THE ED MYLETT SHOW

How to Work with Anyone Even the Difficult Ones with Ryan Leak

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Aug 19, 2025
In a compelling discussion, Ryan Leak, a best-selling author and executive coach, shares his journey of reframing failure into a pathway to success. He emphasizes that playing it safe limits growth, and real breakthroughs often come from risk-taking. Ryan encourages embracing setbacks as crucial learning moments and highlights the importance of silencing your inner critic. His candid anecdotes showcase how vulnerability can lead to unforeseen opportunities, challenging listeners to redefine winning and understand that courage must precede confidence.
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ADVICE

Open With Intent To Make It Work

  • Have direct, honest conversations that state your intent to make the relationship thrive.
  • Ask what you need to do and what they need from you before deciding next steps.
ADVICE

Start With 'I Could Be Wrong'

  • Use humility in conflict by saying 'I could be wrong' to lower defenses.
  • Invite the other person to correct your story and co-create understanding.
ANECDOTE

Loss, Feedback, And Choosing Humility

  • Ed shares losing his dog Lily and an emotional family conflict that followed.
  • He chose humility and apologized to his daughter, repairing the relationship.
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