Tamara Jacobi graduated college in 2007 with a job offer in one hand and a dream in the other. Staying true to herself, she passed on the job and pursued her dream. Today she is the owner of Tailwind Jungle Lodge in Mexico and author of the book Wildpreneurs: A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion as a Business. Tamara joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how to embrace the fear and excitement that come with following your dreams, the importance of grit, and how leaders in any situation benefit fro

Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva’s career is focused on answering questions about how we can thrive in the face of change. She’s an accomplished speaker, author, and teacher who has worked with organizations and leaders around the world. Nadya joins Patrick to discuss the unrelenting changes we are seeing in our lives, how leaders can better guide themselves and their teams in times of change, and where opportunities lie in the face of uncertainty. As a bonus to Leadership Lab podcast listeners, Nadya has agreed

Joel Peterson has a long history of successful growth capital investments in a variety of industries. He currently teaches Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and is the Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford as well as the Chairman of the Board at JetBlue Airways. He served formerly as Managing Partner of Trammell Crow Company. He is the author of Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff. Joel joins Patrick in

In 2015, Dansby Swanson was picked #1 overall in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Today he plays shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. Dansby joins Patrick in the lab to discuss the importance of leading yourself and influencing others to be their best. The conversation covers everything from Dansby’s pregame routine to what it felt like to join his hometown team. Don’t miss this chance to learn about leading yourself from one of the best players in the league.

Pat Lencioni is one of the top business consultants, speakers, and authors on planet earth. He has numerous bestselling books including The 5 Temptations of a CEO, The Advantage, and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team. Pat joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss his latest book, The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities. Listen in as Pat Lencioni and Patrick Leddin converse about why you should choose to lead. As you listen, reflect on why you choose to lead others. Learn m

Dorie Clark is the author of multiple books including Stand Out, Reinventing You, and most recently Entrepreneurial You. An expert communicator and coach, Dorie is helping people everywhere to monetize their expertise, create multiple income streams, and thrive. Whether you are looking to lead your own business or trying to create an entrepreneurial mindset in your existing organization, you don’t want to miss Patrick’s conversation with Dorie. Learn more about Dorie at www.dorieclark.com. Access th

Ryan Berman knows a great deal about the importance of courage. He has spent his career creating and sharing courageous ideas. He also invested four years of his life interviewing leaders and studying organizations to understand why courage matters. In 2019, Ryan released Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courage Change. Let’s face it, we need courageous leaders - people who stand for something and are willing to take action. Ryan joins Patrick in the lab to help you to become the courageous

Jim Host is credited with creating sports marketing and changing the face of collegiate athletics. He’s also known for being a visionary who acts with integrity. Jim joins Patrick in the lab to discuss how to make a mark on the world, invest in others, and change an industry. Learn more about Jim and order a copy of his book "Changing the Game" at www.jimhostbook.com.

Tommy Caldwell is a big-wall free climber who stands on top of his chosen profession. In 2015, he completed the first-ever free climb of the Dawn Wall at El Capitan. This 3,000 foot ascent is considered to be hardest climb of its type in the world. He’s the author of the NYT bestseller The Push: A Climber’s Search for the Path, a survivor of an armed militant group kidnapping, and a guy with tremendous insight into what it takes to overcome adversity. Get this; Tommy lost a finger in an accident and sti

New York University (NYU) professor, author, and researcher Dr. Dolly Chugh joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss how good people fight bias. Dolly’s book Be the Person You Mean to Be has quickly become a must have among leaders everywhere. Don’t miss the chance to learn first-hand from a true pioneer in the field of organizational behavior. Her insights will help you to become an even better leader today! Sign up for Dr. Leddin's weekly leadership newsletter at https://www.leddingroup.com/newslett