THE LEARNING LEADER SHOW
Welcome to The Learning Leader Show. My mission is to have deep conversations with the world’s most thoughtful leaders and share their useful life stories and leadership wisdom. I speak with CEOs, Special Forces Operators, Entrepreneurs, Best-Selling Authors, Professional Athletes, and more. Our conversations are open dialogs where my guests share their most valuable experiences and learnings for the benefit of The Learning Leader Show audience. You will find links to each episode and the corresponding show notes at the bottom of this page.
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Episode List & Show Notes
All episodes are listed below, newest first. Each episode link has show notes with major topics discussed and links to books & other resources mentioned in the episode.
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LATEST EPISODE
Episode #605: Seth Godin – How To Be Remarkable, Create a Strategy, Build a Tribe, Develop Taste, Lead Others, & Leave a Dent in The World
Seth Godin is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work and art. They have been translated into 38 languages. His breakthrough books include Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, and his latest book is called [...]
Episode 118: Greg McKeown – Essentialism: The Discipline Of Saying No
Episode 118: Greg McKeown – Essentialism: The Discipline Of Saying No I’ve been a big fan of Greg McKeown’s message and his writing since his best-selling book, “Essentialism” came out. Greg has mastered the art and science behind optimizing his day, creating routines, and always asking the question, “Is this the absolute [...]
Episode 117: Tim Urban – Using Procrastination to Perform A Ted Talk & Befriend Elon Musk
Episode 117: Tim Urban – Using Procrastination to Perform A Ted Talk & Befriend Elon Musk Listen carefully to both the beginning and the end of this conversation. Tim Urban is one of the most thoughtful leaders that I have ever met. As a listener I found Tim to be patient and thoughtful [...]
Episode 116: Paul Madera – Why He Invested $10 Million In Facebook In 2005
Episode 116: Paul Madera – Why He Invested $10 Million In Facebook In 2005 Paul Madera is one of the most down to earth and humble people I’ve ever spoken to… Considering the immense level of success in multiple life categories, I initially expected that he would have at least a semblance [...]
Episode 115: Amy Porterfield – Working With Tony Robbins, Harley Davidson, & Launching Your Own Business
Episode 115: Amy Porterfield - Working With Tony Robbins, Harley Davidson, & Launching Your Own Business Amy Porterfield is remarkably intelligent and an absolute joy to talk to. I love her attitude and approach to her life and business. Sometimes you have a conversation where it just clicks and this is one [...]
Episode 114: Cal Newport – Deep Work Is Your Superpower
Episode 114: Cal Newport – Deep Work Is Your Superpower Cal Newport is a remarkably intelligent leader… I am a massive fan of his writing and have been following his work for years. It was a thrill to speak with him directly. This conversation went deep on many levels. The importance of [...]
Episode 113: David Meerman Scott – How Donald Trump Has Mastered NewsJacking
Episode 113: David Meerman Scott – How Donald Trump Has Mastered NewsJacking David Meerman Scott is a remarkable leader… I really appreciate that he’s actively seeking out opportunities to learn, grow, and help others. On this episode, I learned a great deal about Newsjacking – what that meant and how we all [...]
Episode 112: Liz Wessel – Why You Should Cold E-Mail Your Heroes
Episode 112: Liz Wessel – Why You Should Cold E-Mail Your Heroes Liz Wessel is a remarkably talented leader… I found her to be extremely interesting and dynamic during this conversation on The Learning Leader Show. I also admire her guts, will, and determination to create, grow, and sustain her company. We [...]
Episode 111: Chris Guillebeau – How To Create Your Dream Job
Episode 111: Chris Guillebeau – How To Create Your Dream Job Chris Guillebeau is an extraordinary leader. Between his best-selling books and hosting the World Domination Summit every summer, he’s constantly inspiring and empowering others to be creators and leaders. During this conversation, you’ll get to hear why Chris specifically wanted to [...]
Episode 110: James Clear – How To Build Habits Using Warren Buffett’s 2 List Strategy
Episode 110: James Clear – How To Build Habits Using Warren Buffett’s 2 List Strategy James Clear is a leader who has researched and learned how the best leaders in the world form fantastic habits. On this episode, I was inspired to hear how James has made it his life’s work to study [...]
Episode 109 Natalie Sisson: A Clear Vision, Discipline, & Leveling Up Can Lead To The Life You Want
Episode 109 Natalie Sisson: A Clear Vision, Discipline, & Leveling Up Can Lead To The Life You Want Natalie Sisson is an adventurous leader… I really appreciate the way she approaches her work. She is incredibly passionate about building amazing online businesses and that passion is evident in her voice! We had [...]
Episode 108: Steven Kotler – Your Flow State: What Is It? How To Get There…
Episode 108: Steven Kotler – Your Flow State: What Is It? How To Get There… Steven Kotler is a remarkable leader… I really appreciate that he’s actively seeking out opportunities to get to his “flow” state. Your flow state is your optimal level of consciousness. On this episode, I learned a great [...]
Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why
Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Simon Sinek is a bucket list type of a guest. He is a hero of mine. His TED Talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” is one of my all-time favorites. It’s also happens to be one of the most popular TED talks [...]
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- Episode #649: Sam Lessin – Type 2 Fun, Voluntary Hardship, Joy as a Competitive Advantage, Long-Term Thinking, & Life Lessons From Dad (Lessin’s Lessons)
- Episode #648: Ed Latimore – Going From Zero to One, Taking Ownership, Positive Body Language, Strategic Hardship, & Hard Earned Lessons From The Hurt Business
- Episode #647: Tim Ferriss – Chasing Your Curiosity, Internal vs External Scoreboards, Effectiveness over Efficiency, Winning Even if You Fail, Fame’s Hidden Costs, & The Mount Rushmore of Podcasting
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