687: Jim Collins - What To Make of a Life, The 3 Types of Luck, Inflection Points, Cliffs, Encodings, Navigating...
In this episode, Ryan Hawk sits down with renowned author and researcher Jim Collins to discuss his new book, *What to Make of a Life*, exploring concepts like cliffs, fog, encodings, and reflective practices that shape sustained excellence. Collins shares personal stories—from his test‑pilot grandfather’s tragic death to his own formative "cliff" moments, such as losing his father and navigating a fog of uncertainty—as a lens for understanding how individuals confront pivotal life events. He explains the three‑by‑three reflective practice and the importance of discovering one’s personal encodings to navigate life’s inflection points. The conversation blends deep personal narrative with actionable insights on resilience, purpose, and the messy work behind lasting achievement.
686: Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) - The Hidden Cost of Being Good at Everything, Self-Medicating at 13, Why...
In this episode, host Ryan Hawk interviews Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist, about her journey from a high‑achieving, self‑medicating teenager to a pioneering therapist who blends mind‑body work. LePera explains why mere awareness isn’t enough for lasting change, emphasizing...
684: Marcus Buckingham - Design Love In, The 5 Feelings Leaders Must Create, The ABCs of Authentic Leadership, and How...
In this episode, Marcus Buckingham shares insights from his new book, *Design Love In*, arguing that love—understood as a measurable, structural element of experience—is the most powerful driver of business performance. He recounts how selling his company in 2017, driven...
683: Nir Eyal - How to Break Limiting Beliefs, Create Your Own Luck, Transform Your Relationships, and Start Seeing Opportunities...
In this episode, behavioral designer Nir Eyal discusses how most relationship issues stem from perception problems and introduces a four‑question framework to transform any relationship. He differentiates facts, faith, and beliefs, explaining that limiting beliefs are hidden narratives that sap...
678: Jamie Siminoff (Ring Doorbell Inventor) - Shark Tank Rejection, Selling to Amazon for $1 Billion, Surviving $3M to $480M...
In this episode, Jamie Siminoff, the inventor of the Ring video doorbell, shares his journey from a Shark Tank rejection to selling Ring to Amazon for over $1 billion. He discusses the hyper‑growth challenges of scaling from $3 M to $480 M, the...
677: Erin McGoff - How to Communicate at Work, Negotiate Your Salary, Write Cold Emails, Overcome Rejection, Run Better Meetings,...
In this episode, host Ryan Hawk chats with Erin McGoff, a best‑selling author, viral TikTok creator, and documentary filmmaker, about mastering workplace communication—from answering "Tell me about yourself" to negotiating raises, crafting five‑year plans, and running effective meetings. Erin shares how...
675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume Vs. Eulogy Virtues,...
In this episode, Ryan Hawk talks with Tom Hardin, the former "Tipper X" who helped the FBI dismantle the largest insider‑trading case in history. Hardin reflects on how ambiguous leadership (“do whatever it takes”) blurred ethical lines, leading him to...
674: PJ Fleck - Building Elite Culture, Nekton Mindset, Selecting >Recruiting, Intrinsic Motivation, Row The Boat, and Transformational Coaching
In this episode, University of Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck shares how he builds an elite, culture‑driven football program by "selecting" over traditional recruiting, emphasizing fit, internal drive, and a relentless practice intensity. He explains his 32‑second play‑clock, 95‑minute practice...