Ryan Hawk, a leadership expert and host of the Learning Leader Podcast, shares his backstory and journey to becoming a leader. He emphasizes the power of belief and support from others in shaping leadership skills. Hawk discusses how he transitioned from sales to podcasting and interviews as a way to continue his education in leadership. He also highlights the importance of defining one's purpose and the pursuit of excellence. Hawk and his co-author, Brooke Cupps, discuss their partnership and the process of writing their book, 'The Score That Matters.' They explore the concepts of fear as fuel, the difference between success and excellence, and the power of mantras and gestures in resetting and encouraging oneself and others. The conversation explores the importance of choosing how to respond to adversity, the power of encouragement and being a good teammate, the value of gratitude and leaving things better than you found them, and the significance of trust in partnerships.

Connect with Ryan Hawk

Website: https://learningleader.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/

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Today my guest is Dave Blakely at Mach 49. We cover the importance of partnerships and how they can drive growth and innovation in large organizations.

He emphasizes the need for true partnerships that involve shared generative activity and the ability to co-create solutions to difficult problems. Blakely also highlights the value of design thinking and the role it plays in helping organizations think differently.

Dave shares insights on the challenges and benefits of partnerships, the transfer of capabilities, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global businesses. Blakely concludes by offering advice to young leaders and directing listeners to the Mach 49 website for more information.

Connect with Dave Blakley

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveblakely

Visit Mach49!

Website - https://www.mach49.com/

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Cath Stone, Executive Director of Donor Experience at Lifeblood, discusses the importance of partnerships in the organization and the impact they have on the donor experience. She highlights the role of partnerships in expanding the reach of Lifeblood's mission and creating a movement of donors.

Cath shares examples of successful partnerships, such as the collaboration with Movember and Cancer Council Australia. She also emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt and be open to partnerships to meet the changing needs of their workforce and communities.

Finally, Cath encourages individuals to be curious and ask questions, and to consider donating blood or plasma as a way to make a difference in someone's life.

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• Reach out to Cath Stone on Linkedin

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