10 Best Ryan Leak Podcasts in 2026

1. Revenge!?!

Follow Play May 28, 2025 23:08
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About Episode Ever fantasized about sending a scorched-earth resignation email or confronting that “complicated” colleague head-on? In this episode, we explore the messy realities and hidden costs of revenge in the workplace—and uncover healthier, more powerful strategies for navigating conflict and difficult people. We kick off with a viral real-life resignation email—an employee’s “digital declaration of war”—and ask: Is revenge ever the right answer, or just a tempting fantasy? To help us dig deeper, we welcome leadership expert and executive coach Ryan Leak, who shares research and tactics from his new book How to Work with Complicated People. Ryan challenges us to recognize that “complicated” is in the eye of the beholder, and often, the growth opportunity in conflict lies with us. Then, conflict resolution specialist James Kimmel takes us into the neuroscience of revenge. We learn just how a grudge can hijack our brain like a drug—triggering temporary pleasure but lasting destruction. James shares practical, evidence-based steps for breaking the cycle and explains why forgiveness isn’t just a virtue but a neurological “wonder drug” for our own well-being. Whether you’re dreaming of a Jerry Maguire exit or just tired of that one messy team dynamic, this episode will help you turn revenge fantasies into opportunities for learning, integrity, and genuine professional growth. Five Key Learnings: “Complicated” Is Subjective: What you find difficult in a colleague, someone else might find easy—meaning anyone (including ourselves) can be “complicated” to work with. People Over Job Description: Job satisfaction is far more influenced by the people you work with than by the actual work you do. Honest Conversation Heals: Growth and resolution often require stepping into vulnerable, authentic dialogue with colleagues—even if it’s uncomfortable. Revenge Is Addictive—And Costly: Neuroscience shows that seeking revenge lights up our reward centers like an addiction, but leaves us feeling worse and traps us in a cycle of pain. Forgiveness as Self-Healing: Quiet, internal forgiveness—without any big announcements—switches off our brain’s pain and reward loops, empowering us to make clearer, healthier decisions. Get full interviews and bonus content FREE by subscribing at DailyCreative.app. Mentioned in this episode: Get FREE bonus content, full interviews, and more! To listen to the full interviews from today's episode, as well as receive bonus content and deep dive insights from the episode, visit podcast.toddhenry.com and join Daily Creative+. NEW BOOK! The Brave Habit is available now Rise to important moments in your life and work by developing the habit of bravery. Available in paperback, ebook, or audiobook wherever books are sold. Learn more MORE Podcast Title Daily Creative with Todd Henry
Podcast Description Formerly The Accidental Creative. Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story. Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation. It's time to fall back in love with your work. Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.MORE Host Todd Henry
Guest Ryan Leak
Producer/Network Todd Henry
Email ****@accidentalcreative.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 7.1KTwitter 7.8KInstagram 8K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since May 2007 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. When Your Family Can't Compete with Standing Ovations with Ryan Leak

Follow Play May 27, 2025 54:35
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About Episode Send us a text In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith and guest Ryan Leak discuss Ryan's journey as a New York Times bestselling author and speaker.  Ryan shares his extensive experience of speaking at over 120 events annually and reaching millions through his work. They delve into the importance of stewardship over opportunism, balancing faith in God with personal hustle, and the need for character development and accountability among leaders. The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more. ?️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OX3YwUQby8H0S64Kwc2lX?si=33162b5d5b4b436c ?️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-l3-leadership-podcast-with-doug-smith/id495751888?i=1000706493702  ?️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.buzzsprout.com/5082/episodes/17088527 SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive MORE Podcast Title The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith
Podcast Description The L3 Leadership Podcast is focused on leadership development and personal growth. We are obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximizing the impact of your leadership. We release a new episode every week to help you grow and develop as a leader. You will hear a mix of personal lessons from our Founder, Doug Smith, and conversations Doug has with world-class leaders from around the world. Doug interviews leaders like Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Penguins Coach, Mike Sullivan, Tony Horton, Liz Wiseman, Brian Tome, John Mark Comer, Mark Batterson, Ryan Hawk, Nona Jones, Claude Silver, Ken Coleman, Christy Wright, Rachel Cruze, Mark Cole, and many more. Our hope is that you will not only learn great leadership lessons but that you will catch great leadership from the lives of the leaders that we expose you to. MORE Host Doug Smith
Guest Ryan Leak
Producer/Network Doug Smith
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.3KTwitter 533Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jan 2012 Get Email Contact

3. ATG 231: Turning Complicated into Collaborative with Ryan Leak

Follow Play May 25, 2025 53:33
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About Episode In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Leak to talk about his new book, How to Work with Complicated People. Ryan shares insights from coaching everyone from CEOs to NBA stars, explaining why talented people are often mislabeled as difficult, and how to maintain boundaries when success accelerates. We explore the warning signs of leaders going off the rails, Ryan's Mount Rushmore of books, and even his predictions for the NBA Finals. Whether you're dealing with complicated people or trying to avoid becoming one yourself, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom from someone who's constantly in the arena. Ryan's Book ListDidn’t See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John Maxwell Author Sarah Knight EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey In This Episode:Learn more about Ryan's coaching, his new book, and more on his website! Get a copy of his new book, How to Work with Complicated People, wherever books are sold. Check out Ryan's podcast! You can follow Ryan on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends! Keep up with my book list on GoodReads! Sign up for my newsletter, Try This! Have me speak at your next event! MORE Podcast Title All It Takes Is A Goal
Podcast Description Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books, including his most recent, All it Takes is a Goal . Published in dozens of languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. When he's not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Chick-fil-A, and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium. Jon lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife Jenny and two daughters.MORE Host Jonathan Acuff
Guest Ryan Leak
Producer/Network Jon Acuff
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 241.8KTwitter 267.5KInstagram 179.6K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Art of Leading Complicated People (Including Yourself) with Ryan Leak

Follow Play May 20, 2025 49:23
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About Episode In life and in leadership, you’ll meet complicated people. How do you work with them? Do you change them? Challenge them? Ignore them? Or is there a better way to approach them? In today’s episode, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Ryan Leak for a special look at his new book, How to Work with Complicated People! Key takeaways:  Focus on influencing and serving your people rather than controlling them. On the other side of each and every one of us is complexity.  The best leaders humbly examine themselves first.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the The Art of Leading Complicated People (Including Yourself) with Ryan Leak Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Complicated and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today!   References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Click here to get your copy of How to Work with Complicated People. Use promo code COMPLICATED at checkout to receive $10 off your purchase plus a bonus video keynote of Ryan Leak!  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store  MORE Podcast Title Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Podcast Description The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn't an event—it's an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.MORE Host John C. Maxwell
Guest Ryan Leak
Producer/Network John Maxwell
Email ****@johnmaxwell.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 4.1MTwitter 633Instagram 1.7M Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

5. CNLP 728 | The Maniac's Advantage: Ryan Leak on Strategic Preparation,..

Follow Play May 13, 2025 1:30:45
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About Episode Ryan Leak has become one of the most sought-after preachers and leadership speakers today. He explains why he prepares for a three-minute offering talk the same way he preps for a leadership talk to a Fortune 100 company. He also explains what to do to connect with and leave a positive impression with your leadership heroes. ?   Show Notes ? On The Rise Newsletter ?️ Preaching Cheat Sheet ? The Art of Leadership Academy ? Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   STATE OF THE CHURCH The Church Health dashboard takes the guesswork out of important ministry decisions. In minutes, you hear directly from your people on how they are doing and the insights you get are incredibly helpful. Visit https://stateofthechurch.com/carey COMPASSION As a pastor, I desire all people to accept God’s compassion towards us and to live a full life of gospel-driven impact as a result. If you also desire this, I encourage you to visit my friends at Compassion International and begin learning how YOU can grow YOUR compassion today. Find out more at www.compassion.com/carey.     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network   MORE Podcast Title The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Podcast Description The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business. Carey interviews top business and church leaders like Seth Godin, Adam Grant, Nancy Duarte, Simon Sinek, Cal Newport, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Keller, Annie F. Downs, Andy Stanley, Craig Groeschel, Rob Pelinka, Michael Hyatt, Christine Caine, John Mark Comer, Henry Cloud, Gordon MacDonald, Francis Chan, Lysa TerKeurst, Ian Morgan Cron and many more. For insightful posts on leadership, change and personal growth, episode transcripts and podcast show notes, go to https://careynieuwhof.com/.MORE Host Carey Nieuwhof
Guest Ryan Leak
Producer/Network Art of Leadership Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 48.6KTwitter 60.6K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Aug 2014 Get Email Contact

6. Ryan Leak Unlocks ‘How to Work with Complicated People’

Follow Play May 07, 2025 44:40
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About Episode In our inaugural episode of the Leadership Review, the Evergreen Collective introduces Ryan Leak, a celebrated executive coach, “speakerpreneur,” and author of the New York Times bestseller, 'How to Work with Complicated People.’ Join us as Ryan's mastery of storytelling takes us through practical strategies for dipping out of the drama to reach real resolutions. Listen in as we uncover the hidden challenges of success - exploring personal stories of changed relationships - and navigating everyone’s favorite f-word, feedback, with humility. Through engaging anecdotes, Ryan shares his secrets to balancing a high-demand career with family commitments, all while maintaining an elevated energy that sets him apart as a leader. We want all of our listeners to know ‘How to Work with Complicated People,’ so we’re giving away a few copies! Listeners can get up to two entries total - one entry on LinkedIn, and one on Instagram.  Here’s how to enter: 1. Follow both Evergreen Collective and Ryan Leak. 2. Comment on this week’s episode post with a key takeaway you had after listening. 3. Repost on LinkedIn or add to your stories on Instagram. Winners will be drawn and notified via DM from Evergreen Collective’s official socials on Wednesday, May 14. Good luck, and thanks for listening!  MORE Podcast Title Evergreen Collective Presents: The Leadership Review
Podcast Description Real leaders. Real conversations. Real growth. At Evergreen Collective, leadership is rooted in real-world experience, not theory. Join Elliot, Kaitlyn, and producer Joe for The Leadership Review, where accomplished leaders share the pivotal decisions, hard-won lessons, and everyday challenges that define evergreen leadership - and what it takes to grow and adapt for the future. These conversations aren’t scripted or polished; they’re honest discussions focused on building better leaders for lasting impact. Let’s keep the conversation going! DM us your questions, and we may just answer live! Join us on: Instagram - @evergreenco.io LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/evergreen-co-ioMORE Guest Ryan Leak
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact