Episode 181: Srini Rao - How To Be Unmistakably Creative Srini Rao is the host and founder of The Unmistakable Creative podcast where he's conducted over 600 interviews with thought leaders and people from all walks of life. This has given him an incredibly distinctive view into branding, storytelling, and marketing. Srini has also written multiple books including the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Art of Being Unmistakable; created,planned, and executed a 60-person conference called the Instigator Experience;and am publishing the forthcoming Unmistakable book with Penguin Portfolio. Somewhere along the way his compass led him in the direction of an economics degree from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Extracting unmistakable stories out of people is his superpower. And in his spare time he's usually chasing waves. Episode 181: Srini Rao - How To Be Unmistakably Creative Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "All change is proceeded by crisis." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes to sustain excellence: A pathological inability to accept the status quo Resilience A disciplined work ethic Why the path is never linear Reading 100 books a year How to turn disadvantages into disproportionate advantages The Pepperdine MBA - How it impacted Srini "Most people like the idea of leaping, but not executing on it" How to make "micro-changes" Creating multiple streams of revenue: Author (book deals) Speaking Sponsors Projects Why you should write 1,000 words per day "Systems vs. Goals" Stephen Pressfield - "The Resistance" The "8 Step Daily Routine" Why surfing helps Srini Having the ability to navigate and weave in and out of relationships Learning Leader = A lifelong commitment to becoming better on a daily basis “Is what you're doing today leading to what you want to do five years from now?" Continue Learning: Srini's best selling book: Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best Follow Srini on Twitter: @UnmistakableCEO Connect with me on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Srini Rao on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 180: Michael Watkins - The First 90 Days: How To Ensure Success In Your New Role Dr. Michael Watkins is the author of Your Next Move: The Leader’s Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions, and the international bestseller The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at all Levels, which The Economist called “the on-boarding bible.” With more than 750,000 copies sold in English, and translations in 27 languages, The First 90 Days has become the standard reference for leaders in transition. Recently The First 90 Days was named one of the best 100 business books of all time. Drawing on the perfect combination of research and hand-on experience, he has spent the last two decades working with leaders – both corporate and public — as they transition to new roles, negotiate the future of their organizations, and craft their legacy as leaders. Episode 180: Michael Watkins - The First 90 Days: How To Ensure Success In Your New Role Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I help leaders and their teams make good career transitions." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes to sustain excellence: Learning Agility - Not shy about learning, and they don't expect themselves to have all the answers Diversity of Experience - Multiple functions, multiple companies Delicate balance between humility and ego Jeff Immelt from GE is a good example Confidence vs. Ego -- Desire to achieve, but cannot create echo chambers. The First 90 Days -- Michael's world-wide best selling book on how to transition to a leadership role The Leadership Pipeline - Another book to help make the transition from individual contributor to management. It's a completely different skill set The toughest move/promotion is the very first one The common traps leaders fall in to -- Relying only on what they're good at. Must broaden skills. You have to be a force multiplier. Common Issues and problems leaders run in to: "Coming in with the answer. Not building lateral relationships. Engaging on the wrong side of learning." Why you must re-learn how to learn How is the culture different? Politically Technically Who is the "dream team?" The five people you must meet immediately upon taking a new role The importance of the boss and the role she plays in helping Momentum -- Creating early wins.  Why you must make this happen Look for little irritants to remove Secure a win by thinking differently Your first public address to the group -- Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. The first impression is vital How to prepare for a management (role) interview Why a "One Sheet" of your core beliefs is better than a 30-60-90 day plan “You have to be a force multiplier. You can't be a super-rep." Continue Learning: Michael's best selling book: The First 90 Days Follow Michael on Twitter: @MichaelDWatkins Connect with me on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Michael Watkins on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 179: How To Sustain Excellence - The Best Answers from 178 Conversations This is an episode unlike any other... I've listened through some of the best answers to the question: "What are the common characteristics/themes amongst those who have sustained excellence over an extended period of time?" We (my editor, Scott Donnell and me) pulled out some of the best, most useful answers and created an "all-star" Sustaining Excellence episode. I think you'll like it. I welcome all feedback via Twitter or you can send me an e-mail. Episode 179: How To Sustain Excellence - The Best Answers from 178 Conversations Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show In This Episode, You Will Learn #78 Kat Cole - A scale, a balance of 2 buckets: Courage & Confidence + Curiosity & Humility. “They are productive achievers vs destructive achievers” #127 Adam Grant - “They are dedicated learners. What’s fascinating by them is no matter how much excellence they achieve, they are always raising the bar. The more they accomplish the more they expect of themselves. Curiosity is the starting point for all originality” #107 Simon Sinek - “They have vision, they have charisma? I’m not so sure that’s true. They don’t need a Steve Jobs vision.  One thing I’m comfortable saying is courage.  It takes tremendous courage to stick to your values." #117 Tim Urban - "The impact you make is the level of measurement for a leader.  It's different than what's normal" #86 Seth Godin - “They’ve made a choice” #114 Cal Newport - “The leader respects how hard everything is that’s worth doing.” Everything’s harder than you think. Impactful contribution is really hard.” #115 Amy Porterfield - “The first word that comes to mind is consistency… Followed mentors. All create consistent content and show up consistently. Have a drive to follow up #42 Rob DeMartini - “To measure success you have to look at more aspects of their lives.  What was I seeing that was consistent? 4 things: Naturally curious, do they want to see how things are working? Could it be different? If you’re curious, it opens up so much. Energy & Optimism. Personal Awareness #105 David Burkus - “I think there is a consistent dissatisfaction… I need to be proud of what I’ve done, but constantly frustrated that I’m not further along.  That balance.” #82 Dan Pink - “Curiosity, they follow their noses, especially if they know a lot of stuff. Generosity, I love the way you put it, sustaining excellence. Reasonably generous people. They don’t pull up the ladder when they get to the top. They are hardworking and conscientious, grit. Peter Drucker comes to mind" #74 Tim Kight - “People who consistently perform. Intentional, purposeful, and constantly building skill.” #77 Adam Braun - “3 things: Tremendously intrinsically motivated, integrity, surround themselves with people who play a level above them.” #48 Cameron Herold - “Sense of vulnerability… Checked ego at the door. Realize they aren’t the smartest person in the room. Sense of curiosity.” #122 Sarah Robb O’Hagan - “One of the biggest single things is curiosity, goes hand in hand with humility. They don’t ever feel like they’ve reached the top of the mountain.” #98 Alison Levine - “Resilience more than anything else. Resilient about putting one foot in front of the other." #68 Joey Coleman - “I think all leaders have 3 general things in common. 1) A growth and learning mindset. Constantly thirsting for knowledge and learning. 2) Gratitude, they recognize how lucky and blessed they are. Take time to appreciate the gifts and blessings in their lives. 3) Gentle with themselves #108 Steven Kotler - “Ferocious about forward progress.  Nothing mild about how they attack life.  Level of commitment. The day to day.” #43 Philip McKernan - “The eyes, peace of mind.  I can see that. Use the eyes as a gateway to see their bullshit.” Continue Learning: Connect with me on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing a compilation episode like this, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 178: Sol Orwell - CEO, Digital Nomad, Vulnerability As A Leader Sol Orwell is an entrepreneur and business developer, most known for his work as the co-founder of Examine.com. He was recognized as a 2014 Game Changer by Men’s Fitness and profiled by Forbes as a seven-figure entrepreneur. Sol describes himself as semi-retired, which allows him to travel three to four months out of the year. He does not take investment money to retain control of his companies and free time. He has stepped back from an active role in Examine.com to focus on other projects. He blogs about business development in the context of making money online on SJO.com and serves on the advisory board for Schwarzenegger.com as a health and fitness expert. Episode 178: Sol Orwell - CEO, Digital Nomad, Vulnerability As A Leader Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “I did what any normal person would do – I gave the company to my #2 to run, paid him more than I paid myself, and basically became a digital nomad." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes to sustain excellence = "A deep level for creating creativity." Why Deep Work is so critical to Sol's success A typical day: 2 minute cold shower The 5 Minute Journal A 10-15 minute walk -- "Get the brain started" Get to work Done with work by 2:30 every single day Friday's are always no work days... Just "reading days" The specific process Sol has taken to build a life around "creating businesses around my interests" The process of purchasing Examine.com for $41,000 (and why he did it) Putting his #2 in charge so he could travel the world and be a "digital nomad" The Picasso Principle How to create this lifestyle: Have no ego, create a blueprint, execute, trust others Creating a "Side Hustle" -- A how to Why you must "Get Started" The #cookielife Vulnerability is "when you don't know what the response will be when you put yourself out there." 1,000 true fans Why Sol does not take VC money Changing his name to Sol Orwell... Why? How travel can create empathy and why that's so important for a leader... Being grateful Learning Leader = Constantly learning. Have self-awareness. Take criticism, and foster the spirit to accept it "Luck is a function of observation" “I think a big part of entrepreneurship is to realize that you can trust other people. You can be rewarded for trusting other people. You don’t have to necessarily look over their shoulder.” Continue Learning: Sol's website: Examine.com Follow Sol on Twitter: @sol_orwell To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Sol Orwell on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 177: Michael Gerber - "The World's #1 Small Business Guru" (The E-Myth Revisited) Michael E. Gerber is a true legend of entrepreneurship. Inc. Magazine
 calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of individuals and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. Michael is the author of the mega-bestseller “The E-Myth Revisited” and five other E-Myth books concerning small business and entrepreneurship.  The Wall Street Journal named the E-Myth the #1 business book of all time (November 2011) having sold millions of copies and has now been applied in 145 countries, in 29 languages and is taught in 118 universities. The originator, in 1977, of the small business coaching industry, with his founding of The Michael Thomas Corporation, The E-Myth Academy, E-Myth Worldwide, Michael E. Gerber Companies, since that time having served over 100,000 small business clients. And today launching “Beyond The E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000!: The Course – The Program – The Book” – a revolutionary process to prepare a small company for acquisition by readying it to scale (Scale to Sale). Episode 177: Michael Gerber - "The World's #1 Small Business Guru" (The E-Myth Revisited) Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “You must work ON the company to perfect the system IN the company." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes within the best performers: They don't think about "me" They think about the puzzle... And what's missing from it  Steve Jobs, Apple.  Tom Watson, IBM. The importance on learning how to play the saxophone and having the desire to be the best in the world -- how that translated to success later in Michael's life "I only teach people that want to become the best saxophone player in the world." Practice, Practice, Practice -- Doing it the right way. Having a plan The most important aspects for Michael's early success: Vision - You must believe that you can do something beyond what seems possible initially Discipline - You must practice A great coach - The importance of great mentors in our lives The agreement between coach/mentor and mentee at the beginning of the relationship is critical to the long term success Why McDonald's is the most successful small business on the planet Working ON the store to perfect the system IN the store Lesson: So can you. Go to work to prepare you company to scale and sell just like Ray Crock did The focus should be on the system (Starbucks, McDonald's) The eight steps to grow and scale Beyond the "E-myth" “If you can't scale it, you can't sell it." Continue Learning: Michael's best selling book: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Follow Michael on Twitter: @MichaelEGerber  To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Michael Gerber on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 176: Jeffrey Gitomer - Why Sales Is The Greatest Profession In The World Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of The New York Times best sellers The Sales Bible, The Little Red Book of Selling, The Little Black Book of Connections, and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. All of his books have been number one best sellers on Amazon.com, including Customer Satisfaction is Worthless, Customer Loyalty is Priceless, The Little Red Book of Sales Answers, The Little Green Book of Getting Your Way, The Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching!, The Little Teal Book of Trust, Social BOOM!, and The Little Book of Leadership, and 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling. Jeffrey’s books have appeared on best-seller lists more than 850 times and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Episode 176: Jeffrey Gitomer - Why Sales Is The Greatest Profession In The World Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Most sales are made after the 7th NO." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes within the best performers: Great attitude Deep belief in themselves  Approachable and good sense of humor You like to hang out with them How to judge a great sales professional: Will you do business with them again? Will you refer them to friends/family Understanding the ethics of a sales professional Why sales is the greatest profession in the world The duty of the sales leader The Wells Fargo Fiasco Why Jeffrey was banned from USAir A live role play -- How Jeffrey sells books on a plane (he sells to me) Keys to successful cold-calling: Engaging, approachable, having a good time Why Jeffrey believes he's the greatest sales professional in the world Why new managers need to be trained/coached (A LOT) Jeffrey's process for speaking to large audiences Why Jeffrey prefers to drive a Lexus Using creativity to differentiate and dominate Saying thank you like John Ruhlin The process of learning from customers: Why it's absolutely vital to your success “People don't like to be sold, but they love to buy." Continue Learning: Jeffrey's best-selling book: Little Red Book of Selling Jeffrey's book: Sales Bible See why over 110,000 people follow Jeffrey on Twitter: @gitomer To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Jeffrey Gitomer on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 175: Michael Hyatt - How To Get Noticed In A Noisy World For years, Michael Hyatt had people write and refer to him as their virtual mentor. His mission is to help high achievers win at work and succeed at life. Michael writes on personal development, leadership, productivity, and public influence. He is the author of the New York Times best seller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. It is also a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. In addition, I am the founder of Platform University. Michael is also the co-author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best seller, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want. He is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, an online leadership development company. They help overwhelmed high achievers get the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to win at work and succeed at life. Episode 175: Michael Hyatt - How To Get Noticed In A Noisy World Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Being present at work is a strategic advantage." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Sustained excellence = People who have the ability to "lead themselves" and are disciplined in all aspects of life The power of taking a 2 week hiatus - Unplugged, reading novels, cognitive input, relationship building with family, sets the tank to FULL when you get back Doing 4 big launches per year -- all hands on deck, Being present at work and being present at home.  Being present is a strategic advantage. Having 5 daughters -- "The goal of parenting is to de-parent to help your child self-actualize" Studying James Altucher and Bill Murray and their approach to life Goal Setting -- Too many people set goals within their comfort zone.  We need to challenge our imagination Michael's book Platform: Get Noticed In A Noisy World and the impact it's had on so many His blog: Started in 2004. The first 4 years it only received 1,000 visitors/month. Now it gets 1,000,000/month Platform = "Deconstructs how to get heard" How he's built his company from 1 to 21 employees Having multiple revenue streams -- Speaking, Writing, Online Courses, Membership Site 5,000 members a month paying $37/month Why you need to "get started" "5 Days To Your Best Year Ever" Start a blog, podcast, vlog, newsletter Career advice: Be hyper responsive to people, have a "courage to act."  Always keep your word even when it's expensive. How his new book helps people get clarity about where they are going “Tension is the enemy of performance." Continue Learning: Read Michael's book: Platform: Get Noticed In A Noisy World Newest book: Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want See why over 280,000 people follow Michael on Twitter: @MichaelHyatt To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Michael Hyatt on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 174: Jessica Tracy - Pride: The Secret To Human Success Jessica Tracy is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, where she also directs the Emotion and Self Lab. Her research focuses on emotions and emotion expression, and especially on the self-conscious emotions of pride and shame. She has published over 80 journal articles, book chapters, edited volumes, and reviews, and her groundbreaking work on pride has been covered by hundreds of media outlets, including ABC’s Good Morning America, NPR’s All Things Considered, the New York Times, the Economist, and Scientific American. Tracy was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her daughter and her partner. Her book is: Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. It has received rave reviews by some of the brightest minds in the world Episode 174: Jessica Tracy - Pride: The Secret To Human Success Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Good pride = Authentic.  Bad pride = Hubristic." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Jessica's initial interest in Pride - Started studying in grad school in 1999. Managing the challenge of others caring about us -- At an evolutionary level. We need authentic pride Sharing on social media - Pride in "likes" -- only posting the 5% best aspect of our lives It's a slippery slope caring too much what others think The "over sharers" on social media -- what it really means Lance Armstrong initially had authentic pride -- an incredible work ethic... Then is grew to hubristic pride and he doped/cheated JJ Watt -- Hubristic pride? The "log cabin" story Pride in the workplace - Power and Leadership Authentic Pride -- Leads to prestige Bosses: The "do what I tell you or you'll be fired" are bosses who have hubristic pride. Insecure, people dislike them and typically will quit. Prestigious leaders are well-liked and respected bosses. Secure in themselves Donald Trump = Hubristic pride The story of Dean Karnazes - successful businessman -- At 30 realized something was missing. Became a runner Good pride = Authentic.  Bad pride = Hubristic. Execution Common themes of excellence = Growth mindset -- Intrinsic goals vs money/fame Continue Learning: Read Jessica's book: Take Pride: Why The Deadliest Sin Holds The Secret To Human Success  Follow Jessica on Twitter: @ProfJessTracy To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Jessica Tracy on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 173: Jon Levy - The Science Of Adventure (The 2 AM Principle) Jon Levy is a behavior scientist, consultant, writer and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of Influence and Social Experience. He created The “Influencers”, a private community and dining experience for tastemakers and industry leaders. Members range across all industries from well-known actors and Olympians, to executives at major companies and royalty. Influencers has received a fair share of media including stories in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, The Observer, to name a few. Combining years of experience running Influencers and research, Jon has developed a deep understanding in designing social experiences and creating influencer programs for brands. After years of studying what has become known as “The Science of Adventure”, Jon was able to discern that every adventurous experience follows a predictable four stage processes. Each stage has specific characteristics that, when applied, make the experience exciting. His newest book is titled The 2 Am Principle: Discover The Science of Adventure. Episode 173: Jon Levy - The Science Of Adventure (The 2 AM Principle) Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Your brain responds to novelty. If you want to have an exciting life, you need to get outside of your comfort zone." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Update on "The Influencers" -- In 8 cities, 2 countries, over 800 people hosted Why Jon visited every continent in 2015 Novelty - Your brain responds to it. How to create it... Why it's great to travel alone Travel - Do something remarkable with a level of perceived risk. It will bring growth How to live this lifestyle if you are married with kids... An example of an introvert traveling to Europe for the first time -- A "How To" guide to have a great time The Ben Franklin Effect... Stacking Favors The "IKEA" effect -- What it means and how it impacts all of us The "science of optimal anxiety" -- AKA Productive Discomfort.  Say yes to a lot of things to have a wealth of experiences E.P.I.C. Model of Adventure Establish - Put the right people and elements in place Push Boundaries - Growth, talk to strangers Increase - More Continue - End in style... Close the keynote with something memorable. Humans remember the peak and how it ends New ways to introduce yourself at conference - "I convince people to cook me dinner" George Lowenstein and his impact on Jon How to travel the world with little money "Routine is the enemy of excitement." - Jon Levy Continue Learning: Read Jon's new book: The 2 AM Principle  Follow Jon on Twitter: @JonLevyTLB To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Jon Levy on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

Episode 172: Sarah Knight - The Life Changing Magic Of... Warning: This episode contains a lot of graphic language. If you prefer episodes with only clean language, please skip this one. Per Amazon.com: Sarah in her own words: "I'm a writer, editor, and recovering perfectionist. I spent fifteen years working in the New York publishing industry where I was privileged to edit talented authors such as Jessica Knoll, Gillian Flynn, Emily Nagoski, James Lee Burke, Chris Cleave, and many, many more. In 2015 I left it all behind in pursuit of more sunshine, less stress, and a daily abundance of pina coladas - moving with my husband from Brooklyn to the Dominican Republic. My first book, THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF NOT GIVING A F*CK, is an international bestseller. My new book - another fun, profane guide to mental decluttering - is called GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER. It will be published on December 27, 2016." Episode 172: Sarah Knight - The Life Changing Magic Of... Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “If you don't take care of yourself first, then you won't be any good for others." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Work ethic, dedication to the goal, and "Getting up and doing the work" will lead to sustained excellence Why Sarah left an incredible career where she was "climbing the ladder" The year Sarah spent preparing to leave her corporate job Her work life at the moment: ghost write, edit, live in Dominican Republic Why it's important to have a long term plan if you're planning on leaving your current job How "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" inspired her The art of "mental decluttering" How to decide what matters most to you People Pleasing -- The "not sorry" method. Use honesty and be polite. "You must stop caring about what others think" Why "selfish" has become a 4 letter word The career checklist - Why Sarah dislikes it Street smarts vs. Book smarts -- Can be a false dichotomy Why she decided to move to the Dominican Republic with her husband How do you prioritize what's truly important? -- The "must-do" method Tim Urban's article: Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think  The fine line of being a friend and "not wanting to go to baby showers" -- Again, say No with honesty and be polite. "You can't control what others think of you." Continue Learning: Read Sarah's book: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck Follow Sarah on Twitter: @MCSnugz To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Sarah Knight on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!