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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 min
Disruption 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
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-leddin2023-02-2845 min
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
Principal Center RadioPatrick Leddin—The Five-Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be
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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
Feel This Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Building A Winning Culture In Government: A Blueprint for Delivering Success in the Public Sector by Shawn D. Moon, Patrick R. Leddin PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/355589to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Building A Winning Culture In Government: A Blueprint for Delivering Success in the Public Sector
Author: Shawn D. Moon, Patrick R. Leddin PhD
Narrator: David Stifel
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 33 minutes
Release date: October 9, 2018
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Government Culture—Our government organizations face political fallout, media scrutiny, reduced funding, and the many challenges involved in motivating large, multi-layered and highly regulated organizations. It's no surprise that many government organizations report that their employees are less engaged than ever and that leaders feel helpless to change the si...2018-10-095h 33Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipBuilding A Winning Culture In Government: A Blueprint for Delivering Success in the Public Sector by Shawn D. Moon, Patrick R. Leddin PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/355589to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Building A Winning Culture In Government: A Blueprint for Delivering Success in the Public Sector
Author: Shawn D. Moon, Patrick R. Leddin PhD
Narrator: David Stifel
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 33 minutes
Release date: October 9, 2018
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Government Culture—Our government organizations face political fallout, media scrutiny, reduced funding, and the many challenges involved in motivating large, multi-layered and highly regulated organizations. It's no surprise that many government organizations report that their employees are less engaged than ever and that leaders feel helpless to change the si...2018-10-095h 33