The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers

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Ryan Hawk is the creator and host of The Learning Leader Show, a top-rated business podcast that focuses on learning from the smartest, most thoughtful leaders in the world. He has interviewed over 450 leaders, including such luminaries as Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Kat Cole, General Stanley McChrystal, Jim Collins, and Adam Grant. The Learning Leader Show has listeners in 156 countries worldwide. Forbes called it "the most dynamic leadership podcast out there," and Inc. magazine listed the show as one of the top five podcasts to "help you lead smarter." A sought-after professional speaker, Ryan is the author of Welcome to Management, which Forbes called "the best leadership book of 2020."

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"An absolute must-read if you care to live an excellent life." -Patrick Lencioni

A master class in achieving and sustaining excellence-even in the most challenging times-from the host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to Management.

There has never been a more challenging time to be a leader. But truly great leaders have always found a way to adapt, and even thrive, under pressure. How do they do it? Leadership expert Ryan Hawk interviewed hundreds of the most productive achievers in the world on his acclaimed podcast, The Learning Leader Show, to discover the best practices for pursuing and sustaining excellence. He found a pattern of uncommon behaviors that set these stellar individuals apart. By following their examples, you will learn how to:

• Commit to yourself and the process-and build purpose, focus, and discipline every day
• Develop resilience to face new challenges-and find inspiration for the long haul
• Seek guidance-and lead others to new heights
• Meet the moment-and take every opportunity to excel
• Create a trusted group of advisors-and become a lifelong learner

Packed with specific actions to take, experiments to run, and tools to analyze what works best for you, this uncompromisingly practical guide will inspire, challenge, support, and empower you to become your very best. Put mindsets into action and turn behaviors into habits with The Pursuit of Excellence.