“Ryan Hawk’s leadership circle has been a catalyst for personal growth, career growth, connection, and relationship building. This meetup has acted as a much-needed force of accountability to slow down, reflect, write, and discover new insights about myself, leadership, and business. I promise you will get the return you expected.”
Jade Gilley
Managing Director, Insight Global
“Ryan Hawk is a master of dualities — he’s a great leader but also a ferocious learner. He’s an accomplished athlete, but he’s also excelled in the business world. He’s eminently interesting, but he’s also genuinely interested.”
Liz Wiseman
NY Times Bestselling Author of Rookie Smarts
“Ryan Hawk’s work provides nuanced and articulate insights into the best way to begin developing a plan for bringing to light how we should lead—and it starts with reexamining ourselves.”
General Stanley McChrystal
NY Times Bestselling Author of Team of Teams
Feel like you’re doing it all alone?
Leadership can be isolating, especially when you're ambitious, driven, and craving growth.
You've climbed far, but lately, progress feels harder. You’re putting out fires, not sparking real change. Networking events feel superficial, mentors are hard to find, and frankly, you wonder:
"Am I really reaching my full potential?"
You interact with people every day, but real, meaningful connections, the ones that truly lift you up, are hard to find.
“As an adult with a demanding job and family, genuine networking is tough. It feels exhausting to constantly ask myself, ‘Are these connections worth my limited time?”
If you're like most driven leaders, you're tired of settling for superficial relationships. You know there's more, but you're not sure how to get there alone.
It’s time to stop waiting and start building the leadership circle you deserve.
The Learning Leader Circle Benefits
A circle built to elevate you—
personally and professionally
Monthly guided mastermind sessions
Join monthly Zoom sessions with a curated group of ambitious leaders, guided by Ryan to discuss relevant issues you’re facing in your career and professional development
Annual Learning Leader Growth Summit
A leadership retreat packed with immersive experiences, great food, and genuine connections with exceptional leaders. Members say the summit alone is worth the full investment.
Proven 12-month leadership curriculum
A stress-tested system refined over the past decade. By the end of the year, you’ll have clarity on your purpose, core values, and leadership behaviors that will guide every part of your life.
Exceptional network curated by Ryan
This is where the Circle truly shines. Ryan personally reviews every application, ensuring that each member is someone worth knowing deeply.
Real, Lasting ROI
Joining isn’t just a decision to improve your career, it's a life-enhancing investment. Members frequently experience promotions, career breakthroughs, and substantial business growth. More importantly, you gain meaningful friendships and professional connections for life.
“In just one year, I attribute more than 50% growth in my business directly to the Circle’s lessons.” — Matt Kaminski, ADP
“In just one year, I attribute more than 50% growth in my business directly to the Circle’s lessons.” — Matt Kaminski, ADP
Where Leadership Circle Members Have Worked
Why this isn’t just “another” leadership group
This is different.
The Learning Leader Circle is intentionally small and thoughtfully curated. Ryan reads every application and personally interviews each member to make sure the group is filled with people who are serious about getting better—at work, at home, and in life.
You won’t be thrown into a random Slack group or a one-size-fits-all curriculum. You’ll be surrounded by leaders who challenge you, support you, and genuinely want to see you win.
This isn’t about collecting more content or attending more webinars. It’s about doing the deep work, getting clear on who you are, what you believe in, and how you want to lead from here on out.
This isn’t scalable. It’s not mass market. It’s built for quality, not quantity, and that’s exactly why it works.
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Testimonials
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“Ryan Hawk is that rarest kind of people – a truly curious soul who asks questions that drill down into the heart of the matter, leave space for contemplation, and gently urge his subjects to look inside for answers they might not yet have discovered themselves.”
Robert Kurson
New York Times Bestselling Author of Shadow Divers
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“Elevating my network and learning from other high achievers has helped me build better relationships in and outside of the workplace. In the last year, I can attribute lessons from the group to helping me achieve greater than 50% growth in my business. Furthermore, the group dynamic helped me facilitate better discussions and focus at home, enabling me to be more present and making me (I hope) a better husband, father, sibling, and friend.”
Matt Kaminski
Sales Executive, ADP
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“Ryan Hawk’s leadership circle has been a catalyst for personal growth, career growth, connection, and relationship building. This meetup has acted as a much-needed force of accountability to slow down, reflect, write, and discover new insights about myself, leadership, and business. Whatever your intention is for joining his leadership circle, I promise you will get the return you expected, plus growth in areas you hadn’t anticipated. Do it!”
Jade Gilley
Managing Director, Insight Global
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“Elevating my network and learning from other high achievers has helped me build better relationships in and outside of the workplace. In the last year, I can attribute lessons from the group to helping me achieve greater than 50% growth in my business. Furthermore, the group dynamic helped me facilitate better discussions and focus at home, enabling me to be more present and making me (I hope) a better husband, father, sibling, and friend.”
Matt Kaminski
Sales Executive, ADP
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“When I stop and consider the key decisions that have been directly additive to the growth of Brightwork, pursuing The Learning Leader Circle stands out front and center. Since joining, I’ve become a better leader, more in-tune with my team and clients, and more conscious of what that means for our future. I’ve experienced 20% growth in my business and gained lifelong friendships. Spending time amidst inspirational leaders, who you learn are facing similar problems – what perspective it has brought. Leadership can be lonely, and this group makes leading a journey with companionship along the way. Ryan is a tremendous facilitator of the group discussions but goes above and beyond by providing so many resources. He has been instrumental in helping me stay curious and obtain professional and financial goals.”
Amanda Wilson
Founder/CEO of Brightwork
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“Ryan Hawk’s Learning Leader Circle has been a game-changer for my career. Since I joined Ryan’s circle, I’ve been promoted multiple times, including moving into my first leadership position. Ryan and the other amazing leaders in the group have been a great sounding board for all sorts of leadership challenges like hiring, retention, growth, and dealing with conflict. Ryan’s ability to attract great leaders and spark meaningful conversations are what make his Learning Leader Circles so valuable.”
Keegan Linza
Sales Leader - SLED Central - VMware by Broadcom
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“Working in a highly competitive environment, I was looking for a way to set myself apart. I applied to Ryan’s Learning Circle to help me gain an edge professionally. Instead, I gained far more. First, Ryan took the time to get to know me on a personal level. He then placed me in a Circle with some of the most impressive people I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. After just a few sessions, my whole way of thinking started and continues to evolve. I am learning to speak and act in terms of “we” not “me”. I am learning to approach life with gratitude. I have come to see those in my group as a personal board of advisors, and many have become good friends. Through our discussions and annual Summit, I have developed skills to gain clarity on what is important, and then to act thoughtfully and with purpose. While I will always be a work in progress, I am certain this group of new friends has made me a better person.”
Liam Murray
General Counsel, Digistream Investigations
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“From the time he was a young high school and collegiate quarterback to the present, Ryan Hawk has always had the passion to serve and to lead. His presentations, podcasts, and now his book will make a difference in many lives.”
Jim Tressel
Former National Champion Ohio State University football coach
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"Doing the Leadership Circle with Ryan Hawk and the other professionals he gathers from around the country not only helped me get my dream sales job with Oracle but made me a better professional and individual. Nothing in my career has accelerated my career trajectory more than the Leadership Circle. I cannot recommend the Leadership Circle enough for high-performing professionals. Everything Ryan does from the podcast to the groups has a very specific purpose. Every question, every discussion. Nothing is on accident. This carries over into the people he attracts into the groups. These are high-octane individuals with extremely high standards and clear goals, but they have humility and a 'learner mindset' that makes themselves and everyone around them."
Josh Ballantine
Sales Executive, Oracle coach
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“Our leadership circle meetings are experiences that go unmatched with anything else in my life. The biggest part is learning that we have so much within ourselves to catalyze massive potential, but we often don't know how to access it. This group is about learning how to unlock it, LIVE it & most importantly sustain it. With the carefully crafted discussion points and the intentional people around us, it's like being invited to a machine that gives us the tools to harvest our own superpowers.”
Alex Feldmeyer
Sensory Sciences Manager at Mane, Inc
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“Ryan Hawk is a master of dualities — he’s a great leader but also a ferocious learner. He’s an accomplished athlete, but he’s also excelled in the business world. He’s eminently interesting, but he’s also genuinely interested.”
Liz Wiseman
NY Times Best-Selling Author of Rookie Smarts and Multipliers
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“Ryan Hawk’s work provides nuanced and articulate insights into the best way to begin developing a plan for bringing to light how we should lead—and it starts with reexamining ourselves.”
General Stanley McChrystal
New York Times bestselling author of Team of Teams
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“I love the intentionality of the content and the conversations. I loved that that we went deep right out of the gate. It felt scary but also safe. I have never been part of a training that felt as real as this. I was forced to look in the mirror and be honest with myself and really make changes to the way I am living day to day. I can honestly say this was one of the most impactful trainings I have ever attended. It felt so normalizing but also empowering to sit in a room full of people who operate at a high level and are consistently seeking ways to better themselves. I felt seen and heard and that what I contributed mattered. That is rare to find and not something I have ever really experienced.”
Alyssa LeBarre
Director of Operational Excellence, Insight Global
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“I shudder at the thought of where I'd be without this consistent learning and growing that comes out of our Learning Leader Circle, the exercises, the conversations, the insights that come from people's minds. And, now more than ever, I want to leap and bound into new things, which means it's more vital than ever to have this group in my life. I am honored that you chose me!”
Nicci Bosco
Principal Customer Success Manager, LinkedIn
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“I can’t thank you enough for your time and leadership advice. I feel so grateful to have met you and truly would not be where I am today without your leadership circle. You make such an incredible impact on one’s life and I hope you realize it. You truly have a gift. Thank you!”
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Amy Arnold
Senior Vice President, Helios
How it works
The Learning Leader Circle is intentionally small. Only about 12 people are invited into each group, and every one of them is hand-selected by Ryan.
Submit your application
Click the button and fill out a short application form. This is where you share who you are, what you're working toward, and why you're interested in joining.
Application review
Ryan personally reads every response. He looks for people who are ambitious, values-driven, and ready to grow—not just in their careers, but in their lives.
Get on a Zoom call (if invited)
If your application is a good fit, you’ll get invited to a one-on-one Zoom call with Ryan to connect and talk through the details.
You’re in! (if invited)
Once the group is finalized, you’ll join a trusted circle of driven leaders and get access to the full experience: monthly calls, the growth summit, and the 12-month curriculum.
This process is designed to make sure the fit is right for you, and for the rest of the Circle.
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A note from Ryan
I’ve led our Circles for almost a decade. The people are what make our groups unique. Growth focused, ambitious, curious, kind humans who want to surround themselves with others who want to get better.
Every person you’ll meet in our Circles are hand-selected because they’re driven, thoughtful, and ready to do the work. I review every application and meet with many of the applicants on Zoom. The quality of the people in the group matters more than anything else.
When you surround yourself with others who challenge you to grow, help you reflect, speak truth to you... You start showing up differently. Not just at work, but at home too. With your spouse. Your kids. And your friends.
You gain clarity on who you are, what you value, and how you want to lead in every part of your life.
This isn’t a course. It’s not a casual meet-up group. It’s not a “networking” group to get clients for your business. It’s a commitment to maximizing your potential, with support that most leaders don’t get, but desperately want and need.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now.
— Ryan
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Frequently asked questions
I’m already busy. Will I have time for this?
Most members have full calendars and demanding jobs. This is designed to fit into your life, not take it over. Monthly calls are structured and efficient, and the annual retreat is scheduled well in advance. More importantly, the time you spend here often saves you time elsewhere by helping you lead with more clarity, confidence, and intention.
What if I can’t attend the in-person summit?
The summit is a highlight, but not a requirement. If you can't make it, you'll still get value from the monthly calls and curriculum. That said, we highly recommend trying to be at the Growth Summit. It's where relationships go deeper and big breakthroughs often happen.
What if I apply and don’t get accepted?
This group is intentionally small, and not everyone is the right fit at the time they apply. If it's not a fit right now, it might be in the future. Either way, your application is always reviewed thoughtfully.
Is this just another leadership course?
No. This isn't about passively consuming content. It's about doing the work, with a trusted group of peers and a proven framework to guide you. You'll be reflecting, writing, discussing, and growing alongside others who care as much as you do.
Ready to lead with more clarity, connection, and confidence?
You don’t need another course—you need a circle.
One that challenges you, supports you, and helps you grow—not just professionally, but personally.
Spots are limited and carefully curated.
Apply today and take the next step toward becoming the leader you're meant to be.
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