The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

In this podcast, Hal Elrod shares his story of survival and emphasizes the importance of being coachable, enthusiastic, and consistent in sales. He discusses the power of affirmations and how to overcome fear. The night before and the miracle morning routine are also explored, highlighting the significance of good sleep and intentional thoughts. Key takeaways include qualities of a great sales professional and the S.A.V.E.R.S acronym for a morning routine.

Morgan Housel, expert on human behavior and storytelling, discusses the power of stories over statistics, the importance of balance between optimism and pessimism, the role of luck in shaping life events, the value of hard work, and the potential positive outcomes that can arise from tragedy. Also explores the challenges of self-promotion on social media and the importance of creating timeless content.

Shane Parrish, a high school English teacher, shares how his teacher's belief in him changed his life. He discusses the difference between nice and kind feedback, the impact of high standards, and the importance of inner scorecards. Changing the destiny of the USS Benfold and the power of speaking up are also explored.

Tim Urban, a high-rung thinker and author of Wait But Why, discusses becoming a high-rung thinker, being the boss of the ideas in your own head, and the best advice he received. Topics include independent thinking, humility, and seizing opportunities.

The podcast discusses the importance of creating a personal checklist, getting specific feedback, and setting goals. It also explores the value of identity, the challenges faced by special operations operators, and the concept of legacy and excellence.

Brian Johnson, founder of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, discusses topics such as developing charisma, living with arete, and activating your heroic potential. They explore the concept of intrinsic motivation, the importance of overcoming fear, and the need for continual improvement in personal protocol.

Greg Harden, mentor to Tom Brady, discusses keys to success like self-analysis and handling negative self-talk. They explore sustaining excellence and continuous improvement, Tom Brady's upbringing, improving mental health support for athletes, self-evaluation for personal growth, overcoming negative self-talk in public speaking, and hiring for leadership roles.

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.

Dr. Sara Kuburic, an existential psychotherapist, discusses the importance of taking ownership and accepting hard truths. She reflects on her experiences growing up in war, the impact of trauma, and the need for therapy. They also explore the idea of being disliked, the benefits of therapy, and the importance of empowerment and active listening.

Nick Maggiulli, expert in power of compounding, career building, and wealth creation, discusses saving more when earning more, starting a blog as a New Year's resolution, the power of writing and publishing, importance of fees when working with a financial advisor, sustained excellence through consistency and effort, and the power of consistency and compounding in achieving success.