Leading Yourself Before Leading Others: Episode One

In the first part of my conversation with Ryan Hawk, host of The Learning Leader Show and author of The Price of Becoming and Welcome to Management, we discuss one of leadership’s biggest challenges: moving from top performer to effective leader.

Ryan shares practical lessons on self-awareness, curiosity, mentorship, feedback, and intentional leadership. His insights come from hundreds of conversations with world-class leaders and his own experience leading teams.

Becoming a Leader: Episode Two

In Part Two of my conversation with Ryan Hawk, we explore the daily habits, disciplines, and mindset shifts that separate good leaders from great ones.

Ryan shares practical insights on protecting time for deep work, building intentional cultures, developing future leaders through mentorship, giving feedback that helps people grow, and being fully present with the people who matter most.

Whether you’ve recently stepped into management, aspire to lead, or simply want to become a more intentional leader, this conversation offers a practical roadmap—and actionable insights you can apply immediately to become the kind of leader people want to follow.