In this episode, Patrick reflects on conversations with Ranga Ramanujam, Christie Hunter Arscott, Patrick Lencioni, and Stanley McChrystal. In doing so, he identifies four questions that every leader should reflect on and answer:     1.    What does success look like for you?     2.    How well do you understand yourself?     3.    What motivates you to lead?     4.    What does it take to lead? We’d love to help you and your team to get better. Get started at LeddinGroup.com

Brian Lord is the President of Premiere Speakers Bureau, one of the world's largest bureaus. He is also the host of the Beyond Speaking Podcast. A lifelong learner, Brian never misses an opportunity to gain insights from the range of speakers he interacts with, as his firm supports more than 2,000 events each year. He joins Patrick to discuss how we can all borrow genius from amazing voices. This episode will show you how to learn and apply new ideas in your life and work. Learn more about Brian at PremiereSpeakers.com or BeyondSpeak.com.  Looking to develop your leaders? Check out the Leadership Lab app and learn how you can put leadership development in the palm of your hand LeddinGroup.com/Leader

Brian Wagner, author of Sometimes It DOES Take a Brain Surgeon. looks at life differently than most people. He has a gift for helping others identify their personal blindspots and overcome their self-limiting beliefs. His talent developed out of his childhood diagnosis of a severe genetic disorder that would eventually impair his vision but not his outlook on life. Brian and Patrick discuss the importance of embracing your blindspots through a process he calls A Radical Vision. Learn more about Brian at www.aradicalvision.com and the Leadership Learning platform at www.leddingroup.com/leader

Minda Zetlin is an author, speaker, journalist, and contributing editor at Inc. Minda’s popular column, The Laid-Back Leader, garners over one million clicks each month on Inc.com. Her newest book is Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work. Patrick and Minda discuss how we all can take care of ourselves, pursue our dream jobs, and focus our energy on what matters most. Learn more about Minda’s work at www.mindazetline.wordpress.com. Find out more about the Leadership Lab Learning platform at www.leddingroup.com/leader

The world is changing quickly—and, as Jason Feifer teaches, to stay ahead, we must be able to see the opportunity in disruption. He joins Patrick to discuss how the smartest entrepreneurs in the world deal with change, and we can all master the four phases of change. Learn more about Jason and discover his book “Build for Tomorrow: Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career” at www.JasonFeifer.com.  This episode is sponsored by the Leadership Lab Learning app. Are you ready to put leadership development into the palm of your hand? Explore the Leadership Lab Learning app at www.LeddinGroup.com/leader

Hunter Hillenmeyer played eight seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and served on the Board of the NFL Players Association. Today he is a Partner focused on Business Development for Next Play Capital, helping to expand the Firm brand and reach in the Midwest and Eastern parts of the U.S. Hunter and Patrick discuss working hard, setting goals, remaining consistent, and seeing the fruits of your labor. Hunter also is a co-host of the weekly podcast series, Next Play Perspectives. Prior to joining Next Play Capital, Hunter led the partnerships platform at STRIVR, a venture-backed AR/VR startup. He was also a Venture Partner with OCA Ventures, an early-stage venture firm in Chicago. This episode is brought to you by the Leadership Lab Learning Platform. Learn how to put leadership development in the palm of your hand at www.LeddinGroup.com/leader

Shanna Hocking joins Patrick this week to talk about her new book, One Bold Move a Day. The book offers a practical, hands-on roadmap to achieving your career, leadership, and personal goals with intention and joy. One Bold Move a Day shows you how a single, measurable act each day will help you fulfill your potential, both personally and professionally. Shanna is deeply committed to helping others achieve what they didn't know was possible through their leadership, career, and philanthropy. She spent 20 years in multibillion-dollar nonprofit organizations, leading large teams and raising $155m+ throughout her career.  Learn more about Shanna’s work at Shannaahocking.com

Years ago, I ‘hired’ LinkedIn to help me to reach an audience of people looking to better lead themselves and others. I began writing articles on the platform and built an active following of over 103,000 people. That audience has been instrumental in launching this podcast, my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and building and releasing the Leadership Lab Learning Platform. This episode will help you to assess your current brand, envision what you’d like your brand to be, and identify how LinkedIn can help you to make it happen.  Follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickleddin

The author of numerous bestseller thrillers, Steven James, joins Patrick this week to talk about storytelling. Steven’s latest book, The Art of the Tale: Engage Your Audience, Elevate Your Organization, and Share Your Message Through Storytelling. Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. His latest novel, SYNAPSE, a near-future thriller, was a finalist at the International Book Awards in the Science Fiction category. Suspense Magazine, who named Steven’s book EVERY WICKED MAN one of their “Best Books of 2018,” says that he “sets the new standard in suspense writing.” Publishers Weekly calls him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game,” and RT Book Reviews promises that “the nail-biting suspense will rivet you.” Steven deftly weaves intense stories of psychological suspense with deep philosophical insights. As critically-acclaimed novelist Ann Tatlock put it, “Steven James gives us a captivating look at the fine line between good and evil in the human heart.” Learn more about Steven and his work at StevenJames.net

Are you ready for leadership development with real ROI? We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Leadership Lab Learning Platform. It leverages psychology and science to create data-driven learning that is individualized, habit-forming, and delivered day by day. Learn how we are putting leadership development in the palm of your hand and get a demo today at https://www.leddingroup.com/leader