The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Ryan Hawk

Leadership

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Personal Development

Entrepreneurship

Coaching

Mentorship

Storytelling

Curiosity

Leadership Development

Resilience

Self-Improvement

Writing

Personal Growth

Emotional Intelligence

Career Development

Gratitude

Fear Management

Goal Setting

Relationships

Inner Excellence

Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. The Learning Leader Show Is series of conversations with the world's most thoughtful leaders. Entrepreneurs, CEO's, World-Class Athletes, Coaches, Best-Selling Authors, and much more.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	696	Founded	11 years ago
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696: Dr. Zeke Emanuel - The Six Rules for Health & Longevity, The Harvard Study on Happiness, The Truth About Biohacking, Social Connection, and How to Avoid Being a Schmuck

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New Book - The Price of Becoming - www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming

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12 Jul 2026 • 54 min

695: Andy Stumpf - Leadership Lessons From SEAL Team Six, Discipline vs. Motivation, Team Guy vs. Navy SEAL, High Standards, and How To Be Drownproof

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Book - The Price of Becoming -- www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming

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5 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

694: Clark Lea - LIVE! At The 2026 Learning Leader Growth Summit: The Mission Is Winning, Checking the Cabinets, Leading as an Introvert, Alabama Week, Decoupling Worth From Outcomes, and Building a Championship Culture

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Order my new book, "The Price of Becoming." www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming

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28 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 7 min • Most popular

693: Tina Seelig - Fortune vs. Luck, The Power of Curiosity, Why Your Words Change Lives, Failure Résumés, Thank You Notes, and Creating Luck Through Relationships, Observation, & Daily Action

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21 Jun 2026 • 55 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Clark Lea

Head football coach, Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Episode: 694: Clark Lea - LIVE! At The 2026 Learning Leader Growth Summit: The Mission Is Winning, Checking the Cabinets, Leading as an Introvert, Alabama Week, Decoupling Worth From Outcomes, and Building a Championship Culture

Tina Seelig

Professor and author featured on the episode

Stanford University; Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Episode: 693: Tina Seelig - Fortune vs. Luck, The Power of Curiosity, Why Your Words Change Lives, Failure Résumés, Thank You Notes, and Creating Luck Through Relationships, Observation, & Daily Action

Scott Harrison

Founder and CEO of Charity Water

Charity Water

Episode: 692: Scott Harrison - Make a Bigger Ask, Design Everything with Excellence, Raising a Billion Dollars, Nobody Wants to Be Mid, and Why the Best Leaders Are Great Sales Professionals

Ron Friedman

Psychologist, researcher, author of Superteams

University/Researcher (as described in interview)

Episode: 691: Dr. Ron Friedman - The Science of High-Performing Teams, Chevy Chase, Toxic Teammates, The Succession Writers' Room, Deleting Recurring Meetings, Why Side Hustles Are Good, and Why Only 8% of Teams Make the Cut

Austin Kleon

New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, Don't Call It Art

Author

Episode: 690: Austin Kleon - Why Activated Leaders Win, The Analog Desk, Don't Call it Art, Stay Light, Professional Noticers, Lead with Curiosity, and How To Steal Like an Artist

Eric Ries

Author of The Lean Startup; founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange; author of Incorruptible

Author and entrepreneur

Episode: 689: Eric Ries - The Costco Hot Dog, Why Good Companies Go Bad, Financial Gravity, Building Incorruptible Organizations, and The Lean Startup's Unfinished Business

Henry Cloud

Clinical psychologist and author

Your Desired Future, Boundaries, etc.

Episode: 688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Jim Collins

Author and leadership researcher known for Good to Great, Built to Last, and Great by Choice

Neubauer Family Foundation? (not specified)

Episode: 687: Jim Collins - What To Make of a Life, The 3 Types of Luck, Inflection Points, Cliffs, Encodings, Navigating the Fog, the Art of Getting People To Want To Do What Must Be Done, and Reconnecting with an Old Friend

Nicole LePera

Creator of The Holistic Psychologist, author, public figure

The Holistic Psychologist / New York Times bestselling author

Episode: 686: Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) - The Hidden Cost of Being Good at Everything, Self-Medicating at 13, Why Awareness Isn't Enough, Healing the Body Not Just the Mind, What a Real Boundary Actually Is, and How Vulnerability Makes Love Rea

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Ryan Hawk

Host of The Learning Leader Show

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings

Dr. T-Rex
Consistent Excellence
Apple Podcasts
5
Rexman23
United States4 months ago
Great content and guests
I look forward to this each week and enjoy the detailed summaries and relatable content shared. Great way to find new books to read and grow as a leader.
Apple Podcasts
5
TakenName222
United States5 months ago
Time well spent!
This is my “go to” podcast for personal and professional growth as a leader, the one I recommend first when asked for a recommendation, and it stays in heavy rotation for me year round.
The preparation Ryan puts into each podcast, the quality of the guests and the valuable insights shared in each discussion make this podcast one of my all time favorites. I highly recommend it.
Apple Podcasts
5
Star Wars Jedi
United States6 months ago
Great insight
Really enjoy this podcast. It is spoken well, easy to listen and hits very insightful points during each interview. Great podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
G.G1!
United States6 months ago
Favorite leadership podcast
I look forward to every episode. I always learn something that I can apply in my life. I also recommend his books.
Apple Podcasts
5
est11245
United States7 months ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber and uniquely insightful.

The show balances thoughtful storytelling with rigorous questions.

Preparation and depth from host elevate every interview.

Audience frequently notes long-term value and applicability of insights.

Listeners value practical, actionable leadership takeaways.

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Apple Podcasts	#41	United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#1	United States/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#7	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#49	United Kingdom/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#53	Canada/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#20	Italy/Business/Management

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694: Clark Lea - LIVE! At The 2026 Learning Leader Growth Summit: The Mission Is Winning, Checking the Cabinets, Leading as an Introvert, Alabama Week, Decoupling Worth From Outcomes, and Building a Championship Culture

Q: Diego was a big voice in your team and you lost him this year. moving on, who are you excited about that might fill that leader role?

Clark Lea explains there are no true replacements for Diego, but the focus is on cultivating relatedness and leadership across the roster, with the summer about developing new leaders who embody the team's culture.

692: Scott Harrison - Make a Bigger Ask, Design Everything with Excellence, Raising a Billion Dollars, Nobody Wants to Be Mid, and Why the Best Leaders Are Great Sales Professionals

Q: What was your process for making big asks and how did you train teams to handle high-stake conversations?

Understanding donor psychology, focusing on authenticity, listening more than talking, and training fundraisers to engage with genuine curiosity about a donor's life and impact potential.

692: Scott Harrison - Make a Bigger Ask, Design Everything with Excellence, Raising a Billion Dollars, Nobody Wants to Be Mid, and Why the Best Leaders Are Great Sales Professionals

Q: What does excellence mean to you in practice, and why is it important to design everything carefully?

Excellence is a core value that ensures every touchpoint—from branding to fundraising decks to donor experiences—reflects care and high standards, reinforcing trust and extending impact.

692: Scott Harrison - Make a Bigger Ask, Design Everything with Excellence, Raising a Billion Dollars, Nobody Wants to Be Mid, and Why the Best Leaders Are Great Sales Professionals

Q: What are some must-have qualities you look for when hiring leaders for Charity Water?

High integrity, humility, curiosity, and energy; people who tell the truth even at their own detriment and who bring authentic, thoughtful engagement to donors and beneficiaries.

692: Scott Harrison - Make a Bigger Ask, Design Everything with Excellence, Raising a Billion Dollars, Nobody Wants to Be Mid, and Why the Best Leaders Are Great Sales Professionals

Q: When you were getting started and you got those early donations, did you set aggressive goals or was that mindset too soon to think about?

The goal was always to multiply what we were doing by ten in any given moment; if we raised a certain amount, we aimed for an order of magnitude higher, driven by the opportunity itself.

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A collection of in-depth conversations with top leaders across business, sports, entrepreneurship, and authors, focusing on durable leadership, long-term thinking, and human-centered performance. Episodes frequently explore frameworks for building trustworthy organizations, effective coaching, high-performance cultures, and practical lessons from iconic brands and teams. Distinctive threads include balance between purpose and profitability, the power of deliberate practice, and lessons learned from scaling ventures or turning around programs.

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3. Scott Harrison
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