DON’T JUST PASSIVELY LEARN. ACTIVELY GET HELP FROM EXCELLENT LEADERS.

The Learning Leader Academy is designed to not only provide you with online training videos, but also gives you the opportunity to interact with an active community of leaders with growth-oriented mindsets.

The video lessons serve as a framework to stimulate discussion amongst our community of thoughtful and intentional leaders helping each other grow into the kind of leader that inspires others to follow.

What does this mean? Imagine you just watched one of our trainings on building a committed culture and prepared an action plan to use in your own workplace. You can then run the ideas by me and other leaders around the world for advice. Sometimes a little feedback is all it takes to rescue a plan or turn it from good to great, and it’s always a confidence boost to know when your ideas resonate with others.

Instead of simple, passive learning, this is an intentional, action-oriented program designed to provide you with ongoing resources that support your unique needs through every step of your journey to be a better leader.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?

The program is designed for people in a range of positions and career stages:

INDIVIDUAL
CONTRIBUTORS

Striving to be promoted to a leadership role.

NEW
MANAGERS

Recently promoted from individual contributor to leadership positions.

EXPERIENCED
EXECUTIVES

Wanting to improve their leadership effectiveness and their ability to mentor rising leaders.

PROFESSIONALS

Interested in advancing to a leadership role.

ENTREPRENEURS

In the process of growing their businesses and building an optimal team to support that growth.

And anyone striving to become a better leader or influencer

LEARN ESSENTIAL SKILLS

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

ONLINE VIDEO TRAINING

The program consists of 3 Modules with 30 Lessons. The videos—presented concisely to fit into your busy schedule—capture essential skills for leadership success.

DOWNLOADABLE PDF PLAYBOOK

The “Learning Leader Playbook” offers highlights and supplementary exercises for each lesson, helping you translate the key messages into perspectives, strategies, and tactics that apply to your unique situation and environment.

RYAN’S LIVE TRAINING

I lead monthly group advising calls, via Zoom, that are open forums for conversations. Occasionally, I invite special guests (previous podcast guests) when I know their expertise will add value.

COURSE EXAMPLE

  • SEE WHAT’S WORKING NOW: You have personal access to me, along with the ability to interact with other business leaders across the world. Ask any question, or just watch along as others ask about the issues they are facing.
  • FULL RECORDING ARCHIVE: All live calls are recorded, and you can watch past calls anytime, giving you round-the-clock access to Learning Leaders’ previous questions and solutions.
  • CAN’T MAKE ONE OF THE CALLS? No worries! You can pre-ask questions, and I’ll answer them during our next live Q&A time. You can then watch the recording of the call to see your question being reviewed and answered.

DON’T JUST PASSIVELY LEARN. ACTIVELY GET HELP FROM EXCELLENT LEADERS.

AN ACTIVE MEMBERS AREA FOR CHALLENGING LEADERSHIP TOPICS

All Learning Leader Academy students receive lifetime access to the Learning Leader’s private forum (Slack channel) where you can post questions and receive real-time feedback from me or other group leaders.

Do you need help with an email or guidance in preparing for a difficult conversation with an employee? Then post it in our Member’s Area and enlist the community for help.

COURSE CURRICULUM

MODULE 1:
LEADING YOURSELF

  • Understanding nuances of self-awareness that make you a better leader
  • How to become a Learning Machine

  • Building your personal operating framework to ensure continued growth
  • Developing self-discipline to earn respect & build skills

  • How to become a detail-oriented leader
  • How to prepare and respond to failure

  • A distinct preparation process to set yourself up for excellence

  • The 7 elements of earning respect

MODULE 2:
BUILDING YOUR TEAM

  • Defining and influencing the culture you want

  • Gaining commitment and buy-in through vulnerability

  • Offering trust, giving ownership, and practicing humility to increase your team’s speed

  • Determining who is your WHO

  • How to manage a team you inherit

  • How to hire top talent

  • The high-performer paradox – What to do with superstars?

MODULE 3:
LEADING YOUR TEAM

  • How to clearly define expectations to ensure high performance

  • Why you should listen like a trampoline

  • How to become a master storyteller

  • The art & science of persuasion

  • How to tackle difficult conversations head on

  • “You have to do all 3” – How to Lead, Manage, & Coach (and the difference between each)

  • How to develop a mindset of “always becoming”

HERE ARE REAL EXAMPLES OF THE LEARNING LEADER ACADEMY HELPING PEOPLE…

I have significant leadership experience leading large groups of individuals through complex and at times dangerous operations for the last 16 years. This is one of my most memorable and useful leadership development experiences which continues to positively impact my everyday leadership…. I am grateful to have invested in myself through this course and highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.

-Marietta Sanders, Lt Col, USAF* Squadron Commander [SC8]

*These are the views of the author and do not reflect endorsement by the US Air Force.

I had been a long-time listener of Ryan’s podcast, loved his work, and was at a place personally and professional where I knew I needed to take more action to pursue personal and leadership excellence. At the time of enrollment, I did not know what to expect from the course, but given Ryan’s track record of extracting phenomenal content from his guests, I thought it was worth a shot. Ultimately, the course … and Ryan’s ability to teach and instruct, surpassed any and all expectations I had.

I have already implemented [the lessons] in my daily personal and professional life… Jump in, it will make you better, and you will thank yourself!

–Chad Wonderling, VP Finance & Corp Controller, SalesLoft

Ryan Hawk’s Learning Leader Academy was one of the best Leadership Development courses I have been through. It teamed innovative and fresh with practical and purposeful… It over delivered in every way. If you are looking to take your leadership to the next level, invest in yourself by being a part of this experience.

–Cathy Glista, Leadership Development Director, SouthBrook Church

HERE ARE REAL EXAMPLES OF THE LEARNING LEADER ACADEMY HELPING PEOPLE…

I have significant leadership experience leading large groups of individuals through complex and at times dangerous operations for the last 16 years. This is one of my most memorable and useful leadership development experiences which continues to positively impact my everyday leadership…. I am grateful to have invested in myself through this course and highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.

-Marietta Sanders, Lt Col, USAF* Squadron Commander [SC8]

*These are the views of the author and do not reflect endorsement by the US Air Force.

I had been a long-time listener of Ryan’s podcast, loved his work, and was at a place personally and professional where I knew I needed to take more action to pursue personal and leadership excellence. At the time of enrollment, I did not know what to expect from the course, but given Ryan’s track record of extracting phenomenal content from his guests, I thought it was worth a shot. Ultimately, the course … and Ryan’s ability to teach and instruct, surpassed any and all expectations I had.

I have already implemented [the lessons] in my daily personal and professional life… Jump in, it will make you better, and you will thank yourself!

–Chad Wonderling, VP Finance & Corp Controller, SalesLoft

Ryan Hawk’s Learning Leader Academy was one of the best Leadership Development courses I have been through. It teamed innovative and fresh with practical and purposeful… It over delivered in every way. If you are looking to take your leadership to the next level, invest in yourself by being a part of this experience.

–Cathy Glista, Leadership Development Director, SouthBrook Church

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

RYAN HAWK

Went from
Employee to
Manager to
Director to
Vice President
in 11 years.

I’ll share how you can quickly progress in your career.

Played quarterback collegiately & professionally

You will get the key learnings from the football field and how to apply them in the business world.

Spoken with 350+ leaders on The Learning Leader Show

(Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Liz Wiseman, Adam Grant, John Maxwell)

I’ve distilled the most useful knowledge and put it in this course for you to implement.

Has shared the wisdom with thousands.

Can’t make it to one of my keynotes? No worries. You’ll get the best of what I’ve shared on hundreds of stages around the world.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

RYAN HAWK

Went from Employee to Manager to Director to Vice President in 11 years.

I’ll share how you can quickly progress in your career.

Played quarterback collegiately & professionally

You will get the key learnings from the football field and how to apply them in the business world.

Spoken with 350+ leaders on The Learning Leader Show

(Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Liz Wiseman, Adam Grant, John Maxwell)

I’ve distilled the most useful knowledge and put it in this course for you to implement.

Has shared the wisdom with thousands.

Can’t make it to one of my keynotes? No worries. You’ll get the best of what I’ve shared on hundreds of stages around the world.

THE LEARNING LEADER ACADEMY

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 3 Module, 30 Lesson Curriculum

    • Lead Yourself
    • Build Your Team
    • Lead Your Team
  • 30 Videos – Presented concisely to fit your busy schedule

  • The Learning Leader Playbook – Actionable templates for immediate implementation

  • Future updates to course content

  • Access to Ryan’s Live Monthly Video Q&A’s

  • Access to Ryan’s private community including the forum (Slack) for real time feedback

GET REIMBURSED BY YOUR EMPLOYER

EXAMPLE LETTER TO SEND TO YOUR EMPLOYER:

To:
From:
Hi [Insert first name],

I’ve found an online Leadership Certification program called The Learning Leader Academy that provides training on how to build and sustain excellence as a leader. As you know, this is an important personal and professional goal for me, so I’m writing to request your reimbursement for this investment in my professional development.

Based on the content and reviews I’ve seen, I believe I’ll be able to bring back strategies and tactics that I can apply to our efforts to improve [add productivity, organizational learning, innovation, or other current goal here]. 

You can view the course curriculum, components, testimonials, and other details here: learningleader.com/academy

In addition to 30 lessons of video content, step-by-step walkthroughs, and a 50+ page playbook with an actionable plan, I also get to:

  • Learn from a select group of fellow participants, in a private discussion forum, who have also dedicated themselves to improving themselves as leaders.
  • Share all of my notes, resources, and knowledge gained with our company.
  • Gain practical knowledge on new leadership methods, management tools, strategies, and new ways of leading people.
  • Participate in quarterly group (Q & A) calls with the course creator, Ryan Hawk, host of iTunes top business podcast, The Learning Leader Show, and author of WELCOME TO MANAGEMENT. These calls will afford me the ability to learn from other practitioners and leaders in the Learning Leader community.

I think this course would especially help me on these projects:
– [add project or initiative]
– [add project or initiative]
– [add project or initiative]

This is a completely self-paced, online course I can do on my own time, which means it won’t require time off, airfare, or lodging expenses. The total cost, everything included, is only $_____.

I’ll be sure to submit a post-course report that will include an executive summary, major takeaways, and the most useful techniques from the course.

Thank you for considering this request. I’m happy to talk with you if you’d like any further information.

Regards,
[Insert your name]

WHAT THOUGHT LEADERS SAY ABOUT RYAN

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. Ryan has uncovered the secrets of what the best leaders do and how they think. If you are a new manager transitioning from player to coach, do yourself and your team a favor and read this book. Welcome to Management will teach you to lead like the pros and build a team that wins together.

—Liz Wiseman, New York Times best-selling author of Multipliers and 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.

—From the Foreword by General Stanley McChrystal, New York Times best-selling author of Team of Teams

Every new manager makes mistakes. But you might make fewer of them if you follow the practical advice that Ryan Hawk has spent years collecting.

Adam Grant, Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, New York Times best-selling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

If you are curious and open for the ride, you will discover that leadership is a journey into yourself. Ryan Hawk is someone who points the way, illustrating how you can’t lead a team or a company until you first learn to lead yourself. Ryan offers inspiring and practical advice based on his lessons as a sports and business athlete and by sharing insights he’s learned from others along the way.

Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair of GE and best-selling author of Imagine It Forward

Ryan Hawk is that rarest 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 best-selling author of Shadow Divers

The same traits that brought Ryan Hawk success as an athlete and business leader—curiosity, self-awareness, commitment—make him an indispensable guide to the crucial and often challenging transition from player to leader. By reading Welcome to Management, you’ll be standing on the shoulders of the hundreds of legendary business leaders whose wisdom Hawk has distilled.

Alex Hutchinson, best-selling author of Endure

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 and President of Youngstown State University

WHAT THOUGHT LEADERS SAY ABOUT RYAN

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. Ryan has uncovered the secrets of what the best leaders do and how they think. If you are a new manager transitioning from player to coach, do yourself and your team a favor and read this book. Welcome to Management will teach you to lead like the pros and build a team that wins together.

—Liz Wiseman, New York Times best-selling author of Multipliers and 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.

—From the Foreword by General Stanley McChrystal, New York Times best-selling author of Team of Teams

Every new manager makes mistakes. But you might make fewer of them if you follow the practical advice that Ryan Hawk has spent years collecting.

Adam Grant, Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, New York Times best-selling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

If you are curious and open for the ride, you will discover that leadership is a journey into yourself. Ryan Hawk is someone who points the way, illustrating how you can’t lead a team or a company until you first learn to lead yourself. Ryan offers inspiring and practical advice based on his lessons as a sports and business athlete and by sharing insights he’s learned from others along the way.

Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair of GE and best-selling author of Imagine It Forward

Ryan Hawk is that rarest 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 best-selling author of Shadow Divers

The same traits that brought Ryan Hawk success as an athlete and business leader—curiosity, self-awareness, commitment—make him an indispensable guide to the crucial and often challenging transition from player to leader. By reading Welcome to Management, you’ll be standing on the shoulders of the hundreds of legendary business leaders whose wisdom Hawk has distilled.

Alex Hutchinson, best-selling author of Endure

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 and President of Youngstown State University

WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE BECOME THE LEADER THAT OTHERS CHOOSE TO FOLLOW?