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 #611: Codie Sanchez – How To Build Extraordinary Wealth Through Ordinary Businesses (Main Street Millionaire)
Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur and investor known for founding Contrarian Thinking, a media and business education company. She has a diverse background, including entrepreneurship, finance, and journalism. Through her book “Main Street Millionaire,” she advocates for wealth-building by acquiring small businesses and [...]
Episode 124: Don Wettrick – Pure Genius: Learning From The Innovation Teacher
Episode 124: Don Wettrick – Pure Genius: Learning From The Innovation Teacher Don Wettrick has become a great friend over the last three months. I absolutely love what he is doing for the students he’s leading at Noblesville High School. It takes a dynamic and fearless leader to create and implement his [...]
Episode 123: David Allen – How To Get Things Done
Episode 123: David Allen – How To Get Things Done David Allen is an incredible leader. Between his best-selling book, “Getting Things Done,” The 5 I’s, and living in Europe, I was blown away by the depth of David. There is a great deal to learn from him and his experiences. We [...]
Episode 122: Sarah Robb O’Hagan – EXTREME YOU: Unlocking Your Potential
Episode 122: Sarah Robb O’Hagan – EXTREME YOU: Unlocking Your Potential Executive, activist and entrepreneur, Sarah Robb O’Hagan is described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to the “Queen of the Jocks” to the ultimate example of where fierce business woman, mother and fitness fanatic combine. Named among Forbes “Most Powerful [...]
Episode 121: Ryan Michler – How To Build Your 1,000 True Fans
Episode 121: Ryan Michler – How To Build Your 1,000 True Fans If you have a desire to build your own tribe full of raving, engaged fans, then this is a great episode for you. I originally met Ryan Michler over a year ago… He was in the midst of building his [...]
Episode 120: Andrew Brandt – Learning From A World Class Negotiator
Episode 120: Andrew Brandt – Learning From A World Class Negotiator Andrew Brandt leads a fascinating life. A great mentor of mine told me to always be on the lookout for others who have had “success in multiple life categories.” In Andrew’s case, he’s done that throughout his life: Stanford graduating Cum [...]
Episode 119: Jane Atkinson – How To Launch Your Speaking Career
Episode 119: Jane Atkinson – How To Launch Your Speaking Career If you ever plan to speak in front of a group of people, then you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jane Atkinson. If you have a desire to speak professionally and get paid, then you’ll love this conversation. I [...]
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 [...]
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