The Teen Leader Podcast with Lucas Lunzmann
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Ryan Hawk | Episode #3

Notes:

• Parents as role models
  • Followed their example
  • Presence is required
• "You need to lead, manage, and coach. To be excellent, you have to do all three."
  • Quote from his father
  • Managing is usually the most difficult
  • Coaches had a huge impact on Ryan's life
    • performance and development
• Curiosity
  • Never specifically focused on curiosity early in life
  • Eventually began to read and meet new people which sparked Ryan's curiosity
• Being in the moment
  • Be excellent at what you're doing right now
  • Opportunities will come out of this
  • "Put your head down and work" - Brian Miller
• Beginning your excellence journey
  • Follow your intellectual curiosity
  • Find the intersection of what you're obsessed with and what the world needs and will pay for
• Back-up Plan?
  • He never really considered one (Not recommended)
  • Rex Caswell took a chance on him
  • "Make the most of lucky opportunities."
• Mentorship 101
  • You do have something to offer to your mentors
  • Don't ask to "pick their brain or go out for lunch."
  • Have a specific ask and real questions
  • Follow-up message
    • What you learned
    • Intended actions moving forward
    • Suggest to forward this message on to other mentees
• Reflection after Success
  • Ask "Why was I successful?"
  • Utilize after-action reviews
• Curious, Optimistic, & Energy
  • You choose who you surround yourself with
  • "Pronoia": people are out to help you succeed
  • "You become your surroundings."
  • Spread positive gossip
• What distinguishes great teen leaders?
  • A focus on treating others with kindness and respect
  • Hardworking, kind, curious, care for others
  • Prioritizing these behaviors before tangible results
• Book Recommendations
  • Give and Take - Adam Grant
  • So Good They Can't Ignore You - Cal Newport
  • Welcome To Management - Ryan Hawk

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