Every workplace—and every relationship—includes complicated people. But as Ryan Leak explains, complicated isn’t about “them”; it’s about all of us and primarily yourself. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Ryan, one of today’s most in-demand speakers and bestselling author of How to Work with Complicated People. Ryan reveals how admitting our own complexity creates humility, empathy, and stronger connections. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with colleagues, or navigating family dynamics, Ryan’s insights will help you communicate with wisdom, extend more grace, and lead with strength.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why admitting “I’m complicated” is the key to building influence and empathy.

• How clarity leads to healthier relationships in your family and in the workplace.

• How leaders can use open communication, trust and feedback to build stronger, collaborative teams.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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How to Work with Complicated People by Ryan Leak

Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, by Andy Stanley

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Complicated people are essentially people with layers, experiences, blind spots, strengths, weaknesses, and spoiler alert, at the end of the day, well, that's all of us.” — Ryan Leak

“The moment that I admit that I'm complicated it changes the game because now instead of approaching relationships with a fix them mindset I'm starting from a place of humility.” — Ryan Leak

“I think kindness can take you further than you know, trying to just push someone else off of the ladder as you try to climb the ladder of success.” — Ryan Leak

“In my travels, I learned that a lot of people's challenges weren't product problems. They weren't process problems; they were people problems.” — Ryan Leak

“Clarity really creates healthy relationships. Ambiguity is what makes things complicated.” — Ryan Leak

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What do the most successful investors in the world have in common? In this episode, legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein shares the secrets of his own phenomenal success as well as some of the time-tested principles, wisdom and tools of the biggest names in finance.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How entrepreneurs should invest right now.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“How to Invest,” By David Rubenstein

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Nobody ever won a Nobel Prize hating what they do. You have to love what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein

“The people that do well are people that go against conventional wisdom.” – David Rubenstein

“You don't need to be at the bottom or the top of the market. You're making investments. You need to basically believe in what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein

“Right now, I think is a good time to be buying, because I think the economy will come back.” – David Rubenstein

“Give your money to people that know what they're doing, and let them do it.” – David Rubenstein

“I try not to confuse my net worth with my self-worth.” – David Rubenstein

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In today’s fast-paced culture, many of us push ourselves to the limit in pursuit of success—only to end up exhausted and burned out. Dr. James Hewitt knows this firsthand. A former elite cyclist, coach, and now renowned human-performance scientist, he has advised everyone from Formula 1 teams to Fortune 500 executives. His new book, Regenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being, offers a practical framework for sustaining high performance without sacrificing well-being. In this inspiring conversation, Brian Buffini and Dr. Hewitt explore the power of recovery, the pitfalls of “high-performance theater,” and the freedom that comes from pursuing purpose over perfection.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why you should strive for healthy flexibility that incorporates hard work and recovery time over trying to achieve balance.
• The importance of lifelong learning to your overall cognitive health.
• Practical strategies to recognize and move past burn out.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Free Business Consultation

Regenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being by Dr. James Hewitt

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Hard work is required to achieve big results. But you need to balance that with really effective, proactive recovery.” — Dr. James Hewitt

“It’s not actually possible to overtrain, but you can under-recover.” — Dr. James Hewitt

“One of the number one signs of early burnout, to be honest, in myself and others, is I stop experiencing as much joy in the things that usually bring me joy.” — Dr. James Hewitt

“People who commit to being a ‘learn it all’ rather than a ‘know it all’ have better cognitive and brain health long-term” — Dr. James Hewitt

“We know that we can endure a huge amount if we feel it's purposeful and meaningful, sometimes to a fault, but continuing to reconnect with that sense of purpose is going to be absolutely key.” — Dr. James Hewitt

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