How to Work with Complicated People | Ryan Leak

Jul 7, 2025

Ryan Leak, a New York Times bestselling author and speaker, explores how embracing conflict can propel personal and professional growth. He shares insights on navigating tough conversations and building emotional intelligence, stressing the importance of relational equity at work. Leak discusses the need for faithful excellence in business, contrasting worldly success with spiritual values. He also reflects on entrepreneurship, the significance of failure, and the lessons learned from a personal NBA tryout, inspiring listeners to redefine success and embrace challenges.

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INSIGHT

Beliefs Evolve Over Time

Personal beliefs evolve significantly with experience over years.\n- Changing beliefs is healthy and reflective of growth and learning.

ADVICE

Strive for Excellence

Invest in quality and excellence in your work and products.\n- World-class results require high standards and deliberate effort.

INSIGHT

Authenticity Wins in Speaking

High-quality work can break barriers and build acceptance despite differences.\n- Being authentic and obedient leads to resonating deeply with audiences.

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Most people run from conflict and it’s destroying their careers, businesses, and relationships. But what if embracing tough conversations was the key to your breakthrough?

In this powerful episode, Ryan Pineda sits down with New York Times bestselling author and speaker Ryan Leake to discuss his brand-new book "Leveling Up: How to Work with Complicated People." They dive deep into navigating difficult conversations, leading with emotional intelligence, building relational equity at work, and what it truly means to live a life of obedience and potential.

Whether you're a business owner, employee, spouse, or parent, this conversation will challenge you to stop avoiding conflict and start growing through it.

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About Ryan Pineda:

Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue.

Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generated over 1 billion views online. Starting as a minor league baseball player making less than $2,000 a month, Ryan is now worth over $100 million. He shares his experiences in building wealth and believes that anyone can change their life with real estate investing.

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