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-...
Feb 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 184
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....
Feb 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 183
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.
Feb 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 182
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 corporat...
Feb 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 181
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.sorenk...
Jan 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 180
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 ...
Jan 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 179
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...
Jan 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 178
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....
Jan 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 177
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 thi...
Dec 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 176
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...
Dec 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 175
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...
Dec 14, 2022•20 min•Ep. 174
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...
Dec 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 173
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 ...
Nov 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 172
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 Leader...
Nov 23, 2022•36 min•Ep. 171
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 ...
Nov 16, 2022•40 min•Ep. 170
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 joi...
Nov 09, 2022•36 min•Ep. 169
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...
Nov 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 168
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 ...
Oct 26, 2022•23 min•Ep. 167
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 Awa...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 166
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
Oct 17, 2022•15 min•Ep. 165
“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 g...
Oct 12, 2022•37 min•Ep. 164
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’ u...
Oct 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 163
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
Sep 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 162
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!
Sep 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 161
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 a...
Sep 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 160
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, Thrivi...
Sep 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 159
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 in...
Aug 31, 2022•40 min•Ep. 158
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...
Aug 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 157
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 ...
Aug 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 156
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.
Aug 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 155
