The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Kim Campbell, a retired Air Force Colonel, shares her compelling journey from rejection to becoming a fighter pilot. She emphasizes the importance of contingency planning and preparation, particularly in crisis situations. Kim recalls a poignant experience of writing letters to loved ones during the Iraq War, highlighting vulnerability in leadership. She also discusses the critical role of debriefing to foster trust and growth within teams, and shares insights on handling fear and making choices under pressure, advocating for thoughtful leadership.

Ed Batista, an executive coach, discusses the commonalities of excellent coaches, the importance of feedback in leadership, and the characteristics of great leaders. He emphasizes the significance of coaching as a combination of telling and asking, the impact of writing in clarifying thinking, and the critical skill of adaptive capacity in overcoming adversity. Batista also touches on the misconceptions of feedback as a gift, the pitfalls of the compliment sandwich approach, and the qualities of effective coaching through evocative questions and ensuring the other person feels supported.

Ryan Holiday, bestselling philosopher, discusses stoicism's impact on fatherhood and finding a North Star. Embracing life's 'taxes' and building a coaching tree in leadership are also explored, along with the importance of integrity and kindness in leadership.

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.