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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Episode #400 with Keith Hawk & AJ Hawk

Notes:

• I sourced questions from members of my Leadership Circle, friends, listeners, and colleagues for this episode...
• How does Keith continue to feel impactful after retirement?
  • KH: "It's like I have a paper route. I work a little bit in the mornings, get my work done, and then I can go have fun with my friends. I work on a few boards, do voice over work, and know how to hit the post."
• What has AJ learned from working with Pat McAfee?
  • "I learned to trust my instincts and not try to be somebody I'm not."
• What's the best way to make introductions? AJ: "Text (message) intros are so much better. They are more personal."
• From Leadership Circle member, Amanda Wilson: "What habit do you admire the most in each other/best attribute?"
  • Pistol about AJ: "He's an unbelievable teammate. He has earned the respect of all his peers. I respect his intensity to prepare."
  • Pistol about Ryan: "A huge preparation guy. His focus on other people. He has more of an outer focus now. And a huge intensity around growth." "Gotta change, Gotta grow."
  • AJ about Pistol: Consistency. He wakes up early. I never saw him asleep. He never made us do anything. I want to live up to that standard. I don't want my kids to see me asleep. And universally, everyone loves him."
  • AJ about Ryan: "You're a mini-version of Pistol with your consistency. So detail oriented. Such a leader and not afraid to hold people accountable. People have confidence that you'll take them where they want to go."
  • Ryan about Pistol: Absolute selflessness. Reminds me of my wife, Miranda. A willingness to always help others succeed and will do anything for them.
  • Ryan about AJ: A relentless work ethic. A drive to be there for the people who depend on him. Whenever I talk with teammates of AJ, they all say the same thing, "That's my guy. I know he'll be where he's supposed to be when he's supposed to be there. I can depend on him." He shows up to work everyday and gets it done.
• Being selfless: Pistol - "My success is better and richer if it follows other people's success."
• From Jeff Leung (Sr. Engineer at Facebook): "As the father of two young boys, I would love to hear how you and your brother AJ grew up in a way that you cheer for each other more than compete?"
  • A mutual love and respect for each others work. An appreciation for what the other does.
• From Doug Meyer, Co-Founder/CEO of Brixey & Meyer: "What was your reaction when you heard Ryan was leaving a high paying job at a large company to take a substantial pay cut to start a Leadership Advisory practice at Brixey & Meyer?"
  • Pistol: "Joy, fun, fulfillment. I was so excited for him."
  • AJ: "Of course. He's gonna kill it."
• Give an example how you handled when one of your kids wanted to do something but you thought it was a mistake?
  • "When Ryan was at Miami, I probably pushed him too hard to transfer so that he would get another shot to be a starting QB after losing the job to Ben Roethlisberger. I sometimes have thoughts that he could have moved positions and become Julian Edelman."
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