Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick Leddin

Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg know firsthand about talent. They founded 10x Management, a first-of-its kind talent agency that matches cream of the crop tech talent with companies ranging from fledgling startups to global titans. Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy teaches you how to become and manage the most sought-after, highly skilled employees necessary to bring massive growth to your business. Find out more at gamechangerthebook.com.

Dr. Mary Waller, the M.J. Neely Professor of Management at Texas Christian University, has been studying team effectiveness in dynamic, crisis-laden situations for over 25 years. Patrick and Mary discuss how to lead through crises and how to build your culture to withstand them. Mary provides specific tips on how to right the ship if you are still struggling with the crisis we're all in right now.

Patty McCord spent 14 years as the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, where she produced the famous "Netflix culture deck" and has since authored Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. Patrick and Patty discuss the three different companies of Netflix, and how to build an empowered employee with exceptional performance.

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Darin Rowell, EdD helps CEOs translate talent and teamwork into competitive advantage. Whether it’s navigating market changes or leading a turnaround, he's built a track record of helping leaders from around the world reach their potential and achieve their goals. Patrick and Darin talk about how to accelerate your results through leadership and cast your vision.

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David Brumbaugh, MD is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado and a pediatric gastroenterologist. He is also the host of a weekly podcast called Charting Pediatrics. Dr. Brumbaugh joins Patrick in the 'lab' to discuss COVID-19, how to take care of yourself, your family, and your team. 

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David Maraniss has been covering leaders for decades. He’s written a dozen books including biographies of Bill Clinton, Vince Lombardi, Roberto Clemente, and Barack Obama. Join us in the Leadership Lab as we talk about building trust, freedom through discipline, and what he’s learned from studying leaders throughout the course of his career.

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*Audio Fixe

Joining Patrick in the Leadership Lab this week is Ian Millar, co-founder and head of product at Shimoda Designs, an elite outdoor photography bag brand. They talk about Ian’s journey from the slopes of Whistler, Canada to his current home in Japan, including a Kickstarter campaign that met 600% of its goal in just a few days. Ian’s laser focus on his customers and their experience has led to an authentic, sincere brand with a loyal fan base.

Join Eddie Turner and I in the Leadership Lab as we discuss coaching, leadership, how to unlock your own greatness, and his latest book, 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders. You can find out more about Eddie at askeddieturner.com!

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Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who is known for translating insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support health and well-being. She is best known for her books “The Willpower Instinct” and “The Upside of Stress”, as well as her viral TED talk based upon the latter. We talk about all of the above, along with Leadership, her latest book, “The Joy of Movement", and a few different ways to manage life's pressures.

The host of the wildly popular Smart People podcast, Chris Stemp, joins Patrick in the lab to discuss having a panic attack at work, taking his career in a completely different direction, and the importance of understanding what motivates you. Patrick’s discussion with Chris reveals that Chris not only talks to to smart people on his podcast, but that Chris is pretty darn smart himself. Learn more about Chris at smartpeoplepodcast.com.  

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