Patrick Leddin, Ph.D

Disrupt Everything 

Are you living a good life? Imagine being drawn into a world of powerful stories, each one a light of hope, resilience, and transformation. These are tales of ordinary people who turned the chaos of disruption into stepping stones toward their best  lives. In the Disrupt Everything keynote, you’ll embark on an inspiring journey that  challenges you to redefine your approach to life and work. These aren’t just stories; they’re data-backed insights from a groundbreaking two-and-a-half-year study, The Disruption Project at Vanderbilt University, led by Dr. Patrick Leddin, surveyed more than 3,000 people to uncover the secrets of thriving through disruption. 

You’ll be inspired by real-world examples about nurturing and building a community for street children in India to launching car washes that employ the autistic in Florida, to becoming a ventriloquist on Sesame Street and so much more. Each story is a testament to the incredible opportunities that lie within disruption, showing you how to turn obstacles into opportunities and elevate every aspect of your life. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

1. Discern: Success begins with the right mindset. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to approach disruptive moments with clarity and confidence. 

Discover how to assess disruptions, make informed decisions, and choose from five powerful roles to navigate any situation: Trailblazer, Torchbearer, Firefighter, Fire Chief, and Tinder Gatherer. 

2. Behave: Unlock the 16 behaviors of successful disruptors that transform challenges into growth. Here are just a few: 

o Think Deeply to Uncover Insights: Cultivate a mindset of constant curiosity, digging beneath the surface to find wisdom. 

o Listen to Understand: Go beyond hearing—truly understand the essence of conversations, capturing insights that words alone can’t convey. 

o Push Past the Butterflies: Embrace nerves as a sign of imminent growth and leap forward with courage. 

3. Achieve: Learn how disruption can become a catalyst for monumental change. By disrupting yourself, your relationships, your teams, and even your industry, you’ll commit fully to your path and achieve extraordinary results. 

4. Refine: Embrace continuous improvement as a way of life. By regularly reviewing, reflecting, revising, and recommitting to your goals, you’ll ensure that disruption remains a driving force for positive change. 

WHY IT MATTERS: 

Too often, we resist change, clinging to the familiar and safe. But in a rapidly evolving world, this resistance can leave you feeling lost, left behind, and unfulfilled. 

This keynote is your chance to break free from the status quo, to make disruption your greatest ally in creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. 

From Personal Transformation to Organizational Impact Disrupt Everything is not just about personal growth—it’s a blueprint for organizational success. Imagine a workplace where every employee doesn’t just survive disruption but harnesses it to drive innovation and progress. This presentation equips you with the tools to build teams of disruptors and, ultimately, organizations that thrive on change. 

Through Partick’s powerful insights, actionable strategies, and a deep understanding of how small choices shape habits, Disrupt Everything will empower you to lead your best life in a world where disruption is inevitable. Get ready to disrupt your thinking, your habits, and your approach to life and work—one small choice at a time. 

Customizable for any audience  FORMATS:  

• 60 to 75-minute keynote  

• Half-day and full-day deep dive sessions

Patrick Leddin, PhD is a powerful storyteller who takes his audiences on a journey that explores what it truly means to lead themselves and others effectively. Current and aspiring leaders will be drawn into the presentation as they reflect on their motivations, desires, and commitments. They will leave the presentation inspired to write their own leadership story and to achieve new levels of performance. 

Participants will: 

● Gain clarity and knowledge to better lead themselves and others. 

● Be inspired to own their leadership story by taking full responsibility for their mindset, behaviors, and results. 

● Understand and appreciate the leadership journey that they are on and how to put their daily challenges into a long-term perspective. 

Key Themes 

Leadership Is Your Decision, Not Your Title 

You have likely met someone who held a formal leadership position but failed to lead others. That person was unable to understand that being a leader is not about a title, job description, or spot in the parking lot. It’s about daily choices, the desire to influence and grow others, and the drive to deliver positive, measurable results. 

None of these actions require a title, but they do require you to choose to lead. 

The Power of Your Story 

Stories allow us to share our history, teach lessons, and influence others. You can learn to leverage this power as you write your personal leadership story. A story that will endure beyond your time in the organization. It will serve as a long-term reminder of what it felt like to work for you, the results you achieved, and how you grew others in the process. Not only is your leadership story memorable and influential, but it is a function of your daily intentions, behaviors, and results. You are the author of your leadership story. 

Think Like a Leader 

If you aren’t thrilled with your results, don’t merely look at your actions. Dig deeper and consider your mindset. In other words, think about how you think. Being a great leader requires you to think differently. Explore ten key leadership mindsets, learn why each mindset matters, assess your current performance, and create a plan to improve. 

Enjoy the Journey 

In the throes of the day-to-day, it is easy to get lost in your work. That’s why it’s critical to occasionally hit ‘pause’ and take the time to enjoy the leadership journey. Doing so will refuel your energy and put the ups and downs into perspective. It will also allow you to model for your people what truly matters most. 

Ideal Audience 

This message applies across all industries and to everyone who is responsible for leading themselves and others. This includes aspiring leaders, high potentials, and existing leaders.  

Format 

45-to-60-minute keynote. Follow-up options include a two-day workshop titled The Two-Day Leadership Challenge: Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be and an online course titled The 5-Week Leadership Challenge.