Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of an internationally known podcast, The Learning Leader Show, which Forbes called “the most dynamic podcast around” and Inc. magazine recognized as “one of the 5 podcasts to help you lead smarter.” The show has millions of listeners in 156 countries worldwide.

Ryan runs the leadership advisory practice at Brixey & Meyer. A regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, he has worked with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA. His focus is on inspiring excellence, developing leaders, and striving for continuous improvement. Through his workshops, keynotes, and online courses, Ryan has taught leaders from all over the world how to make a positive impact on the lives of the people they lead, starting with themselves.

Ryan is a 2019 winner of Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 award. His business experience includes being an award-winning sales professional, sales manager, and vice president of a national sales team in a multibillion-dollar multinational company. Prior to his corporate career, Ryan played quarterback collegiately at Ohio University, and professionally in the Arena Football League.

Podcast Segments

[2:13] – Sustained Excellence.

[4:45] – Ryan’s podcast with Jim Collins.

[7:27] – Rain on handling getting people on his podcast.

[10:38] – Being an influence on your children.

[12:32] – Deciding to go on a journey of learning.

[16:33] – Feedback from listeners of Ryan’s podcast.

[18:32] – Fear.

[24:03] – In Search of Excellence & The River of Doubt.

[27:36] – Ryan writing his book.

[28:34] – Generalist vs. Specialist.

[32:17] – The importance of getting feedback.

[36:10] – Symbols to think and prepare.

[40:00] – Preparing to give a speech.

[44:06] – Ryan’s favorite learning techniques. 

[48:00] – Where should people start Ryan’s podcast?

[50:18] – Henry Cloud.

[52:24] – Ryan’s favorite keynote to give.

[54:57] – Focusing on the now.

[57:24] – Ryan’s book.

[1:00:18] – Find Ryan.

Selected links from show

Ryan Hawk’s Website

Ryan Hawk’s Twitter

Ryan Hawk’s Instagram

In Search of Excellence – Book

The River of Doubt – Book

Range – Book

Legacy – Book

Give and Take – Book