The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Ravi Gupta lays out a disciplined system for learning one new passion each year and actually sticking with it. The conversation explores why presence alone isn’t enough, how to pair realistic and audacious goals, and what humility, feedback, and time protection have to do with real growth.

Vanessa Van Edwards explores how to connect with anyone by improving small talk, asking better questions, and moving conversations toward deeper trust. The episode focuses on story-driven curiosity, warmth, and practical ways to build stronger personal and work relationships.

Danny Meyer explores hospitality as a leadership philosophy, from building Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group to hiring for character over pure skill. The conversation centers on culture as the soil for growth, the 49/51 hiring formula, and the lasting impact of making people feel seen.

Leadership is the focus here, with Andy Stanley and Sam Kaufman exploring the difference between problems to solve and tensions to manage, how clarity beats certainty, and the questions behind better decisions. It’s a practical conversation for anyone leading through uncertainty or change.

Daniel Lubetzky traces the path from PeaceWorks to KIND, shaped by his father’s Holocaust survival and a belief in human connection. The episode explores values-driven leadership, the emotional cost of entrepreneurship, and the choices that helped build a multibillion-dollar brand.