The Ryan Leak Podcast
Episodes
Looking Back to Move Forward
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to a close, Ryan reflects on the power of looking back before moving forward. After scrolling through photos from the past year, he ...
There's Something About Mary
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Egg nog, ugly sweaters, decorations, jingles, and watching The Grinch—Christmas has a way of slowing the world down and inviting us into something ...
What To Get Someone Who Has Everything
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get someone who already has everything?In this episode, Ryan Leak makes the case that the rarest gift isn’t expensive. It’s specific e...
Small Talk For Holiday Introverts
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the phrase “holiday party” makes your soul want to put on sweatpants and hide behind a plant, this episode is for you. Today, Ryan breaks down ...
Thanksliving
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if gratitude wasn’t just a yearly feeling, but a daily practice! In this episode, Ryan dives into the concept of Thanksliving, contrasting i...
Navigating Holiday Drama Before It Starts
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all got that family member we’re already bracing ourselves for this holiday season. For some people, the holidays feel less like a celebrati...
When Phenomenal Skill Meets Phenomenal Will
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phenomenal skill gets you noticed—but phenomenal will makes you unstoppable. In this episode, Ryan explores the powerful difference between what you...
The Spiritual Gift of Discouragement
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever met someone who seems to have the spiritual gift of discouragement? You know... the person who finds the flaw in every plan, the hole in every i...
Mental Fitness
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got cold plunges, calorie counters, greens, gyms, diets, and Ozempic for our physical fitness, but what about our mental fitness? In this epi...
Dog With Discipline
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves to talk about having that “dog” in them... the hunger, the grit, the relentless drive that separates high performers from the rest....
Faith At Work
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan Leak breaks down ten practical ways to share your faith at work—without preaching a sermon. From showing up on time to going t...
The Science of Forgiveness
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness isn’t just a church thing. It’s not just a faith thing. It’s a science thing. In this episode, Ryan Leak unpacks the astounding rese...
A Healthier Approach to Criticism
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us don’t know what to do with criticism. We either ignore it, pretend we don’t care, or rush to discredit whoever said it. But the truth i...
Navigating Collective Triggers
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a week filled with tragedy and nonstop scrolling, many of us felt the weight of collective triggering. Do I post? What do I post? Do I delete it? ...
The Vapor of Success
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the Success Series, Ryan Leak unpacks the most sobering truth of all: success doesn’t last. From viral moments to bestsellin...
The Addiction of Success
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, we’re talking about the addiction of success. There’s a fine line between being driven and being depend...
The Pressure of Success
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants success… until they feel the pressure that comes with it. In this episode, Ryan unpacks what happens after you win: the pressure to ...
The Dangers of Success
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, Ryan breaks down what most people won’t tell you about success... it’s not just hard to get, it’s eve...
The Cost of Success
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, Ryan asks a bold question: What does it cost to be you? Success often looks easy from the outside, but t...
Bad Day or Bad Moment?
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan unpacks why most people confuse a bad moment with a bad day, and how that simple mix-up can hijack your peace. He shares a perso...
Falling In Love With Boring
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan explores the underrated power of boring. He breaks down how NBA players, elite entrepreneurs, and even happy couples all rely on...
No One Wins The Blame Game
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan shares why one of the best days of your life is the day you stop playing the blame game. He unpacks how blaming others,even when...
The Power of a Good Attitude
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone complicated to work with? Is it their politics? Their generation? Their role? According to our nationwide study, none of those even...
Ask Hole
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan breaks down the hilarious but honest concept of an "ask hole", someone who constantly asks for advice but never takes ...
Just Do It Scared
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got dreams. Big ones. But fear? It’s loud. That voice in your head says, What if it doesn’t work out? This episode is for anyone who'...
Show Me Your Calendar and I'll Show You Your Future
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reveals why your calendar is more than just a schedule; it's a scoreboard that lays bare your priorities, patterns, and untapped potential....
When Private Discipline Meets Public Opportunity
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ryan Leak in this episode as he tackles the critical difference between those who "crush it" and those who merely "wish they would've." It all co...
The Room Where It Happens
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the success stories, but what's the real secret to getting into the rooms you've always dreamed of? Ryan Leak spills the bean...
Reduce Misunderstandings
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been misunderstood? We all have. In this episode, Ryan shares how to be the kind of person who reduces misunderstandings... at work, at home, and...
What ChatGPT Taught Me About Self-awareness
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I did something different. I asked ChatGPT to tell me the truth—what’s it like to be on the other side of me? What followed was ...
Lifequakes
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan shares the concept of a “lifequake” — those unexpected, seismic moments that shake your world and change everything. From ...
The Most Complicated Person I Know
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people say they work with someone who’s complicated—but almost no one thinks they are the problem. In this episode, Ryan Leak dives into br...
Are We There Yet?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan shares a behind-the-scenes story about his journey with John Maxwell’s team—a relationship that took over a decade to build....
100 Men vs 1 Gorilla
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla: The Debate That Builds Better TeamsCould 100 men take down 1 gorilla—with no weapons? It’s the internet’s favorite argume...
Look Who's Talking
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever caught yourself mid-rant and thought… “Wait, that’s not me talking—that’s my tired”? In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, we’...
Don't Match The Energy. Set The Standard
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where it’s normal to match attitude for attitude and shade for shade, what if you chose a different route? In this episode, Ryan unpacks ...
Expectations Detox
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, we’re doing a full Expectations Detox. Because let’s be honest—some of us are walking into work, hom...
Yeah, It's Called The Big Leagues
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, we’re going behind the scenes of my upcoming book—specifically, the story of the book cover. Sounds sim...
What If They’re Not Thinking About You At All?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard the advice: “Just stop caring what people think.” But if it were that easy, you would’ve done it by now. In this episode, Ryan Le...
Givers & Takers
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever met someone who gave you the shirt off their back… or someone who kept score every time they did something for you? In this episode of...
Grateful For The Glass People
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, Ryan flips the script on the classic glass-half-full vs. glass-half-empty debate and introduces a third, mo...
Lebron's Secret Sauce
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, people have fixated on how much money LeBron James spends on his body—chefs, trainers, hyperbaric chambers, and state-of-the-art recovery...
They Not Like Us
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to get along with people who think like us, act like us, and see the world like us. But what happens when we find ourselves working, livin...
You Asked For This
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Success comes with a price—and most people don’t realize what they’re signing up for when they say, “I want to build a business,” “I wan...
The Relationship Check-In You Didn’t Know You Needed
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valentine’s Day has a way of making us reflect on our relationships—whether you’re happily married, single, divorced, or somewhere in between (h...
New Book New Superpower
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to thriving at work isn’t about loving your job—but about loving the people you work with? In this episode, I’m unveiling my bra...
Luka’s Gone, and I Need a Support Group
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Even if we win the next three championships, I'll never forgive them for trading Luka."I heard a fan say that, and it hit me—winning ...
Quit Playing Small
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not self-promotion—it’s stewardship. Too many of us shrink back, afraid of looking like we’re bragging, when in reality, we’re just hid...
New Dog, Old Tricks.
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the phrase “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But what if the real problem isn’t learning new tricks—it’s actual...
We're Back
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ryan Leak Podcast is back! After taking a hiatus, I’m bringing this show back with a fresh perspective, a simpler format, and one goal: to give ...
Season 6 Trailer
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready—Season 6 of The Ryan Leak Podcast is here, and it’s packed with the short and sweet nuggets of inspiration you love. This season, we’...
Processing Panic Attacks with Laura VandeBerg
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Ryan sat down with executive coach and sports broadcaster, Laura VandeBerg to have an honest conversation about anxiety, panic attac...
How To Stand Out with Elliot Davis
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elliot Davis knows what it takes to stand out having had roles at significant companies doing talent development. Join Ryan and Elliot for this episod...
You Can Do Hard Things with Pastorpreneur Guillermo Castellanos
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan dives into the topic of overcoming personal challenges, emphasizing the belief that everyone can achieve seemingly difficult tas...
How To Create Engaging Culture Working From Home with Dr. Julia Wiener
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan Leak interviews Dr. Julia Wiener, a leadership and organizational development expert. They discuss topics related to culture, le...
Moving On With a Healthy Heart with Executive Coach Vasti Cruz
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan Leak engages in a conversation with Vasti Cruz, a coach and founder of Healthy Heart Talks. They delve into the concept of whole...
Faith & Business with Executive Coach Jordan Montgomery
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a 6-month hiatus, Ryan Leak is back with Followership guests and this episode does not disappoint. Joining Ryan on today's episode is Jordan...
How To Have A Healthy Relationship with Social Media with Giselle Ugarte
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
Recession Growth Mindset with Jonathan Angulo
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
The Adventures of Stress with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
Killing Comparison with Nona Jones
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
Thriving After Trauma and Drama with Milwaukee Bucks Chaplain Ken Lock
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
The Uncanny Way of Climbing the Ladder of Success with Lacey Stenson
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season we are interviewing people we think are next-level in light of Ryan's new book called Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate your Personal a...
A Rubric For Having Tough Conversations with Paul Attia
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Attia specializes in navigating tough conversations with high-net-worth families. In this episode, we learn his rubric for navigating those compl...
Getting Unstuck w/Mike Smith
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Smith has been a professional development coach for over two decades. He's worked with the NFL and various other organizations. Ryan and Mike sat...
The Benefit of Check-ins w/Debbie Mitchell
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to figure out what to do after you've been fired. But what Debbie Mitchell encourages us to do is to think through what we should do be...
The Mind is a Muscle w/Coach Ty Ellis
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ty calls himself a HEAD coach because he's mastered what it means to coach thinking. Learn what it takes to think on another level with Coach Ty Ellis...
Everybody Needs a Coach w/Jen Porter
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody needs somebody in their life whom they've given permission to challenge them to go to the next level. Check out this fun conversation Ryan L...
Shadow People with Tim Schurrer
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ryan interviews Tim Schurrer about his new book The Secret Society of Success. Tim is the CEO of David Novak Leadership and Host o...
Holding the Calm with Hesha Abrams
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Leak sat down with Hesha Abrams for this latest episode of Followership with Ryan Leak to discuss conflict resolution. Hesha is an internationall...
Intentions to Be Greater Later
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is tackling chapter 12 entitled Don't Wait for Monday. We've all got intentions to be greater later, but we should become today who we...
Don't Let Success Steal Your Innovation
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is tackling chapter 11 from Chasing Failure, If At First You Don't Fail, Try Again. Sometimes the more success you have, the more you ...
Just Do It
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is tackling chapter 10 from Chasing Failure entitled: Just Do It Scared. Sometimes we're waiting for the ideal emotional state before ...
What Friends Are For
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is tackling chapter 9 from Chasing Failure: Friends, Don't Fail Me Now. One of the underrated components of accomplishing goals is inv...
Get The W
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is tackling chapter 8 From Chasing Failure entitled All I Do Is Win. One of the procrastination hacks we can employ is instead of look...
Who Is They?
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after a long hiatus unpacking Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure. Today's episode is tackling chapter 7 entitled 50 Shades of They. When it c...
No Shame In My Game
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting rid of shame is the hardest part about dealing with failure. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights...
Who Really Wants To Be A Millionaire?
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millionaire dreams require millionaire habits. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can ...
Should I stay or Should I go?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to know if something should be a career or a hobby. So we dive into some tips that can help you in today's episode. Season 2 is us goin...
Know Your Why
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t know your why, when you fail, you won’t be motivated to get back up. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure an...
Mamba Mentality
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace risk-taking in their work environments....
Agenda-less
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We took a hiatus, and now we're back. Season 2 is us going through Ryan Leak's book Chasing Failure and giving insights on how followers can embrace r...
Who Knows Who I Really Am?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can hav...
What Mistakes Can I Own?
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can hav...
What Credit Can I Give Away?
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can hav...
Why Am I Doing This?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments when you won't get inspiration, direction, or vision from your leader. This is why you need to have some go-to questions you can hav...
Work Life Balance w/Former NFL Quarterback Brooks Bollinger
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooks Bollinger is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys an...
Anticipating Your Leader's Needs w/Chief of Staff Provider Catherine Berardi
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Berardi is the CEO of Prime Chief of Staff, an organization that places, onboards, develops, and coaches high-performing Chiefs of Staff for...
How To Invest In Yourself w/Chad Veach
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Veach is the Pastor of Zoe Church LA. He also has an incredible podcast called Leadership Lean In with Chad Veach. Highlights from today's ...
Navigating COVID As a Follower w/Scientific Games CFO Connie James
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Connie James is the CFO at Scientific Games and has a lot of lessons learned from navigating COVID in 2020. Highlights from this episode: "To be able ...
Breeding Confidence w/Dallas Mavericks Player Relations Manager Brandon Barkley
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Barkley is the Player Relations Manager for the Dallas Mavericks. He has some unique insights as to what it takes to be a great follower. High...
The Importance of a Healthy Pace w/Nick Nilson
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Nilson is the Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. He's had a unique and interesting journey following one of the most influential...
How To Think Like An Owner w/Brad Lomenick
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Lomenick is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, a strategic advising company, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership...
Making Genuine Connections w/Rachel Frank
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Frank is the Premium Account Executive at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. She is dedicated to creating las...
Overcoming Fear Hurdles w/Phd. Danny Kim
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kim is Director of People + Culture at Raindrop which is a marketing, branding, and advertising agency in SoCal. He’s a Gallup Certified Stren...
What You Should Do Every Friday w/Chief People Officer Lacey Stenson
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having served as the Chief People Officer at NorthRock Partners, Lacey has profound insight on something she's done most of her career to help her be ...
Lessons From SeaWorld w/Joel Manby
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Manby is a dad, a 25 year CEO, an author and a speaker. As a former CEO of major organizations such as Sea World, Saab, and Herschend Enterprises...
How to Follow a Mediocre Leader w/Ryan Skoog
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you're stuck with a mediocre leader, but Ryan Skoog teaches us that a bad leader can actually be a gift. Ryan Skoog spends half of his...
Season 1 Trailer
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Followership with Ryan Leak, a podcast designed to help followers follow their leaders, and to help leaders understand their followers. Whi...