The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Ryan Hawk

Leadership

Personal Development

Low-Rung Thinking

High-Rung Thinking

Conscious Leadership

Feedback

Decision-Making

Self-Help

Tribalism

Writing

The Score That Matters

Executive Coaching

Entrepreneurship

Radical Responsibility

Happiness

NASA

Ted Talks

Curiosity

Social Media

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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	679	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ManagementCareersBusiness

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Latest Episodes

679: Kat Cole - From Hooters Waitress to $500M CEO, You're Interviewing for Your Next Job Every Day, Learning vs. Ego, The Four Key Mindsets for Senior Leaders, and The Journey of Who You Become

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15 Mar 2026 • 58 min

678: Jamie Siminoff (Ring Doorbell Inventor) - Shark Tank Rejection, Selling to Amazon for $1 Billion, Surviving $3M to $480M Hypergrowth, Hiring Passionate People Over Experts, and Jeff Bezos's Leadership Lessons

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The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk

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8 Mar 2026 • 50 min

677: Erin McGoff - How to Communicate at Work, Negotiate Your Salary, Write Cold Emails, Overcome Rejection, Run Better Meetings, and Build a Career That Matters

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2 Mar 2026 • 52 min

676: Jesse Cole (Owner, Savannah Bananas) - The Beauty of Obsession, Building a Fans First World, Walt Disney, Mr. Beast, Radical Transparency (Opening the Books), Do the Opposite of Normal, Turning a $6M Mistake Into a Moment, and Creating Banana World

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The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk

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23 Feb 2026 • 44 min

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Recent Guests

Jamie Siminoff

Entrepreneur, inventor, founder of Ring

Ring (Amazon subsidiary)

Episode: 678: Jamie Siminoff (Ring Doorbell Inventor) - Shark Tank Rejection, Selling to Amazon for $1 Billion, Surviving $3M to $480M Hypergrowth, Hiring Passionate People Over Experts, and Jeff Bezos's Leadership Lessons

Erin McGoff

Best-selling author of The Secret Language of Work

Author/Content Creator

Episode: 677: Erin McGoff - How to Communicate at Work, Negotiate Your Salary, Write Cold Emails, Overcome Rejection, Run Better Meetings, and Build a Career That Matters

Jesse Cole

Owner of the Savannah Bananas, entrepreneur known for innovative fan experiences and radical transparency in business.

Savannah Bananas

Episode: 676: Jesse Cole (Owner, Savannah Bananas) - The Beauty of Obsession, Building a Fans First World, Walt Disney, Mr. Beast, Radical Transparency (Opening the Books), Do the Opposite of Normal, Turning a $6M Mistake Into a Moment, and Creating Banana World

Tom Hardin

Former hedge fund analyst and FBI informant, known as Tipper X.

Episode: 675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume vs. Eulogy Virtues, Bad Decisions vs. Mistakes, and Building Psychological Safety

PJ Fleck

Head football coach at the University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Episode: 674: PJ Fleck - Building Elite Culture, Nekton Mindset, Selecting >Recruiting, Intrinsic Motivation, Row The Boat, and Transformational Coaching

Brad Stulberg

Best-selling author of Peak Performance and The Way of Excellence

Author

Episode: 672: Brad Stulberg - The Neuroscience of Curiosity, Process vs. Outcome Goals, The Power of Consistency, Playing Like The Beatles, Focusing on Your WHO, and The Way of Excellence

Angie Hicks

Co-founder of Angie's List, now known as Angie, and entrepreneur

Angie's List

Episode: 666: Angie Hicks (Founder of Angie's List) - The Power of Selling Door-to-Door, Executive Presence, Being Told She Was 'Too Nice,' and Her 2-Question Career Filter That Kept Her at One Company for 30 Years

Suzy Welch

Award-winning professor at NYU Stern School of Business, three-time New York Times bestselling author.

New York University

Episode: 661: Suzy Welch - How to Identify Your Core Values, Close the Authenticity Gap, and Live with Purpose

Derek Sivers

Entrepreneur who built CD Baby from scratch and author of several books including Anything You Want and Hell Yeah or No

CD Baby

Episode: 659: Derek Sivers - Not Waiting for Permission, Hell Yeah or No, Leadership Lessons From The Dancing Guy, & Why The Standard Pace is for Chumps

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Ryan Hawk

Host of The Learning Leader Show, focused on leadership development, practical insights, and high-level guests.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings

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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States3 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 States3 months ago
New listener loving the show
I’m a new listener to Ryan’s podcast, and I just love the depth and diversity of topics this show brings. I’ve listened to several episodes, and I can’t wait to binge more.
Apple Podcasts
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MichaeltheEncourager
United States5 months ago

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New listeners appreciate the diversity of guests and the practical leadership lessons that apply across industries.

Listeners praise preparation, depth of conversation, and actionable takeaways.

Some comments highlight the host's curiosity and ability to challenge guests without being combative.

Long-time fans note the show's consistency and high-quality guests as key strengths.

The host is viewed as highly prepared and thoughtful, drawing out meaningful insights.

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Apple Podcasts	#19	United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#1	United States/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#2	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#17	Canada/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#30	United Kingdom/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#195	Canada/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

676: Jesse Cole (Owner, Savannah Bananas) - The Beauty of Obsession, Building a Fans First World, Walt Disney, Mr. Beast, Radical Transparency (Opening the Books), Do the Opposite of Normal, Turning a $6M Mistake Into a Moment, and Creating Banana World

Q: Could you have ever imagined that we would be sitting here seven years later, and you and Emily are the 100 percent owner of a business worth a billion dollars?

Initially, the answer may have been no. But now the answer is yes, as far as imagine this. We had to see things that other people couldn't see.

674: PJ Fleck - Building Elite Culture, Nekton Mindset, Selecting >Recruiting, Intrinsic Motivation, Row The Boat, and Transformational Coaching

Q: What does tough body language look like?

Big chest, standing up straight and maintaining strong posture are critical aspects of tough body language.

674: PJ Fleck - Building Elite Culture, Nekton Mindset, Selecting >Recruiting, Intrinsic Motivation, Row The Boat, and Transformational Coaching

Q: What made you choose Minnesota and stay there?

It scares me, and that fear drives me. My wife always asks if it scares me, and if so, that's a clear sign we should go for it.

673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life

Q: What are some of your favorite questions to ask in those situations?

Asking what energizes you right now is a great question. Also, what do you want to do differently and what do you want more of are good questions to foster curiosity and discussion.

668: Brian Kelly (The Points Guy) - Building a Media Empire, Crafting a Big Vision, Relentless Leaders, Hiring Well, Scaling Up, & How To Win at Travel

Q: What are some general pieces of life slash career advice you'd give to a recent college grad?

Find mentors and connect with someone at a company who is on an upward trajectory, learning from them rather than just focusing on the company itself.

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This show features in-depth conversations with top leaders across business, sports, publishing, and entertainment, focusing on leadership growth, high-performance habits, and the human side of building enduring teams. Episodes frequently center on culture, coaching, curiosity, and authentic leadership—often anchored by practical frameworks, personal stories, and lessons learned from both successes and failures. A standout pattern is the host's preparation and ability to pull out actionable takeaways from guests who are known for reinventing their fields, pushing through adversity, and prioritizing clear, principled decision-making.

Listeners can expect thoughtful interviews with high-profile entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and executives ... more

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Recent guests on The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk include:

1. Jamie Siminoff
2. Erin McGoff
3. Jesse Cole
4. Tom Hardin
5. PJ Fleck
6. Brad Stulberg
7. Angie Hicks
8. Suzy Welch

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