The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Business:Management
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The Learning Leader Show
"Life is on the wire. The rest is just waiting." -- Karl Wallenda (Nik's grandfather) “Fear of Feathers” -- One of the greatest fears of our current age: uncertainty. On March 4, 2020, Nik completed his greatest accomplishment to date, walking over the lava lake of the active Masaya Volcano. On June 4, 2011, Nik Wallenda successfully completed the high wire walk in San Juan that took his grandfather’s life -- a 135-foot-long high-wire crossing between the two towers of the ten-story Condado Plaza Hotel. John Maxwell saw Nik speak at an event and encouraged him to write a book. Nik shares how his worst fear came true when five family members fell while doing a stunt. He thought, should I get back up on the wire? He learned from his family that they always fulfill their contracts. "I get goosebumps telling this story... My dad said, 'I'll always be there for you.'" "It's my job as the leader to figure out who's shaky and be there for them." Work to counter negativity with positivity and preparation. Nik's mother walked the wire when she was six months pregnant with him. "This is the way I came into the world. This is the way I want to go out." "One day you eat the chicken. The next day, you eat the feathers." "What you would call fear, I would call respect." "The worst thing you can do for a wild animal is show it fear. Show respect instead." "I never wear a harness unless my network partner makes me." The preparation process for a big event is meticulous and intense. He wears an oxygen deprivation mask to feel what it's like to not have a lot of oxygen. "It's all about building mental confidence." Make training much harder than the event "You cannot ever train enough." "If you think you should practice 5 times, do it 50 times." Excellence = A passion about being good at what you do Too many people are miserable at what they do. It's fear. "Even if you hate your job, do it with excellence." "You have to show up at work every single day." "Be positive, force yourself to smile." What is Nik thinking while walking over an active volcano? "I'm free, I'm excited, I have every emotion you can imagine." Alex Honold and David Blaine have become great friends and are very helpful.507: Jesse Cole - How To Build Your Idea Muscle, Create Unforgettable Experiences, & Earn Fans For Life
506: Buzz Williams - The 9 Daily Disciplines, Constant Improvement, Loving The Process, & Being on Team Bus One
505: Yung Pueblo - How To Let Go of The Past, Connect With The Present, & Expand Your Future (Lighter)
504: Jeff Shesol - Moonshot Goals, Driver vs. Passenger Mentality, & Creating Your Own Fate
503: Sherri Coale - Choosing The Hard Path, The Art of Asking, Learning From Shakespeare, & Winning On & Off The Court (Lessons From a Hall of Fame Coach)
502: Vitaliy Katsenelson - The Art of a Meaningful Life (Soul In The Game)
501: Paul Smith - How To Tell Stories That Inspire Change and Produce Results
500: AJ Hawk, Keith Hawk, & Pat McAfee - Influential Leaders, Keys To A Great Partnership, Living Life As A Movie, & Celebrating 500 Episodes!
499: Cody Keenan - Working With The Most Powerful Person In The World, Taking Big Risks, & The Art Of Speechwriting
498: Ted Rath - "Do Your Habits Today Align With Your Goals Of Tomorrow?" (VP of Player Performance For The Philadelphia Eagles)
497: Julian Treasure - How To Speak So That People Will Want To Listen
496: Donald Miller - Be The Hero, Add Value To Others, & Don't Trust Fate To Write Your Story (LIVE! In Nashville)
495: Julia Boorstin - Interviewing Powerful CEOs, Building Confidence, & Becoming A Talent Magnet (When Women Lead)
494: Mayor Eric Adams - Authenticity, Honesty, & Changing From Within... A Conversation With The Mayor Of New York City
493: Patrick Lencioni - Becoming More Humble, Leading With Curiosity, & Understanding Your Working Genius
492: Scott Galloway - Finding What You're Good At, Handling Criticism, & What It Means To Be A Man
491: Matthew Dixon - Overcoming Indecision, Managing Risk, & Taking Control Of The Conversation (The Challenger Sale)
490: Dandapani - Becoming More Self-Reflective, Having A Purpose, & Creating Unwavering Focus
489: Todd Henry - Asking Uncomfortable Questions, Solving Big Problems, & Casting Your Vision
488: Cassie Holmes - How To Expand Your Time, Focus On What Matters Most, & Live A Happier Life
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