The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Wounded While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords I am honored to know Jimmy Hatch. He truly is an American Hero. He was wounded while on a search mission for Bowe Bergdahl (the US Soldier who has since been charged with desertion). This episode was incredible. To hear the real life stories and the danger that Jimmy has been in to serve our great country is incredibly inspiring. In July 2009, Jimmy Hatch’s team - part of the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group - was on a search mission in eastern Afghanistan. The warriors landed in the dark and were hit with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades as they made their way across a field. Jimmy was an old hand at this kind of mission. He'd become a SEAL in 1990 and joined his elite unit in 1994, back when there was no war. After six years, he left the unit to teach parachuting. When war broke out, he pushed hard to get back to Virginia Beach. That was in 2004. Now, five years later, Jimmy was a senior chief, a leader of expert commandos, strong and alert and brimming with confidence. He was one of the toughest guys in the world. The bullet that found his leg exploded through his femur just above the knee. It exited with pieces of bone and flung him through the air. The pain was exquisite. In the seconds it took him to land, he told himself not to scream because that would give away the location of the men around him. Then his lungs filled with air, and he couldn't help it. He screamed in agony. Two SEALs shot their way through the firefight, stabilized him and shot their way back out to pull him to safety. – Credit Dianna Cahn from hamptonroads.com/ Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Wounded While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “There is a vetting process. If you weren’t invested, then people would die.” Some Questions I Ask: What does being invested mean to you? And others in the military? How did you and Gabby Giffords become friends? Your mission was the get Bowe Bergdahl… How do you feel about him? Do you see him as a deserter? What did you learn about your team when adversity struck? Why do you have such a strong connection with dogs? How have you learned about the strength of people when they are faced with challenges? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of investment and what it means to Navy SEALs The specific feelings going through Jimmy’s head when he got shot The importance of leaders being transparent The challenges faced when coming home from battle How Jimmy dealt with alcohol and drugs The importance of preparation in battle and in life The elements that define a quality life “When I got shot, I went from being in command, to being a spectator.” Continue Learning Go To Jimmy’s website: http://spikesk9fund.org/ Read article referenced in podcast by Dianna Cahn: Jimmy Hatch Read about Jimmy and Gabby Giffords Skydiving together: Jimmy Hatch & Gabby Giffords You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a huge honor for me. Jimmy Hatch is a leader who is a real life American Hero. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From http://spikesk9fund.org/ Spikes K9 Fund was founded by James Hatch, a retired Special Warfare Operator. As a K9 handler on several deployments, James’ life was regularly spared by the work of K9s – one of the most memorable was Spike. And on James’ final deployment, the night he was critically wounded, a K9 spared James’ life while losing his own. From that evening on, James oriented his life around the training, care and preservation of working dogs. In addition to working as the founder and president of the fund, he works with local law enforcement and has adopted a former service dog in need of medical attention. From Dianna Cahn: hamptonroads.com -- In July 2009, Jimmy Hatch’s team - part of the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group - was on a search mission in eastern Afghanistan. The warriors landed in the dark and were hit with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades as they made their way across a field. Jimmy was an old hand at this kind of mission. He'd become a SEAL in 1990 and joined his elite unit in 1994, back when there was no war. After six years, he left the unit to teach parachuting. When war broke out, he pushed hard to get back to Virginia Beach. That was in 2004. Now, five years later, Jimmy was a senior chief, a leader of expert commandos, strong and alert and brimming with confidence. He was one of the toughest guys in the world. The bullet that found his leg exploded through his femur just above the knee. It exited with pieces of bone and flung him through the air. The pain was exquisite. In the seconds it took him to land, he told himself not to scream because that would give away the location of the men around him. Then his lungs filled with air, and he couldn't help it. He screamed in agony. Two SEALs shot their way through the firefight, stabilized him and shot their way back out

Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer I am always fascinated to learn about how something great gets created… In addition to that, I love to learn about the day to day process on how that same thing continues to be great and improve on a daily basis. Erik Rydholm shares the details behind how three great TV shows were created and the work it takes on a daily basis in order to continually improve. This is an incredible episode of The Learning Leader Show. Erik is extremely intelligent, engaging, and giving. I love this episode. Erik Rydholm is Executive Producer of Pardon The Interruption (With Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon), Around The Horn, Dan LeBatard is Highly Questionable. Erik has pioneered the growth of PTI as the program has increased ratings and viewership each year since its inception, and it earned the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show. Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Here's my only real management philosophy: I turn the org chart upside-down—it's the responsibility of the boss to set and maintain the foundation from which everyone else in the company builds” Some Questions I Ask: What is one characteristic all successful people share? What is it like to work with two legends? Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon? Will type of disruption is Netflix causing in the television world? Walk us through a pre-show meeting… What’s the process for creating a show? What are the most impressive aspects of Bill Simmons that we don’t already know? What are some things about you and your work that would surprise us? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why curiosity is so vitally important in successful leaders About the 10 laugh out loud moments a day he has with Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon Erik’s thoughts on Steve Jobs’ leadership and how he’s different The tools Erik and his team use to create the show and share ideas The importance of a leader setting the foundation The elements that define a quality life “Leadership is a decision making job” Continue Learning Read This Article by Richard Deitsch about Erik: Erik Rydholm Follow Erik on Twitter: @ErikRydholm You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Erik Rydholm is a thoughtful leader who brought huge value to The Learning leader Show. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio: Erik Rydholm Erik Rydholm is Executive Producer of Pardon The Interruption (With Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon), Around The Horn, Dan LeBatard is Highly Questionable. Erik has pioneered the growth of PTI as the program has increased ratings and viewership each year since its inception, and it earned the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show.

032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Steve Sims is one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He leads a life that most people would love to lead. I am very grateful that John Corcoran introduced Steve to me. This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from how Steve creates the best experiences in the world for his clients to how he now is a regular speaker at Harvard! I promise you will love this episode. Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Visiting the International Space Station, Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic, Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo, Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs, Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti, and much more! Episode 032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. “Your Imperfections are your perfections.” – Steve Sims The Learning Leader Show “Nurture and invest in your relationships, don’t focus on it just being a business relationship. It’s always personal.” – Steve Sims Some Questions I Ask: What is the one common characteristic in all successful people? How did you get started in this profession? What is the definition of a cool person that you want to hang out with? How do you related to affluent clientele? Where does your work ethic stem from? What is your dream event? Why is Elon Musk such a great learning leader? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why being massively curious is the key to success About Steve becoming the real life “wizard of oz” Steve’s experiences with Mike Tyson About the makeup of a great learning leader like Elon Musk Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring The importance of reaching out to your network constantly The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To BlueFish: http://thebluefish.com/ Go To Steve’s website: http://www.uglysims.com/ Follow BlueFish on Twitter: @Bluefishgroup You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a loaded episode full of great content. Steve Sims is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From UglySims.com Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Visiting the International Space Station, Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic, Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo, Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs, Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti, Joining a filmed marine conservation expedition to the Pacific Islands, Heading out on the legendary Sardine Run in Southern Africa, Singing live on stage with legendary rock band Journey, Having Florida Georgia Line sing “Happy Birthday” in a private backstage concert, Meeting and greeting renowned recording artists and celebrities, Enjoying a walk-on role on a hit TV show In addition, Steve has also: Launched BLUECause, which has raised over half a million dollars for non-profit organizations – without taking ONE CENT in administrative or any other fees Been featured in Ivy League publications, including: Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, South China Post and The London Times and over 50 others Invited to speak regularly at Luxury Clubs, Entrepreneurial Groups & Universities worldwide, and even had the honor to Speak at Harvard – TWICE! Been featured on over 30 TV shows

Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells I originally sent a cold email to Gary roughly 6 months ago asking him to be one of the first guests on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show. He initially responded and said, “No, I won’t do it as I’m not recording any podcasts now, but maybe you can convince me to do it later.” Well, six months later (after many emails), Gary and I recorded an incredible episode. I’m extremely proud of this, and I was especially happy to hear the kind words Gary shared about me and the persistence I showed as well as how I handled a couple scheduling issues we’ve had along the way. Enjoy this episode with the Great Gary Vaynerchuk! Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, investor, author, public speaker, and an internet personality with millions of follows across multiple social media platforms. Gary has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, and Time. He’s appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Ellen. Welcome To Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “I want to build the single biggest building in town.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Some Questions I Ask: What is the most common characteristic shared amongst the most successful people you know? What is the #1 trait you look for in a business partner? What is your interviewing process? How do you prioritize your time? How have you developed such a great network of successful people? Do you care if people like you? Are you okay with being polarizing? How do you always maintain so much energy? Who are examples of great learning leaders? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of self-esteem AND self-awareness The characteristics you need to have to work with him Gary’s method for “hiring fast and firing fast” Why he chose to do this specific podcast, The Learning Leader Show The most important values he learned from his Mom and Dad The powerful of being full of gratitude Why Bill Parcells is a better coach than Phil Jackson Gary’s biggest flaw as a person “Your energy level should come from always having a high level of gratitude.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Continue Learning: Go to Gary's website See why over 1.1 million people follow Gary on Twitter: @garyvee Read his book: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Read his book: The Thank You Economy Read his book: Crush It! You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Gary was incredibly inspirational. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell From www.garyvaynerchuk.com in his own words: I have been a businessman for as long as anyone close to me can remember. You can be fancy and call it being an "entrepreneur," but at the end of the day, I do business. While most eight year olds were learning how to properly squeeze a lemon, I was managing seven lemonade stands across my neighborhood in Edison, NJ. When I turned twelve, I set my sights on my local mall, where I became something of a legend selling baseball cards on weekends. In high school I joined the family business, a liquor store called Shoppers Discount Liquors that my dad started. It wasn’t long before I became obsessed with collecting wine. My core thesis has always revolved around one question: Are you marketing like the year you actually live in? That’s it. It’s not about where things are going to be in 5 years, and it’s definitely not about how we’ve always done it. Do what works. Right now. In 1997 I was selling wine with an email list while most stores were still faxing their customers. Building on that, I quickly came to recognize the importance of e-commerce, and launched WineLibrary.com, one of the very first wine sales sites. As soon as Google Adwords came out, I was the first (and for a long time the only) person to advertise against people searching for “wine.” All of this helped me to grow the store from a $3 million business to a $60 million business, and it was just the beginning. Within a year of YouTube popping up, I knew it would be an incredibly powerful platform. Armed with a Flipcam and a NY Jets bucket, I started Wine Library TV in 2006 to share my knowledge and passion for wine with a community that desperately needed a fresh voice. It wasn’t long before 100,000 people were watching my videos every day (shout-out to my Vayniacs – love you guys). In the spring of 2009, my brother AJ and I launched VaynerMedia, a strategic creative agency focusing on social and digital. VaynerMedia has helped Fortune 500 companies like GE, PepsiCo, and Mt Dew execute against their KPI’s, and build their digital brands through micro content and other storytelling techniques. The idea took hold, and what started as a 6-person project 5 years ago has swelled to a 400-strong team spread across the country. After years of angel investing in companies like Twitter, Tumblr, Uber and BirchBox, I just launched VaynerRSE, a $25 million seed fund that will help invest in and launch the next generation of world-changing technology companies. When I’m not spending time with my family, who mean everything in the world to me, I speak and share my experiences in business with people around the world. I have also found a passion for storytelling, so definitely check out my latest book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. I’m so excited you have taken a few minutes out of your day to drop by. Don’t forget to say hey. PS: I love to hustle!

Episode 030: Keith Hawk – Being An Effective Business Leader Is A Lot Like Being A Great Dad This episode was very special to me as I had the opportunity to record a phenomenal episode with the greatest learning leader I’ve ever known. This is a really special Father’s Day episode. There are a ton of actionable takeaways for all of YOU: The great listeners and friends of The Learning Leader Show… Keith is a 35-year veteran sales professional and sales leader. Over the course of his career he has developed a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful sales professional. For over 15 years he's led one of America's greatest sales organizations, at LexisNexis. He continues in a customer focused role to this day at that global organization, speaking to customer groups around the world on the topic of solving business problems with the solutions offered by his firm. In addition, he continues to lecture regularly on topics such as leadership, selling to executives, and his personal favorite: the true role of the sales professional. Episode 030: Keith Hawk – Being An Effective Business Leader Is A Lot Like Being A Great Dad Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio “Your job as a parent is to open doors for your kids to find their passion.” The Learning Leader Show “It’s your duty as a leader to be in a great mood.” – Keith Hawk Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? What advice do you give to a 25 year old young professional? What is a “Conscious Competent”? What do you say to those who view positive psychology with skepticism? How do you prepare for a big speech to thousands of people? How can people prepare their kids to be professional athletes? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why trust is so important to be a successful leader The importance of being a great communicator and great writer The definition for success Why you should write in a daily journal The role we play to help children find their passion The elements that define a quality life Why soldiers and athletes tend to be great employees Continue Learning Read Keith’s Book: Get Real Selling Go To: http://getrealselling.com/presenters.htm Follow Keith on Twitter: @DKHawk30 “When it comes to great leaders, it starts with trust.” You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a very special episode for me and I absolutely loved it. My Dad shared exceptional content and it was so much fun! Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From http://getrealselling.com Keith is a 32-year veteran sales professional and sales leader. Over the course of his career he has developed a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful sales professional. For over ten years he led one of America's greatest sales organizations, at LexisNexis. He continues in a customer focused role to this day at that global organization, speaking to customer groups around the world on the topic of solving business problems with the solutions offered by his firm. In addition, he continues to lecture regularly on topics such as consultative selling, selling to executives, and his personal favorite: the true role of the sales professional.

Episode 029: Dave Carroll – How To Create A Movement Through Storytelling (United Breaks Guitars) Known as a master storyteller, Dave Carroll’s incredible talent was introduced to millions when his 2009 anthem ‘United Breaks Guitars’ became a worldwide sensation. The song chronicled his experience in the customer service process with United Airlines. His creative use of social media to share that message as an Independent Musician, has reached over 150 million people. As the #1 most watched YouTube Music Video in the world in July 2009, United Breaks Guitars has been called ‘one of the most important [videos] in Google’s history,’ and became a metaphor for change and innovation. Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars are now recognized as ‘household names.’ United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Video of the Year Award and Dave Carroll was award the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Digital Artist of the Year. Dave was also nominated for the 2010 ECMA for Entertainer of the Year. Episode 029: Dave Carroll – How To Create A Movement Through Storytelling (United Breaks Guitars) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Your comfort zone can be your worst enemy.” Some Questions I Ask: Why is storytelling so powerful? What is your process for writing a song? What was your thought process when writing “United Breaks Guitars”? When was a specific moment that you knew you had created something special? How can regular people make a viral video? What does the term learning leader mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Whoopi Goldberg gave him the idea to license “United Breaks Guitars” About Dave’s song creating a 10% drop in United’s stock… Worth $180 million Dave’s feelings on Harvard Business School using his video as a case study The specific moment when Dave realized he had gone viral Startups he’s involved in The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Dave’s website: http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/main/ Read Dave’s book: United Breaks Guitars Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveCarroll You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Dave Carroll is leader who has created a drastic change in the customer service industry. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/bio/ Dave Carroll is an award winning singer-songwriter, professional speaker, author and social media innovator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He began his music career with his brother Don in the band Sons of Maxwell and has been enjoying success as a solo artist since 2008. He released his debut solo album Perfect Blue in 2008 and a second solo album in 2012 called Raincoat in Vegas. For over two decades, Dave has charmed fans with his approach to music. His ability to extract the essence of a message and craft it into song is a rare gift that is attracting fans of all ages, while his sense of humor and disarmingly warm stage presence makes each live experience a memorable one for audiences around the world. Known as a master storyteller, Dave’s incredible talent was introduced to millions when his 2009 anthem ‘United Breaks Guitars’ became a worldwide sensation. The song chronicled his experience in the customer service process with United Airlines. His creative use of social media to share that message as an Independent Musician, has reached over 150 million people. As the #1 most watched YouTube Music Video in the world in July 2009, United Breaks Guitars has been called ‘one of the most important [videos] in Google’s history,’ and became a metaphor for change and innovation. Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars are now recognized as ‘household names.’ United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Video of the Year Award and Dave Carroll was award the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Digital Artist of the Year. Dave was also nominated for the 2010 ECMA for Entertainer of the Year. The United Breaks Guitars trilogy has awakened companies everywhere to the importance of focusing on the customer and on delivering exceptional customer experience. Dave Carroll is a musician with a message, demonstrating the power one voice can have in today’s socially driven world. Dave has become internationally famous as one of the world’s top media relations innovators & customer experience authorities. He is also widely sought after as a content creator & songwriter. Dave has been featured in major news media around the world (including ABC’s ‘The View,’ ABC’s 20/20, CNN, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone Magazine, Wall Street Journal & BBC to name a few). Several case studies and book references about United Breaks Guitars have been published including one’s by Harvard Business School, University of Toronto and a Thesis by Allison Soule for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On February 16th, 2011, Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars were featured as part of a question/answer on the hit show Jeopardy. Dave has testified (and sung) on Capitol Hill in Washington, delivered keynotes at Columbia University’s Brite Conference, TedX Hoboken, NewComm Forum, Mesh Conference, Atlantic Brand Confabulation (with Gene Simmons), SXSW Interactive, The Power of PR CPRS Conference, G-Force Prague, G-Force Melbourne & other significant customer service & corporate events (including for RightNow Technologies & Sandvik Coromant).

Episode 028: Jeff Goins – The Art of Work… Be A Little Bit Uncomfortable Everyday Jeff Goins’ latest book, “The Art of Work” is a powerful piece of literature that combines inspiring stories and how they can apply to all of our daily lives. His book has morphed into a full blown movement. Originally from Chicago, Jeff moved to Nashville after graduating from college and spending a year traveling with a band. In college, he studied Spanish and Religion and spent part of his Junior year in Spain, which unlocked a passion for travel, writing, and making a difference in the world. After a year of letter-writing and long-distance phone calls, he moved to Tennessee to “see about a girl.” In 2008, he married her. Now, he lives with his wife Ashley, their son Aiden, and their dog Lyric just outside of Nashville. He’s the former Communications Director for Adventures in Missions, a nonprofit organization, and spends his time writing books and trying to take over the Internet. He’s written and guest-blogged for over 100 magazines, publications, and blogs. He’s also a speaker, online writing teacher, and consultant. He’s written four books including The Art of Work (March 2015), teach a popular online course called Tribe Writers, and makes the world’s best guacamole. Episode 028: Jeff Goins – The Art of Work… Be A Little Bit Uncomfortable Everyday Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Ideas are cheap. Actions are costly.” Some Questions I Ask: What is one characteristic all successful people share? Why couldn’t you call yourself a writer? Why did your book publishers want you to open with a different story? When was a specific moment that you knew you had created something special? What is the primary advice you give to people? What does the term learning leader mean to you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How a lot of successful people have many fears The power of storytelling and the impact it has on people The principles in finding your vocation/legacy What it was like saying “Babe, you don’t have to go back to work” Why we need to all be a little bit uncomfortable everyday The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Jeff’s website: http://goinswriter.com/ Read Jeff’s book: The Art of Work Follow John on Twitter: @JeffGoins You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From GoinsWriter.com Hi. I’m Jeff, the author of four books including The Art of Work, which you can get right now. A little about me: I believe we all have a story to tell, but sometimes the best stories don’t get the attention they deserve. I’ve been writing for most of my life, but only recently stepped into my true calling as a writer. I started this blog in 2010 with some burning questions: How do writers make a living? What does it really take to get published? How do you pursue a passion without burning yourself out? What I found in this search was a community of like-minded individuals sharing many of the same struggles. Here is where we wage war on the blank page, where we band together to find purpose in our art and lives, where we discover our true voices. If you have a passion for creativity and changing the world, this is for you. I usually publish new articles and podcasts two to three times per week and always seek to serve my readers.

Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton John Corcoran is one of the most giving human beings I’ve ever met. Prior to us recording this episode, John consistently went out of his way to introduce me to other inspiring leaders… Since we recorded he has introduced me to many more extremely intelligent learning leaders. I am so grateful to John and so fortunate to call him a friend. This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from hearing world leaders argue in the white house to the best way to tell someone thank you. I promise you will get a lot out of this episode. John Corcoran has worked in Hollywood, written speeches for President Bill Clinton and lost his job when Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governator. Even though he's lived in California most of his life, he is the world's worst surfer, although he does speak Valley Girl fluently. His day job is working with small business owners and entrepreneurs as a lawyer and business advisor. Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Do not underestimate the value of a small gesture.” Some Questions I Ask: How did you get the job in the Clinton White House? What did you learn the most from Bill Clinton? How do you sense the difference between a giver and a taker? Where does your ethic stem from? Why do we fail to implement after learning a great new idea? What impact did your Dad getting fired have on you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why and how President Bill Clinton was so charismatic The importance of consistently making introductions What it means to give when you do not have any power Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring Why humility is a key trait in a Learning Leader The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To John’s website: http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/ Read Jayson Gaignard’s book: Mastermind Dinners Follow John on Twitter: @JohnCorcoran You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From SmartBusinessRevolution.com In John’s words: At 23 years old, I landed a job as a Writer in the Clinton White House. I didn’t go to an Ivy League School, come from a family of wealthy donors, or have any “insider connections” to land me the job. I got the job because I’m good at developing relationships with the right people. I’m good at getting to know VIPs and other successful leaders. I wasn’t always good at relationships. In fact, I was pretty clueless about social cues when I was younger. I would come home from school in junior high and play video games for hours. It was pretty pathetic. Then my father got laid off. In fact, my Dad got laid off three separate times while I was growing up. Each time, we went from living a comfortable life to barely making ends meet. I desperately wanted him to call someone up and say “give me a job!” But he couldn’t, because he didn’t have the relationships. That experience taught me the importance of building and nurturing relationships with VIPs, top performers and other influential people who don’t just know you, but who like you and want to help you succeed. Your Competitors Are Making More Money Than You Because They Have a Better Network Every year, tens of thousands of people lose their jobs. And thousands of small businesses go under. Far too often, people suffer because they don’t have the right relationships to help them get ahead. The business world is not a pure meritocracy. Getting an education, going to a good school, and getting a good job is not enough to cut it. Too many good businesses go under because their owners don’t create the right relationships. The people who are really successful – and who get the best rewards – reach the top because they actively seek out the right network. A Powerful Personal Network Will Make the Difference Between Rich and Being Ignored I have used the same relationship strategies that got me a White House job again and again. In Hollywood. Working in the heart of Silicon Valley. And in starting and running my own boutique law firm that brings in over six figures of revenue each year. I’ve had the opportunity to meet (and work for) Presidents and famous CEOs. My writing has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Art of Manliness, and on some of the most popular blogs and podcasts today. I’ve interviewed an incredible array of successful entrepreneurs. I’ve gotten some incredible perks. I don’t say these things to brag; I am saying all this to show you what is possible for you. I want to show you that you can use positive, “win-win” relationships to move forward in the business world. Even if you are shy, or introverted. Even if you hate marketing yourself. And even if the idea of “networking” makes you want to puke.

Episode 026: Ben Greenfield – How To Become Super Human and Hack Your Environment… This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all “hack our environments.” I always take notes while recording these podcasts… With that said, I’ve never written down as much as I did with this episode. Ben shared a number of different tips to help us all live a better, more meaningful life. Ben Greenfield’s mission is to show you how to get your body performing at peak capacity, with maximum fat burning efficiency and ideal hormonal and health status, in the safest and fastest way possible. Rather than pounding you with complex workout videos and difficult diets, Ben will instead teach you how to achieve your goals by optimizing lifestyle parameters that go way beyond simply “exercise and healthy eating. You’ll learn about fat burning efficiency zones, gut health, mental performance, maximizing recovery, boosting libido, and enhancing every possible aspect of your body – rather than just work out like a madman and eating boring food. Episode 026: Ben Greenfield – How To Become Super Human and Hack Your Environment… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? Why did you originally decide to home school your boys? How do you raise super human kids? How would your parenting style be different if you had girls? What are some tips for people who work from 8:00 – 5:00 every day in an office? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to hack your environment (one tip: get a stand up desk) How to get in touch with food… How to grow a garden The definition for success Why you should write in The Five Minute Journal How your kids can be super human The elements that define a quality life The secret behind the anti-aging clinics Continue Learning Read: Beyond Training- Mastering, Endurance, Health & Life Go To: bengreenfieldfitness.com Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenGreenfield You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From BenGreenfieldfitness.com Ben Greenfield’s mission is to show you how to get your body performing at peak capacity, with maximum fat burning efficiency and ideal hormonal and health status, in the safest and fastest way possible. Rather than pounding you with complex workout videos and difficult diets, Ben will instead teach you how to achieve your goals by optimizing lifestyle parameters that go way beyond simply “exercise and healthy eating. You’ll learn about fat burning efficiency zones, gut health, mental performance, maximizing recovery, boosting libido, and enhancing every possible aspect of your body – rather than just work out like a madman and eating boring food.

Episode 025: Mike Michalowicz – Why You Should Put Profit First… This was a very interesting conversation with Mike Michalowicz… Mike has had some very great moments and some low moments… Including a heartbreaking story about telling his family he went broke. The response from his daughter in particular was incredible. You’ll want to hear Mike tell this story… By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.” Episode 025: Mike Michalowicz – Why You Should Put Profit First… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: Why do we fail to execute on these great ideas? Why don’t you like the content that Tim Ferriss produces? What is one exercise people can do to get out of their comfort zone? Which three people would you love to be at your dinner table? What books have influenced you most? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The heart breaking story of his daughter offering up her piggy bank when Mike went broke How to use swearing well Tactics to become a better public speaker How Dale Carnegie has influenced him so much How to properly set goals The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success Continue Learning Read: Profit First Read: The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Follow Mike on Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Mike has done. Mike is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From mikemichalowicz.com By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.”