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The Ryan Leak Podcast

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Welcome to The Ryan Leak Podcast. Ryan Leak is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, and best-selling author known for his engaging and transformative approach to leadership, personal growth, and professional development. He is highly sought after by Fortune 100 companies, professional sports teams, and organizations worldwide for his insights on leadership, communication, faith, resilience, and collaboration. This podcast is designed to drop nuggets of inspiration to help you get the most out of your life.
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Episodes

Shadow People with Tim Schurrer

On today's episode, Ryan interviews Tim Schurrer about his new book The Secret Society of Success . Tim is the CEO of David Novak Leadership and Host of the "Build a Winning Team" podcast.

Aug 26, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Holding the Calm with Hesha Abrams

Ryan Leak sat down with Hesha Abrams for this latest episode of Followership with Ryan Leak to discuss conflict resolution. Hesha is an internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator, known for crafting highly creative settlements and resolutions in very difficult matters. She has the unique talent to manage big egos and strong personalities with a keen ability to create synergy amongst the most diverse personality types, driving them toward agreement. By Holding the Calm , she has created s...

Jul 26, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Intentions to Be Greater Later

Today's episode is tackling chapter 12 entitled Don't Wait for Monday. We've all got intentions to be greater later, but we should become today who we intend to be tomorrow. Join the conversation with Lacey Stenson and Ryan Leak as they unpack what it means to not wait for the ideal time to get started on your goals. You can also get your copy of Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com . If you'd like to receive encouragement from Ryan every single week, text "Followership" to 469-809-1201....

Jul 25, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Don't Let Success Steal Your Innovation

Today's episode is tackling chapter 11 from Chasing Failure, If At First You Don't Fail, Try Again. Sometimes the more success you have, the more you feel like you have to lose when thinking about trying new things. Join the conversation with Lacey Stenson and Ryan Leak as they unpack what it means to keep an innovative attitude. You can also get your copy of Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com . If you'd like to receive encouragement from Ryan every single week, text "Followership" to 469-809-1201....

Jul 22, 202238 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Just Do It

Today's episode is tackling chapter 10 from Chasing Failure entitled: Just Do It Scared. Sometimes we're waiting for the ideal emotional state before we can start taking steps towards our dreams. Sometimes you're tired, frustrated, or annoyed. Just keep moving forward anyway because ideal may never come. Join the conversation with Lacey Stenson and Ryan Leak as they unpack what it means to overcome fear. You can also get your copy of Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com . If you'd like to receive enc...

Jul 18, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 10

What Friends Are For

Today's episode is tackling chapter 9 from Chasing Failure: Friends, Don't Fail Me Now. One of the underrated components of accomplishing goals is involving others to hold you accountable. Join the conversation with Lacey Stenson and Ryan Leak as they unpack what it means to support others in their failures. You can also get your copy of Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com . If you'd like to receive encouragement from Ryan every single week, text "Followership" to 469-809-1201....

Jul 15, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Get The W

Today's episode is tackling chapter 8 From Chasing Failure entitled All I Do Is Win. One of the procrastination hacks we can employ is instead of looking at what you can accomplish in a year, look at what you can accomplish in a day. Join the conversation with Lacey Stenson and Ryan Leak to learn more. You can also get your copy of Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com . If you'd like to receive encouragement from Ryan every single week, text "Followership" to 469-809-1201....

Jul 11, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Who Is They?

We're back after a long hiatus unpacking Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure. Today's episode is tackling chapter 7 entitled 50 Shades of They. When it comes to failure, we all have somebody we believe is watching that we don't want to fail in front of. So how do you overcome that? Join the conversation with Lacey Stenson and Ryan Leak to learn more. You can also get your copy of Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com . If you'd like to receive encouragement from Ryan every single week, text "Followership...

Jul 06, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 7

No Shame In My Game

Getting rid of shame is the hardest part about dealing with failure. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments. You can purchase Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com.

Dec 15, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Who Really Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Millionaire dreams require millionaire habits. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments. You can purchase Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com.

Dec 06, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Should I stay or Should I go?

It can be hard to know if something should be a career or a hobby. So we dive into some tips that can help you in today's episode. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments. You can purchase Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com.

Nov 29, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Know Your Why

If you don’t know your why, when you fail, you won’t be motivated to get back up. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments. You can purchase Chasing Failure at ryanleak.com.

Oct 29, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Mamba Mentality

Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments. In this episode, we talk about what Ryan learned from his time with late great Kobe Bryant....

Oct 15, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Agenda-less

We took a hiatus, and now we're back. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments. In this episode, we talk about the value you can add to an organization when you show up without an agenda.

Oct 06, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Who Knows Who I Really Am?

There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can have in your back pocket to help you lead yourself when you need to the most. The first question you can ask yourself is: Why Am I Doing This? The second question you can ask yourself is: What Credit Can I Give Away? The third question you can ask yourself is: What Mistakes Can I Own? The fourth question you can ask yourself is: Who Knows Who I Really...

Mar 22, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 4

What Mistakes Can I Own?

There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can have in your back pocket to help you lead yourself when you need to the most. The first question you can ask yourself is: Why Am I Doing This? The second question you can ask yourself is: What Credit Can I Give Away? The third question you can ask yourself is: What Mistakes Can I Own? When things are going well, everyone volunteers to get their piece ...

Mar 08, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 3

What Credit Can I Give Away?

There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can have in your back pocket to help you lead yourself when you need to the most. The first question you can ask yourself is: Why Am I Doing This? The second question you can ask yourself is: What Credit Can I Give Away? Don’t you love it when you give an idea in a meeting and nobody likes it... And then someone else gives your same idea 3 months later an...

Feb 22, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Why Am I Doing This?

There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can have in your back pocket to help you lead yourself when you need to the most. The first question you can ask yourself is: Why Am I Doing This ? What’s your why ? Is it money? Is it status? Is it position? Is it proving it to somebody who didn’t think you’d ever amount to anything? Beware of having a why that doesn’t line up with who you actually want ...

Feb 08, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Work Life Balance w/Former NFL Quarterback Brooks Bollinger

Brooks Bollinger is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. He also was a member of the Florida Tuskers in the United Football League. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin. He's now the VP of Bell Bank. Highlights from this Episode: Focus less on the hypotheticals and the next "step or destination" and focus more on the moment you are in now and how you can be your best...

Dec 30, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Anticipating Your Leader's Needs w/Chief of Staff Provider Catherine Berardi

Catherine Berardi is the CEO of Prime Chief of Staff, an organization that places, onboards, develops, and coaches high-performing Chiefs of Staff for high-performing companies. Highlights from this Episode: "As a follower, it's essential to help your leader carry the load." "It's so important to listen and observe to be a good follower." "You must be able to anticipate your leader's needs." "Knowing someone and how they approach things helps you be able to anticipate their needs." "You don't bl...

Dec 28, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 11

How To Invest In Yourself w/Chad Veach

Chad Veach is the Pastor of Zoe Church LA. He also has an incredible podcast called Leadership Lean In with Chad Veach. Highlights from today's episode: "We have to be afraid of the leader that has a million-dollar dream and a hundred dollar work ethic." "I think greatness has that obsessive gene." "All of us are born with such remarkable giftings, but work and work ethic is also a gift." "You reap what you sow. The type of follower you sow is the type of follower you'll grow." "If Jesus, who is...

Dec 17, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Navigating COVID As a Follower w/Scientific Games CFO Connie James

Connie James is the CFO at Scientific Games and has a lot of lessons learned from navigating COVID in 2020. Highlights from this episode: "To be able to pivot well during change, communication is critical." "If you are frustrated with your team right now, take some time actually to get to know your colleagues." "Talk about nonwork-related things.- Connie James "I'm a big believer that you have to focus on things you can control." "A lot of people become focused on what is that next step. My coun...

Dec 07, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Breeding Confidence w/Dallas Mavericks Player Relations Manager Brandon Barkley

Brandon Barkley is the Player Relations Manager for the Dallas Mavericks. He has some unique insights as to what it takes to be a great follower. Highlights from this episode: "When having to pivot or adjust plans on the fly, it is best to go into the situation having had already visualized all possible solutions or scenarios, so you are prepared." "When speaking with your boss or manager, you have to exude confidence." "When you exude the confidence that you are taking control of your job and e...

Dec 03, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Importance of a Healthy Pace w/Nick Nilson

Nick Nilson is the Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. He's had a unique and interesting journey following one of the most influential voices of our time, Joel Osteen. Highlights from this episode: "Ask great questions, be prepared, and be concise." "Earning your leader's trust allows you to gain authentic favor with them." "If you do your job really well and you do your job really well for a good period of time. I think it gains the attention of not just your manager, boss, the ...

Nov 30, 202030 min

How To Think Like An Owner w/Brad Lomenick

Brad Lomenick is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, a strategic advising company, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership. He writes about leadership, the next generation, creativity, innovation, social media, teamwork, and personal growth. Highlights from Episode 6: "The healthier cultures/ leaders honor each other and have the ability to have nicknames. There is a true sense of friendship, allowing leaders to have freedom to do their best." "When you have a culture...

Nov 27, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Making Genuine Connections w/Rachel Frank

Rachel Frank is the Premium Account Executive at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. She is dedicated to creating lasting memories and providing exclusive luxury experiences for premium clientele and their guests. Highlights from this episode: "I found that communication is the key to wearing many hats well." "You have to be okay asking questions and knowing that you're not going to have the answer to everything." "Be willing to listen and learn from your peers a...

Nov 16, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Overcoming Fear Hurdles w/Phd. Danny Kim

Danny Kim is Director of People + Culture at Raindrop which is a marketing, branding, and advertising agency in SoCal. He’s a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. He’s also a Communication coach. And he also has a PHD in Industrial and organizational psychology. Highlights from Danny Kim: The biggest psychological hurdle followers have is fear. Fear can manifest in so many different ways; Fear of Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and of what people think. “Fear is a hurdle followers need to overcome. ...

Nov 01, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 4

What You Should Do Every Friday w/Chief People Officer Lacey Stenson

Having served as the Chief People Officer at NorthRock Partners, Lacey has profound insight on something she's done most of her career to help her be successful as a follower and now as a leader. Show notes can found at ryanleak.com/followership. Lessons from Lacey: As a follower, you have to appreciate the challenge your leader is carrying. Give them grace. Leaders have a way of making it look easier than it really is, but it’s not easy at all. Often times, leaders are building the plane while ...

Sep 29, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Lessons From SeaWorld w/Joel Manby

Joel Manby is a dad, a 25 year CEO, an author and a speaker. As a former CEO of major organizations such as Sea World, Saab, and Herschend Enterprises, Joel endured my fair share of each of these situations. He's learned a number of leadership and life lessons and have found solutions to each of these concerns. As a result, he's built strong teams and created corporate cultures that have thrived amidst major adversity. Highlights from today's episode: Undercover Boss URL: https://www.cbs.com/sho...

Sep 18, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 2

How to Follow a Mediocre Leader w/Ryan Skoog

Sometimes you're stuck with a mediocre leader, but Ryan Skoog teaches us that a bad leader can actually be a gift. Ryan Skoog spends half of his time running a couple of for profit travel companies and the other half of his time running a non-profit organization called Venture. Venture is an organization that serves in areas of the world that are the least reached and least resourced by partnering with local leaders in those communities to end some of the worlds greatest injustices. Through thei...

Aug 31, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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