What does it really take to lead yourself before you can effectively lead others?

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Hawk, host of The Learning Leader Show and author of multiple books including "The Score That Matters." With over 600 episodes under his belt interviewing top performers, Ryan shares his thoughts around leadership, personal growth, and the mindset needed for sustained excellence. We dive deep into his personal purpose statement of inspiring others to value and pursue excellence, and how he lives this out through his four core values: being thoughtful, thankful, curious, and consistent.

We also discuss the importance of setting up systems and environments that make personal growth inevitable, including how to develop your own purpose statement and values that actually drive behavior change.

If you're ready to move beyond surface-level leadership advice and discover how to create lasting impact through purposeful living, this episode is your blueprint.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

The critical first step most leaders skip when trying to lead others
A framework for developing your own purpose statement that actually drives behavior
How top performers are using daily questions to stay aligned with their values
Why having too many values can be worse than having none at all
The mindset shift that separates sustained excellence from temporary success

Follow Ryan on The Learning Leader Show and grab his latest book "The Score That Matters" to continue your growth journey. Don't forget to subscribe to Real Relationships Real Revenue for more conversations that help you lead with purpose and drive meaningful results.

Resources Mentioned:

Ryan’s Episode #476 with Kat Cole

Ryan’s Episode #361 with Admiral William McRaven

Ryan’s Episode #439 with General Stanley McChrystal

Ryan’s Episode #568 with Tony Robbins

Books:

The Score That Matters

Welcome to Management

The Pursuit of Excellence

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