The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Nat Eliason, a philosophy graduate, discusses making days memorable by throwing multi-phase parties, doing hard things to build self-confidence, and the corrupting nature of money. He shares insights on memory competitions, creating memory dividends, and navigating the challenges of the crypto world.

Sam Reese, a leadership coaching advocate, discusses creating learning organizations and the importance of setting the tone at the top. He highlights sustaining excellence through curiosity, high standards, and vision sharing. Emphasizes the power of peer accountability groups, and the differences between leading, managing, and coaching.

CEO of Rupa, Tara Viswanathan, discusses handling rejection, creating magical moments for employees, importance of high expectations in leadership hiring, and keys to a successful off-site retreat. Emphasizes the difference between being nice and kind, and the essential qualities for hiring a leader like raw intelligence, communication skills, and a sense of humor.

Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu shares his journey to success, embracing failure, self-awareness, and ownership mentality. He discusses lessons from the Rocky movies, luck factor, and distinguishing between victim and owner mentality in life. Negreanu emphasizes the importance of taking risks, seeking solutions, and focusing on what can be controlled for personal growth and success.

Former Barstool Sports CEO, Erika Ayers Badan, shares insights on learning from failure, building a career, and earning a dream job. Discusses the importance of mentors, letting go of control, showing gratitude in job applications, navigating challenges, effective communication, and qualities of a leader. Shares Barstool Sports' journey of success and evolution from a $12 million to a $550 million company.

AJ Jacobs, author of lifestyle experiments, discusses embracing virtue, gratitude, and the year of living constitutionally. The importance of flexible, open-minded thinking is highlighted, along with insights on leadership and continuous improvement. Explore historical figures' lessons, the United States Constitution, and strategies to combat negativity in news and social media.

Craig Robinson, NABC executive director and former Knicks VP, shares recruiting lessons from Coach Carill, importance of listening, and President Obama's aspirations. Reflects on unity through sports, life lessons with Joe Madden, and finding fulfillment in the coaching journey.

Entrepreneur and author, Jason Fried discusses decision-making without goals, the importance of partnerships, and the art of running a business. Emphasizes making decisions that consider the future, working in short sprints, and the value of a great partnership. Shares insights on leadership, communication, and the impact of authentic writing. Highlights the significance of in-person gatherings for remote teams and navigating communication challenges.

Cal Newport discusses obsessing over the quality of work and creating time freedom by limiting daily goals. Examples include Jewel turning down a $1 million offer to focus on excellence. Emphasizes having fewer active projects for better results. Match workspace to work for optimal productivity.

Paul Rabil, known as The LeBron James of Lacrosse, shares insights on never missing a day of practice, the power of goal setting, focusing on what you can control, letting go of outcomes, and the difference between self-promotion and passion. The discussion also delves into therapy, seeking comfort and safety in relationships, and the dynamics of family business in sports ownership.