forbes and Fast Company, Kristi offers a depth of insight and experience.

Patrick and Kristi explore how integrating play can rejuvenate team dynamics, enhance creativity, and elevate job satisfaction, highlighting Kristi's achievements in establishing JAM as an exemplary workplace. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in blending play with professionalism for optimal outcomes.

Additionally, Krisit offers a special resource: a free 10-page playbook PDF, "10 Ways to Integrate Play Into the Workplace," available at www.KristiHerold.com/leadershiplab25

Randy Burns, the Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Affairs Officer at O-I Glass, joins Patrick to discuss leading change. Renowned as the world's leading producer of glass containers for a diverse range of food and beverage products—from wine and soft drinks to jams, pickles, and salsa—O-I Glass operates 69 manufacturing facilities across 19 countries. There's a high likelihood that numerous products in your home are encased in their glassware. Randy's mission is to navigate the delicate equilibrium between the company's aspirations, environmental stewardship, and profitability. His role encompasses strategic decision-making, persuasive leadership, and championing transformative initiatives at every organizational level. Randy illuminates the challenges leaders face while driving change and offers practical strategies to effectively tackle and surmount these obstacles. Join us for a deep dive into managing change, guided by a seasoned expert who grapples with these issues daily.

In this episode, Patrick mentions an interview with the master negotiator and author of “Never Split the Difference,” Chris Voss. The episode is “Negotiate as if your life depends on it.” Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-175-reboot-negotiate-as-if-your-life-depended/id1467441717?i=1000590864641

Is it possible to have everything? According to leader and bestselling author Romi Neustadt, the answer is ‘yes’ - but you can’t have it all at the same damn time. Romi joins Patrick to have a straightforward conversation about how to live a fulfilled and authentic life. Learn how to feel less stressed, exhausted, or inadequate. Learn more about Romi at www.romineustadt.com. Pick up my latest book at www.5weekleadershipchallenge.com

In this episode of the Leadership Lab podcast, Patrick has an engaging conversation with renowned performance psychology, resilience, and leadership science expert, Dr. Jon Finn. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Dr. Finn has used his wealth of knowledge and experience, underpinned by three psychology-related degrees, including a Ph.D., to found the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy.

Tougher Minds, under Dr. Finn's guidance, has successfully harnessed cutting-edge insights from diverse fields such as psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and even the practices of world champions to assist organizations in crafting robust "Habit Mechanics" and empowering "Chief Habit Mechanics"—this essentially translates to resilient individuals, inspiring leaders, and top-tier teams.

Dr. Finn’s extensive reach in training and coaching exceeds 10,000 individuals, including global businesses, rapidly growing startups, elite athletes, educational institutes, families, and the UK government, and even think tanks. Get ready to dive deep into the intricate world of psychology, leadership, and resilience in this episode, as Dr. Finn brings to the table a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

For more information about Dr. Finn's work and to access a treasure trove of free resources, you can visit tougherminds.co.uk. But now, buckle up and prepare yourself for an enlightening journey into the mind of one of the top experts in the field of leadership science.

The world’s bestselling author, James Patterson, talks to Patrick about the importance of trusting your gut, peeking through doors, and taking action when you hear that Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh sound.

Gain insights into how a boy from small-town New York becomes the world’s most successful writer. Listen to this podcast and then pick up a copy of his memoir James Patterson by James Patterson.

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. His enduring fictional characters and series include Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and Ali Cross, along with such acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction as Walk in My Combat Boots, E.R. Nurses, and his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. Bill Clinton (The President Is Missing) and Dolly Parton (Run, Rose, Run) are among his notable literary collaborators. For his prodigious imagination and championship of literacy in America, Patterson was awarded the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family.

Are you ready for a conversation about gaining, maintaining, and wielding power?

Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University where he has taught since 1979. He is the author or co-author of 15 books including: Dying for a Paycheck, Leadership BS, What Were They Thinking, and Power.

Patrick and Jeffrey's 30-minute discussion is informative, insightful, and will cause you to think differently about power. Learn more about Dr. Pfeffer's work at https://jeffreypfeffer.com.

Prakash Raman has been a top 10 tennis player in the country, Wall Street banker, non-profit builder, Oreo Cookie brand manager, biz ops leader at a startup, and an exclusive executive coach at LinkedIn. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss self-judgement, impostor syndrome, and how attachment impacts leadership. You can find out more about Prakash via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/prakash-raman/

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Join Patrick for a chance to explore 3 leadership lessons. The lesson focus on 1) Trust, 2) Feedback, and 3) Fun. To help you understand each lesson, Patrick provides a short story and then points to a free video and tool you can access at www.LeddinGroup.com to put the ideas into practice in your world. We encourage you to use the ideas, share them with your team, forward them to a friend, and take a step each day to improve. After all, becoming a great leader is a day-by-day process.

Dr. Jennifer Guttman joins Patrick to talk about her new book “Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Dr. Guttman tells us that happiness isn’t a binary thing, a goal to chase, or a mindset to embrace. Happiness is a feeling, and like any other emotion, it comes and goes. Her book lays out a roadmap on how to move beyond happiness to achieve authentic life satisfaction by becoming more confident, self-empowered, self-reliant, and resilient. Learn more about Dr. Guttman at https://www.guttmanpsychology.com

John Ingram joins Patrick this week in the Leadership Lab to discuss how life and leadership are team sports. John should know. As co-founder of Nashville Soccer Club and Chairman of Ingram Industries Inc, John works to surround himself with strong team players who set big goals and execute with excellence.

John joined Ingram Industries Inc. in 1986, serving early in his career as the Assistant Treasurer and also as President of Tennessee Book Company (which became part of Ingram Content Group in 2009). He later served as President of Ingram Book Company, Vice President of Purchasing for Ingram Micro Europe, and Director of Purchasing for Ingram Micro Inc. He has been a member of the Ingram Micro Inc. Board of Directors since 1996.

John is active as a volunteer in a number of educational and charitable organizations. He is the chairman of the board of Nashville’s Entrepreneur Center. He is a member of the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University. He currently serves on the boards of Montgomery Bell Academy and The Harpeth Hall School in Nashville. He is Chair of the Western Governors University Tennessee Advisory Board.

Join Patrick as he dives into the world of team performance and top priorities. He shares Practice 5, Inspire Performance, from our best-selling book and world-renowned workshop. But that's not all! Get ready to uncover 7 common performance problems that leaders and teams often face, and Patrick reveals 7 uncommon solutions to ensure success now and in the future. Don't miss out on this valuable knowledge! Discover more about The 5 Practices of Impactful Leaders and bring the workshop, book, or app to your organization by visiting www.LeddinGroup.com/leader. Let's level up your leadership game!

This week, best selling author and world renowned keynote speaker Kevin Brown joins Patrick to discuss The Hero Effect. This philosophy, which stems from Kevin's 30+ year career in franchise development, separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. The conversation explores how you can become a "hero" which, in turn, will allow for organizational success. 

Jessica Kaplan and Zoe Antell, are passionate about the fashion industry and female empowerment. As Vanderbilt University students, they launched Ready Dress Go to address an unmet need in the market.

“We discovered there is a significant gap in the retail market for college-aged women in need of business attire that is appropriate for networking, interviewing, and working while also being stylish and highlighting the uniqueness of each individual.”

Jessica, Zoe, and Patrick discuss understanding customers' needs, putting together a solution to address gaps in the market, and working with others to build something worth building.

Thom Shea served over two decades as a Navy SEAL. He knows what it is like to get knocked down, to get back up, and to win. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss commitment, resilience, and holding yourself accountable.

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to hit pause and share a couple of our favorite episodes from throughout the year. We hope you enjoy listening (or re-listening) to these as much as we do.

Chris Voss is the author of “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” and the CEO and Founder of the Black Swan Group Ltd.

Chris has used his years of experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world.

He was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. During his government career, he also represented the U.S. Government at two (2) international conferences sponsored by the G-8 as an expert in kidnapping. Prior to becoming the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, Christopher served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI. Christopher was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years.  He was the case agent on such cases as TERRSTOP (the Blind Sheikh Case – Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman), the TWA Flight 800 catastrophe, and negotiated the surrender of the first hostage taker to give up in the Chase Manhattan bank robbery hostage-taking.

During Chris’s 24-year tenure in the Bureau, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI but Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He also received the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the FBI Agents Association Award for Distinguished and Exemplary Service.

Chris has taught business negotiation in the MBA program as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.  He has taught business negotiation at Harvard University, guest lectured at The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, The IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and The Goethe School of Business in Frankfurt, Germany.

Learn more about Chris and his work at www.blackswanltd.com

In this special edition of The Leadership Lab podcast, we're revisiting an episode that left a lasting impact. Join us as we reshare Episode 10, featuring an incredible interview with Jamie Andrew.

As we reflect on the previous 198 episodes of The Leadership Lab, we couldn't help but be drawn back to Jamie's inspirational message. In a world filled with challenges, Jamie's story serves as a powerful reminder that our choices have the power to shape our lives and make us better leaders.

Tune in to this reshared episode to hear Jamie's captivating journey firsthand. Discover how he overcame immense obstacles, redefined what is possible, and found inspiration in the face of unimaginable circumstances. Join Patrick as he delves into thought-provoking discussions with Jamie, exploring the mindset and choices that have driven him to achieve greatness.

Whether you're a seasoned leader, an aspiring professional, or simply seeking inspiration, this reshared episode will leave you with valuable insights and a renewed sense of purpose. Prepare to be inspired and empowered to embrace your own leadership potential.

Don't miss this opportunity to revisit the unforgettable interview with Jamie Andrew. Tune in to Episode 199 of The Leadership Lab and discover the transformative power of choice and leadership in the face of adversity.

In this episode, Alaina Love joins Patrick to talk about purpose, passion, and inclusion. Alaina is the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting (PLC), and developer of PLC’s groundbreaking instrument: The Passion Profiler™.

Prior to founding PLC, Alaina was Executive Director of Human Resources for Merck & Co, with responsibility for the HR services of over 15,000 employees worldwide. She’s also been a research scientist in the field of immunology and a clinical researcher monitoring international drug trials.

Alaina co-authored the book, The Purpose Linked Organization, which focuses on PLC’s research into the importance of purpose and passion in creating a fulfilled and motivated workforce. Learn more about Alaina’s work at Purpose Linked Consulting.

Minda Zetlin is an author, speaker, journalist, and contributing editor at Inc. Minda’s popular column, The Laid-Back Leader, garners over one million clicks each month on Inc.com. Her newest book is Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work. Patrick and Minda discuss how we all can take care of ourselves, pursue our dream jobs, and focus our energy on what matters most.

Learn more about Minda’s work at www.mindazetline.wordpress.com.

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NYT bestselling author Liz Wiseman joins Patrick to talk about her latest book Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. The conversation explores how you can become a difference maker and build a team of difference makers around you.

Scott Wozniak joins Patrick to answer the question, “What makes a legend?” His answer is that It’s not magic. It’s not luck. It’s not even trying harder. It’s building processes and systems that work together to create a unified, positive customer experience. Scott refers to it as Customer Service Engine and shares the key elements needed to build and fuel that engine: Customer Insight, Operational Excellence, Personalized Service, Healthy Leadership Team, and Memorable Moments.

Let’s face it, we all have customers either down the hallway, across town, or halfway around the world. Scott and his team can help you to create a Customer Experience Engine like no other. Learn more about Scott and his work at https://swozconsulting.com or https://www.scottwozniak.com

Kevin Daley joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab. Together they share four of their favorite leadership lessons from the first 71 episodes.

Highlighted in this podcast are episodes 7 (Stephen M.R. Covey), 43 (Ryan Berman), 44 (Dorie Clark), and 61 (Charles Donnell).

Patrick joins Treion Muller to discuss what it means to be a "mutant learner" and how leaders can revolutionize their personal and professional growth. With over two decades of experience transforming some of the world's largest learning and development organizations, Treion brings a wealth of knowledge as a Chief Strategy Officer, CEO, Founder, and more. His insights are not just theoretical but are backed by hands-on expertise in steering companies and individuals through dynamic changes and digital transformations.

As Treion discusses key takeaways from his latest book, The Rise of the Mutant Learner: How to Learn and Lead Effectively in the Digital Age, he sheds light on the critical need for leaders to proactively take charge of their development journey. This episode isn't just about what you need to learn; it's about radically changing how you learn. Learn more about Treion and his work at www.treionmuller.com

In the conversation, the time management expert, David Allen, was mentioned. David was featured in Leadership Lab Episode 140: Perceive Problems as Projects and Get Things Done With Bestselling Author David Allen. You can listen to that conversation wherever you get your podcasts or at https://leddingroup.com/episode-140-perceive-problems-as-projects-and-get-things-done-with-bestselling-author-david-allen/

Margie Warrell is a speaker, coach, author, and women's leadership advocate. She's the author of 5 books including, most recently, You've Got This! The Life-changing Power of Trusting Yourself. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about courage, caution, and guarantees. You can find out more about Margie at margiewarrell.com

Patrick revisits his 2020 interview with Ryan Berman for the final 2021 podcast episode. Ryan Berman knows a great deal about the importance of courage. He has spent his career creating and sharing courageous ideas. He also invested four years of his life interviewing leaders and studying organizations to understand why courage matters. In 2019, Ryan released Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courage Change. Let’s face it, we need courageous leaders – people who stand for something and are willing to take action. Ryan joins Patrick in the lab to help you to become the courageous leader that people need. You can learn more about Ryan’s work at www.returnoncourage.com or by emailing him at ryanberman@couragebrands.com.

Reggie D. Ford is the founder and CEO of Rosecrete Wealth Management and the author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America. Born into poverty, Reggie overcame immense obstacles to earn multiple degrees from Vanderbilt University and found his own company. His uplifting message shows that by realizing, accepting, and treating mental health with grace, kindness, and appreciation of the backgrounds of those needing support, we can reduce the significant impact of PTSD and other mental conditions on not just Black, but all people.

Are you ready for the next crisis or inevitable change that is coming your way? John Baldoni joins Patrick to discuss how to respond with purpose and grace. John is an award winning author, speaker, and executive coach. With over 15 books to his credit, he’s known worldwide for his leadership expertise, guidance, and insights. This 30 minute discussion might make all the difference in your efforts to tackle the next challenge. Learn more about John at JohnBaldoni.com

As promised, here's a link to the book's website so you can pre-order and get a whole bundle of bonus goodies! 5weekleadershipchallenge.com

Jamie Leddin joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab. Together they share four of their favorite leadership lessons from the first 71 episodes. 

Highlighted in this podcast are episodes 40 (Dolly Chugh), 45 (Patrick Lencioni), 57 (Patty McCord), and 65 (Chester Elton).

Ty Bennett is the founder of Leadership Inc., a speaking and training company with a mission to empower individuals and organizations to challenge their status quo, cultivate exceptional relationships, and compete in extraordinary ways. At 21, Ty and his brother built a direct sales business to over $20 million in annual revenue. The author of three best-selling books, he has traversed the world speaking to tens of thousands of audience members and transforming the lives, careers, and business practices of leaders from some of the most recognizable brands in the world such as Delta Airlines, Subway, Home Depot, Coca-Cola and RE/MAX.

For today’s episode, we turn the tables and Patrick takes the guest seat in the leadership lab. The guest host is Eddie Turner, who visits to talk to Patrick about his upcoming book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can become the leader you were meant to be. Pre-order at 5weekleadershipchallenge.com and secure your free bonuses now!

Mindy Henderson joins Patrick to talk about her life, work, career, and most recent book “The Truth About Things That Suck.” They explore everything from life throwing you curve balls to proactively thinking before things do get hards. You won’t want to miss this fun, engaging, and informative conversation.

Mindy Henderson gave her first speech at the age of four as the Texas State Poster Child for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Mindy later earned a master's degree and worked corporate jobs in high-tech for 20 years, advancing steadily up the corporate ladder. Since then, Mindy has pivoted from her full-time work in the high-tech corporate world to build a platform as a motivational speaker, where she shares her message and the tools she has acquired to help her overcome not only her disability but recovery from two devastating automobile accidents and job losses and more. Mindy currently resides in Austin, Texas, and her podcast "The Truth About Things That Suck" and book of the same name inspire audiences everywhere to overcome their limitations. Learn more at MindyHendersonCo.com

In the latest installment of the Leadership Lab Podcast, Patrick dives into the theme of nurturing 'ready now' leaders equipped to effectively guide teams in 2024 and beyond. Expanding on themes from previous episodes about the Leadership Lab Content and System, Patrick introduces the INSPIRE course, designed to transform your team into adept problem solvers. This episode offers insights into the course content and provides a platform for you to evaluate your problem-solving abilities.

Greg Williams is a master negotiator and body language expert. With 7 books to his credit, countless courses delivered, and a wealth of knowledge and experience, Greg is a go-to person if you want to improve your ability to negotiate. Patrick and Greg discuss negotiation, conduct an impromptu role play, and teach you how to up your game. Learn more about Greg at https://www.themasternegotiator.com

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David Allen joins Patrick to discuss the Getting Things Done (GTD) method and how we can use it to reduce ambient anxiety and appropriately engage in our work. David says that the key is to empty our minds and begin to see problems as projects. For over 35 years, David has helped leaders to increase their productivity, reduce stress, and win the game of business and life. Learn more about David’s work at www.gettingthingsdone.com.

Colin Cowie is an international designer and event planner. He’s created event experiences for A-list celebrities, CEOs, world leaders, and Oprah. He joins me to talk about his new book The Gold Standard. The conversation reveals many everyday customer-focused decisions all of us can make to wow those we serve.

Daniel Harkavy has been coaching business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy, and fulfillment for more than twenty-five years. In 1996 he founded Building Champions, where he serves as CEO and Executive Coach. Daniel and his team of coaches have worked with thousands of clients and organizations to improve the way they lead and live.

Daniel is a bestselling author and his most recent book is "The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders". 

Oscar Suris is the President of Edelman’s New York operation. As New York president, Oscar oversees the company’s largest global office, which has 800-plus employees. 

He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss staying connected with stakeholders, putting situations into perspective, and exhaling and enjoying the moment.

Oscar is a Corporate Communications professional with 20 years of experience providing strategic public relations leadership to Fortune 100 companies and 10 years of experience with national and local news organizations.

Join Patrick in this captivating episode as he sits down with Dr. Michelle Johnston, author of "Seismic Shift," to explore the essential qualities of effective leadership in today's rapidly evolving world. With thought-provoking insights, Michelle invites us to embark on a transformative journey from traditional notions of power and control towards the transformative power of authenticity and genuine connection. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the profound impact of this seismic shift in leadership paradigms. Learn more about Michelle at  https://michellekjohnston.com

In this episode of the Leadership Lab, Patrick welcomes Curtis Morley, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling author and seasoned entrepreneur. Curtis delves into the complex world of emotions, focusing on the deceptive impact of counterfeit emotions on decision-making and leadership. Drawing on his extensive experience, he offers actionable insights on how to identify and manage these misleading feelings to enhance personal and professional growth.

Tune in to uncover the strategies needed to navigate emotional challenges effectively and transform your understanding of your emotional landscape for better leadership and success. Learn more about Curtis and his work at https://www.counterfeitemotions.com/?

Hitendra Wadhwa joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss success in life and leadership. Hitendra is a Professor at Columbia Business School and the Founder of the Mentora Institute. His simple yet profound insight that success in life and leadership originates from within has led to the training and transformation of thousands of executives worldwide.

Much of the discussion focuses on his new book Inner Mastery, Outer Impact. Here’s a short exert from the book: “All of us hunger for success, but struggle to balance the drumroll of the world with the beat of our own heart. Some of us pursue Outer Success, wanting to be liked and loved, lauded and rewarded. But in our quest for worldly glory, we may ignore the subtle stirring of our heart, waking up one day to realize just how far we have drifted from our personal ideals.”

Learn more about Hitendra’s work at www.hitendra.com

Ashley Grice, CEO at BrightHouse, a BCG Company joins Patrick to talk about the importance of purpose. We explore what it is, why it matters, and how it will help you and your organization to thrive.

The author of numerous bestseller thrillers, Steven James, joins Patrick this week to talk about storytelling. Steven’s latest book, The Art of the Tale: Engage Your Audience, Elevate Your Organization, and Share Your Message Through Storytelling.

Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base.

His latest novel, SYNAPSE, a near-future thriller, was a finalist at the International Book Awards in the Science Fiction category.

Suspense Magazine, who named Steven’s book EVERY WICKED MAN one of their “Best Books of 2018,” says that he “sets the new standard in suspense writing.” Publishers Weekly calls him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game,” and RT Book Reviews promises that “the nail-biting suspense will rivet you.”

Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, “Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart.”

Learn more about Steven and his work at StevenJames.net

The host of the wildly popular Smart People podcast, Chris Stemp, joins Patrick in the lab to discuss having a panic attack at work, taking his career in a completely different direction, and the importance of understanding what motivates you.  Patrick’s discussion with Chris reveals that Chris not only talks to to smart people on his podcast, but that Chris is pretty darn smart himself.  Learn more about Chris at www.smartpeoplepodcast.com.  

Thanks to Romario for the new podcast music. Find out more about Romario at @RomarioBurrell or www.romariomusic.com.

Tom Burbage, author and former Executive Vice President at Lockheed Martin, was the general manager for the F-35 program from 2000 to 2013. His outstanding leadership during this time won him multiple accolades, including the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy/Harvard Business Review Award for Ethical Leadership.

Earlier in his career, Tom served as a Naval Aviator, racking up over 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft. In 1994, he retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain.

Tom and Patrick have a riveting conversation that delves into the complexity of accomplishing high-stakes projects involving numerous stakeholders and high public visibility. The F-35 multirole jet fighter is a prime example of such a project. Essential for maintaining air superiority for many future decades, this aircraft is expected to be in service until 2070, signifying its monumental and growing impact.

Tune in to Episode 205 to learn from Tom's first-hand experiences, and let his insights guide your next big project to soar to new heights. Want to learn more? Check out Tom’s new book “F-35: The Inside Story of Lightening II.”

You won’t have a successful career!

That’s the starting point for this week’s podcast episode: Patrick reflects on a few recent articles and podcast interviews. He shares insights about persistence, the value of not knowing, and how to think through some of your career’s biggest challenges.

Patrick mentions the following podcast episodes in today’s discussion:

Episode 192: Change Your NOW to Create Your Future with Author Mirja Bang

Episode 191: Be Bold and Own Your Personal Brand with Carlii Lyon

Episode 189: Don’t Stop at “No” with Hint Founder Kara Goldin

Episode 188: You Were Created for this Moment with Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore

Find these episodes wherever you get podcasts or at www.LeddinGroup.com.

For more than three decades, Patrick has led teams and studied leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has ranged from working with soldiers as a U.S. Army airborne infantry ranger-qualified officer to senior corporate leaders for KPMG Consulting and FranklinCovey to the owner of two start-ups. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, teaching Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, and Crisis Leadership. He is also the Director of Vanderbilt University’s Practice of Business Studies.

In this week's episode, Patrick is joined by Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist whose expertise adds a unique spin to our understanding of wellness and performance. Together, they delve into the power of leading with emotional acuity. Dr. DiGangi guides us through a captivating exploration of our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional systems, highlighting the chaos that ensues when these are misaligned. In her words, "The greatest journey in our lives is the walk back to ourselves," emphasizing the value of internal harmony. Be sure to order a copy of Dr. DiGangi’s book, “Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.”

The episode also pays homage to a previous guest on the Leadership Lab, Reggie Ford, and his influential book, PTSD. For those interested in reliving Patrick's engaging discussion with Reggie, we recommend tuning into Episode 97 of the Leadership Lab podcast.

Patrick’s guest is Professor Ranga Ramanujam from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. Ranga's research, consulting, and teaching focus on organizational errors, reliability, and operational failures. Numerous former students and current colleagues of Ranga's kept telling Patrick to put Ranga on the podcast. As Patrick puts it, "They were 100% right. Ranga is insightful, humble, and engaging!"

The discussion follows the lessons Ranga learned as a young 'accidental manager’ until his time at Vanderbilt where he teaches MBA students about the importance of leading themselves and others.

Ranga's formal education began at Anna University in Chennai, India, and finished with his earning a Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. That said, listeners will quickly realize that Ranga believes that we never stop learning.

While attending Vanderbilt University, Teddy Raskin started Lights on the Lawn (LOTL), an on-campus concert series in Nashville, TN. Initially created to raise funds to support the needs of an injured friend, LOTL grew to other university campuses and has raised over $630,000 for local charities. When COVID hit and health-related restrictions put concerts on the back burner, Teddy co-founded KOACORE, a full-scale safety management firm. KOACORE has delivered millions of safety products to clients throughout the U.S., contributed directly to the needs of those in worn-torn Ukraine, and launched an effort to return concert attendees and performers to venues worldwide. In the episode, Teddy shares with Patrick the five lessons he's learned about leading in adversity and encourages us to step up and make a difference.

This week, Patrick shares how The Five-Week Leadership Challenge has performed since its August 24th release and discusses two leadership tools that Leddin Group has created to help you to win on your goals.

Are you ready to disrupt yourself? Do you know how to grow yourself and others in smart ways? Whitney Johnson is an innovation and disruption theorist, CEO, bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader. She is also this week’s Leadership Lab guest. Whitney joins Patrick to discuss her latest book “Smart Growth” and explore how the S Curve of Learning can help all of us to get better.
An award-winning author, Johnson teaches the S Curve of Learning to managers and companies as both a keynote speaker and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice (2020) with 1.8 million followers. Her course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times.
An innovation and disruption theorist, Whitney is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. Author of the bestselling Build an A-Team
Whitney was co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Clayton Christensen. Her role included fund formation, strategy, and capital raising. They invested and led the $8 million seed round for South Korea’s Coupang e-commerce platform, currently valued at $50 billion.

Dr. Kathy Hannan’s experience ranges from her role as the former Vice Chairman at KPMG to past Board Chair and National President of Girl Scouts USA to current roles on numerous boards. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss leadership lessons from her life and career. Don’t miss this unique chance to learn about helping people find their voice, following your own path, and making a difference in the world.

The Leadership Lab podcast is on a brief hiatus as we recharge and create our next series of episodes. Don't worry - the learning continues! During the break, we've curated a selection of past podcast episodes that will allow you to continue to learn, grow, and develop. This week we revisit a conversation between Patrick and the inspiring Chester Elton.

Chester Elton is an influential New York Times bestselling author, described as the “apostle of appreciation” whose work aims to add gratitude to the everyday work environment in order to bolster morale, gain efficiency, and increase profitability. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Revisit this fall 2020 interview when Patrick and Chester met in the Leadership Lab to discuss how to be more grateful for your work and your team, and how closing the gratitude gap will drive your team to greatness.

Leonora Zilkha Williamson joins Patrick to discuss how to find purpose in your work, use your natural gifts, and apply coaching skills to be a better leader. If you want to know what coaching is, why it matters, and how to do it with excellence.

Leonora shares how she discovered her purpose and how she lives out that purpose in her daily work. The episode’s overarching message will challenge you to do the same.

Leonora is the Founder of Platinum Rule Advisors (PRA), a consulting firm devoted to executive coaching for leadership teams, especially of family-owned businesses. Leonora is a colleague of Patrick's at Vanderbilt University, where she teaches Negotiation. She has served on several corporate and non-profit boards and held leadership positions at J.P. Morgan, Boston Consulting Group, and Estée Lauder.

A Princeton University and Harvard Business School graduate, Leonora is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation and a member of the Harvard Institute Of Coaching, Forbes Coaches Council, and Marshall Goldsmith's 100 (MG100) Coaches. MG 100 is an invitation-only group of accomplished coaches committed to using their talents to improve people and organizations. She was named Nashville's #1 Executive Coach in 2021 and 2022 by Influence Digest and has been recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as a 2022 Women of Influence award recipient.

Learn more about Leonora’s work with family businesses at lkadvisors.com and her executive coaching efforts at platinumruleadvisors.com

In this episode of the Leadership Lab podcast, Patrick engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Taylor Leddin-McMaster, exploring the profound significance of curiosity and the art of understanding others' stories. With a remarkable career trajectory since the tender age of 17, Taylor has established herself as a prominent freelance writer, garnering recognition from esteemed national platforms and earning accolades as a leading figure in journalism, notably by Thrive Global.  Taylor is the Life Editor at The Daily Journal and Editor-in-Chief of The Tidbit.

In this podcast episode, Patrick’s guest, Mirja Bang, aims to assist listeners in becoming more productive and establishing better habits by altering their present behavior. Time is a subject of fascination for Mirja, and she believes that in order to bring about change, one must devote time to it. Procrastination is a common issue that results in tasks never being completed, which is why Mirja and Patrick discuss the significance of being present in the current moment to create a brighter future.

Mirja is the creator of The Brain Fable and hails from Denmark. It was released in Denmark in 2020 and will be available in the United States in 2023. To learn more about Mirja and her work, go to www.MirjaBang.com, and to listen to her podcast, Reflection on the Go, visit https://www.reflectiononthego.com

Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who is known for translating insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support health and well-being. She is best known for her books “The Willpower Instinct” and “The Upside of Stress”, as well as her viral TED talk based upon the latter. We talk about all of the above, along with Leadership, her latest book, “The Joy of Movement", and a few different ways to manage life's pressures.

Vanderbilt University Professor Joe Rando joins Patrick to discuss the importance of solving problems, building sustainable businesses, and operating with excellence. Joe encourages all of us to learn continuously and invest in ourselves.

Joe’s career spans over 30 years and includes work at all levels of management with Fortune 1000 companies, as well as the founding of and leadership of several early-stage start-ups.  He has managed companies through the early years of development, during fast-paced years of explosive growth, through the challenges of acquisitions, and through the later stages of maturity, optimization, and stabilization.

Joe has held the title of GM, SVP, COO, CEO, and Founder in numerous companies in industries such as computer software, high-tech consulting, market research consulting, management consulting, insurance, manufacturing, wireless, real estate, restaurants, and retail.  As an investor in several seed capital and growth capital funds, he has advised dozens of start-ups and high-growth companies through the early years of formation and high growth.

Learn more about Joe and his work at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/undergraduatebusinessminor/person/joseph-rando/

Dave McKeown is the author of The Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down. He is also the host of the podcast Lead Like You Give a Damn.  

Patrick and Dave discuss how to lead in ways that set you and your team up for success. With a wealth of experience connecting individual and team performance to improved business results, Dave explains how leaders in fast-growing, complex organizations can focus on what matters most.  Learn more about Dave’s work at www.davemckeown.com

Today's featured guest is Jon Becker, the CEO of Aardvark, a company specializing in supplying protective and communication equipment to elite teams worldwide. Patrick and Jon discuss insights from Jon’s remarkable 38-year journey with Aardvark, offering valuable lessons on how the best of the best operate. Gain access to principles, insights, and ideas that every team leader should know. Learn more about Jon and his work at https://jonbbecker.com

Chester Elton is an influential New York Times bestselling author, described as the "apostle of appreciation" whose work aims to add gratitude to the everyday work environment in order to bolster morale, gain efficiency, and increase profitability. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Join Patrick and Chester in the Leadership Lab for this conversation about how to be more grateful for your work and your team, and how closing the gratitude gap will drive your team to greatness.

You can find out more about Chester at chesterelton.com.

Ian Morris knows a lot about being tenacious, taking chances, and testing himself again and again. From taking a job across the country in a nascent tech space to leading a business through up and downtimes, he has succeeded in demonstrating resilience, strengthening skills, and building winning teams. Ian joins Patrick to share insights from his life and career. Learn more about Ian and his latest endeavor at Likewise.com.

Brian Ahearn is an author, coach, consultant, and Chief Influence Officer. As a Robert Cialdini Certified trainer, he applies the science of influence in order to achieve better business results. Patrick and Brian discuss how to ethically persuade, build win-wins, and 700,000 reasons you should use sticky notes.

Find more about Brian at influencepeople.biz or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, Patrick is joined by Jenny Lincoln. Jenny is described as a unicorn of speakers who could chat about paint drying, and you’d suddenly want to renovate your house. She’s vulnerable yet tough, charming but no-nonsense, and has a knack for nudging people into action. In their conversation, they discuss her transition from climbing the corporate ladder to becoming a nomadic speaker and how, along the way, she learned to embrace the messiness of being human.

In this episode, Patrick is joined by Laura Mae Martin, whose dynamic journey at Google spans over thirteen years across various domains, including Sales, Product Operations, Event Planning, and now, Executive Coaching. Laura's expertise isn't just confined to her impressive career trajectory; she's also an invaluable mentor to some of Google's top executives, guiding them on mastering the art of time and energy management.

Patrick and Laura’s conversation focuses on Laura’s new book, “Uptime: A Practice Guide for Personal Productivity and Well-Being." Laura shares how to thrive in any work setting, be it the comfort of your home or the traditional office environment. "Uptime" is packed with actionable strategies aimed at refining your focus, establishing robust systems, and maintaining effective routines and tactics. Learn more about Laura and her work at www.LauraMaeMartin.com

A recruiter turned Career Coach and Talent Development Consultant, Latesha Byrd helps clients navigate the workplace, and companies build safe spaces where inclusivity & equity thrive. Latesha joins Patrick to talk about personal branding and rebranding, mentorship, and authentic allyship in the workplace. Learn more about Latesha and her work at http://LateshaByrd.com

Haydn Shaw has been studying generations in the work place for over 30 years. He joins Patrick to discuss his latest book, Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart.  Learn more about Haydn’s work at peopledrivenresults.com

Andrew East is a rare combination. He’s an NFL athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur.

Along with his wife, Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson, Andrew creates family-friendly content, tackles tough challenges for worthy causes, and works to live out his purpose.

Patrick and Andrew discuss leadership lessons including pivoting when things don’t go as planned, living out your purpose in unexpected ways, and enjoying the journey.

Learn about Andrew and enjoy his content at:

YouTube Channel, FamilyMade Media: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewdeaneast

Facebook Live-streaming: https://www.facebook.com/andrewdeast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-east-771a714a/

Monique Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG) UWG is the “longest standing full-service multicultural marketing and advertising agency in the United States.” Patrick and Monique explore what Monique has learned over the course of her career about being fearless and trusting your gut. Learn more about UWG at https://uwginc.com