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Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer NaseerPatrick Leddin | How To Turn Disruption Into Your Greatest Leadership AdvantageWhen it comes to periods of disruption, most of us have learned to treat it like a bad storm - something you do your best to avoid, but if you do encounter it, you just hunker down and wait for clearer skies to return. But is it possible that we’ve misunderstood the true nature of disruption? That disruption is the very force that helps us to do work that matters - or as my guest writes in his book, to “live a good life”? In this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe,” I s...
2026-04-2951 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisAre You Living a Good Life? | James Patterson and Patrick LeddinMost people hesitate before answering. This episode is about what to do with that hesitation. James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and has written more than 200 novels since 1976. Patrick Leddin, PhD, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5‑Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be. In this episode we talk about: Why we're living in an "age of disruption" The five-step positive disruptor loop The one question to ask yourself when trying to identify your purpose And how disr...
2026-04-2959 min
Disruption LabDisrupt the Idea of a Single Path with Colleen Brown and Pierce BrownWhat if success doesn’t follow a single path? In this episode of Disruption Lab, Patrick sits down with Colleen Brown and her son Pierce Brown for a conversation that highlights two very different journeys, both pursued with clarity and intention. Colleen has led at the highest levels as a CEO and board member. Pierce has built a global following as the author of the Red Rising series. Their careers look nothing alike, and that is exactly the point. This conversation will push you to disrupt the belief that there is one right way to build a me...
2026-04-2857 min
Disruption LabDisrupt Stress & Joy with Amy LenekerWhat if the stress you’re feeling isn’t something to manage but something to rethink entirely? In this episode of Disruption Lab, Patrick sits down with Amy Leneker to explore how our relationship with stress shapes the way we show up at work and in life. Too often, we treat stress as the enemy and joy as something we will get to later. Amy challenges that thinking and offers a more practical approach that helps you navigate pressure without losing yourself in the process. This conversation will push you to disrupt the way you think abou...
2026-04-2132 min
Disruption LabDisrupt Your Measure for Success with New York Times bestselling author Jim MurphyIn this conversation, Patrick sits down with Jim, a former professional athlete and a sought-after coach at the highest levels of sport and beyond, to explore the ideas behind his earlier work Inner Excellence and his newly released book The Best Possible Life. Together, they dig into the hidden barriers that often get in our way when we are striving for something meaningful.Along the way, Patrick shares honestly how he sometimes “sabotages” himself. Jim challenges that framing and offers a more useful way to think about it, giving language that shifts how we see our own beha...
2026-04-1441 min
Negotiate AnythingThe Pitch That Embarrassed a Negotiation Professor - Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin reveals the negotiation mindset that helped him close a 50/50 book deal with James Patterson — and the one relationship trap that nearly cost him everything.
Patrick Leddin is a professor at Vanderbilt University, former U.S. Army Ranger, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Disrupt Everything — co-written with James Patterson. He has taught negotiation and leadership for over a decade, and his work has been brought to life as a Franklin Covey course: Disrupt Everything: Innovate for Impact. In this episode, Patrick unpacks the surprising link between disruption and negotiation — and why the habits...
2026-04-091h 05
Disruption LabDisrupt Limits with Lucy WestlakeLucy Westlake is the youngest North American woman to summit Mount Everest. But this episode isn’t just about climbing mountains. It’s about what happens when a father-daughter relationship evolves from guide and follower to peers… and eventually to independence. We talk about Denali, Kilimanjaro, and summiting every U.S. high point together. But more importantly, we explore what it means to choose your own path, follow your passions, and step forward when it’s time to climb on your own. A powerful conversation about growth, identity, and the courage to chart your own course.
2026-04-0733 min
Show Your Value with Lee BensonThe Disruption Loop: How to Turn Chaos into Value with Patrick LeddinAre you leading your team through chaos, or are you just trying to survive it?In this episode of Show Your Value, Lee Benson sits down with Wall Street Journal bestselling author and Vanderbilt professor Patrick Leddin to unpack the reality of constant disruption in business and life.Drawing from his book Disrupt Everything (co-authored with legendary writer James Patterson), Patrick reveals why we need to stop running from struggle and start leveraging it. They discuss the danger of sleepwalking through your career on a never-ending treadmill, the difference between a positive and negative disruptor...
2026-04-011h 00
Hungry Dogs with James PattersonHow to Handle Disruption in a Changing World with Dr. Patrick LeddinJames Patterson sits down with Dr. Patrick Leddin to talk about disruption and why it has become a constant part of modern life. From rapid changes in technology to shifting expectations at work and at home, they explore why so many people feel like they are simply trying to keep up.
Drawing from their book Disrupt Everything and Win, they explain why disruption itself is not the problem, but how people respond to it. Instead of avoiding change or reacting out of fear, they argue that individuals and organizations can learn to use disruption as a tool for growth...
2026-04-0137 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Your Life for Good with James PattersonIn this episode of Disruption Lab, I sit down with James Patterson, one of the world’s most prolific and widely read authors, to talk about the ideas behind our New York Times bestselling book Disrupt Everything and Win.This conversation is less of an interview and more of a back-and-forth dialogue. We discuss why we took on this project, what we discovered along the way, and why disruption is not something to fear but something to engage with intentionally.We also explore what it means to disrupt your life for good: making choices that al...
2026-03-3132 min
Girls Who InspireWisdom from the Business World with Dr. Jamie LeddinIn this episode of Girls Who Inspire, Taylor is joined by Dr. Jamie Leddin to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and insights from the business world.
2026-03-2713 min
Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast5 Roles Every Leader Must Play in Times of Disruption with Patrick Leddin, PhDDisruption isn't something to survive—it's something to leverage.In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert and co-author of Disrupt Everything and Win, Patrick Leddin, to unpack how leaders can stop reacting to change and start using it as fuel for growth.At the center of the conversation is a powerful idea: Great leaders don’t just respond to disruption—they choose the role the moment requires.You’ll be introduced to the 5 roles every le...
2026-03-2555 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Leadership by Putting People First with Bob Chapman“What if leadership isn’t about driving results, but about caring for people?On this episode of The Disruption Lab, Patrick Leddin sits down with Bob Chapman, Chairman and former CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, to explore a radically different approach to leading people and building organizations.Bob has spent decades transforming a $3.6 billion global company by embracing what he calls “Truly Human Leadership”—a philosophy grounded in a simple but profound belief: every person in your organization is “somebody’s precious child,” entrusted to your care.In this conversation, Bob shares the pivotal moment that forced him...
2026-03-2435 min
Disruption LabDisrupt the Way You Show Up with Ashley HerdThe way people behave at work does not stay at work.The way we are treated by our boss, our colleagues, and the people we lead changes how we show up everywhere else. It shapes our mood, our confidence, and the way we interact with the people we care about most. In other words, behavior at work creates ripple effects far beyond the office.In this episode of Disruption Lab, Patrick Leddin sits down with Ashley Herd, former Head of HR for McKinsey & Company and the founder of Manager Method. Ashley has spent her career...
2026-03-1735 min
DesuckifyWork®Ep 122 | Disrupt Everything and Win with Patrick LeddinThe world is on fire. AI is coming to replace all of us. Trust is at an all time low.Good news?That’s the premise of a new book co-written by James Patterson (yes, that James Patterson) and Patrick Leddin, today’s guest on the DesuckifyWork® podcast.The book is called Disrupt Everything and Win. And it’s basically a how to manual for the wacky world we’re living in right now.It starts with the story of Patterson, who rose up to CEO of J. Walter Thompson in NYC befor...
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The Remarkable Leadership PodcastHow to Take Control of Your Future with Patrick LeddinHow can disruption become a powerful tool to reshape your future? Patrick Leddin joins Kevin to discuss how leaders and individuals can reframe disruption as an opportunity for growth. Drawing on his collaboration with bestselling author James Patterson and research from hundreds of interviews, Patrick introduces the Positive Disruptor Loop (Discern, Behave, Achieve, and Refine) and explains how to apply it to personal decisions, team dynamics, and organizational challenges. Patrick and Kevin also discuss how our responses to disruption shape our success, why discernment and reflection are crucial leadership practices, and how embracing disruption can unlock both innovation and...
2026-01-2136 min
The Matthews Mentality PodcastE93: Dr. Patrick Leddin | Mastering Disruption and Transforming LeadershipIn this episode, Kyle Matthews speaks with Dr. Patrick Leddin, a distinguished leader spanning military service, Fortune 500 consulting, entrepreneurship, academia, and bestselling authorship. Dr. Leddin, who co-authored 'Disrupt Everything and Win' with James Patterson, shares insights on adapting to disruption, essentials of effective leadership, and personal transformation. The conversation covers Dr. Leddin's experiences as an Army Ranger, the importance of mindsets and behaviors in leadership, practical advice on navigating artificial intelligence, and the critical nature of self-awareness and resilience in facing change.00:00 Introduction to Leadership Essentials01:19 Meet Dr. Patrick Leddin02:57 Understanding Resistance to...
2026-01-131h 09
The Last 10%Patrick Leddin | Navigating Crisis and Innovation: Disruptive Strategies for Today's ChallengesIn this episode of The Last 10%, host Dallas Burnett converses with Patrick Leddin, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, former Army Ranger, Vanderbilt professor, and co-author with James Patterson of 'Disrupt Everything and Win.' Patrick shares his incredible life journey from growing up on the south side of Chicago to leading paratroopers in the Army and building successful businesses. He provides valuable insights on resilience, the power of disruption, and how leaders can navigate the accelerating pace of technological change. The conversation also delves into Patrick's collaborative book with James Patterson and explores stories of individuals like Tom...
2026-01-1349 min
Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern EntrepreneurDisruption Isn’t a Threat, It’s Your Secret Weapon - Patrick LeddinDisruption is everywhere. AI, careers, leadership, nothing stays the same. My guest today, Patrick Leddin, a leadership expert, former Army captain, and Vanderbilt professor, encountered that reality in a powerful way while sitting in a classroom listening to James Patterson share a deeply personal story. After losing his fiancée to cancer, Patterson transformed profound loss into a platform for impact. That moment reshaped Patrick’s thinking and eventually led to their collaboration on Disrupt Everything. In this episode, Patrick joins me to show why disruption isn’t a threat, but an opportunity. He breaks down how people respond when...
2026-01-0254 min
The Modern Manager388: How to Become a Positive Disruptor and Take Advantage of Change with Patrick LeddinWhen disruption hits your team, confidence often drops, communication gets messy, and progress slows. But disruption isn’t the problem; how we respond to it is.Fortunately, this week’s guest offers a clear, practical framework for leading with steadiness even when everything around you is shifting. And just as importantly, he explains how we can become positive disruptors in order to facilitate a brighter future.Patrick Leddin is a global speaker, former Army Ranger, Vanderbilt professor, and bestselling author of Disrupt Everything and Win. He shares how managers can...
2025-12-2533 min
The Leadership Podcast by Niels Brabandt EMBA MBA MSc / NB Networks#452 Disrupt Everything and Win: How Leaders Take Control of Their Future in Times of Radical Change | Niels Brabandt Interviews Dr. Patrick LeddinIn a world defined by volatility, disruption and rapid transformation, leaders face a critical question: Do you merely react to disruption, or do you use it to take control of your future? In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Dr. Patrick Leddin — professor at Vanderbilt University, bestselling author, former U.S. Army officer, entrepreneur and one of the world's leading voices on leadership in times of uncertainty. Together, they unpack the core message of Dr. Leddin's new book: Disrupt Everything and Win. This conversation delivers deep insights for executives, board members and organisational decision makers:...
2025-11-2619 min
The Best You Podcast with Nick CarrierStatus Quo vs. Innovation: How to Know When to Jump with Patrick LeddinIn this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Patrick Leddin—former U.S. Army Captain, entrepreneur, professor, and now co-author (with James Patterson) of the upcoming book Disrupt Everything – and Win: Take Control of Your Future.This conversation is a practical guide for anyone feeling stuck in the status quo and unsure if it's time to take a leap. Patrick shares how to assess disruption in your life—whether it’s your career, your relationships, or your goals—and gives frameworks to help you navigate major decisions with confidence.You’ll also hear th...
2025-11-2455 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" KleinPodcast of “Get Down To Business” – 11/16/2025 - Patrick Leddin and Tom PattersonJoin Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests:Patrick LeddinTom Patterson
2025-11-1339 min
Live GreatlyPositive Disruption and Growth with Patrick Leddin, PhD, Co-Author of New York Times Bestseller, Disrupt Everything and WinOn this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Vanderbilt University professor Dr. Patrick Leddin to discuss his New York Times bestselling book co-authored with James Patterson, Disrupt Everything and Win: The Proven and Effective Way to Harness Change Into a Force for Success. Kristel and Patrick discuss positive disruptor moves and how disruption can become a strategic advantage. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into how Patrick ended up co-authoring a book with James Patterson A new way to view disruption Some examples of positive disruptor moves A look...
2025-11-1130 min
Travis Makes MoneyMake Money by Disrupting Everything | Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin is a leadership expert, bestselling author, decorated Army veteran, and founder of two successful companies. As a former Airborne Ranger and 82nd Airborne officer, senior consultant at KPMG and Franklin Covey, and Vanderbilt professor, Patrick has coached thousands of people to lead through challenge and change. He’s the author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge and, with James Patterson, the new book Disrupt Everything: Win and Take Control of Your Future.
On this episode we talk about:
Patrick’s unlikely journey from floundering college dropout and Army recruit to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur and bestselling auth...
2025-10-1829 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Money by Disrupting Everything | Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin is a leadership expert, bestselling author, decorated Army veteran, and founder of two successful companies. As a former Airborne Ranger and 82nd Airborne officer, senior consultant at KPMG and Franklin Covey, and Vanderbilt professor, Patrick has coached thousands of people to lead through challenge and change. He’s the author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge and, with James Patterson, the new book Disrupt Everything: Win and Take Control of Your Future.
On this episode we talk about:
Patrick’s unlikely journey from floundering college dropout and Army recruit to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur and bestselling auth...
2025-10-1829 min
There’s a Better Way: Smart Talk on Healthcare and TechnologyPatrick Leddin Wants to Disrupt Everything (Healthcare Included) When Patrick Leddin started his career jumping from Army planes, he quickly discovered the importance of leadership—and the power of bold moves. Now, the bestselling author and speaker has distilled insights from his work in entrepreneurship, leadership consulting and research into a new book cowritten with James Patterson. In this episode, he shares takeaways from a three-year research project studying positive disruptors in the world framework for thriving in uncertainty. Tune in to hear how disruption can be good for your own health and for healthcare as a whole.
2025-10-1428 min
Common Denominator with Moshe PopackIf You Want to Succeed in Chaos, Learn This Military Mindset First | Dr. Patrick LeddinWhat does it really take to lead through uncertainty, and turn life’s disruptions into momentum? For Dr. Patrick Leddin, author, professor at Vanderbilt, former U.S. Army Ranger, and co‑author (with James Patterson) of Disrupt Everything, it started with a simple question: “Are you living a good life?” From elite military jumps to boardrooms and classrooms, Patrick maps how purpose, relationships, and the right roles help leaders navigate chaos and create impact. We unpacks the research behind “positive disruptors,” the five roles leaders can choose in any moment, and the practical moves that keep teams calm, clear...
2025-10-0830 min
FranklinCovey On LeadershipJames Patterson and Patrick Leddin: Disrupt Everything—and Win!Bestselling author James Patterson and leadership expert Patrick Leddin join us to explore resilience, disruption, and thriving in uncertain times. They discuss lessons from their diverse careers, the importance of repeated practice in building resilience, and how to embrace change with courage and creativity. From stories of family businesses to navigating the rise of AI, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiring insights on leadership and impact.
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2025-09-3035 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Finance and Founders with Serena Ainslie of Girl Math CapitalIn this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Serena Ainslie, founder of Girl Math Capital, to explore how she’s rewriting the rules of investing and entrepreneurship. Serena shares her unconventional path into the world of venture capital and the mission behind Girl Math Capital—empowering women to confidently step into the financial arena and build companies that disrupt the status quo.They discuss the unique challenges female founders face in raising capital, why redefining risk is key to innovation, and how data, intuition, and courage come together in the investment process.
2025-09-1632 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Your Performance with Coach and NYT Bestselling Author Jim MurphyIn this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life. Jim shares his remarkable journey—from professional baseball and FedEx, to years of solitude in the desert, to coaching world-class athletes and leaders.They discuss what true success really means, why purpose must come before self-focus, and how to perform under pressure with clarity and courage. Jim also tells the incredible story of how his book went from selling just a couple copies a day to more th...
2025-09-0932 min
Disruption LabDisrupting at High Speed with Professional Racing Driver & Entrepreneur Phiroze BilimoriaWhat would you do if every decision you made had to be right, and you had less than a second to make it?In this episode of The Disruption Lab, Patrick Leddin sits down with Professional Racing Driver & Entrepreneur Phiroze Bilimoria to explore what it takes to perform when the pace is relentless and the pressure is high. Phiroze shares how he manages split-second decisions, works seamlessly with his team, and turns disruption on the track into fuel for success. Whether you lead from the boardroom or the driver’s seat, you’ll walk away with prac...
2025-09-0233 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Limiting Beliefs with Neuroscientist Josh Davis and Entrepreneur Greg ProsmushkinWhat if lasting change was closer—and more possible—than you think?In this episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Josh Davis and entrepreneur Greg Prosmushkin, co-authors of The Difference That Makes the Difference: NLP and the Science of Positive Change.They explore how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)—once considered niche or esoteric—can be a powerful, science-backed tool for creating positive change in everyday life and leadership. From Josh’s background in psychology and neuroscience to Greg’s journey from the courtroom to building multimillion-dollar businesses, the two share how NLP shaped t...
2025-08-2640 min
Disruption LabDisrupting How You Measure Your Life with NYT Bestselling Author Karen DillonWhat if you’ve been measuring the wrong things all along?In this episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with Karen Dillon—former editor of Harvard Business Review and New York Times best-selling co-author of How Will You Measure Your Life? with Clayton ChristensenThey dig into the pivotal “disruptive conversation” that changed Karen’s direction, leading her to co-create a book that challenges how we define success, meaning, and happiness. From her editorial background to that life-altering moment, Karen shares how making deliberate choices in the wake of disruption led to a deeply f...
2025-08-1934 min
Disruption LabDisrupting the Inner and Outer Game with Klaus KleinfeldWhat if real leadership isn’t just about driving results—but also about protecting your energy, staying grounded, and living a life that matters?In this episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with Klaus Kleinfeld—former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, advisor to global leaders, and author of Leading to Thrive. Drawing on decades of experience across industries and continents, Klaus offers a powerful blueprint for winning both the Outer Game of business success and the Inner Game of personal fulfillment.They explore how to lead through disruption, build world-class teams, recover your e...
2025-08-1234 min
Disruption LabDisrupting How We See Each Other with Artist Imran NuriWhat can 100 strangers and 1,000 everyday objects teach us about ourselves—and each other?In this episode of Disruption Lab, artist and storyteller Imran Nuri joins us to talk about what happens when you slow down, ask good questions, and truly see the world around you.Imran is the creator of Advice from America, a powerful photojournalism project where he traveled to all of the 48 lower states in the U.S. and interviewed strangers about the advice they’d give their younger selves. Now, he’s turning his lens to objects—photographing 1,000 items like gummy bears, coins, a...
2025-08-0531 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Career Paths with Lori BéenFeeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone—and you’re not without options.In this episode of Disruption Lab, career coach and author Lori Béen shares her wisdom from over 25 years of helping people break out of ruts, shift careers, and pursue work that actually aligns with their purpose. From working with college students to coaching seasoned professionals through reinvention, Lori has seen it all—and she brings a fresh, practical, and inspiring take on what it means to find your path.We talk about how to listen to your inner voice, recognize...
2025-07-2934 min
Disruption LabDisrupting the Courage to Be First with NYT Bestselling Author Andrew MaranissWhat does it take to be the first? To break through when no one like you has done it before?In this episode of Disruption Lab, NYT bestselling author and Vanderbilt’s Director of Special Projects Andrew Maraniss joins us to explore what it means to be a trailblazer. Known for his powerful books at the intersection of sports and social justice—including Strong Inside, Singled Out, and Inaugural Ballers—Andrew shares insights on resilience, risk-taking, and the critical importance of having people who believe in you.We dive into the stories behind the firsts, the fi...
2025-07-2232 min
Disruption LabDisrupting How We Take a Hit and Bounce Back with Charlie “The Spaniard” BrennemanIn this episode of Disruption Lab, former UFC fighter, NCAA wrestler, teacher, and author Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman shares his journey from the wrestling mat to the octagon to the classroom and beyond. It’s a raw, honest conversation about getting knocked down—physically and emotionally—and what it takes to get back up stronger every time.Charlie talks about the power of persistence, the importance of reinvention, and how living with discipline, humility, and heart can change not just your life, but the lives of others. Whether you're facing setbacks or looking for a spark, this episode is...
2025-07-1534 min
Disruption LabDisrupting the Grind with Bree GroffWhat if work could actually be… fun?In this uplifting episode of Disruption Lab, transformation expert and author Bree Groff challenges the way we think about work—and why fun, meaning, and progress don’t have to be separate things. With years of experience guiding companies like Google, Pfizer, and Target through big change, Bree knows what it takes to create a better way of working—one where people thrive, not just survive.We talk about how to rethink work culture, find joy in the process, and why her upcoming book Today Was Fun: A Book Abo...
2025-07-0835 min
Disruption LabDisrupting What It Means to Be Human with Jeff BurninghamWhat happens when you spend your life climbing the career mountain—only to find the summit is empty?In this episode of Disruption Lab, entrepreneur, investor, and former gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham joins us to explore what it really means to be human in an AI-powered world. Jeff shares the inspiration behind his new book The Last Book Written by a Human and offers insights on purpose, passion, and leadership in uncertain times.Together, we discuss the difference between chasing success and living with significance—and how reclaiming our humanity may be the most disruptive act...
2025-07-0140 min
Disruption LabDisrupting the Worst-Case Scenario with NYT Bestselling Author and Combat Veteran Matt EversmannWhat does it take to lead when the situation is intense, uncertain, and everything’s on the line?In this episode of Disruption Lab, Army Veteran, combat leader, and NYT bestselling author Matt Eversmann shares what he’s learned about courage, clarity, and composure in the face of chaos. From the battlefields of Somalia (as portrayed in Black Hawk Down) to boardrooms and leadership training today, Matt’s insights are as real as they come.We discuss how to make decisions under pressure, stay grounded in unpredictable environments, and lead others through fear and fog. If you...
2025-06-2443 min
Disruption LabDisrupting Our Impact at Work with NYT Bestselling Author Liz WisemanWhat if the biggest breakthroughs in your career come from saying yes to the hard stuff—the roles you’re not quite ready for, the problems no one wants, the uncertainty everyone avoids?In this episode of The Disruption Lab, NYT bestselling author and leadership expert Liz Wiseman shares why she believes her own success came from what she calls a naive yes. We explore the difference between ordinary contributors and the rare impact players—the people who step up when things get messy, clarify what matters when roles are fuzzy, and make themselves invaluable during times of dis...
2025-06-1738 min
Disruption LabDisrupting the Way We Work and Live Through AI with Sumeet ChabriaIn this premiere episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with Sumeet Chabria, Founder and CEO of ThoughtLinks, a strategic advisory firm specializing in AI and enterprise transformation for banking and capital markets.With decades of C-suite leadership at Bank of America and HSBC, Sumeet brings unparalleled insights into how AI is reshaping our work and lives.They delve into the current AI revolution, discussing its impact on industries, the workforce, and daily life. Sumeet emphasizes the importance of responsible AI adoption, aligning technology with business objectives, and preparing for the future of work. This...
2025-06-1034 minDisruption LabWelcome to Disruption LabDisruption isn’t coming—it’s already here. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or chasing a dream, curveballs are part of life. Disruption Lab helps you turn them into breakthroughs.Hosted by Patrick Leddin and inspired by his book Disrupt Everything and Win (with James Patterson), each episode brings bold ideas and real stories to help you thrive in a fast-changing world.Disruption is powerful—but so are you.
2025-06-0604 min
The Courageous Podcast with Ryan BermanPatrick Leddin - Co‑author of Disrupt EverythingSome people survive disruption; Patrick Leddin reverse‑engineers it for sport. Now he’s teamed with the world’s best‑selling author, James Patterson, to turn chaos into a step‑by‑step field manual. In this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Patrick explains to Ryan how a college dropout became a Ranger, a CEO, and a Vanderbilt professor. He explains why he quit tenure to write Disrupt Everything with James Patterson, and how hundreds of interviews showed him that disruption is raw material, not bad luck. Patrick shares the four checkpoints that steer any shake‑up toward progress, plus the “game‑on” mindset tha...
2025-05-0753 min
My Blog » maka17Download or Read PDF The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be by Patrick R. Leddin full pagesLink To Download : https://ebookfoundation.cloud/?book=1400225302 To Download or Read The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be by Patrick R. Leddin Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Reading The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be Download […]
2024-10-0500 min
The Amazing Cities and Towns PodcastDeveloping Leadership in Local Government with Patrick LeddinThis episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Patrick Leddin on developing leaders in local government. · A candid conversation about how to build amazing leaders within local government. · And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: 1. Attitude 2. Motivation 3. Attention to Detail 4. Zing 5. Inclusiveness 6. Neighborhood Empowerment 7. Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next ep...
2023-09-1844 min
Beyond SpeakingFacing Challenges and How to Become a Leader with Patrick LeddinFor more than three decades, Patrick Leddin, PhD has been leading teams and studying leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has stretched from leading soldiers as a U.S. Army master parachutist, infantry, ranger-qualified officer to working with senior corporate leaders at KPMG Consulting, FranklinCovey, and his own companies.
Learn more about Patrick over at: https://premierespeakers.com/patrick-leddin
2023-02-2845 min
Notes from NashNotes with Patrick Leddin: There is No Permanent RecordProf. Leddin is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. For more than three years he has hosted the popular weekly Leadership Lab Podcast (1% of all podcast nationally). He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University where he teaches Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, Advanced Marketing, and Crisis Management and is the Director of the Practice of Business Studies. His hands-on leadership experience has ranged from leading soldiers in the U.S. Army to working with senior leaders for KPMG Consulting and FranklinCovey.
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2023-02-191h 17
FranklinCovey On LeadershipPatrick Leddin: Leading with PurposeEpisode 211 | Join bestselling author and speaker Patrick Leddin as he offers actionable advice on facilitating a culture that values transparency, adaptability, and a sense of purpose. Patrick shares how an insatiable appetite for learning has developed his leadership mindset and how maintaining perspective is the key to success.
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2022-06-1434 min
Real Talk with Benny TJamie Leddin on Thought Leadership, Public Speaking, and Women in BusinessJamie Leddin is a powerhouse ⚡️
She’s a leader, a storyteller, a mom and a wife, a lecturer at Vanderbilt University, and she is the Director of the Leddin Group, a Nashville-based boutique leadership consultancy firm that she runs with her husband, Patrick.
I first crossed paths with both Jamie and Patrick while I was in undergrad at the University of Kentucky, where they co-taught a few business classes at the time. We’ve stayed connected through the years via LinkedIn and as I’ve followed her work, I couldn’t think of a better guest I’d want to feature on the...
2022-06-081h 33
Lead Like You Give a Damn050 - Patrick Leddin: Becoming a Better LeaderPatrick Leddin, PhD is a Best-selling Wall Street Journal author, speaker, podcast host, entrepreneur, and professor. With a combination of academic, practical, military, and corporate experience, he is uniquely qualified to teach and inspire individuals at all organizational levels to be the leader they are meant to be.
Dr. Leddin’s impressive leadership experience ranges from soldiers as a Company Commander in the U.S. Army to senior leaders for KPMG Consulting, FranklinCovey and two successful leadership consulting businesses he co-founded with his wife Jamie.
Patrick is the founder and host of the Leadership Lab Po...
2022-04-0723 min
Breaking Battlegrounds Official Podcasts54 Podcast: Patrick Leddin and Kelly Sadler on Leadership in Business and PoliticsThis week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Patrick Leddin, author of the Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and Kelly Sadler, commentary editor for the Washington Times. Patrick Leddin served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer; worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting; and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 […]
2022-01-1200 min
Breaking BattlegroundsEpisode 54: Patrick Leddin and Kelly Sadler on Leadership in Business and PoliticsThis week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Patrick Leddin, author of the Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and Kelly Sadler, commentary editor for the Washington Times. Patrick Leddin served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer; worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting; and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 … Episode 54: Patrick Leddin and Kelly Sadler on Leadership in Business and Politics Read More »
2022-01-1258 min
Breaking BattlegroundsPatrick Leddin and Kelly Sadler on Leadership in Business and PoliticsThis week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by Patrick Leddin, author of the Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and Kelly Sadler, commentary editor for the Washington Times. Patrick Leddin served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer; worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting; and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. His speaking engagements and consulting work have allowed him to partner with clients and present to countless audiences in the United States, Canada, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Great Britain, Aruba, Iceland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Guam, and many other countries around the world. In...
2022-01-1258 min
Breaking BattlegroundsPatrick Leddin and Kelly Sadler on Leadership in Business and PoliticsThis week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by Patrick Leddin, author of the Five-Week Leadership Challenge, and Kelly Sadler, commentary editor for the Washington Times. Patrick Leddin served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer; worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting; and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. His speaking engagements and consulting work have allowed him to partner with clients and present to countless audiences in the United States, Canada, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Great Britain, Aruba, Iceland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Guam, and many other countries around the world. In...
2022-01-1258 min
Smart People PodcastPatrick Leddin - An Army Ranger's Lessons on Leadership, Love, and Life
Patrick Leddin has benefited from both hands-on leadership and management experience coupled with academic rigor and expertise.He served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer; worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting; and co-started and ran a Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. Patrick is also an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University where he teaches Negotiation and Leading Business in Times of Crisis.Patrick's book is available now: The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be.Read more about Patrick Leddin at: 5weekleadershipchallenge.com.
2021-12-211h 04
The GenTwenty PodcastBeing Your Own Best Friend With Taylor LeddinIn this episode of The GenTwenty Podcast, Marina and Nicole talk to Taylor Leddin, author of The Time Capsule Journal, a personal growth workbook. Taylor shares how starting her journal 10 years ago has been a catalyst in her personal growth journey and inspired her to be her own best friend. Connect with Taylor at her website and on Instagram. Purchase The Time Capsule Journal here (affiliate link). Thank you to Serena from Get Me Out Of This Job for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about Get Me Out of This Job here and follow on In...
2021-12-1526 min
Principal Center RadioPatrick Leddin—The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
Get the book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
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About the Author
Patrick Leddin PhD. has benefited from both hands-on leadership and management experience in the military as well as the corporate world. He is an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, as well as founder of The Leddin Group, and he is author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You...
2021-10-0925 min
Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell090 - Patrick Leddin: Step up. Show up. Press on - no matter whatLet's face it, if it were easy to accomplish big things, more people would be out there, pushing boundaries and risking failure. But as I discussed with Patrick Leddin, author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, it's who you decide to be when plans go awry that makes life meaningful and makes the biggest impact on others. From parachuting into trees to running canceled half-marathons and climbing Kilimanjaro, in this podcast we discuss how you can find the inner grit to step up, show up and push on, no matter what.
2021-09-2834 minLive Brave with Dr Margie Warrell090 - Patrick Leddin: Step up. Show up. Press on - no matter whatLet's face it, if it were easy to accomplish big things, more people would be out there, pushing boundaries and risking failure. But as I discussed with Patrick Leddin, author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, it's who you decide to be when plans go awry that makes life meaningful and makes the biggest impact on others. From parachuting into trees to running canceled half-marathons and climbing Kilimanjaro, in this podcast we discuss how you can find the inner grit to step up, show up and push on, no matter what.
2021-09-2834 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#029 Patrick Leddin, Author & Co-Founder of Leddin Group - Defining Your CareerMy guest today is Patrick Leddin who exhibits incredible hands-on leadership and management experience coupled with academic rigor and expertise.He started his career serving in the U.S. Army airborne, infantry and as a ranger- qualified officer and then worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting. He next went on to co-found and run an Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. In addition to his work at Leddin Group, Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University as well as recently publishing his 3rd book The 5 Week Leadership Challenge.Our conversation starts with Patrick describing...
2021-08-2554 min
Access Thousands of Audiobooks for Your LibraryThe Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be -- Patrick R. LeddinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487385 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
Author: Patrick R. Leddin
Narrator: Patrick R Leddin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes
Release date: August 24, 2021
Genres: HR & Admin
Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. Wall Street Journal Bestseller Develop and expand your innate leadership abilities through daily exercises and challenges designed to help you grow into the leader you want to be and prepare you for the job you were made to have. A...
2021-08-254h 54
Relish Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.The Five-Week Leadership Challenge by Patrick R. Leddin, Stephen M.R. Covey - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/93916to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Five-Week Leadership Challenge
Author: Patrick R. Leddin, Stephen M.R. Covey - foreword
Narrator: Patrick R Leddin
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
Release date: 08-24-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings
Genres: New Business Enterprises
Publisher's Summary:
Develop and expand your innate leadership abilities through daily exercises and challenges designed to help you grow into the leader you want to be and prepare you for the job you were made to have. A recent Harvard Business Review article outlining a study of over 17,000 leaders found that although...
2021-08-244h 54
The Spaniard ShowTalks 351 - Patrick Leddin, Veteran, Podcaster & Author, ”The 5-Week Leadership Challenge”As of this recording, the book by Spanny’s guest Patrick Leddin, ”The 5-Week Leadership Challenge," will release soon, on Patrick’s 30th wedding anniversary. That’s a fitting date because the book grew from his life and business partnership with his wife Jaime, who figures into key stories that Patrick shares here, as well as learnings from his military and consulting careers. Patrick explains the multiple ways that his book overlaps with iconic business title ”The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," so don’t be surprised when you start hearing about Patrick’s book everywhere. And the Dierks Bentley story...
2021-08-051h 04
What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon DawRising to the Leadership Challenge with Professor Patrick Leddin of Vanderbilt UniversityWhat enables an effective leader? And why do so many fall short? Vanderbilt University’s Patrick Leddin is an expert in helping leaders and teams reach their potential.
Dr. Leddin’s expertise is both academic and practical, and forged across a range of organizations. He served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer, managed projects at KPMG Consulting, and partnered with his wife, Jamie, to start an Inc. 5000-recognized company. He teaches strategy, negotiation, marketing, and leadership courses at Vanderbilt. He is an in-demand speaker and author of multiple books on leadership. His latest, The Five...
2021-06-2353 min
2021-02-1400 min
Echt jetzt. Sky Serien und Filme im Reality-CheckFolge 16: "The Undoing" (HBO) mit Diplom-Psychologin Cordula LeddinGemeinsam mit allen Zuh�rern reist Moderatorin Nina Liebold - zumindest gedanklich - nach Manhattan, New York, denn dort spielt die hochgelobte HBO-Miniserie „The Undoing“ mit den Hollywood-Stars Nicole Kidman und Hugh Grant. Die Story: Grace Fraser lebt das Leben, das sie sich immer gew�nscht hat: Sie ist eine erfolgreiche Therapeutin, f�hrt eine gl�ckliche Ehe mit dem Chirurgen Jonathan und ihr gemeinsamer Sohn geht auf eine angesehene, sehr teure Privatschule in New York City. Doch �ber Nacht �ndert sich alles: Die Mutter eines Mitsch�lers ihres Sohnes wird brutal ermordet, Graces Mann ist verschwunden, Grace selbst ger�t in Verdacht und wi...
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2020-08-0608 min2020-07-3010 min2020-07-271h 012020-07-2211 min2020-07-2116 min2020-07-2005 min2020-07-2005 minPhysiotherapie... Wir retten die Welt in JogginghosenPsychologieGliederung: Kommunikation 0:49 min, Health Counseling 3:11 min, Chronische Schmerzen 4:43 min, Nähe und Distanz 6:40 min, Trauer und Abschied 9:33, Helfen und hilflos sein 12:40 min, Sexuelle Belästigung 16:14 min. Hinweis: Keine Garantie, oder Empfehlung für die Therapie!
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2020-07-2000 min
My Fave Queer ChemistEmmett Leddin, University of North TexasThis week we chatted with the lovely Emmett Leddin (he/they), a third year graduate student in the Cisneros lab in the Department of Chemistry and the University of North Texas. Emmett studies molecular dynamics simulations with DNA polymerase and TET2. We discussed the legal side of transitioning, how departments can better support trans folks and more! Follow Emmett on Twitter @EmLedd1 and us @MFQCPod. See y'all next week!
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2020-04-2931 min
Limerick Post PodcastBrian Leddin | #WeAreLimerick Episode 26Brian Leddin, Green Party Councillor joins #WeAreLimerick host Cian Reinhardt to chat about his journey to politics, climate action, and the development on Limerick City. #KeepingLimerickPosted
Producer/host: Cian Reinhardt
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2019-09-2435 min