Based on his viral commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, Admiral William H. McRaven's book 'Make Your Bed' outlines ten life lessons learned during his Navy SEAL training. These lessons, such as starting your day with a completed task, measuring a person by the size of their heart, and not backing down from challenges, are designed to inspire readers to build discipline, resilience, and a positive attitude. The book uses personal anecdotes and stories from McRaven's military career to illustrate how these simple yet powerful principles can lead to a more meaningful and impactful life.
In 'The Score That Matters', Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps argue that the internal score, which reflects alignment with one's purpose and values, is more important than external measures of success. The book provides both descriptive and prescriptive advice and anecdotes to help readers discover their purpose, identify their values, create critical behaviors, and live them faithfully every day. It emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation, resilience, and avoiding comparison to achieve true fulfillment and happiness in both personal and professional life.
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:
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The critical first step most leaders skip when trying to lead others
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A framework for developing your own purpose statement that actually drives behavior
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How top performers are using daily questions to stay aligned with their values
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Why having too many values can be worse than having none at all
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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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