Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, which Forbes called "the most dynamic leadership podcast out there" and Inc. magazine recognized on its list of "5 Podcasts to Make You a Smarter Leader." Featuring interviews with hundreds of bestselling authors and world-renowned corporate, athletic, and military leaders, the show has millions of listeners in more than 150 countries.

As head of Brixey & Meyer's leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates Leadership Circles that offer structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders.

Ryan was a high school, college, and professional quarterback and captain. When he transitioned to the corporate world, he advanced professionally from award-winning individual contributor to vice president of sales for a multibillion-dollar company.

A lifelong student of leadership, Ryan draws upon his experiences, empirical evidence, and expert insights to strive for continuous improvement in his own life and to inspire other leaders to achieve and sustain excellence. He is passionate about helping others to become humble servant leaders who build committed organizations, as intentionally and painlessly as possible.

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Foreword
But Where to Begin?

Introduction
The First Promotion
Becoming the Learning Leader

PART I
LEAD YOURSELF

1 Lead Yourself on the Inside
The Starting Point: Self-Awareness
The Role of Curiosity
Building Your Learning Machine
The Cycle of Learning: The Operating Framework
It's All About Mindset

2 Lead Yourself on the Outside
Why Self-Discipline Matters
What Self-Discipline Looks Like
Response Management
Your Presence Is Required
Managing Your Time
Habits: The Power of Subconscious Action
Win the Morning
Preparation: The Greatest Medicine for Fear
Details Matter

PART I I
BUILD YOUR TEAM

3 Cultivate the Culture
The Essence of Culture 69
Earning the Right to Lead
The Elements of Respect
Respect Defined
Trust
Vulnerability
Ownership
Competition as Culture
Perception Rules
Putting These Ideas into Action
Dealing with Resistance

4 Manage the Roster
The Power of Who
Managing the Team You Inherit
Hiring: What Are You Looking For?
Firing: When Pruning Is Required
The Great Performer Paradox

PART I I I
LEAD YOUR TEAM

5 Spread the Message
The Power of Story
How Much and How Often
Connection
Persuasion
How

6 Make the Grade
Results Matter
"You Have to Do All Three"
The Freedom of Humility
Managing Up

Conclusion: The Payoff
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index