The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

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.

Dr. Michael Gervais, an expert in the pursuit of mastery and overcoming FOPO, discusses the importance of aligning actions with core principles, reflecting on values, applying sport psychology in business, and overcoming the fear of other people's opinions. They also explore the spotlight effect and provide practical advice on pursuing mastery and embracing discomfort.

Tim Ryan, a former congressman, discusses his entry into politics, his love for the Dave Matthews Band, and his efforts to bring unity and reform to American society. He talks about the division in American politics and the power of storytelling and communication as a leader. He addresses the perception of the Democratic Party in Ohio and the challenges of promoting mindfulness in a media-dominated world. He also shares his excitement about meeting Dave Matthews and Bernie Co-Star during a concert in support of his campaign.

Will Guidara, an expert in hospitality, discusses the power of exceeding expectations. Topics include the importance of small details, finding inspiration in Miles Davis, caring authentically, the power of journaling, attention to detail in creating an excellent restaurant experience, advice for finding passion and choosing the right mentor, and the remarkable power of giving people more than they expect.

Adam Bornstein, the Advisor for LeBron James, Cindy Crawford, & Arnold Schwarzenegger, shares his journey of building his dream job. He discusses the power of self-perception and changing thoughts, the concept of inversion for better outcomes, tools for success like expanding comfort zones and creating atomic habits, the importance of consistency in movement and building relationships with high-profile individuals.

Eric Musselman, head men's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, shares insights on learning from others, running effective team meetings, and developing individuals. He emphasizes the importance of preparing and understanding the audience and discusses the use of movie clips in team meetings. Musselman also talks about his coaching journey, including challenges in the NBA and advantages gained from growing up in a coaching environment. Additionally, he discusses the recruiting strategy of the transfer portal in college basketball.