About this episode

In this episode, Kathy Caprino discusses with Dr. Patrick Leddin how disruption can be a catalyst for meaningful change in our lives and careers.

Disruption is often viewed as something to avoid or manage. But what if it could become one of the most effective catalysts for meaningful change? In this episode of Finding Brave , I sit down with Dr. Patrick Leddin to unpack why disruption is not the enemy many of us believe it to be, and how learning to work with it can truly transform our lives and careers. Dr. Patrick Leddin is a former Airborne Ranger infantry officer, entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and longtime Vanderbilt University faculty member whose research focuses on how leaders and organizations can thrive through disruption. He is also the host of The Disruption Lab with Patrick Leddin, PhD , and the co-author, with James Patterson, of the New York Times bestselling book Disrupt Everything―and Win . Drawing on years of research and conversations with leaders across industries, Patrick shares what he's learned about embracing change and using disruption as a force for good. In our conversation, Patrick shares what he's hearing from leaders as AI reshapes organizations and creates new opportunities and uncertainties. Through research, business case studies, and his own experiences in the military and the…

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Caprino

Guest: Dr. Patrick Leddin

Topics covered

• disruption
• leadership
• change management
• AI in organizations
• career transformation

Keywords

• disruption
• leadership
• AI
• change
• career
• transformation
• ambiguity
• business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanderbilt University, The Disruption Lab

Books & works: Disrupt Everything―and Win

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