About this episode

Ryan Hawk shares insights on building confidence and leadership from his experiences interviewing world-class leaders.

📘Order Ryan's New Book, The Price of Becoming: https://learningleader.com/ ➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup What does it really take to become the person you're capable of becoming? In this conversation, Ryan Hawk shares the lessons he's learned from interviewing more than 700 world-class leaders, the habits that build lasting confidence, and why keeping promises to yourself is the foundation of consistency. We also discuss the surprising letter that changed Ryan's life as a child, his years-long pursuit of Jim Collins, and the leadership lessons he's learned from his wife and family. If you're looking to grow as a leader, spouse, parent, or person, I think you'll find this conversation both challenging and encouraging. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Why Ryan Hawk Loves Long-Form Conversations 03:04 How Interviewing Became a Core Part of Ryan's Life 06:22 The People Who Shape Who We Become 07:44 The Letter Ryan Received at Eight Years Old 09:54 Prove Your Supporters Right 13:16 The Motivation Behind Ryan's Work 16:56 Responsibility, Service, and Productive Paranoia 19:08 Have a Plan, Work the Plan, Plan for the Unexpected…

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