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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. 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.”

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New York Times bestselling author of “Multipliers and Rookie Smarts”

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    Invest in others to maximize their purpose Experienced educator and coach with 13 years in high school and college settings, driven by his values of "Strive Daily" and "Serve Others."

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    Inspire others to value & pursue excellence host of The Learning Leader Show, a top-ranked business podcast, and the bestselling author of The Score That Matters, Welcome to Management, and The Pursuit of Excellence.

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    Excellence over success Brook is the author of Surrender the Outcome and co-author (with Ryan) of The Score That Matters.

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    Podcast host, author, & advisor

    I’m fascinated by people who pursue excellence. I love to learn from the world’s most impactful leaders—CEOs, elite coaches, Special Forces Operators, bestselling authors, and athletes—and share those lessons with you.

    That passion has led me to 650+ deep-dive conversations with high
    performers across every industry. Their insights have shaped how I think, lead, and grow.

    Now, through The Learning Leader Show, my books, and speaking gigs, I help ambitious leaders like you apply those same
    lessons to elevate your own leadership and impact.

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    “Ryan Hawk is one of the most impressive leaders and teachers of leaders in the world. . . .This book is an absolute must-read if you care to live an excellent life.”

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    “Ryan Hawk is an amazing speaker. He brings incredible personal credibility and great stories to any learning program. I can't recommend him enough.”

    McKeel Hagerty

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    “Ryan doesn’t just teach leadership—he applies real-world strategies that help you grow and lead with confidence.”

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    “I’ve been attending this conference for 25+ years, and this was easily the best keynote I’ve ever seen.”

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    “Ryan Hawk is 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.”

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    “Ryan Hawk is one of the most impressive leaders and teachers of leaders in the world. . . .This book is an absolute must-read if you care to live an excellent life.”

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