Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick Leddin

David Maraniss has been covering leaders for decades. He’s written a dozen books including biographies of Bill Clinton, Vince Lombardi, Roberto Clemente, and Barack Obama. He’s won two Pulitzer prizes and was a finalist for three others. Join us in the Leadership Lab as we talk about building trust, freedom through discipline, and what he’s learned from studying leaders throughout the course of his career. Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newslettersignup to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Joining Patrick in the Leadership Lab this week is Ian Millar, co-founder and head of product at Shimoda Designs, an elite outdoor photography bag brand. They talk about Ian’s journey from the slopes of Whistler, Canada to his current home in Japan, including a Kickstarter campaign that met 600% of its goal in just a few days. Ian’s laser focus on his customers and their experience has led to an authentic, sincere brand with a loyal fan base.   Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newslettersignup to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Eddie Turner is an executive and leadership coach, international best-selling author, learning and workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and host of the Keep Leading! Podcast. Join us in the Leadership Lab as we discuss coaching, leadership, how to unlock your own greatness, and his latest book, 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders. You can find out more about Eddie at askeddieturner.com! Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newslettersignup to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who is known for translating insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support health and well-being. She is best known for her books “The Willpower Instinct” and “The Upside of Stress”, as well as her viral TED talk based upon the latter. We talk about all of the above, along with Leadership, her latest book, “The Joy of Movement", and a few different ways to manage life's pressures.

The host of the wildly popular Smart People podcast, Chris Stemp, joins Patrick in the lab to discuss having a panic attack at work, taking his career in a completely different direction, and the importance of understanding what motivates you.  Patrick’s discussion with Chris reveals that Chris not only talks to to smart people on his podcast, but that Chris is pretty darn smart himself.  Learn more about Chris at www.smartpeoplepodcast.com.   Thanks to Romario for the new podcast music. Find out more about Romario at @RomarioBurrell or www.romariomusic.com.

Tamara Jacobi graduated college in 2007 with a job offer in one hand and a dream in the other. Staying true to herself, she passed on the job and pursued her dream. Today she is the owner of Tailwind Jungle Lodge in Mexico and author of the book Wildpreneurs: A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion as a Business. Tamara joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how to embrace the fear and excitement that come with following your dreams, the importance of grit, and how leaders in any situation benefit from being openminded and adventurous. Whether you are looking to open a business, start a side hustle, or climb the corporate ladder, all of us can learn a few things from Tamara’s example. You can find Tamara’s book at https://wildpreneurs.com, learn more about her lodge at https://wildpreneurs.com/naturalparadise, or take on the 5 Week Leadership Challenge that Patrick mentions at http://www.leddingroup.com/5wlc.

Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva’s career is focused on answering questions about how we can thrive in the face of change. She’s an accomplished speaker, author, and teacher who has worked with organizations and leaders around the world. Nadya joins Patrick to discuss the unrelenting changes we are seeing in our lives, how leaders can better guide themselves and their teams in times of change, and where opportunities lie in the face of uncertainty. As a bonus to Leadership Lab podcast listeners, Nadya has agreed to offer an exclusive free gift. Go to https://www.learn2reinvent.com/freetools and download 101 free reinvention tools and start to put them to work today in your organization. Take Patrick's 5 Week Leadership Challenge at https://www.leadershiplabpodcast.com/5wlc.

Joel Peterson has a long history of successful growth capital investments in a variety of industries. He currently teaches Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and is the Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford as well as the Chairman of the Board at JetBlue Airways. He served formerly as Managing Partner of Trammell Crow Company. He is the author of Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff. Joel joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how to be an entrepreneurial leader, his lessons from negotiating billion-dollar deals, and thoughts on how to launch a successful career.

In 2015, Dansby Swanson was picked #1 overall in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Today he plays shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. Dansby joins Patrick in the lab to discuss the importance of leading yourself and influencing others to be their best. The conversation covers everything from Dansby’s pregame routine to what it felt like to join his hometown team. Don’t miss this chance to learn about leading yourself from one of the best players in the league.

Pat Lencioni is one of the top business consultants, speakers, and authors on planet earth. He has numerous bestselling books including The 5 Temptations of a CEO, The Advantage, and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team. Pat joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss his latest book, The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities. Listen in as Pat Lencioni and Patrick Leddin converse about why you should choose to lead. As you listen, reflect on why you choose to lead others. Learn more about Pat Lencioni at www.TableGroup.com.