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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
What's Next! with Tiffani BovaHow to Win in a World of Constant Disruption with Patrick LeddinWelcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm thrilled to welcome Patrick Ledin, PhD, bestselling author and renowned leadership expert at Franklin Covey's Leadership and Culture Practice. He's teamed up with the amazing and legendary author, James Patterson, for their bold new book, Disrupt Everything—and Win, which we dive into in this show. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant change. If you're a leader, manager, or professional navigating disruption (from technology shifts to career uncertainty), this conversation will help you rethink what disruption actually means an...
2026-01-0828 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
Mel Robbins - Audio BiographyMel Robbins: Leadership, Resilience, and the Science of Living WellMel Robbins BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Mel Robbins is everywhere right now and the headlines have been coming fast. Right off the presses the biggest news is that she’ll be a featured speaker at the upcoming FranklinCovey Impact Conference set for November 4 through 7 where she’s billed alongside bestselling authors James Patterson and Patrick Leddin PhD and Stephen M.R. Covey with an expert AI panel from Google ThoughtLinks and Josh Bersin Company. The official press release highlights her as creator and host of the Mel Robbins Podcast and not just any author but the number one...
2025-10-2904 min
How Success HappensJames Patterson Wants You to Disrupt Your LifeWhat happens when the world’s best-selling author teams up with a leadership expert? You get a playbook for thriving in a changing world. James Patterson, drawing on his experience as a former CEO, master marketer, and publishing icon, teamed up with Dr. Patrick Leddin, PhD to write Disrupt Everything—and Win. The book and this discussion is an awesome mashup of Patterson’s real-world lessons and Leddin’s three-year Vanderbilt study on disruption. They share how to stop fearing change, flip obstacles into opportunities, and why becoming a “positive disruptor” might just be the key to success. Le...
2025-09-2428 min
How Success HappensJames Patterson Wants You to Disrupt Your LifeWhat happens when the world’s best-selling author teams up with a leadership expert? You get a playbook for thriving in a changing world. James Patterson, drawing on his experience as a former CEO, master marketer, and publishing icon, teamed up with Dr. Patrick Leddin, PhD to write Disrupt Everything—and Win. The book and this discussion is an awesome mashup of Patterson’s real-world lessons and Leddin’s three-year Vanderbilt study on disruption. They share how to stop fearing change, flip obstacles into opportunities, and why becoming a “positive disruptor” might just be the key to success. Le...
2025-09-2427 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 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.
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2023-02-2845 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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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