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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

550: Dan Patrick - The Art of Interviewing, Leaving ESPN, Working With Dave Matthews & Adam Sandler, Asking Better Questions, & Taking Care of Your Team

Oct 22, 2023
Sports broadcaster and interviewer Dan Patrick discusses the art of interviewing, leaving ESPN, working with Dave Matthews and Adam Sandler, asking better questions, and taking care of his team. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, humor, and disarming his guests. Patrick shares his experience with meeting and working with Dave Matthews and Adam Sandler, including a fun karaoke session. He also provides life and career advice for college graduates in the broadcasting industry.
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Quick takeaways

  • A great interview involves storytelling and creating a sense of eavesdropping on a conversation.
  • Taking care of your team and making them feel valued fosters loyalty and collaboration.

Deep dives

The keys to a great interview

A great interview involves storytelling and making the audience feel like they are eavesdropping on a conversation. Dan Patrick disarms his guests with humor and creates a relaxed environment for them to open up. He asks shorter questions to keep the conversation engaging.

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