In this episode of the Leadership Lab podcast, Patrick engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Taylor Leddin-McMaster, exploring the profound significance of curiosity and the art of understanding others' stories. With a remarkable career trajectory since the tender age of 17, Taylor has established herself as a prominent freelance writer, garnering recognition from esteemed national platforms and earning accolades as a leading figure in journalism, notably by Thrive Global.  Taylor is the Life Editor at The Daily Journal and Editor-in-Chief of The Tidbit.

In this episode of the Leadership Lab, Patrick welcomes Curtis Morley, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling author and seasoned entrepreneur. Curtis delves into the complex world of emotions, focusing on the deceptive impact of counterfeit emotions on decision-making and leadership. Drawing on his extensive experience, he offers actionable insights on how to identify and manage these misleading feelings to enhance personal and professional growth. Tune in to uncover the strategies needed to navigate emotional challenges effectively and transform your understanding of your emotional landscape for better leadership and success. Learn more about Curtis and his work at https://www.entrepreneursparadox.com

Whether you're gearing up to start your own business or leading a team in a large organization, speaking the language of business is absolutely essential. Marc Butler is fluent in this critical language and is ready to share his mastery with you. Dive into an exhilarating episode of the Leadership Lab podcast where Marc, co-author of "Funding a New Business for Dummies," joins Patrick to explore the essentials of startup funding, effective business communication, and smart financial management. Marc is a luminary in strategic leadership, known for his impactful work in spurring growth and spearheading transformations in both startups and established fintech firms. This episode is a goldmine of practical advice and deep insights from a veteran who's led through the complexities of business innovation and success. Get ready for a conversation that's set to ignite your entrepreneurial and leadership ambitions. To learn more about Marc and his insights, visit www.marcrbutler.com. Prepare for an episode that will supercharge your approach to business and leadership!

In this episode, Patrick speaks with Sarah Cavanaugh, the CEO of Peaceful Exit. Their conversation delves into the profound topics of grief and mourning, focusing on how leaders can guide others through their darkest moments. In a society that often shies away from discussions of death, Peaceful Exit serves as a bold invitation to engage in open and honest dialogue about this inevitable aspect of life. Connect with Sarah at www.PeacefulExit.net

This week on The Leadership Lab, join Patrick as he delves into the transformative power of play in workplace culture with his guest, Kristi Herold, the visionary founder and CEO of JAM. Kristi's ambition to have 1 million people engage in play annually extends to her innovative work with corporations, utilizing play to bolster corporate cultures and productivity. Honored as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and featured in Forbes and Fast Company, Kristi offers a depth of insight and experience. Patrick and Kristi explore how integrating play can rejuvenate team dynamics, enhance creativity, and elevate job satisfaction, highlighting Kristi's achievements in establishing JAM as an exemplary workplace. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in blending play with professionalism for optimal outcomes. Additionally, Krisit offers a special resource: a free 10-page playbook PDF, "10 Ways to Integrate Play Into the Workplace," available at www.KristiHerold.com/leadershiplab25

Patrick sits down with mental performance coach Derin "DMAC" McMains. Derin is renowned for his work with top athletes, musicians, executives, and teams, providing them with the mental strategies needed to excel and lead in their respective arenas.   In their conversation, DMAC shares insights into the psychological skills and disciplines that are crucial for maintaining focus, resilience, and peak performance under pressure. He discusses practical approaches for mastering your mental game, from enhancing concentration to overcoming challenges with grace and determination.   This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to elevate their professional and personal performance through mental strength and agility. Discover how you can harness the power of your mind to achieve excellence and lead with confidence in any field.  Follow DMAC on Instagram @dmac_mindset or on X @McMainsDmac. Also, look for his podcast, No Show Dogs: Powered by ReliaQuest.

In this captivating episode of the Leadership Lab, Patrick dives into the remarkable journey of Trina Frierson, from overcoming addiction and personal loss to founding Mending Hearts, an organization transforming the lives of women facing similar challenges. Trina's story is a powerful testament to resilience, showcasing how one's darkest moments can lead to a purpose-driven life dedicated to service and community healing. Her work with Mending Hearts, which has grown to support over 5400 women, illustrates the profound impact of leadership rooted in empathy and action. Join us for a conversation that not only explores Trina's inspiring path to redemption but also illuminates the ways we can all make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about Trina at www.trinafierson.com and mendingheartsinc.org

Join host Patrick Leddin on the Leadership Lab podcast for a compelling conversation with Jim Huling, renowned author of *The 4 Disciplines of Execution* and a distinguished executive coach. In this episode, Jim shares invaluable insights into living intentionally and making pivotal life choices. With over three decades of experience guiding leaders and organizations to their peak, Jim and Patrick delve into the essence of gaining clarity, the importance of strategic pivots, and embracing the power to choose your life's path. Listeners will gain practical advice from Jim's vast experience, including his role as the 4DX Global Managing Consultant for FranklinCovey and his tenure as CEO of a celebrated company. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to learn how to navigate life's choices with conviction and purpose, directly from one of the most respected figures in leadership and personal development. Follow Jim on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhuling/

In this episode of the Leadership Lab, Patrick sits down with Dave Liniger, the influential co-founder of RE/MAX and a real estate visionary, to discuss Liniger's new book, "The Perfect 10." Liniger, known for reshaping the real estate landscape and his adventurous personal life, shares insights from his extensive career and diverse experiences. "The Perfect 10" emerges as a guide filled with wisdom for aspiring business leaders, distilled from Liniger's 50-plus years of innovation and his interactions with notable figures and personal inspirations. Learn more about Dave and his work at www.DaveLiniger.com

Today's featured guest is Jon Becker, the CEO of Aardvark, a company specializing in supplying protective and communication equipment to elite teams worldwide. Patrick and Jon discuss insights from Jon’s remarkable 38-year journey with Aardvark, offering valuable lessons on how the best of the best operate. Gain access to principles, insights, and ideas that every team leader should know. Learn more about Jon and his work at https://jonbbecker.com

In this episode, Patrick welcomes author, Dr. Robert Cialdini into the Leadership Lab to talk about his work in the area of influence. In so many ways leadership can be boiled down to two key aspects. One is influencing others, and the other one is making decisions. This episode addresses the first issue, influence, head-on.

In this episode, Patrick is joined by Laura Mae Martin, whose dynamic journey at Google spans over thirteen years across various domains, including Sales, Product Operations, Event Planning, and now, Executive Coaching. Laura's expertise isn't just confined to her impressive career trajectory; she's also an invaluable mentor to some of Google's top executives, guiding them on mastering the art of time and energy management. Patrick and Laura’s conversation focuses on Laura’s new book, “Uptime: A Practice Guide for Personal Productivity and Well-Being." Laura shares how to thrive in any work setting, be it the comfort of your home or the traditional office environment. "Uptime" is packed with actionable strategies aimed at refining your focus, establishing robust systems, and maintaining effective routines and tactics. Learn more about Laura and her work at www.LauraMaeMartin.com

In a world where the job market is ever-evolving, crowded with talent, and increasingly influenced by AI, the question on everyone's mind is: How do I stand out? How do I become indispensable? These are crucial questions in today's professional landscape, and they deserve in-depth exploration and understanding. This week, we're diving deep into these questions with CEO and Author William Vanderbloemen. Joining Patrick on his latest podcast, William unveils insights from his new book, "Be the Unicorn." Drawing from his extensive experience and over 30,000 interviews with exceptional leaders at his executive search firm, William has distilled the essence of what sets the best leaders apart. "Be the Unicorn" reveals the 12 Data-Driven Habits that differentiate truly outstanding leaders from the rest. These aren't just theories; they are practical, proven habits backed by extensive research and real-world application. Visit www.TheUnicornBook.com for more information and to take a self-assessment or check out William’s work at www.Vanderbloemen.com

Are you leading a life that ignites your soul or just going through the motions like a rudderless ship? This is the central theme of John R. Miles' latest book, "Passion Struck." It's also the hot topic of this week's Leadership Lab podcast, where Patrick and John dive into discussions about human mosquitos, anxiety optimizers, and garden leaders. To discover more about John and his insights, visit www.PassionStruck.com. Also, don't miss out on our chat, where we reference two previous guests from the Leadership Lab podcast: Nate Zinsser and General Stanley McChrystal.     ⁃    Episode 128: Up your confidence with author and performance coach Dr. Nate Zinsser (https://leddingroup.com/episode-128-up-your-confidence-with-author-and-performance-coach-dr-nate-zinsser/)     ⁃    Episode 100. Lead and Thrive in a Complex World with Retired General Stan McChrystal (https://leddingroup.com/episode-100-lead-and-thrive-in-a-complex-world-with-retired-general-stan-mcchrystal/)

In this final episode of our six-part series focused on creating “ready now” leaders in 2024, Patrick offers an overview of our DELIVER course. This course will help you to build a team that executes with excellence. Patrick unpacks one of the 24 lessons from the DELIVER course. That lesson is called “Provide Feedback,” and it provides leaders with five steps that they can follow to give effective feedback, which is critical to individual and collective success. Want to learn more about how our Content + System = your Success, visit www.LeddinGroup.com and click on the “Learn More” button.

In this insightful episode, Patrick takes a deep dive into our ENGAGE course, detailing how it prepares leaders to cultivate an environment where people are motivated to give their best. He breaks down two key truths about engagement and unveils the S-T-A-R-S Framework. As part of a comprehensive six-episode series, this discussion is designed to enhance your leadership skills and those of your team for 2024 and beyond. To immerse yourself in the full series, begin with episode 225 titled 'Close Your Biggest Leadership Development Gaps in 2024 and Beyond'. For a more in-depth exploration of the Leadership Lab Learning System, visit www.LeddinGroup.com. Here, you can browse through our offerings or set up a meeting with our expert team to discuss your leadership development journey.

In the latest installment of the Leadership Lab Podcast, Patrick dives into the theme of nurturing 'ready now' leaders equipped to effectively guide teams in 2024 and beyond. Expanding on themes from previous episodes about the Leadership Lab Content and System, Patrick introduces the INSPIRE course, designed to transform your team into adept problem solvers. This episode offers insights into the course content and provides a platform for you to evaluate your problem-solving abilities.

In this episode, Patrick continues his conversation about the Leadership Lab’s Content and System to grow leaders. He focuses on the course SERVE which teaches how to be a customer-driven leader who treats team members as you would treat your very best customer.  Learn about the importance of both your Essence and Expertise as a leader.

In this latest Leadership Lab podcast episode, Patrick delves deeper into the evolution of leaders for 2024 and beyond. Expanding on last week's insights, he emphasizes the pivotal equation: Content + System = Success. Patrick introduces the transformative DISRUPT course, designed to empower leaders to break free from the "this won't work here" mindset, fostering innovation and challenging the status quo. Explore more at www.LeddinGroup.com

Are you prepared to bridge the leadership gap that could be the barrier between your organization and its key goals for 2024 and beyond? Patrick confronts this crucial challenge head-on. He dives deep into the innovative Leadership Lab Learning System, a blend of award-winning content and a proven system that spells success for leadership development. This system employs gamification, AI, and data analytics to actively engage and empower learners in a repeatable formula: "Content + System = Success." Move beyond conventional methods with the foundational course, 'The Five Practices of Impactful Leaders.' This course is a portal to a shared leadership language, framework, and experience. Gain invaluable insights and refine your approach to leadership development. The episode isn't just informative; it extends an open invitation to bring the Leadership Lab Learning System into your organization, setting your leaders on a path to excel in 2024. Ready to change the face of your leadership landscape? Visit www.leddingroup.com/leader to discover more and arrange a conversation with a Leddin Group Guide. Alternatively, you can contact us at helloLeddingroup.com. We're committed to helping you succeed in 2024 and beyond.

Randy Burns, the Chief Sustainability Officer and Corporate Affairs Officer at O-I Glass, joins Patrick to discuss leading change. Renowned as the world's leading producer of glass containers for a diverse range of food and beverage products—from wine and soft drinks to jams, pickles, and salsa—O-I Glass operates 69 manufacturing facilities across 19 countries. There's a high likelihood that numerous products in your home are encased in their glassware. Randy's mission is to navigate the delicate equilibrium between the company's aspirations, environmental stewardship, and profitability. His role encompasses strategic decision-making, persuasive leadership, and championing transformative initiatives at every organizational level. Randy illuminates the challenges leaders face while driving change and offers practical strategies to effectively tackle and surmount these obstacles. Join us for a deep dive into managing change, guided by a seasoned expert who grapples with these issues daily. In this episode, Patrick mentions an interview with the master negotiator and author of “Never Split the Difference,” Chris Voss. The episode is “Negotiate as if your life depends on it.” Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-175-reboot-negotiate-as-if-your-life-depended/id1467441717?i=1000590864641

In this episode, Patrick is joined by Jenny Lincoln. Jenny is described as a unicorn of speakers who could chat about paint drying, and you’d suddenly want to renovate your house. She’s vulnerable yet tough, charming but no-nonsense, and has a knack for nudging people into action. In their conversation, they discuss her transition from climbing the corporate ladder to becoming a nomadic speaker and how, along the way, she learned to embrace the messiness of being human.

Are you ready to walk through the door with confidence? Are you prepared to live your values out loud?  In this episode, Patrick dives into a conversation with coach, speaker, and author Kelli Thompson this week. Her latest book, “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck,” is written for women but applies to everyone! In the conversation, Kelli shares insights about her career pivots, courageous conversations, and moving to a position that can give us greater confidence to succeed today. She challenges all of us to go down challenging paths in life confidently.

Patrick Leddin welcomes Scott Osman, CEO of 100 Coaches Agency, and President Jacquelyn Lane, for an engaging discussion on their latest book, "Becoming Coachable." Co-authored with the 100 Coaches founder, Marshall Goldsmith, this insightful work dives into the transformative power of executive coaching in reshaping leadership in life.   Scott and Jacquelyn unravel the essence of their book, emphasizing the need to be open to feedback, accountability, and change. how becoming coachable isn't just about absorbing feedback but about a profound readiness for change and accountability. The trio also delves into a critical aspect often overlooked in leadership – the focus on helping others flourish. They explore practical strategies and real-world examples from their experiences, illustrating how leaders can effectively inspire and uplift their teams, ultimately creating a ripple effect of positive transformation in both personal and professional realms.   In the conversation, Patrick mentions that numerous coaches from the 100 Coaches Agency have been on the Leadership Lab podcast. Here is the list of 20 guests (Liz Wiseman appeared twice) from the 100 Coaches who have been in the lab with Patrick.   Episode 001: Clean up Your Management Mess with WSJ Bestselling Author Scott Miller Episode 003: Exploring the Power of a Multiplier with NYT bestselling author Liz Wiseman Episode 027: See Around Corners With Bestselling Author Rita McGrath Episode 024: Be Humble, Stay Curious, & Change How You Lead with Bestselling Author Michael Bungay Stanier Episode 036: Lead with candor, competence, and coaching in tough times with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith Episode 064: Reflect on How Attachment and Judgement Shape You with Prakash Raman Episode 068: Explore Networking, Transparency, Purpose, and More with Bestselling Author David Burkus Episode 075: Help Others To Win With Northwestern University Professor Paul Corona Episode 094: Lead With Purpose and Grace Featuring John Baldoni Episode 101: Realize the Benefits of Self-Awareness With NYT Bestselling Author Tascha Eurich Episode 112: Revisit and Learn with Bestselling Author and Coach Dorie Clark Episode 115: Build a Team of Impact Players With NYT Best Selling Author Liz Wiseman Episode 117: Revisit the Power of Gratitude with Bestselling Author Chester Elton Episode 122: Discover the Perfect Coach with Eddie Turner Episode 125: Learn the Rules of Power with Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer Episode 127: Tap into the Success Factor with Dr. Ruth Gotian Episode 130: Go from start-up to grown-up with bestselling author Alisa Cohn Episode 131: Help people see what you’re thinking with author Todd Cherches Episode 134: Grow yourself and your people with bestselling author Whitney Johnson Episode 156: Discover and Live Out Your Core Purpose with Leonora Zilkha Williamson  Episode 187: Help Your People Win with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company Episode 198: Embrace the Seismic Shift in Leadership with Dr. Michelle Johnston Episode 200: Become a Great Mentor with WSJ Bestselling Author Scott Miller

Patrick joins Treion Muller to discuss what it means to be a "mutant learner" and how leaders can revolutionize their personal and professional growth. With over two decades of experience transforming some of the world's largest learning and development organizations, Treion brings a wealth of knowledge as a Chief Strategy Officer, CEO, Founder, and more. His insights are not just theoretical but are backed by hands-on expertise in steering companies and individuals through dynamic changes and digital transformations. As Treion discusses key takeaways from his latest book, The Rise of the Mutant Learner: How to Learn and Lead Effectively in the Digital Age, he sheds light on the critical need for leaders to proactively take charge of their development journey. This episode isn't just about what you need to learn; it's about radically changing how you learn. Learn more about Treion and his work at www.treionmuller.com In the conversation, the time management expert, David Allen, was mentioned. David was featured in Leadership Lab Episode 140: Perceive Problems as Projects and Get Things Done With Bestselling Author David Allen. You can listen to that conversation wherever you get your podcasts or at https://leddingroup.com/episode-140-perceive-problems-as-projects-and-get-things-done-with-bestselling-author-david-allen/

Join Patrick this week as he delves into a conversation with Will Cady, Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador and strategic genius involved with powerhouse brands like Apple, Google, and Netflix. Together, they explore the significance of pursuing and sharing your passions. The conversation invites you to explore how true value stems from the values cultivated through one's interests and practices. They also unpack insights from his latest book, "Which Way is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics." Tune in for a holistic take on today's cultural pulse and how you can better reflect, explore, and learn! Learn more about Will at www.will-cady.com

Patrick joins David Mendelson, CEO of Donco to discuss the secrets behind Donco's unique and thriving culture, where engaged employees and loyal customers come together to make a sustainable impact on our planet. From innovative green solutions in manufacturing to pioneering recycling avenues like turning gummy bears into bear bait, David sheds light on how he's leading the charge in waste reduction, creating new markets for secondary raw materials, and assembling a global think tank of recycling maestros. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leadership, sustainability, and building cultures of excellence.

Ready to learn how to manage relationships at work and leverage both formal and informal networks? Join Patrick as he visits with Dr. Michelle King, a leading voice on workplace inequality and organizational culture. With a decade of research under her belt, Michelle recently released her latest book, "How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself.” An accomplished academic, Michelle boasts five degrees and is currently engaged in a post-doctoral research fellowship at Cranfield University, UK. Her insights have graced the pages of The Economist, Harvard Business Review, and Time, among others. With over 500 speaking engagements globally, including the Nobel Peace Prize Conference and SXSW, Michelle is undeniably a leading authority in her field. Join us as we delve deep into her expertise and vision for the future of workplaces. Learn more about Michelle and her work at www.MichellePKing.com

Patrick dives deep with Deb Macfarlan Enright into how we can all make a bigger impact in the world. Inspired by her family's legacy of selfless service, Deb has crafted a hub of expertise to empower those driven to tackle critical global issues like hunger, homelessness, and education disparities. Discover how Deb supports change-makers in disrupting the status quo and glean insights into the strategies, tools, and personal journeys that shape the world of social impact. This is a conversation about belief, determination, and the passion to "go do good."  Learn more about Deb and her work at https://www.themacfarlangroup.com. As mentioned in the episode, Deb is a Leddin Group Certified Guide. She’s able to take our leadership content + proven system to clients and partners. In doing so, she scales her business and her impact. Want to learn more about how Content + System = Scale? Go to https://www.LeddinGroup.com/guide

In this episode, Patrick dives into a riveting conversation with Liz Elting, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of The Elizabeth Elting Foundation. Liz was also the brilliant mind behind the founding of the $1.5 billion TransPerfect, a leading global translation service firm. Liz is the author of the transformative book, "Dream Big and Win.” Based in New York, Liz is widely hailed as one of the world's most triumphant self-made women. She passionately champions the dismantling of systemic obstacles hindering success and equality. Liz is also fervently dedicated to nurturing the upcoming wave of women business trailblazers. Tune in to glean invaluable insights from a woman who's not only breaking barriers but also ensuring that the path remains open for those who follow.  Learn more at www.LizElting.com

Patrick sits down with Bevin Ferrand, the driving force behind the idea of taking life's unexpected turns and molding them into a future that's big, bold, and undeniably wonderful. As the author of "The Damn Manifesto: Discover the keys to personal transformation and bringing your biggest dreams to life," Bevin brings a refreshing perspective on personal transformation that's rooted in clarity, inspiration, and actionable steps. Two major topics surface as the backbone of Patrick and Bevin’s conversation. First, Permission versus Support - Bevin delves deep into the concept of seeking permission versus seeking support. Why is it that so many of us wait for someone else's approval before pursuing our dreams? What's the shift we need to recognize our own power and lean into the strength of support? Second, Create Your Own Damn Manifesto - Bevin discusses the importance of writing a personal manifesto – a clear and compelling declaration of beliefs, intentions, and desires. She shares insights into how crafting our own manifesto can serve as a roadmap to success, ensuring that we don't lose sight of our true north. Learn more about Bevin and her work at https://bevinfarrand.com/your-damn-manifesto.

In this episode, Patrick is joined by author and CEO Rusty Shelton to talk about his new book “Authority Advantage.” Rust first spoke at Harvard on the changing world of PR and marketing at the age of 23. Today he is the Founder & and CEO of Zilker Media. In the time between his Harvard speech and his career today, he has written numerous books, represented a wide range of personalities and authors, and helped people around the world to build amazing brands. In their conversation, Rusty and Patrick discussed how all of us can leverage the authority advantage when we focus on impact, not ego.

Join Patrick for this exciting episode as he sits down with author and CEO, Brad Deutser, to discuss Brad’s latest book, 'Belonging Rules.' In this thought-provoking episode, Brad and Patrick delve into the five crucial actions that not only foster unity but also unlock higher levels of performance within teams.   Brad's entertaining style is matched only by his depth of insights, offering fresh perspectives on the daily challenges that leaders of all kinds face, regardless of industry or level.   Learn more about Brad and his latest book at www.deuster.com

Patrick has an insightful conversation with entrepreneur, speaker, blogger, and best-selling author Seth Godin. Listen and learn how you can create a ruckus for your customers.

New York Times bestselling author and global thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss the importance of trust. He shares what it means to be trustworthy and key behaviors you can employ to build stronger relationships, teams, and organizations. Together we learn that trust is the one thing that changes everything and better understand how to harness that power.

Lucy Westlake is an adventurer, explorer, triathlete, runner, and speaker. At 17 years old, she can now add World Record Holder to the list. She joins Patrick to talk about trusting yourself and others as you climb to new heights. Learn more about Lucy at www.LucyWestlake.com Since this episode originally aired, Lucy has now set the record as the youngest North American woman to hike Mt. Everest.

Kasia Wezowski joins Patrick to discuss how we can all master the language that leads. A four-time Amazon bestselling author and multifaceted entrepreneur, Kasia draws from her expansive experience as the founder of several successful businesses – from an international training company to a movie production house. Kasia and Patrick delve into her latest book, "Language That Leads: Communication Strategies that Inspire and Engage." The power of words is undeniable, and Kasia unpacks the art of strategic communication that not only captures attention but also galvanizes action. As the co-producer of impactful documentaries like LEAP and IMPACT, she brings a unique perspective on how communication shapes our world and how mastering language, being authentic, and discontinuing an impossible pursuit of perfection. Learn more about Kasia and her work at https://www.kasiawezowski.com/

In this episode of the Leadership Lab podcast, Patrick has an engaging conversation with renowned performance psychology, resilience, and leadership science expert, Dr. Jon Finn. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Dr. Finn has used his wealth of knowledge and experience, underpinned by three psychology-related degrees, including a Ph.D., to found the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. Tougher Minds, under Dr. Finn's guidance, has successfully harnessed cutting-edge insights from diverse fields such as psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and even the practices of world champions to assist organizations in crafting robust "Habit Mechanics" and empowering "Chief Habit Mechanics"—this essentially translates to resilient individuals, inspiring leaders, and top-tier teams. Dr. Finn’s extensive reach in training and coaching exceeds 10,000 individuals, including global businesses, rapidly growing startups, elite athletes, educational institutes, families, and the UK government, and even think tanks. Get ready to dive deep into the intricate world of psychology, leadership, and resilience in this episode, as Dr. Finn brings to the table a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For more information about Dr. Finn's work and to access a treasure trove of free resources, you can visit tougherminds.co.uk. But now, buckle up and prepare yourself for an enlightening journey into the mind of one of the top experts in the field of leadership science.

In this week's episode, Patrick is joined by Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist whose expertise adds a unique spin to our understanding of wellness and performance. Together, they delve into the power of leading with emotional acuity. Dr. DiGangi guides us through a captivating exploration of our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional systems, highlighting the chaos that ensues when these are misaligned. In her words, "The greatest journey in our lives is the walk back to ourselves," emphasizing the value of internal harmony. Be sure to order a copy of Dr. DiGangi’s book, “Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.” The episode also pays homage to a previous guest on the Leadership Lab, Reggie Ford, and his influential book, PTSD. For those interested in reliving Patrick's engaging discussion with Reggie, we recommend tuning into Episode 97 of the Leadership Lab podcast.

Tom Burbage, author and former Executive Vice President at Lockheed Martin, was the general manager for the F-35 program from 2000 to 2013. His outstanding leadership during this time won him multiple accolades, including the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy/Harvard Business Review Award for Ethical Leadership. Earlier in his career, Tom served as a Naval Aviator, racking up over 3,000 hours in 38 different types of military aircraft. In 1994, he retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain. Tom and Patrick have a riveting conversation that delves into the complexity of accomplishing high-stakes projects involving numerous stakeholders and high public visibility. The F-35 multirole jet fighter is a prime example of such a project. Essential for maintaining air superiority for many future decades, this aircraft is expected to be in service until 2070, signifying its monumental and growing impact. Tune in to Episode 205 to learn from Tom's first-hand experiences, and let his insights guide your next big project to soar to new heights. Want to learn more? Check out Tom’s new book “F-35: The Inside Story of Lightening II.”

Prodigy co-founder and author Ben Foster joins Patrick to discuss how you can create customer value, build a sustainable business, and lead people with excellence. Ben has more than 20 years of product management experience. He is the Chief Product Officer at WHOOP and he was the Chief Product Officer at GoCanvas, the VP of Product & Design at Opower (which went public in 2014), and previously worked for Marty Cagan at eBay. You can find Ben at @benfoster on LinkedIn or visit his site at www.prodigy.group

Patrick’s Leadership Lab podcast guest this week, Imran Nuri, embarked on an incredible adventure: 84 days on the road, journeying across 48 states in the U.S., covering 15,000 miles, and gathering advice from 1,000 strangers. This captivating story is beautifully detailed in his new book, "Advice from America: Life Advice and Photos of 1,000 Strangers from 48 States." As a leader, your role is inherently tied to people, and Imran shares valuable insights from his remarkable expedition to enhance your leadership skills. A little about Imran: he's not just an author and a traveler but also a philanthropist who raised millions for childhood cancer research. He started a nonprofit that revolutionized giving, commanded the attention of thousands with his speeches, grown significant social media followings, showcased his artwork, designed websites, mentored students, and so much more. Imran’s zest for life pushes him to explore new hobbies and immerse himself in them. This quality, coupled with his versatile skills, makes him a valuable asset to any team and equips him to thrive in the face of new challenges. Learn more about Imran and order a copy of his new book at https://www.imrannuri.com

Join Patrick as he chats with designer, creator, and architect Jarrod Lopiccolo. Jarrod is the Co-founder and CEO of Noble Studies. Noble is an award-winning digital marketing agency that brings together the best of creativity and performance to help clients achieve inspiring results and continue to get better! Discover the power of remaining human-centric in your work, maintaining a growth mindset, and recognizing the connection between attitude and leadership. Jarrod's incredible journey takes us from a small one-laptop business to an international digital marketing agency. Their client list includes big brands like Autodesk, The Islands of Tahiti, Niantic Inc., Adobe, Disney, Visa, and Google. Take advantage of this fascinating podcast, where you'll explore the exciting journey of entrepreneurship and the quest for excellence in a dynamic digital landscape. Learn more at https://noblestudios.com

Scott Wozniak joins Patrick to answer the question, “What makes a legend?” His answer is that It’s not magic. It’s not luck. It’s not even trying harder. It’s building processes and systems that work together to create a unified, positive customer experience. Scott refers to it as Customer Service Engine and shares the key elements needed to build and fuel that engine: Customer Insight, Operational Excellence, Personalized Service, Healthy Leadership Team, and Memorable Moments. Let’s face it, we all have customers either down the hallway, across town, or halfway around the world. Scott and his team can help you to create a Customer Experience Engine like no other. Learn more about Scott and his work at https://swozconsulting.com or https://www.scottwozniak.com

Scott Miller's journey includes roles ranging from front-line salesperson to executive vice president of thought leadership at FranklinCovey. He has gained a profound understanding of leadership's inherently human nature. A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Scott is releasing his seventh book, The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship: 13 Roles to Making a True Impact. Join Scott and Patrick as they delve into the multifaceted nature of great mentors. Discover how mentors fulfill roles, set expectations, track progress, and explore new horizons. Scott emphasizes the importance of awareness and conscious choice in meeting the unique needs of mentees, adapting to the role required in each moment. Learn more about Scott and his latest book at www.GreatMentorship.com

In this special edition of The Leadership Lab podcast, we're revisiting an episode that left a lasting impact. Join us as we reshare Episode 10, featuring an incredible interview with Jamie Andrew. As we reflect on the previous 198 episodes of The Leadership Lab, we couldn't help but be drawn back to Jamie's inspirational message. In a world filled with challenges, Jamie's story serves as a powerful reminder that our choices have the power to shape our lives and make us better leaders. Tune in to this reshared episode to hear Jamie's captivating journey firsthand. Discover how he overcame immense obstacles, redefined what is possible, and found inspiration in the face of unimaginable circumstances. Join Patrick as he delves into thought-provoking discussions with Jamie, exploring the mindset and choices that have driven him to achieve greatness. Whether you're a seasoned leader, an aspiring professional, or simply seeking inspiration, this reshared episode will leave you with valuable insights and a renewed sense of purpose. Prepare to be inspired and empowered to embrace your own leadership potential. Don't miss this opportunity to revisit the unforgettable interview with Jamie Andrew. Tune in to Episode 199 of The Leadership Lab and discover the transformative power of choice and leadership in the face of adversity.

Join Patrick in this captivating episode as he sits down with Dr. Michelle Johnston, author of "Seismic Shift," to explore the essential qualities of effective leadership in today's rapidly evolving world. With thought-provoking insights, Michelle invites us to embark on a transformative journey from traditional notions of power and control towards the transformative power of authenticity and genuine connection. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the profound impact of this seismic shift in leadership paradigms. Learn more about Michelle at  https://michellekjohnston.com

Patrick introduces us to the idea of being a positive disruptor. He shares a disruptive framework, revealing the key elements that enable leaders to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about the power of positive disruption, this episode is packed with invaluable wisdom and practical takeaways. Examples in this episode include past guests James Patterson (episode #146) and Jenn Drummond (episode #178). Join us in the Leadership Lab as we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of disruption, unleashing your potential to make a profound difference in the world.

Join Patrick as he dives into the world of team performance and top priorities. He shares Practice 5, Inspire Performance, from our best-selling book and world-renowned workshop. But that's not all! Get ready to uncover 7 common performance problems that leaders and teams often face, and Patrick reveals 7 uncommon solutions to ensure success now and in the future. Don't miss out on this valuable knowledge! Discover more about The 5 Practices of Impactful Leaders and bring the workshop, book, or app to your organization by visiting www.LeddinGroup.com/leader. Let's level up your leadership game!

Ian Morris knows a lot about being tenacious, taking chances, and testing himself again and again. From taking a job across the country in a nascent tech space to leading a business through up and downtimes, he has succeeded in demonstrating resilience, strengthening skills, and building winning teams. Ian joins Patrick to share insights from his life and career. Learn more about Ian and his latest endeavor at Likewise.com.

Dr. Jennifer Guttman joins Patrick to talk about her new book “Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction. Dr. Guttman tells us that happiness isn’t a binary thing, a goal to chase, or a mindset to embrace. Happiness is a feeling, and like any other emotion, it comes and goes. Her book lays out a roadmap on how to move beyond happiness to achieve authentic life satisfaction by becoming more confident, self-empowered, self-reliant, and resilient. Learn more about Dr. Guttman at https://www.guttmanpsychology.com

You won’t have a successful career! That’s the starting point for this week’s podcast episode: Patrick reflects on a few recent articles and podcast interviews. He shares insights about persistence, the value of not knowing, and how to think through some of your career’s biggest challenges. Patrick mentions the following podcast episodes in today’s discussion: Episode 192: Change Your NOW to Create Your Future with Author Mirja Bang Episode 191: Be Bold and Own Your Personal Brand with Carlii Lyon Episode 189: Don’t Stop at “No” with Hint Founder Kara Goldin Episode 188: You Were Created for this Moment with Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore Find these episodes wherever you get podcasts or at www.LeddinGroup.com. For more than three decades, Patrick has led teams and studied leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has ranged from working with soldiers as a U.S. Army airborne infantry ranger-qualified officer to senior corporate leaders for KPMG Consulting and FranklinCovey to the owner of two start-ups. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, teaching Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, and Crisis Leadership. He is also the Director of Vanderbilt University’s Practice of Business Studies.

In this podcast episode, Patrick’s guest, Mirja Bang, aims to assist listeners in becoming more productive and establishing better habits by altering their present behavior. Time is a subject of fascination for Mirja, and she believes that in order to bring about change, one must devote time to it. Procrastination is a common issue that results in tasks never being completed, which is why Mirja and Patrick discuss the significance of being present in the current moment to create a brighter future. Mirja is the creator of The Brain Fable and hails from Denmark. It was released in Denmark in 2020 and will be available in the United States in 2023. To learn more about Mirja and her work, go to www.MirjaBang.com, and to listen to her podcast, Reflection on the Go, visit https://www.reflectiononthego.com

Don't miss this week's episode with Carlii Lyon from Australia, where she shares insights on the power of building a personal brand. Discover how investing in yourself and aligning with your vision can transform your life and career. As a gifted speaker and writer, Carlii empowers leaders and team members to proactively shape their reputation, having worked with some of the world's most loved and trusted brands. Tune in and learn how to show up as your best self.  Learn more about Carlii at www.CarliiLyon.com

Craig Dowden joins Patrick to discuss positive leadership, self-awareness, and making a long-term impact. Listeners will learn to create alignment, foster engagement, and learn from mistakes.  Craig regularly contributes to industry-leading publications, including Forbes, CEOWORLD, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, the Financial Times, and the Financial Post. Craig has published two books, Do Good To Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership (2019) and A Time To Lead: Mastering Your Self So You Can Master Your World (2022). The second book was co-written with Alan Mulally, the legendary former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing Commercial Airplanes, along with Sarah McArthur (co-Editor in Chief of Leader to Leader). Released in the fall of 2022, the book landed on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists. Learn more about Craig’s work at www.CraigDowden.com

This week on the podcast, Patrick is joined by Kara Goldin, the founder and former CEO of Hint, Inc. They delve into a range of topics, including spotting opportunities, embracing the value of not knowing, and persevering through challenging times. Kara's remarkable journey saw her transform her unsweetened flavored water business into one of the most successful beverage companies of all time, earning her numerous accolades such as one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Forbes 40 Women to Watch Over 40, and Huffington Post's six disrupters list, which featured tech titans like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara's book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, has been a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Patrick welcomes Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore to the Leadership Lab to discuss how to bounce back, seize the day, and become the very best version of yourself. Coach Dar is a Board Certified Occupational Therapist, business executive, author, and speaker. She is passionate about helping people break through barriers to achieve their goals. Recently named Senior Fellow of PathNorth—an organization comprised of world leaders and CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, her powerful message continues to reach a global audience. She brings her knowledge of science, psychology, and achievement to help you to reflect on where you are, where you want to go, and how best to bridge the gap.

Patrick talks to Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, in this episode. Garry served for over 20 years as WD-40’s CEO and President. As the leader of the global company, he built a people-first culture that brought purpose and values to life in day-to-day operations and team member interactions.   Garry shares powerful examples and analogies with Patrick to teach you how culture, values, and purpose create amazing results. If you are looking to build a winning culture or want to join a company that has one, don’t miss Garry’s insights and ideas.

Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, Salomé Trambach works with clients worldwide to help them master self-awareness and how to bring value to their leadership. As a coach, she partners with people on their journey of excellence and challenges them to embrace the power of leadership through introspection. Patrick and Salomé have a timely conversation about leading in today’s world and discovering yourself in the process.

Nick Chatrath is a leading international expert for companies looking to navigate the fast-changing workplace disrupted by breakthrough Artificial Intelligence platforms like Chat GPT. Nick joins Patrick to talk about his new book, The Threshold: Leading in the Age of AI.  A former McKinsey consultant, he has spent 20,000+ hours coaching executives, educators, politicians, diplomats, military leaders, home-makers, students, and others. Nick has seen leaders from all sectors and from all walks of life as they have struggled and claimed great victories.  Nick has held several technology leadership roles and cherishes diverse approaches to it.  He co-founded two technology startups, one of which was AI-integrated.  Since arriving at university for the first time, Nick has studied Mathematics, Management Studies, French, Theology (including modules on Philosophy), History, Arabic, and Islamic Law, at Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral level, including at Oxford and Cambridge.  Nick is passionate about integrating all these disciplines in the context of technology and leadership. Nick co-leads a global professional services firm focusing on leadership development.

Vanderbilt University Professor Joe Rando joins Patrick to discuss the importance of solving problems, building sustainable businesses, and operating with excellence. Joe encourages all of us to learn continuously and invest in ourselves. Joe’s career spans over 30 years and includes work at all levels of management with Fortune 1000 companies, as well as the founding of and leadership of several early-stage start-ups.  He has managed companies through the early years of development, during fast-paced years of explosive growth, through the challenges of acquisitions, and through the later stages of maturity, optimization, and stabilization. Joe has held the title of GM, SVP, COO, CEO, and Founder in numerous companies in industries such as computer software, high-tech consulting, market research consulting, management consulting, insurance, manufacturing, wireless, real estate, restaurants, and retail.  As an investor in several seed capital and growth capital funds, he has advised dozens of start-ups and high-growth companies through the early years of formation and high growth. Learn more about Joe and his work at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/undergraduatebusinessminor/person/joseph-rando/

Patrick reflects on conversations he has had with two leaders about getting the big ideas right. He then shares two of his recent articles. The first article deals with the importance of meaning. The second addresses the need to get rid of tools that have served their purpose. As a leader, the three ideas addressed in this episode can go a long way to helping you to become the leader you were meant to be. Find the articles and past podcast interviews that Patrick mentions in this episode at www.LeddinGroup.com. For more than three decades, Patrick has led teams and studied leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has ranged from working with soldiers, as a U.S. Army airborne infantry ranger-qualified officer to senior corporate leaders for KPMG Consulting and FranklinCovey to the owner of two start-ups. He is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, where he teaches Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, and Crisis Leadership. He is also the Director of Vanderbilt’s Practice of Business Studies.

Peter Frampton, the CEO of Wealthvox, joins Patrick this week to explore why every employee needs to learn the language of business (aka the financial conversation). Peter and Patrick discuss how driving financial inclusivity increases employee confidence, improves performance, unveils opportunities, and drives efficiency and effectiveness in all parts of your business. Learn more about Peter and his team’s work at www.wealthvox.com.

Mindy Henderson joins Patrick to talk about her life, work, career, and most recent book “The Truth About Things That Suck.” They explore everything from life throwing you curve balls to proactively thinking before things do get hards. You won’t want to miss this fun, engaging, and informative conversation. Mindy Henderson gave her first speech at the age of four as the Texas State Poster Child for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Mindy later earned a master's degree and worked corporate jobs in high-tech for 20 years, advancing steadily up the corporate ladder. Since then, Mindy has pivoted from her full-time work in the high-tech corporate world to build a platform as a motivational speaker, where she shares her message and the tools she has acquired to help her overcome not only her disability but recovery from two devastating automobile accidents and job losses and more. Mindy currently resides in Austin, Texas, and her podcast "The Truth About Things That Suck" and book of the same name inspire audiences everywhere to overcome their limitations. Learn more at MindyHendersonCo.com

Soren Kaplan joins Patrick to talk about his new book Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs. The conversation reveals how our past experiences impact our present success and future opportunities in ways we often don't recognize. Soren explains that you can't change what's happened to you, but you can realize that your unique stories are hidden strengths waiting to be discovered. Learn more about Soren and his work at https://www.sorenkaplan.com

General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) joins Patrick this week to discuss a framework that leaders at every level can use to develop, refine, and improve. In addition, they discuss how to effectively develop leaders by combining academic and hands-on experiences with role models and inspiration. Patrick reflects on a time some twenty years when then Colonel Petraeus had a direct impact on a young Captain Leddin. Learn more about the leadership framework discussed in this episode at  Harvard’s Belfer Center https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/david-petraeus-strategic-leadership General Petraeus Bio General Petraeus is a Partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and OneStream, a Strategic Advisor for Sempra, a venture investor in more than 25 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan. Following retirement from the military and after Senate confirmation by a vote of 94-0, he served as Director of the CIA during a period of significant achievements in the global war on terror, the establishment of important Agency digital initiatives, and substantial investments in the Agency’s most important asset, its human capital. General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the U.S. Military Academy and is the only person in Army history to be the top graduate of both the demanding U.S. Army Ranger School and the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff College. He also earned a Ph.D. from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. General Petraeus taught international relations and economics at the U.S. Military Academy in the mid-1980s, he was a Visiting Professor of Public Policy at the Honors College of the City University of New York from 2013 through 2016, and he was for 6 years a Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California and a Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center. He is currently a Visiting Fellow and Lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute, Co-Chairman of the Global Advisory Council of the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, Senior Vice President of the Royal United Services Institute, and a Member of the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and the Aspen Strategy Group, as well as a member of the boards of the Atlantic Council, the Institute for the Study of War, and over a dozen veterans service organizations. He is also (to his amazement) a LinkedIn Top Voice. Over the past 20 years, General Petraeus was named one of America’s 25 Best Leaders by U.S. News and World Report, a runner-up for Time magazine’s Person of the Year, the Daily Telegraph man of the year, a Time 100 selectee, Princeton University’s Madison Medalist, and one of Foreign Policy magazine’s top 100 public intellectuals in three different years. General Petraeus has earned numerous honors, awards, and decorations, including four Defense Distinguished Service Medals, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, two NATO Meritorious Service Medals, the Combat Action Badge, the Ranger Tab, and Master Parachutist and Air Assault Badges. He has also been decorated by 14 foreign countries and he is believed to be the only person who, while in uniform, threw out the first pitch of a World Series game and did the coin toss for a Super Bowl.

Jenn Drummond joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss building resilience, setting goals, having confidence in yourself, and achieving greatness. After surviving what should have been a fatal car crash in 2018, Jenn decided it was time to stop living on autopilot and, instead, live her life with purpose and intention. As Jenn says, tomorrow isn’t promised. Facing her mortality emboldened her to make the absolute most of every moment – starting with the highest point on Earth. It all began in a moment of homework-induced frustration. One of her sons challenged Jenn’s can-do motto of “we do hard things” by asking: “then why haven’t you climbed Mt. Everest yet.” (Out of the mouths of babes). Now, just a few short years later, she’s conquered Everest and 6 other peaks, on her way to becoming the first female ever to complete the Seven Second Summits (that’s the second highest point on every continent). She embarks in May 2023 to tackle the seventh and set the world record. Learn more about Jenn, discover the Seven Second Summits, and follow Jenn’s journey at JennDrummond.com

Dr. J.J. Peterson is the head of Storybrand and the co-author of Marketing Made Simple, which he wrote with his colleague Donald Miller. J.J. joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss how you can clarify your message to excite and engage customers. Whether your customer is down the hall or halfway around the world, your ability to cut through the noise and create a compelling story is key to guiding them to success. Learn more about J.J.’s work at myStorybrand.com.

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to hit pause and share a couple of our favorite episodes from throughout the year. We hope you enjoy listening (or re-listening) to these as much as we do. The world’s bestselling author, James Patterson, talks to Patrick about the importance of trusting your gut, peeking through doors, and taking action when you hear that Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh sound. Gain insights into how a boy from small-town New York becomes the world’s most successful writer. Listen to this podcast and then pick up a copy of his memoir James Patterson by James Patterson. James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. His enduring fictional characters and series include Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and Ali Cross, along with such acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction as Walk in My Combat Boots, E.R. Nurses, and his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. Bill Clinton (The President Is Missing) and Dolly Parton (Run, Rose, Run) are among his notable literary collaborators. For his prodigious imagination and championship of literacy in America, Patterson was awarded the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family.

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to hit pause and share a couple of our favorite episodes from throughout the year. We hope you enjoy listening (or re-listening) to these as much as we do. Chris Voss is the author of “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” and the CEO and Founder of the Black Swan Group Ltd. Chris has used his years of experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world. He was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. During his government career, he also represented the U.S. Government at two (2) international conferences sponsored by the G-8 as an expert in kidnapping. Prior to becoming the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, Christopher served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI. Christopher was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years.  He was the case agent on such cases as TERRSTOP (the Blind Sheikh Case – Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman), the TWA Flight 800 catastrophe, and negotiated the surrender of the first hostage taker to give up in the Chase Manhattan bank robbery hostage-taking. During Chris’s 24-year tenure in the Bureau, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI but Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He also received the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the FBI Agents Association Award for Distinguished and Exemplary Service. Chris has taught business negotiation in the MBA program as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.  He has taught business negotiation at Harvard University, guest lectured at The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, The IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and The Goethe School of Business in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more about Chris and his work at www.blackswanltd.com

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

“Move to the Edge and Declare It Center” is the name of Everett Harper’s new book. In their conversation, Patrick and Everett explore topics including curiosity, humility, and operating with a beginner’s mind. They also explore the importance of digging deeper into topics and identifying what activates you. A bit about Everett: Everett Harper is a rarity. He has the only company that has been remote-first for a decade, diverse beyond any standard in technology, transparent salaries … and doing groundbreaking software development. He has been prescient about the most critical issues that we are now facing, and his book should be the go-to reference guide for leaders navigating the new normal of the 2020s. Learn more at www.EverettHarper.com

Patrick’s guest is Professor Ranga Ramanujam from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. Ranga's research, consulting, and teaching focus on organizational errors, reliability, and operational failures. Numerous former students and current colleagues of Ranga's kept telling Patrick to put Ranga on the podcast. As Patrick puts it, "They were 100% right. Ranga is insightful, humble, and engaging!" The discussion follows the lessons Ranga learned as a young 'accidental manager’ until his time at Vanderbilt where he teaches MBA students about the importance of leading themselves and others. Ranga's formal education began at Anna University in Chennai, India, and finished with his earning a Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. That said, listeners will quickly realize that Ranga believes that we never stop learning.

Christie Hunter Arscott joins Patrick to talk about how to Begin Boldly. That's not only the title of her book, but it's a phrase that can inspire all of us to think and act differently. Don't miss this conversation about mindsets, risks, uncertainties, rewards, and how to create lasting success! Learn more about Christie and her work at https://christiehunterarscott.com

NBA star Damian Jones joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about his basketball career and life with his current team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Damian and Patrick discuss the importance of keeping things in perspective, being a good team player, and finishing what you start. Damian has known Patrick for years since his time at Vanderbilt University. Don’t miss where Damian tells Patrick, “You taught me everything I know!”  Enjoy!

Megan Piphus Peace joins Patrick to discuss finding your voice, determining your path, and making an impact. Megan started puppetry and ventriloquism at the age of ten years old and taught herself puppetry and ventriloquism by watching VHS tapes. She spent her teenage years traveling the nation singing and performing ventriloquism at schools and churches. She became the "Vanderbilt Ventriloquist" when she started college at Vanderbilt University, where she studied Economics, Music, and Spanish and graduated with honors. While in college, she appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a ventriloquist, and in June of 2013, she received yes's from all four judges on America’s Got Talent. After graduation, Megan continued her education and received a Master of Science in Finance from Vanderbilt University. After graduate school, she worked in real estate finance and development, underwriting and closing over $2.4 billion worth of commercial real estate.  Since 2020, Megan has played the role of Gabrielle, a 6-year old black girl Muppet, on Sesame Street. After training for a year to learn Muppet-style puppetry with the cast of Sesame Street, Megan became the first black female puppeteer to perform on Sesame Street in September of 2021. 

Are you feeling a bit overloaded by information? Ross Dawson is a futurist, author, speaker, and leader. He’s delivered keynote speeches and strategy workshops in over 30 countries across six continents for companies such as American Express, Boston Consulting Group, Citibank, Coca-Cola, Google, Interpublic Group, Microsoft, News Limited, Oracle, Procter & Gamble, PwC, Star Alliance, Visa, Walmart, and many other leading organizations. Ross joins Patrick to talk about his latest book, Thriving on Overload: The 5 Powers for Success in a World of Exponential Information. Listen to the conversation and learn a framework for harnessing the power of information to help you achieve what matters most. Learn more about Ross and his work at www.RossDawson.com or www.thrivingonoverload.com.

Shelmina Abji joins Patrick to discuss the importance of having role models, speaking up when you have something smart to say, and seizing opportunities. She is the author of Show Your Worth: 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work a book that challenges readers to aim high and redefine their definitions of success.   Shelmina is a TEDx speaker, board member, former vice president at IBM, and an angel investor. She started her career as a software engineer and then moved into sales and sales leadership, leading global teams to deliver over $1B in annual revenues and serving as a key decision-maker in hiring and promoting hundreds of professionals. She received extensive leadership training at IBM, Harvard University, and UCLA. As a global empowerment speaker, Shelmina has addressed attendees at companies, conferences, and colleges that include Google, Edward Jones, National Center for Women in Technology, Black women in STEM, and Harvard. You can learn more about Shelmina and her work at www.Shelmina.com. Watch Shelmina’s TEDx Talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/shelmina_abji_can_fear_advance_your_career

Michael Reddington joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss influence and vision. They discuss Michael's book “The Disciplined Listening Method” and how to use these two skills to unlock the value in your conversations. Michael Reddington is an expert at moving people from resistance to commitment. As a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), he achieved the highest professional designation available in the field of interview and interrogation. He spent over a decade training investigators worldwide on the successful application of non-confrontational interview and interrogation techniques. Learn more about Michael's work at https://michaelreddington.com, disciplinedlistening.com, inquasive.com  Discover two podcast episodes that Michael and Patrick discussed in today's episode: Episode 151: Negotiate as if Your Life Depended on it With International Hostage Negotiator and Author Chris Voss  Episode 14. NYT bestselling author Dr. Robert Cialdini discusses how to persuade others 

Leonora Zilkha Williamson joins Patrick to discuss how to find purpose in your work, use your natural gifts, and apply coaching skills to be a better leader. If you want to know what coaching is, why it matters, and how to do it with excellence. Leonora shares how she discovered her purpose and how she lives out that purpose in her daily work. The episode’s overarching message will challenge you to do the same. Leonora is the Founder of Platinum Rule Advisors (PRA), a consulting firm devoted to executive coaching for leadership teams, especially of family-owned businesses. Leonora is a colleague of Patrick's at Vanderbilt University, where she teaches Negotiation. She has served on several corporate and non-profit boards and held leadership positions at J.P. Morgan, Boston Consulting Group, and Estée Lauder. A Princeton University and Harvard Business School graduate, Leonora is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation and a member of the Harvard Institute Of Coaching, Forbes Coaches Council, and Marshall Goldsmith's 100 (MG100) Coaches. MG 100 is an invitation-only group of accomplished coaches committed to using their talents to improve people and organizations. She was named Nashville's #1 Executive Coach in 2021 and 2022 by Influence Digest and has been recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as a 2022 Women of Influence award recipient. Learn more about Leonora’s work with family businesses at lkadvisors.com and her executive coaching efforts at platinumruleadvisors.com

Join Patrick for a chance to explore 3 leadership lessons. The lesson focus on 1) Trust, 2) Feedback, and 3) Fun. To help you understand each lesson, Patrick provides a short story and then points to a free video and tool you can access at www.LeddinGroup.com to put the ideas into practice in your world. We encourage you to use the ideas, share them with your team, forward them to a friend, and take a step each day to improve. After all, becoming a great leader is a day-by-day process.

Tricia Brouk, author of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss how you can uncover and work through your limiting beliefs, use your voice with great responsibility, and move past fear. Tricia Brouk is an award-winning international director. She received the Empowered Woman of 2021 award from the International Association of Top Professionals. She has worked in theater, film, and television for over three decades. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her unique expertise to the art of public speaking. She's the Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare, the former Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City, and currently hosts The Big Talk Podcast. Learn more about Tricia's work and get a free sneak peek at the first chapter of The Influential Voice at www.TheInfluentialVoiceBook.com/chapter

Oscar Suris is the President of Edelman’s New York operation. As New York president, Oscar oversees the company’s largest global office, which has 800-plus employees.  He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss staying connected with stakeholders, putting situations into perspective, and exhaling and enjoying the moment. Oscar is a Corporate Communications professional with 20 years of experience providing strategic public relations leadership to Fortune 100 companies and 10 years of experience with national and local news organizations.

Kaylin Marcotte struck a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank to help grow her business, Jiggy. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss paying attention to trends, auditing your own habits and practices, and finding a gap in the market that you can close. Entrepreneur.com explained that when Kaylin Marcotte, “set out to modernize the humble jigsaw puzzle, she had no idea what the journey would have in store. She launched Jiggy in November 2019 and has been at the forefront of the renewed puzzle boom, turning her unique mission-driven spin into a multi-million dollar business. As an early employee at theSkimm, Marcotte was accustomed to working long hours, being scrappy and resourceful — and often being stressed.” Learn more about Kaylin and Jiggy at https://www.jiggypuzzles.com

Chris Voss is the author of “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” and the CEO and Founder of the Black Swan Group Ltd. Chris has used his years of experience in international crises and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world. He was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. During his government career, he also represented the U.S. Government at two (2) international conferences sponsored by the G-8 as an expert in kidnapping. Prior to becoming the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, Christopher served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI. Christopher was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years.  He was the case agent on such cases as TERRSTOP (the Blind Sheikh Case – Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman), the TWA Flight 800 catastrophe, and negotiated the surrender of the first hostage taker to give up in the Chase Manhattan bank robbery hostage-taking. During Chris’s 24-year tenure in the Bureau, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI but Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He also received the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the FBI Agents Association Award for Distinguished and Exemplary Service. Chris has taught business negotiation in the MBA program as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.  He has taught business negotiation at Harvard University, guest lectured at The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, The IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and The Goethe School of Business in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more about Chris and his work at www.blackswanltd.com

Erica Ariel Fox talks to Patrick about how we can draw our four bits of intelligence, the importance of moving from limiting beliefs to liberating beliefs, and the need to rethink our leadership blind spots. Erica is a lecturer at Harvard Law School where she has taught for over 20 years. Her first book is the New York Times bestseller Winning From Within. She is a Senior Contributor for Forbes and a trusted advisor to CEOs worldwide. Learn more about Erica’s work at www.EricaArielFox.com

Andrew East is a rare combination. He’s an NFL athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur. Along with his wife, Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson, Andrew creates family-friendly content, tackles tough challenges for worthy causes, and works to live out his purpose. Patrick and Andrew discuss leadership lessons including pivoting when things don’t go as planned, living out your purpose in unexpected ways, and enjoying the journey. Learn about Andrew and enjoy his content at: YouTube Channel, FamilyMade Media: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewdeaneast Facebook Live-streaming: https://www.facebook.com/andrewdeast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-east-771a714a/

Erica Keswin joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss how to attract, engage, and retain top talent. With two Wall Street Journal bestselling books to her credit, Erica shares how teams and organizations create rituals that foster engagement and create a human-centric workplace. Learn more about Erica and her work at https://ericakeswin.com. While you are there, be sure to check out her two books, Rituals Roadmap and Bring Your Human to Work.

Hitendra Wadhwa joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss success in life and leadership. Hitendra is a Professor at Columbia Business School and the Founder of the Mentora Institute. His simple yet profound insight that success in life and leadership originates from within has led to the training and transformation of thousands of executives worldwide. Much of the discussion focuses on his new book Inner Mastery, Outer Impact. Here’s a short exert from the book: “All of us hunger for success, but struggle to balance the drumroll of the world with the beat of our own heart. Some of us pursue Outer Success, wanting to be liked and loved, lauded and rewarded. But in our quest for worldly glory, we may ignore the subtle stirring of our heart, waking up one day to realize just how far we have drifted from our personal ideals.” Learn more about Hitendra’s work at www.hitendra.com

The world’s bestselling author, James Patterson, talks to Patrick about the importance of trusting your gut, peeking through doors, and taking action when you hear that Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh sound. Gain insights into how a boy from small-town New York becomes the world’s most successful writer. Listen to this podcast and then pick up a copy of his memoir James Patterson by James Patterson. James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. His enduring fictional characters and series include Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and Ali Cross, along with such acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction as Walk in My Combat Boots, E.R. Nurses, and his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. Bill Clinton (The President Is Missing) and Dolly Parton (Run, Rose, Run) are among his notable literary collaborators. For his prodigious imagination and championship of literacy in America, Patterson was awarded the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family.

If you are looking to effectively influence others in positive ways, listen to this conversation with René Rodriguez. Patrick and René discuss human motivators, how to frame and communicate ideas, and the importance of storytelling. For over two decades, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world-class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach. He has also trained more than 100,000 people in applying behavioral psychology and neurology methodologies to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change. In the episode, I mention a previous interview with Robert Cialdini (episode 14) https://leddingroup.com/episode-14-coming-soon-robert-cialdini/ Learn more about René and his work at https://www.amplifiimylife.com

John Ingram joins Patrick this week in the Leadership Lab to discuss how life and leadership are team sports. John should know. As co-founder of Nashville Soccer Club and Chairman of Ingram Industries Inc, John works to surround himself with strong team players who set big goals and execute with excellence. John joined Ingram Industries Inc. in 1986, serving early in his career as the Assistant Treasurer and also as President of Tennessee Book Company (which became part of Ingram Content Group in 2009). He later served as President of Ingram Book Company, Vice President of Purchasing for Ingram Micro Europe, and Director of Purchasing for Ingram Micro Inc. He has been a member of the Ingram Micro Inc. Board of Directors since 1996. John is active as a volunteer in a number of educational and charitable organizations. He is the chairman of the board of Nashville’s Entrepreneur Center. He is a member of the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University. He currently serves on the boards of Montgomery Bell Academy and The Harpeth Hall School in Nashville. He is Chair of the Western Governors University Tennessee Advisory Board.

Y-Vonne Hutchinson is the CEO & Founder of Ready Set and the author of How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down. Y-Vonne believes in tackling big problems and that doing so requires big toolkits. Her company focuses on diversity and inclusion training to help companies to speak up productively about racism and turn talk into action. Prior to launching ReadySet, she worked as an international labor and human rights lawyer for nearly a decade. She has worked with foreign national governments, the US Department of State, and the UN. She is a member of Harvard Law’s Institute for Global Law and Policy network and an expert on labor relations and diversity in the workplace. Y-Vonne and Patrick discuss challenging issues including conflict, racism, crisis, personal trauma, and more. The topics are heavy (and so is the conversation at times), but you will finish listening and be energized to learn and do more.  Find out more about Y-Vonne’s work at https://www.thereadyset.co

Jessica Kaplan and Zoe Antell, are passionate about the fashion industry and female empowerment. As Vanderbilt University students, they launched Ready Dress Go to address an unmet need in the market. “We discovered there is a significant gap in the retail market for college-aged women in need of business attire that is appropriate for networking, interviewing, and working while also being stylish and highlighting the uniqueness of each individual.” Jessica, Zoe, and Patrick discuss understanding customers' needs, putting together a solution to address gaps in the market, and working with others to build something worth building.

Ken Natori is the President of The Natori Company, a designer fashion brand with collections ranging from ready-to-wear, lingerie, and sleepwear, to home textiles, fine jewelry, accessories, bath, and fine jewelry. Patrick and Ken discuss career decisions, transitions, and working in a family business. Learn from Ken’s experience in launching The Natori Company’s e-commerce and licensing business; overseeing finance, public relations, and marketing departments; and leading the business through the COVID pandemic. Prior to Natori, Ken worked as both a TV and Radio Reporter for Bloomberg and in International Equities at Lehman Brothers. Ken holds an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and a B.A. from Amherst College.

David Allen joins Patrick to discuss the Getting Things Done (GTD) method and how we can use it to reduce ambient anxiety and appropriately engage in our work. David says that the key is to empty our minds and begin to see problems as projects. For over 35 years, David has helped leaders to increase their productivity, reduce stress, and win the game of business and life. Learn more about David’s work at www.gettingthingsdone.com.

While attending Vanderbilt University, Teddy Raskin started Lights on the Lawn (LOTL), an on-campus concert series in Nashville, TN. Initially created to raise funds to support the needs of an injured friend, LOTL grew to other university campuses and has raised over $630,000 for local charities. When COVID hit and health-related restrictions put concerts on the back burner, Teddy co-founded KOACORE, a full-scale safety management firm. KOACORE has delivered millions of safety products to clients throughout the U.S., contributed directly to the needs of those in worn-torn Ukraine, and launched an effort to return concert attendees and performers to venues worldwide. In the episode, Teddy shares with Patrick the five lessons he's learned about leading in adversity and encourages us to step up and make a difference.

Learn to better observe, communicate, and problem-solve with lawyer and art historian Amy Herman. Amy joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to explore how looking closely at painting, sculpture, and photography can help you hone your visual intelligence. They explore how to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision-making. Over 20 years ago, Amy developed her Art of Perception seminar to improve medical students' observation and communication skills with their patients when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She subsequently adapted the program for a wide range of professionals and leads sessions internationally for the New York City Police Department, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, the military, and the intelligence community. Her new book Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem-Solving will challenge you to think and act in new ways.

Dave McKeown is the author of The Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down. He is also the host of the podcast Lead Like You Give a Damn.   Patrick and Dave discuss how to lead in ways that set you and your team up for success. With a wealth of experience connecting individual and team performance to improved business results, Dave explains how leaders in fast-growing, complex organizations can focus on what matters most.  Learn more about Dave’s work at www.davemckeown.com

Leading others is tough. We’ve got your back. Every week, we produce leadership content to help you to succeed. Sometimes you are so busy tackling all that is going on in your world that you miss what we are sharing. How dare you 😊  In this episode, Patrick recaps the 14 lessons we’ve shared in the first three months of 2022. These lessons include: how to disrupt yourself and your team, ways to better know your people, a framework for setting priorities, and much more. Each lesson consists of an article, video, and tool for you to read, watch, and use. You can find these lessons and all of our content at https://www.LeddinGroup.com

Feeling overwhelmed? Looking to get the essential items done? This episode is a must-listen. Explore how to get a grip on your week, your year, and your life. Rick’s book Grip helps people to better manage their time and get done what truly matters most. His work became a wildfire success in his home country of Holland. It has spread throughout Europe, the U.S. and is gaining traction worldwide.  If you want to live according to proven time management principles, you want to listen to this podcast episode and grab his book Grip: The Art of Working Smart and Getting to What Matters Most.

Are you ready to disrupt yourself? Do you know how to grow yourself and others in smart ways? Whitney Johnson is an innovation and disruption theorist, CEO, bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader. She is also this week’s Leadership Lab guest. Whitney joins Patrick to discuss her latest book “Smart Growth” and explore how the S Curve of Learning can help all of us to get better. An award-winning author, Johnson teaches the S Curve of Learning to managers and companies as both a keynote speaker and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice (2020) with 1.8 million followers. Her course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times. An innovation and disruption theorist, Whitney is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. Author of the bestselling Build an A-Team Whitney was co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Clayton Christensen. Her role included fund formation, strategy, and capital raising. They invested and led the $8 million seed round for South Korea’s Coupang e-commerce platform, currently valued at $50 billion.

In this episode, Alaina Love joins Patrick to talk about purpose, passion, and inclusion. Alaina is the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting (PLC), and developer of PLC’s groundbreaking instrument: The Passion Profiler™. Prior to founding PLC, Alaina was Executive Director of Human Resources for Merck & Co, with responsibility for the HR services of over 15,000 employees worldwide. She’s also been a research scientist in the field of immunology and a clinical researcher monitoring international drug trials. Alaina co-authored the book, The Purpose Linked Organization, which focuses on PLC’s research into the importance of purpose and passion in creating a fulfilled and motivated workforce. Learn more about Alaina’s work at Purpose Linked Consulting.

Recently profiled as “Variety’s 2020 Top 10 Broadway to Watch”, Brian Moreland is a two-time Tony Award Nominated Creative Lead Producer for Broadway. Brian joins Patrick to discuss the importance of being kind to yourself and others; why you need to be comfortable being uncomfortable; and how it takes everyone to produce an amazing show. If you are in NYC, be sure to look for Brian’s upcoming Broadway projects which include: American Buffalo with Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss, BLUE with Tony & Emmy winner Leslie Uggams, Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield.

Do people see what you are thinking? Todd Cherches is a master at helping leaders to do just that. A consultant, trainer, executive coach, keynote speaker, professor, and author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life. Patrick and Todd talk about how leaders can use frameworks, storytelling, metaphors, and more. Learn more about Todd’s work at www.ToddCherches.com

Alisa Cohn is an executive coach and bestselling author. Her recent book, From Start-Up to Grown-Up gives readers the knowledge and experience that she has gained from helping companies such as Etsy, Foursquare, InVision, and The Wirecutter become headline names. Alisa teaches that the growth of your company begins with growth within you. This is a great discussion for entrepreneurs and those looking to build a more entrepreneurial spirit in their organization.  

Oshoke Abalu is a Nigerian-American architect and futurist. She is the co-founder of the Love and Magic Company, a startup studio. Oshoke joins Patrick to discuss making conscious choices, loving yourself and others, and showing grace. 

Nate Zinsser is the director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program, the nation's gold standard curriculum for teaching and training the mental skills that underlie excellence in any human performance – confidence despite setbacks, concentration despite distractions, and composure under pressure. He is the author of The Confident Mind and has worked with numerous Olympic athletes to build their confidence. Nate and Patrick discuss confidence: what is it, why you need it, and how you build it. 

Do you know how to develop a mindset and skillset for peak performance? Ruth Gotian does. Ruth Gotian is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, educator, and social scientist who researches the most successful people in order to learn about their mindsets and practices. She serves as the Chief Learning Officer and is Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, New York. She is the 2021 recipient of the Thinkers50 RADAR Award, making her the world's #1 emerging management thinker. Her work regularly appears in Forbes, Psychology Today, Nature, Scientific American, Academic Medicine, and Harvard Business Review. Ruth joins Patrick to discuss her latest book The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance.

Patrick is joined this week by Jacqueline Carter. Jacqueline is an international partner and leads Potential Project in North America. She works with many global accounts including Cisco, Accenture, Danaher, Eli Lilly and IKEA to enhance leadership and organizational performance. She is the co-author of “The Mind of the Leader” published by Harvard Business Review Press in March 2018 and of “One Second Ahead – Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness” published by Palgrave Macmillan in November 2016. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and a faculty member of the Inner MBA. She also speaks regularly at major conferences including ATD and Work Human. Prior to joining Potential Project, Jacqueline was a leader in Deloitte Consulting’s Change Leadership practice. Her latest book, Compassionate Leadership, released on January 18, 2022.

Are you ready for a conversation about gaining, maintaining, and wielding power? Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University where he has taught since 1979. He is the author or co-author of 15 books including: Dying for a Paycheck, Leadership BS, What Were They Thinking, and Power. Patrick and Jeffrey's 30-minute discussion is informative, insightful, and will cause you to think differently about power. Learn more about Dr. Pfeffer's work at https://jeffreypfeffer.com.

In 2019, Cyntoia Brown Long's story captured our collective interest. Fifteen years into a life sentence for killing a man when she was 16-years-old, advocates ranging from Kim Kardashian and Rihanna to lawmakers to the general population advocated for her release. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted Cyntoia clemency calling her situation a "tragic and complex case" involving sex trafficking and mandatory sentencing laws. Cyntoia joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss what she has learned about leading herself, investing in others, and working to make a difference in the world. Don't miss this powerful and informative conversation.

Patrick revisits his 2020 interview with Ryan Berman for the final 2021 podcast episode. Ryan Berman knows a great deal about the importance of courage. He has spent his career creating and sharing courageous ideas. He also invested four years of his life interviewing leaders and studying organizations to understand why courage matters. In 2019, Ryan released Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courage Change. Let’s face it, we need courageous leaders – people who stand for something and are willing to take action. Ryan joins Patrick in the lab to help you to become the courageous leader that people need. You can learn more about Ryan’s work at www.returnoncourage.com or by emailing him at [email protected].  

Join Patrick as he revisits his conversation with Eddie Turner. Eddie is an executive and leadership coach, international best-selling author, learning and workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and podcast host. The leadership lab discussion focuses on coaching, leadership, how to unlock your own greatness, and Eddie's book, 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders.  New Leadership Lab episode start January 5, 2022!

This week we are featuring an encore presentation of an interview with Dr. Kelly Goldsmith. Professor Kelly Goldsmith joins Patrick in the lab to share her research on scarcity. As a Vanderbilt University business professor, a world renowned researcher, and a former contestant on the tv show Survivor, Dr. Goldsmith teaches us how to thrive when resources are limited.

Patrick is on hiatus until 2022, but the learning continues... Monique Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG) UWG is the “longest standing full-service multicultural marketing and advertising agency in the United States.” Patrick and Monique explore what Monique has learned over the course of her career about being fearless and trusting your gut. Learn more about UWG at https://uwginc.com

Often called Patagonia’s storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company’s initial ad copy, led Patagonia’s sales and marketing efforts for two decades, co-authored The Responsible Company with Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, and taught employees at every level about the history and culture of the organization. Patrick revisits his conversation with Vincent when they talk about leading with conscious and conviction.  You can learn more about Patagonia at www.patagonia.com. Also visit www.regenorganic.org

In June 2020, Patrick sat down with NYT bestselling author and former Harvard Business Review editor to discuss the question: How Will You Measure Your Life. Today? Now is a great time to revisit that question.  How will you measure your life? That can be a very daunting question but answering it can make all the difference. Regardless of where you are in your life, determining how you are going to measure how you lived your life is better figured out right now. Karen sits down with Patrick in the lab to discuss her answer to the question and to challenge all of us to do the same. Find Karen at www.karendillon.net

The Leadership Lab podcast is on a brief hiatus as we recharge and create our next series of episodes. Don't worry - the learning continues! During the break, we've curated a selection of past podcast episodes that will allow you to continue to learn, grow, and develop. This week we revisit a conversation between Patrick and the inspiring Chester Elton. Chester Elton is an influential New York Times bestselling author, described as the “apostle of appreciation” whose work aims to add gratitude to the everyday work environment in order to bolster morale, gain efficiency, and increase profitability. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Revisit this fall 2020 interview when Patrick and Chester met in the Leadership Lab to discuss how to be more grateful for your work and your team, and how closing the gratitude gap will drive your team to greatness.

This week, best selling author and world renowned keynote speaker Kevin Brown joins Patrick to discuss The Hero Effect. This philosophy, which stems from Kevin's 30+ year career in franchise development, separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. The conversation explores how you can become a "hero" which, in turn, will allow for organizational success. 

NYT bestselling author Liz Wiseman joins Patrick to talk about her latest book Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. The conversation explores how you can become a difference maker and build a team of difference makers around you.

Do you want to make a difference in the world? We bet you do and we believe we have five actions that will help you to do that. Patrick discusses how you can make a dent in the universe (or at least your little corner of it). Learn how you can Engage, Think, Create, Share, and Impact others.

This week, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Kevin Kruse joins Patrick to discuss what motivated him to launch several businesses, his goal of impacting 100 million leaders, and why it’s important for you to put a coach in the palm of your hand. Download the LeadX coaching app and put a coach in the palm of your hand today.

Dorie Clark has a new book out, The Long Game: How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world. In celebration of her new book, this week we are revisiting episode 44 when Dorie joined Patrick in the Leadership Lab.

Every entrepreneur or budding strategist talks about creating a subscription model for their business, but few know how to get started. Robbie Kellman Baxter is an expert in the area of subscription models and knows what it takes to get it right. Her work projects include Netflix, Oracle, eBay, and many other well-known brands. She’s written two books on the subject and has spoken at organizations around the world. Here is your unique chance to learn about what it takes to build a subscription business, understand the questions you must answer, and begin to put the right pieces into place. Learn more about her work at www.RobbieKellmanBaxter.com

This week, Patrick shares how The Five-Week Leadership Challenge has performed since its August 24th release and discusses two leadership tools that Leddin Group has created to help you to win on your goals.

Colin Cowie is an international designer and event planner. He’s created event experiences for A-list celebrities, CEOs, world leaders, and Oprah. He joins me to talk about his new book The Gold Standard. The conversation reveals many everyday customer-focused decisions all of us can make to wow those we serve.

Skot Waldron is a master communicator and branding expert. He joins Patrick for a brilliant conversation about understanding your personal brand, standing out in a crowded world, and learning what people say about you when you are not in the room.

Over the last 18 months, I've been writing and launching my new book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. In this episode, I hit pause on the book tour schedule to share six lessons I've learned from trying to launch something into the world. May these lessons help you in your efforts.

Thom Shea served over two decades as a Navy SEAL. He knows what it is like to get knocked down, to get back up, and to win. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss commitment, resilience, and holding yourself accountable.

Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman joins Patrick in the lab to share his journey. He is a former middle school teacher, UFC fighter, and winner of the sports-based reality TV show Pros vs Joes, Season 1. Charlie and Patrick discuss the importance of life-long learning, enthusiasm, growth, and chasing big dreams.

For today’s episode, we turn the tables and Patrick takes the guest seat in the leadership lab. The guest host is Eddie Turner, who visits to talk to Patrick about his upcoming book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can become the leader you were meant to be. Pre-order at 5weekleadershipchallenge.com and secure your free bonuses now!

Lucy Westlake is an adventurer, explorer, triathlete, runner, and speaker. At 17 years old, she can now add World Record Holder to the list. She joins Patrick to talk about trusting yourself and others as you climb to new heights. Learn more about Lucy at www.LucyWestlake.com

Melissa Agnes is crisis ready and she’s helping leaders and organizations to be ready too. Melissa is the founder of the Crisis Ready Institute. She joins Patrick to discuss understanding the difference between a crisis and an issue, avoiding the 5 crisis-ready hindrances, and doing the right thing by the people you serve. Learn more about Melissa’s work at https://www.melissaagnes.com

How do you see yourself? How do others see you? NYT bestselling author Tasha Eurich joins Patrick to talk about self-awareness: what it is, why it matters, and how to get better at it. As an organization psychologist, Tasha has worked with countless leaders to help them to realize the benefits of being more self-aware. Learn more at TashaEurich.com

Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and a 2x NYT bestselling author. Stan (we asked and that’s what he said to call him) and Patrick get together for the 100th episode of Leadership Lab to discuss the challenges of leading ourselves and others in a complex world.

Is it possible to have everything? According to leader and bestselling author Romi Neustadt, the answer is ‘yes’ - but you can’t have it all at the same damn time. Romi joins Patrick to have a straightforward conversation about how to live a fulfilled and authentic life. Learn how to feel less stressed, exhausted, or inadequate. Learn more about Romi at www.romineustadt.com. Pick up my latest book at www.5weekleadershipchallenge.com

In his latest book, Getting to Nimble: How to Transform Your Company Into a Digital Leader, Peter High discusses how the pace of change in business today is such that it is becoming easier to go from a legendarily high-performing company to liquidation in a short period of time. Peter joins Patrick to discuss how you and your organization can stay relevant, flexible, and beat the odds.

Reggie D. Ford is the founder and CEO of Rosecrete Wealth Management and the author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America. Born into poverty, Reggie overcame immense obstacles to earn multiple degrees from Vanderbilt University and found his own company. His uplifting message shows that by realizing, accepting, and treating mental health with grace, kindness, and appreciation of the backgrounds of those needing support, we can reduce the significant impact of PTSD and other mental conditions on not just Black, but all people.

Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos joins Patrick to discuss his new book Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA. They explore Marc’s leadership principles including: The Process Monkey, Win an Oscar, and Humility Is Best Served Warm.

Michelle Seiler Tucker helps entrepreneurs to buy, sell, fix, and grow their businesses. Her latest book, Exit Rich, comes out in June 2021. Michelle and Patrick discuss the 5 types of business buyers and the importance of getting 6 Ps in your organization. Learn more about Michelle, her book, and the services she offers at http://www.SeilerTucker.com Check out Patrick’s latest leadership book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, at http://www.5weekleadershipchallenge.com

Are you ready for the next crisis or inevitable change that is coming your way? John Baldoni joins Patrick to discuss how to respond with purpose and grace. John is an award winning author, speaker, and executive coach. With over 15 books to his credit, he’s known worldwide for his leadership expertise, guidance, and insights. This 30 minute discussion might make all the difference in your efforts to tackle the next challenge. Learn more about John at JohnBaldoni.com As promised, here's a link to the book's website so you can pre-order and get a whole bundle of bonus goodies! 5weekleadershipchallenge.com

Greg Williams is a master negotiator and body language expert. With 7 books to his credit, countless courses delivered, and a wealth of knowledge and experience, Greg is a go-to person if you want to improve your ability to negotiate. Patrick and Greg discuss negotiation, conduct an impromptu role play, and teach you how to up your game. Learn more about Greg at https://www.themasternegotiator.com

Greg Williams is a master negotiator and body language expert. With 7 books to his credit, countless courses delivered, and a wealth of knowledge and experience, Greg is a go-to person if you want to improve your ability to negotiate. Patrick and Greg discuss negotiation, conduct an impromptu role play, and teach you how to up your game. Learn more about Greg at https://www.themasternegotiator.com

Here’s your opportunity to up your communication skills. Patricia Fripp has spent a lifetime perfecting what it takes to deliver powerful messages. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about being persuasive, telling stories that connect, and speaking with specificity. Learn more about her work at Fripp.com

Haydn Shaw has been studying generations in the work place for over 30 years. He joins Patrick to discuss his latest book, Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in the 12 Places They Come Apart.  Learn more about Haydn’s work at peopledrivenresults.com

Crystal Washington is a futurist, technologist, author, and speaker. After you listen to today’s episode you will agree that ‘awesome podcast guest’ can be added to that list. Crystal and Patrick discuss COVID’s affect on technology adoption, advancements coming your way soon, and how you can leverage technology to become more effective right now. Learn more about Crystal at https://crystalwashington.com

Ashley Grice, CEO at BrightHouse, a BCG Company joins Patrick to talk about the importance of purpose. We explore what it is, why it matters, and how it will help you and your organization to thrive.

Dr. Kathy Hannan’s experience ranges from her role as the former Vice Chairman at KPMG to past Board Chair and National President of Girl Scouts USA to current roles on numerous boards. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss leadership lessons from her life and career. Don’t miss this unique chance to learn about helping people find their voice, following your own path, and making a difference in the world.

Dr. Ethan Becker is proven speech coach and trainer. He has worked with business partners throughout the United States and around the world. Patrick and Ethan discuss how you can deliver powerful, engaging messages that will connect with listeners and increase your influence. Learn more about Ethan and his team at https://www.speechimprovement.com

Deepa Prahalad is an author, speaker and innovation/design strategy consultant with an emphasis on emerging markets and social innovation. She is ranked #34 on the inaugural Thinkers 50 India list and is a member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches program. Deepa and Patrick discuss the importance of design to solve problems, develop strategy, innovate, and improve society. Find out more via Twitter @deepaprahalad or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaprahalad/.

Award-winnng veteran journalist Richard Lui has more than 30 years in television, film, technology, and business. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss the benefits of being selfless to those we help, those we lead, and ultimately to ourselves. Currently at MSNBC and previously with CNN Worldwide, he is the first Asian-American man to anchor a daily national cable news program and a team Emmy and Peabody winner. He has just completed an Oscars Qualifying documentary on student caregivers in military families that will hit national broadcast and mainstream streaming in late spring 2021. In addition, Richard's 15-year business career involves a fintech patent and launching six tech brands over three business cycles. Richard has lived, worked, and volunteered on every continent. Learn more at richardlui.com

Monique Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG) UWG is the “longest standing full-service multicultural marketing and advertising agency in the United States.” Patrick and Monique explore what Monique has learned over the course of her career about being fearless and trusting your gut. Learn more about UWG at https://uwginc.com

Dr. Michael Burcham joins Patrick this week to answer some critical leadership questions like: Why you should ‘shut up’ and listen? How do you really solve problems? What does it really mean to be transparent? Should you stop trying to control everything? Michael is an executive coach, entrepreneur, investor, and strategist. Over the past 30 years he has successfully scaled and exited 3 private equity backed businesses of his own. His business expertise in leading investor backed, high growth organizations has helped over 100 other firms successfully scale and realize their full value. A professor in Vanderbilt University’s MBA program, Michael brings his knowledge and wisdom into the classroom to help future business leaders on their journey.

In this episode, Colin Bryar meets with Patrick to talk about being customer-obsessed, constantly finding and fixing defects, and growing faster than the competition. Colin joined Amazon in 1998 -- four years after its founding -- and spent the next 12 years as part of Amazon's senior leadership team as Amazon grew from a domestic (US-only) seller of books to a global, multi-dimensional powerhouse and innovator. Colin served as a Vice President at Amazon, and for two of his years he was "Chief of Staff" to Jeff Bezos, AKA "Jeff's shadow", during which he spent each day attending meetings, traveling with, and discussing business and life with Jeff. Colin documented this experience in Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon.

Anne Chow is the CEO of AT&T Business. She’s named as one of the most influential business leaders in the world, a Juilliard-trained pianist, and a bestselling author. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss how technology is driving engagement, the need to consistently communicate with your people, and the importance of trust.

Julie Rosenberg, MD joins Patrick to talk about her books, Be True: A Personal Guide to Becoming Your Most Authentic Self and Beyond the Mat: Achieve Focus, Presence, and Enlightened Leadership. The conversation focuses on how leaders can be in the present and take care of themselves and others. Learn more at http://www.DrJulieRosenberg.com

A recruiter turned Career Coach and Talent Development Consultant, Latesha Byrd helps clients navigate the workplace, and companies build safe spaces where inclusivity & equity thrive. Latesha joins Patrick to talk about personal branding and rebranding, mentorship, and authentic allyship in the workplace. Learn more about Latesha and her work at http://LateshaByrd.com

Julian Guthrie loves a great underdog story. She wrote about underdogs in her 20+ year journalism career and continues to do so as she cranks out one NYT’s bestseller after another. Her bestselling books include Alpha Girls, Good Blood, How to Build a Spaceship, and The Billionaire and the Mechanic. She and Patrick discuss leadership lessons that she’s learned from a career of writing about and interviewing some of the most well known leaders in the world.

Last March, when COVID-19 was pushing the limits of the healthcare community, Ben Schecter was inspired by their sacrifice and created Feed the Front Line. A recent college graduate working at Bain & Company, he quit his high-paying job and co-founded a non-profit that buys meals from local restaurants struggling to cope with COVID-19 restrictions and delivers them to front line healthcare workers. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss how looking beyond yourself can cause you to see the needs of those around you, challenge you to take action, and allow you to find true meaning.

Dr. Allison Schrager is an economist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, contributing editor at City Journal, and co-founder of Life Cycle Finance Partners. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about risk, studying negotiation in a brothel, and watching the COVID-19 pandemic unfold. Learn more about Allison at www.allisonschrager.com.

Dr. Paul Corona is a clinical professor of leadership in the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where his teaching and coaching ratings average 96/100, and is also the founder of the award-winning Lee’s 3 Habits system, which helps motivated professionals and organizations build stronger relationships and achieve greater happiness. He’s the author of The Wisdom of Walk-Ons: 7 Winning Strategies for College, Business and Life. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to share the importance of being pragmatic in difficult times, taking care of your whole self, and finding ways to help others.

Jeff Harry joins Patrick in the lab to explore how teams and organizations can create opportunities for their people to tap into their true selves, jumpstart creativity, and unleash innovation by bringing play to their work. Learn more about Jeff at www.rediscoveryourplay.com Sign-up for Patrick's weekly leadership newsletter at www.leddingroup.com/newsletter 

Kevin Daley joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab. Together they share four of their favorite leadership lessons from the first 71 episodes. Highlighted in this podcast are episodes 7 (Stephen M.R. Covey), 43 (Ryan Berman), 44 (Dorie Clark), and 61 (Charles Donnell).

Jamie Leddin joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab. Together they share four of their favorite leadership lessons from the first 71 episodes.  Highlighted in this podcast are episodes 40 (Dolly Chugh), 45 (Patrick Lencioni), 57 (Patty McCord), and 65 (Chester Elton).

Margie Warrell is a speaker, coach, author, and women's leadership advocate. She's the author of 5 books including, most recently, You've Got This! The Life-changing Power of Trusting Yourself. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about courage, caution, and guarantees. You can find out more about Margie at margiewarrell.com

Daniel Harkavy has been coaching business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy, and fulfillment for more than twenty-five years. In 1996 he founded Building Champions, where he serves as CEO and Executive Coach. Daniel and his team of coaches have worked with thousands of clients and organizations to improve the way they lead and live. Daniel is a bestselling author and his most recent book is "The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders". 

Ty Bennett is the founder of Leadership Inc., a speaking and training company with a mission to empower individuals and organizations to challenge their status quo, cultivate exceptional relationships, and compete in extraordinary ways. At 21, Ty and his brother built a direct sales business to over $20 million in annual revenue. The author of three best-selling books, he has traversed the world speaking to tens of thousands of audience members and transforming the lives, careers, and business practices of leaders from some of the most recognizable brands in the world such as Delta Airlines, Subway, Home Depot, Coca-Cola and RE/MAX.

David Burkus is a bestselling author, executive coach, speaker, and consultant who is an expert in taking academic literature from the ivory tower and applying it to the corner office in the business world. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss the importance of progress, networking, leading a remote team, defining purpose, and transparency.

Jen Auerbach is a co-founder of Nashville-based skincare company Clary Collection. In just a few short years, they went from kitchen-based start-up to a growing product line available worldwide and featured in articles in Vogue, Allure and InStyle. She joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss starting a business, work life balance as an entrepreneur, and paying the "stupid tax".

Robert Rosenberg served as chief executive officer of Dunkin’ Donuts from 1963 until his retirement in 1998. Under his leadership, the company grew from a regional family business to one of America’s best known and loved brands. After retiring from Dunkin, Rosenberg taught in the Graduate School at Babson College and served many years on the boards of directors of other leading food service companies, including Domino‘s Pizza and Sonic Restaurants. Join us in the Leadership Lab as we discuss Robert's 3 P's for running Dunkin', where the idea for the Munchkin' came from and how it transformed their business, and the power of a franchise model.

Chester Elton is an influential New York Times bestselling author, described as the "apostle of appreciation" whose work aims to add gratitude to the everyday work environment in order to bolster morale, gain efficiency, and increase profitability. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Join Patrick and Chester in the Leadership Lab for this conversation about how to be more grateful for your work and your team, and how closing the gratitude gap will drive your team to greatness. You can find out more about Chester at chesterelton.com.

Prakash Raman has been a top 10 tennis player in the country, Wall Street banker, non-profit builder, Oreo Cookie brand manager, biz ops leader at a startup, and an exclusive executive coach at LinkedIn. He joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss self-judgement, impostor syndrome, and how attachment impacts leadership. You can find out more about Prakash via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/prakash-raman/   Get the latest articles, tools, podcasts, and more from Leddin Group at leddingroup.com/newsletter

Dr. David Ulrich is ranked as the #1 management guru by Business Week, a top 5 coach in Forbes, and has been recognized on Thinkers50 as one of the world’s leading business thinkers. He is a professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, has authored dozens of books and is an icon in the leadership space. He joins us in the lab to discuss career fit, posting on LinkedIn, and 5 things all leaders need to do.   To get updates on our latest articles, tools, videos, and podcasts, as well as 60 free tools you can use right now, signup at leddingroup.com/tools. 

Brian Ahearn is an author, coach, consultant, and Chief Influence Officer. As a Robert Cialdini Certified trainer, he applies the science of influence in order to achieve better business results. Patrick and Brian discuss how to ethically persuade, build win-wins, and 700,000 reasons you should use sticky notes. Find more about Brian at influencepeople.biz or connect with him on LinkedIn. To get 60 free tools, along with the latest articles, tools, videos, and podcasts from Leddin Group and take your leadership to the next level, sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/tool.

Charles Donnell is the Director of Global Talent Development at PVH, a parent company for clothing brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Izod, and more. A UK native and a graduate of the IBM HR Leadership Development Program, Charles has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America developing deep expertise and a global understanding of leadership & talent development. Join us as we discuss how he's made such rapid advancements in his career and how to seize the opportunities presented to you.   For the latest articles, videos, and tools from Leddin Group, as well as 60 free tools from our tool vault, head to leddingroup.com/newsletter

Dr. Tony Ewing is a seasoned management consultant, executive coach, banking executive, and behavioral scientist. As the CEO of Conquer Risk, he's worked in over 50 countries and 4 continents, applying the tools of behavioral science to help clients solve major investment and strategic challenges, advising over $4 billion in investment, innovation, change and crisis management initiatives and coached over a dozen professionals transitioning to board and C-suite roles. Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg know firsthand about talent. They founded 10x Management, a first-of-its kind talent agency that matches cream of the crop tech talent with companies ranging from fledgling startups to global titans like IBM, Verizon, BMW, Amex, and Google. 10x talent brings at least 10 times the value to an organization. Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy teaches you how to become and manage the most sought-after, highly skilled employees necessary to bring massive growth to your business.   Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Dr. Mary Waller, the M.J. Neely Professor of Management at Texas Christian University, has been studying team effectiveness in dynamic, crisis-laden situations for over 25 years. Patrick and Mary discuss how to lead through crises and how to build your culture to withstand them. Mary provides specific tips on how to right the ship if you are still struggling with the crisis we're all in right now. Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Patty McCord spent 14 years as the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, where she produced the famous "Netflix culture deck" and has since authored Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. Patrick and Patty discuss the three different companies of Netflix, and how to build an empowered employee with exceptional performance.   Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

Darin Rowell, EdD helps CEOs translate talent and teamwork into competitive advantage. Whether it’s navigating market changes, leading a turnaround, or launching a new business unit, he's built a proven track record of helping leaders and teams from around the world reach their potential and achieve their goals. Patrick and Darin talk about how to accelerate your results through leadership and cast your vision. Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

David Brumbaugh, MD is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado and a pediatric gastroenterologist. He is also the host of a weekly podcast called Charting Pediatrics. Dr. Brumbaugh joins Patrick in the 'lab' to discuss COVID-19, how to take care of yourself, your family, and your team.    Sign up for our newsletter at leddingroup.com/newslettersignup to get the latest articles, videos, and updates from Dr. Leddin and Leddin Group.

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.

Dorie Clark is the author of multiple books including Stand Out, Reinventing You, and most recently Entrepreneurial You. An expert communicator and coach, Dorie is helping people everywhere to monetize their expertise, create multiple income streams, and thrive. Whether you are looking to lead your own business or trying to create an entrepreneurial mindset in your existing organization, you don’t want to miss Patrick’s conversation with Dorie. Learn more about Dorie at www.dorieclark.com. Access the assessment Dorie talks about during the interview at www.dorieclark.com/entrepreneur

Ryan Berman knows a great deal about the importance of courage. He has spent his career creating and sharing courageous ideas. He also invested four years of his life interviewing leaders and studying organizations to understand why courage matters. In 2019, Ryan released Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courage Change. Let’s face it, we need courageous leaders - people who stand for something and are willing to take action. Ryan joins Patrick in the lab to help you to become the courageous leader that people need. You can learn more about Ryan’s work at www.returnoncourage.com or by emailing him at [email protected].

Jim Host is credited with creating sports marketing and changing the face of collegiate athletics. He’s also known for being a visionary who acts with integrity. Jim joins Patrick in the lab to discuss how to make a mark on the world, invest in others, and change an industry. Learn more about Jim and order a copy of his book "Changing the Game" at www.jimhostbook.com.

Tommy Caldwell is a big-wall free climber who stands on top of his chosen profession. In 2015, he completed the first-ever free climb of the Dawn Wall at El Capitan. This 3,000 foot ascent is considered to be hardest climb of its type in the world. He’s the author of the NYT bestseller The Push: A Climber’s Search for the Path, a survivor of an armed militant group kidnapping, and a guy with tremendous insight into what it takes to overcome adversity. Get this; Tommy lost a finger in an accident and still managed to climb the Dawn Wall. That’s grit and determination at the highest (pun intended) level. Tommy joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss what it means to lead yourself and to be a member of a winning team.

New York University (NYU) professor, author, and researcher Dr. Dolly Chugh joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how good people fight bias. Dolly’s book Be the Person You Mean to Be has quickly become a must have among leaders everywhere. Don’t miss the chance to learn first-hand from a true pioneer in the field of organizational behavior. Her insights will help you to become an even better leader today! Sign up for Dr. Leddin's weekly leadership newsletter at https://www.leddingroup.com/newslettersignup. Learn more about Dolly at www.DollyChugh.com

Award winning songwriter, Jim Beavers, joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss creativity and collaboration. Jim's songs have been recorded by numerous artists including Chris Stapleton, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, and Luke Bryan. Don’t miss the chance to hear what the writer of Red Solo Cup, Parachute, 5-1-5-0, and other top hits has to say about how he approaches his craft. You may be surprised how his practices are critical in your world too.

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss leading an organization through change. Chancellor Zeppos shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in times of crises, why tackling big goals matters, and the importance of understanding legacy. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the Chancellor of one of the highest ranked universities in the world. His insights provide all of us perspective, confidence, and hope that are best days are yet to come.

In the early 2000s, Lou Mongello was a successful attorney and IT professional in New Jersey. He left all of that behind and moved to central Florida to pursue his love for Walt Disney World. Today, his podcasts have been downloaded more than 30 million times and he has a successful Disney-centric business involving books, tours, and much more. Lou has done what many only dream of doing; he turned what he loves into what he does EVERYDAY. If you are looking for inspiration to follow your dreams and lead yourself in a new direction, this is your episode. Learn more about Lou’s work at WDWRadio.com or LouMongello.com

Thinkers50, Fast Company, INC Magazine, and Global Gurus have all recognized Dr. Marshall Goldsmith as the world’s leading executive coach. In this episode, Patrick sits down in the ‘lab’ to talk with Marshall about the challenges we face in today’s world and what leaders can do to help guide teams and organization’s through turbulent times. Marshall speaks frankly about the challenges we face and provides advice for every leader to consider. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a master. Learn about Marshall’s work at www.MarshallGoldsmith.com.

This episode explores how you may be holding yourself and those around you back from achieving something even greater — together! Pamela Fuller joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss inclusion and bias. Learn how to become more self-aware, to connect better with others, and to explore ways that you can create a more inclusive environment that ultimately delivers results that exceed everyone’s expectations.

Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership behavior and competency. In this episode, he joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss his bestseller The Coaching Habit and his newest (and soon to be bestseller) The Advice Trap. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to ask great questions, provide your people what they need, and avoid falling prey to the Advice Monster in all of us. Learn more about Michael at www.mbs.work.

Author and CEO, Shawn Moon, joins Patrick in the 'lab' to discuss customer loyalty - what it is, why it matters, and what leaders can do to create a culture that generates loyal customers.

Entrepreneur, author, and all-around-wellness expert, Sloane Elizabeth, joins me in the lab to discuss working from home. We talk about her typical workday: when she gets up, what she eats, where she works from in the house, how often she moves, etc. In doing so, you will get a picture of how you can become a healthy, more effective, and better version of yourself. In full disclosure, Sloane is a former student of mine at Vanderbilt University. When I learned that so many people will be working from home, I thought Sloane would be the perfect person to talk with about the topic AND she is just that, the perfect guest. Learn more about her work atwww.kaleandkravings.com.

Distilling 25 years of leadership development experience into a book is tough, but Alain Hunkins has managed to do just that. Alain joins me in the lab to discuss the importance leaders who connect, communicate, and collaborate. The conversation is both thought provoking and practical. An excellent combination. Learn more at www.alainhunkins.com.

Peter Dahl is living, operating, and winning at the intersection of change. Peter resides in Denmark, leads apparel sales across multiple channels, supports employees and customers around the world, and works in an industry that is rapidly changing. He joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss what he has learned as a leader operating in such a dynamic environment. If you are leading in the face of change, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Tom Rath is a member of an infinitesimally small group of people who have written multiple bestseller and sold millions of book copies. Don’t miss this chance to learn firsthand from the author of Eat, Sleep Move, Strengthsfinder 2.0, Well Being, and, most recently, Life’s Great Question. Tom joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how you can contribute to the world. You don’t want to miss this insightful lesson that all of us should consider.

Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy, Vincent Stanley, joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss what it takes to build a conscious organization and to be a leader whose actions align with one’s values. Often called Patagonia’s storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company’s initial ad copy, led Patagonia’s sales and marketing efforts for two decades, co-authored The Responsible Company with Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, and taught employees at every level about the history and culture of the organization. You can learn more about Patagonia at www.patagonia.com. Also visit www.regenorganic.org

Rita McGrath, Columbia University professor and bestselling author, joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to talk about her latest book Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen. Whether you are leading your own career, a team, or an entire organization, you don’t want to miss Rita’s insights about inflection points, how to capitalize on them, and what you can do today to prepare for the future. A world-class storyteller and teacher, Rita provides relevant examples that we can all understand about how to apply her teachings to the challenges in your world. Follow Rita at www.ritamcgrath.com or on LinkedIn and Twitter @rgmcgrath.

What can you learn from a guy who spun a basketball on the Pope’s finger, traveled the world bringing joy and hope, and won the NCAA slam dunk contest? Find out in the latest episode of the Leadership Lab when Herb “Flight Time” Lang joins Patrick to discuss how to be a great leader.

Learn from NYT bestselling author and Wharton business school professor Dr. Jonah Berger about why things catch on. Jonah joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how individuals, teams, and organizations can harness the power of word of mouth. Whether you are trying to get your leadership team to support a one-time project, striving to take a product or service global, or falling anywhere on the spectrum, this is a must listen.

In this episode of the Leadership Lab podcast, Former NFL player and current business leader, author, and speaker, Desmond Clark joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss his lessons in leadership. Desmond’s professional football career spanned 12 seasons, but impact continues today as he works with others to help them to become successful leaders. Don’t miss this episode and the important lessons about building relationships, working hard, and treating others well.

How will you measure your life? That can be a very daunting question but answering it can make all the difference. Regardless of where you are in your life, determining how you are going to measure how you lived your life is better figured out right now. NYT bestselling author and former Harvard Business Review editor, Karen Dillon, sits down with Patrick in the lab to discuss her answer to the question and to challenge all of us to do the same. Find Karen at www.karendillon.net

Forget everything that you think you know about motivation and listen to this podcast. Bestselling author, Inc writer, and blogger (over 1 million followers on LinkedIn alone), Jeff Haden, joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to talk about his book The Motivation Myth. Don’t miss the chance to learn what it truly takes to motivate yourself to accomplish your goals!

Elliot Choy and Kekoa MacAuley join me to discuss how to build a social media following. These two amazing content creators have paid the price to learn what it takes to build a social media brand that drives traffic and engagement. In just one year (and from their college campus), Elliot has amassed over 580,000 Youtube subscribers and Kekoa has 140,000 Instagram followers. Moreover, their follower engagement levels are incredible. Hear directly from them about how to create a similar outcome in your world.

Phoenix Jackson, master brand builder, visits Patrick in the lab to discuss how to build an effective personal brand in 2020. She encourages each of us to clarify our goals, be willing to pivot, and embrace success along the way. Don’t miss the chance to start 2020 on the highest of notes! Learn more about Phoenix at www.phoenixaffect.com or www.phoenixjackson.com. Find the free course that she offered to Leadership Lab listeners at www.yourprexpert.com.

President and CEO of Post Foods, Howard Friedman, shares what it takes to lead at every level. As the leader of a $2 billion company, Howard provides tremendous insights for aspiring and current leaders. Don’t miss his visit with Patrick in the lab.

NYT bestselling author Andrew Maraniss joins Patrick in the lab to discuss the story of Perry Wallace. Andrew’s biography of Wallace, Strong Inside: the collision of race and sports in the south, has won numerous awards including being named a top 10 biography and top 10 sports book by the American Library Association. Patrick’s conversation with Andrew teaches leaders to: 1) Keep their eyes open for injustices, 2) Speak the truth, 3) Take action and risk, 4) Commit to getting better. In addition, Maraniss provides a preview of his latest book Games of December. The book tells the true story of the first U.S. Olympic basketball team, which compete at the 1936 Summer Games in Nazi, Germany. Learn more about Andrew Maraniss at http://andrewmaraniss.com

Dave Carvajal joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss what it takes to stand out in the job market. A recruiting guru, who was in at the beginning of HotJobs.com and TheLadders.com, Dave has interviewed 10’s of thousands of job candidates and know what it takes to win.

Brad White joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss the importance of purpose. The term purpose is thrown about, but rarely understood for its importance. Brad shares what purpose is, why purpose matters, how to ‘excavate’ to find your team or organization’s purpose, and what you can do to keep purpose alive in your daily work.

In this episode, Skullcandy President and CEO Jason Hodell shares his leadership insights with Patrick. As the leader of a global brand “at the intersection of sport, music, youth culture, art, film and fashion,” Jason provides his thoughts on everything from choosing your first job to running a global business in a highly competitive industry.

Dr. Robert Cialdini’s New York Times (NYT) bestselling book Influence introduced the world to the psychology of persuasion and created a worldwide movement focused on research and best practices. He recently joined Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss his most recent book Pre-Suasion. In doing so, Dr. Cialdini "shines a light on effective persuasion and reveals that the secret doesn’t lie in the message itself, but in the key moment before that message is delivered.” Learn more about Dr. Robert Cialdini at www.influenceatwork.com

Barby Siegel, CEO of Zeno Group, a global public relations firm headquartered in New York City, joins Patrick in the lab. Barby has been at the helm of Zeno for the past 10 years and stewarded the organization through a season of tremendous growth and success. She credits that success to the winning culture that she and her team have built and maintained. Whether you are trying to find the right organizational fit for yourself or striving to take your organization to new levels, this podcast episode is for you. Learn first-hand what this successful leader and organization are doing to get culture right!

Dr. David Caudel joins Patrick in the lab to discuss autism and innovation in the workplace. Dave shares insights and statistics about the autism spectrum, how organization’s benefit from the unique value of autistic team members, and what leaders can do to better support, engage, and win with their entire team.

Innovation expert, Dr. David Owens, joins Patrick in the lab to discuss how we can be more creative individuals, foster more innovative teams, and create organizations that allow innovators to thrive. David is the Executive Director of the innovation center at Vanderbilt University (The Won’dry), the author of Creative People Must Be Stopped, and a global consultant who has helped organizations around the world to unleash innovation.

In this episode, Jamie Andrew joins Patrick in the lab. Jamie is an exceptional mountaineer, runner, and triathlete. He is also a quadruple amputee. Don’t miss the chance to hear Jamie’s story and learn how you can become a better leader through the choices you make.

Jennifer Brown joins Patrick in the lab to discuss what leaders and organizations can do to ensure that, "every employee, from emerging leaders to managers to C-suite executives, feels Welcomed, Valued, Respected, and Heard℠.

Bridget Brennan, a global authority on engaging women in the marketplace, joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab. Learn the value of engaging female consumers, how companies are getting it right (and wrong), and what you can do today to better meet the needs of this powerful consumer group.

New York Times bestselling author and global thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss the importance of trust. He shares what it means to be trustworthy and key behaviors you can employ to build stronger relationships, teams, and organizations. Together we learn that trust is the one thing that changes everything and better understand how to harness that power. Check out www.speedoftrust.com to learn more and follow Stephen on twitter @stephenmrcovey

In today’s world, it’s both easier and harder than ever to be extraordinarily productive. Kory Kogon joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss what drives productivity in today’s world and the 5 choices that we all need to make.

Professor Kelly Goldsmith joins Patrick in the lab to share her research on scarcity. As a Vanderbilt University business professor, a world renowned researcher, and a former contestant on the tv show Survivor, Dr. Goldsmith teaches us how to thrive when resources are limited. Check out Prof. Goldsmith's TED talk here: https://youtu.be/pr7f-0bUC-0

The author of the #1 book in the world on executing strategy, Chris McChesney, joins Patrick in the lab to discuss how great leaders work with their teams to accomplish what is truly wildly important.

Learn how to be a leader who multiplies others from NYT best selling author, Liz Wiseman. Patrick and Liz discuss her books Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, and Rookie Smarts when she join Patrick in the lab.

Patrick has an insightful conversation with entrepreneur, speaker, blogger, and best-selling author Seth Godin. Listen and learn how you can create a ruckus for your customers. www.akimbo.com www.themarketingseminar.com www.altmba.com www.archive.org/web

In our inaugural episode Patrick sits down with new author, Scott Miller, to discuss his book Management Mess to Leadership Success. Patrick and Scott talk about Scott's leadership journey from mess to success.

Join Dr. Patrick Leddin in the Leadership Lab every Wednesday as he speaks with authors, thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs and other influential leaders as they challenge the status quo of leadership to explore new ways to lead and find success.