The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Omaid Homayun, a Forbes contributor and host of the To The Top podcast, guides an engaging conversation where Ryan Hawk shares his journey of podcasting and leadership. They explore how failure shaped Ryan's resilience and led him to forgo a PhD for interviews with inspiring leaders. Ryan discusses balancing work, family, and side projects while parenting five daughters has honed his patience. They also touch on the importance of self-awareness in leadership and how genuine content attracts an audience, making for an insightful and inspiring discussion.

Marcus Sheridan, a key business speaker and digital marketing consultant, shares insights into his transformative "They Ask, We Answer" philosophy. He discusses the importance of trust in sales, emphasizing transparency about pricing and competitors. Sheridan highlights how responding to common customer questions can save sales teams time and enhance outcomes. He also touches on the significance of personal branding within companies and reflects on his journey of continuous learning, all while driving audiences to action through impactful communication.

Jason Wachob, the Founder and CEO of MindBodyGreen, shares insights from his journey in holistic health and wellness. He discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with passionate people to sustain progress. After leaving Wall Street post-9/11, he illustrates how personal fulfillment shaped his career. Wachob emphasizes building a life over a resume and the balance of spiritual and emotional awareness. He also shares how persistence through challenges led to MindBodyGreen's success and the significance of continuous learning in leadership.

Episode 147: Anders Ericsson - What Malcolm Gladwell Got Wrong About The 10,000 Hour Rule ANDERS ERICSSON, PhD, is Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. He studies expert performance in domains, such as music, chess, medicine, and sports, and how expert performers attain their superior performance by acquiring complex cognitive mechanisms through extended deliberate practice. He has edited "Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance" (2006) and "The Development of Professional Expertise" (2009). In the book Outliers Malcolm Gladwell based his "10,000 hour rule" on Ericsson and colleagues's research on musicians. His latest book is titled, "PEAK, Secrets From The New Science of Expertise." Have you ever wanted to learn a language or pick up an instrument, only to become too daunted by the task at hand? Expert performance guru Anders Ericsson has made a career studying chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens. Peak condenses three decades of original research to introduce an incredibly powerful approach to learning that is fundamentally different from the way people traditionally think about acquiring a skill. Ericsson's findings have been lauded and debated, but never properly explained. So the idea of expertise still intimidates us — we believe we need innate talent to excel, or think excelling seems prohibitively difficult. Peak belies both of these notions, proving that almost all of us have the seeds of excellence within us — it's just a question of nurturing them by reducing expertise to a discrete series of attainable practices. Peak offers invaluable, often counter-intuitive, advice on setting goals, getting feedback, identifying patterns, and motivating yourself. Whether you want to stand out at work, or help your kid achieve academic goals, Ericsson's revolutionary methods will show you how to master nearly anything. Episode 147: Anders Ericsson - What Malcolm Gladwell Got Wrong About The 10,000 Hour Rule Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "Deliberate or purposeful practice involves practicing alongside a great coach or teacher." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Being really thoughtful and deliberately thinking of ways to get better help you sustain excellence Why it's so important to develop daily habits -- Being aware of the tradeoffs -- Using time wisely The impact of Nobel Prize winner, Herbert Simon -- Anders worked with him for 3 years Impressive listening skills -- How developing your ability to listen will dramatically improve your life He has not found any evidence that shows that people are born successful -- It's learned What does it take to be successful? What exactly Malcolm Gladwell got wrong about the "10,000 Hour" rule It's not just engaging in the domain -- There must be purposeful practice with a coach Always operate on the boundary of what you can and can't do. Why Anders and Malcolm Gladwell do not talk Nature vs. Nurture debate - Family culture and interactions -- How they impact your life A study of quarterbacks and their family backgrounds How do you measure deliberate practice? Creating the gap -- Where you are and where you want to be Keynote speech - Think, Feel, Act -- We want to cover all three and most importantly change how you act The Four Step Process Specific Goal Set Intense Focus Immediate Feedback Frequent Discomfort "Always operate on the boundary of what you can and can't do." Continue Learning: Read: Peak - The New Secrets of Success Read: How To Become an Expert at Anything To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Anders Ericsson 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 Bio From Amazon.com ANDERS ERICSSON, PhD, is Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. He studies expert performance in domains, such as music, chess, medicine, and sports, and how expert performers attain their superior performance by acquiring complex cognitive mechanisms through extended deliberate practice. He has edited "Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance" (2006) and "The Development of Professional Expertise" (2009). In the book Outliers Malcolm Gladwell based his "10,000 hour rule" on Ericsson and colleagues's research on musicians. His latest book is titled, "PEAK, Secrets From The New Science of Expertise." Have you ever wanted to learn a language or pick up an instrument, only to become too daunted by the task at hand? Expert performance guru Anders Ericsson has made a career studying chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens. Peak condenses three decades of original research to introduce an incredibly powerful approach to learning that is fundamentally different from the way people traditionally think about acquiring a skill. Ericsson's findings have been lauded and debated, but never properly explained. So the idea of expertise still intimidates us — we believe we need innate talent to excel, or think excelling seems prohibitively difficult. Peak belies both of these notions, proving that almost all of us have the seeds of excellence within us — it's just a question of nurturing them by reducing expertise to a discrete series of attainable practices. Peak offers invaluable, often counterintuitive, advice on setting goals, getting feedback, identifying patterns, and motivating yourself. Whether you want to stand out at work, or help your kid achieve academic goals, Ericsson's revolutionary methods will show you how to master nearly anything.

Steven Sisler, a behavioral analyst and CEO of the Behavioral Resource Group, shares fascinating insights on personality and leadership strategies. He delves into the importance of self-awareness for sustaining excellence and discusses his unique four temperament types: mad, glad, sad, and scared. Steve explains the hurdles of traditional job interviews and underscores the power of admitting ignorance. He also interprets Ryan's emotional framework, revealing how his profile influences trust and creativity. Finally, listeners can access Steve's insightful assessments for deeper self-understanding.

AJ Hawk, a former NFL middle linebacker and Super Bowl champion, shares insights on leadership and consistency. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and thoughtfulness in personal growth. AJ discusses how curiosity can enhance our understanding and how great coaches prioritize patience and authenticity. He reflects on his experiences with exceptional teammates like Aaron Rodgers and critiques 'trophy parents.' Finally, AJ touches on the value of routines for building consistency in both sports and parenting.

Paul Tough, an author and journalist known for his work on education and child development, dives into how to foster intrinsic motivation in children. He discusses the importance of viewing failure as a learning opportunity and teaches kids to manage frustration through struggle. Tough highlights the stark differences in parenting across socioeconomic lines and emphasizes the need for independence by setting boundaries and assigning household responsibilities. He also critiques the impact of rewards on motivation and advocates for developing character through relationships rather than quick-fix strategies.

Chad Estis is the Executive Vice President at Legends Hospitality and oversees business operations for the Dallas Cowboys. He shares insights on the essential traits that drive success like passion and optimism. Chad discusses his strategies for selling premium seating and reflected on his recruitment by the Jones family. He emphasizes the importance of cultural fit in hiring, and his collaborative approach to leadership. Additionally, he highlights the personal challenges he faced relocating for this dream role, all while navigating the unique dynamics of working with Jerry Jones.

Episode 142: Donald Miller - "I Will Make You Everyone's Favorite Leader" Donald Miller is a student of story. He's the author of New York Times Best Sellers: "Blue Like Jazz," "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years," and "Scary Close." He co-wrote the major motion picture "Blue Like Jazz" which debuted at the SXSW Film Festival and was listed as one of the top four movies to get you through freshman year by USA Today. He has served on The Presidential Task Force for Fatherhood and Healthy Families, a joint effort between government and the private sector to rewrite the story of fatherlessness in America. Donald Miller is a 3 time NY Times best-selling author. He has worked on Presidential campaigns, and now he helps people clearly and concisely tell their stories through live events and at StoryBrand.com Episode 142: Donald Miller - "I'm Will Make You Everyone's Favorite Leader" Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "We don't want to react to life. We want to impose our will upon life." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Having the ability to focus like Michael Hyatt and Bob Goff leads to sustained excellence The importance of writing it down Creating a filter to say "No" The process for creating your story -- "If you confuse, you lose" The 7 storybrand rules that Jeb Bush broke People want to hear "their" story, not yours Passing the "laptop to a caveman" test Your website should answer 3 questions: What are you offering? How does it make my life better? How do I buy? The top right quadrant is the most important part of your website The 2 dominant things your brain does Survive and thrive Tries to conserve energy The 7 parts of a story: 1) Character 2) A problem 3) A guide 4) A plan 5) The action 6) Ends in success 7) Or failure Why "Make America Great Again" is a fantastic slogan "Every human being is looking for a guide to help them" Why empathy and authority are needed "I know how to make you the leader that everyone loves" -- What are the 3 steps to making you the leader that everyone loves Make everyone think: "What will my life be if I don't subscribe to your podcast?" "I'm going to make you everyone's favorite leader." Continue Learning: Go To: storybrand.com Follow Donald on Twitter: @donaldmiller Go to: 5minutemarketingmakeover.com To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Donald Miller 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 Bio From Amazon.com Donald Miller is a 3 time NY Times best-selling author. He has worked on Presidential campaigns, and now he helps people clearly and concisely tell their stories through live events and at StoryBrand.com

Episode 141: Jonah Berger - The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Behavior Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior. Dr. Berger has spent over 15 years studying how social influence works and how it drives products and ideas to catch on. He's published dozens of articles in top-tier academic journals, consulted for a variety of Fortune 500 companies, and popular outlets like the New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work. Episode 141: Jonah Berger - The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Behavior Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "With great insight, Jonah Berger removes the cloak of invisibility from powerful sources of influence and resolves fascinating mysteries of human behavior." Robert Cialdini, author of Influence In This Episode, You Will Learn: Creating a sense of kinship or familiarity leads to sustained excellence How the best leaders create a sense that "we've known each other a long time" Why you should say "Nice to see you" instead of "Nice to meet you" Successful negotiators mimic and imitate the people across from them (sometimes unconsciously) Waiters earn a 70% higher tip if they repeat the customer's order back to them verbatim The importance of emulating the person you are speaking with (in order to influence) Mimicry works because people aren't aware it's happening Why expensive products don't always use logos How older siblings provide a point of imitation and why younger siblings tend to be better at sports The power of "playing up" against greater competition Why comparing yourself to others is actually a good thing to do As leaders, we should always be learning -- That's the core of being a leader Why as a young manager you need to focus on collaboration -- Ask others for help Learning Leader = "I loved it. Merging of Learning and Leadership. Helping others learn. Serving them. "Be Optimally Distinct" Continue Learning: Go To: JonahBerger.com Follow Jonah on Twitter: @j1berger Read: Invisible Influence To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Jonah Berger 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 Bio From JonahBerger.com Why do some things catch on while others fail? What makes online content viral? And why do some products, ideas, and behaviors get more word of mouth than others? Professor Jonah Berger examines the behavioral science that underlies these questions. He examines how people make decisions, how ideas diffuse, and how social influence shapes behavior. Berger is a Marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published dozens of articles in top-tier academic journals, and popular accounts of his work frequently appear in popular outlets like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Science, Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, Wired, Business Week, The Atlantic, and The Economist. His research has also been featured in the New York Times Magazine's "Year in Ideas." Berger has been recognized with a number of awards for both scholarship and teaching, including various early career awards and being named Wharton's Iron Prof (an award for awesome faculty research). Dr. Berger has helped all sorts of companies and organizations get their stuff to catch on. From Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups, and multinationals to non-profits, Berger has helped drive new product adoption, sharpen effective messaging, and develop marketing strategy.