Disruption Lab

What does it take to be the first? To break through when no one like you has done it before? In this episode of Disruption Lab , NYT bestselling author and Vanderbilt’s Director of Special Projects Andrew Maraniss joins us to explore what it means to be a trailblazer. Known for his powerful books at the intersection of sports and social justice—including Strong Inside , Singled Out , and Inaugural...

In this episode of Disruption Lab , former UFC fighter, NCAA wrestler, teacher, and author Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman shares his journey from the wrestling mat to the octagon to the classroom and beyond. It’s a raw, honest conversation about getting knocked down—physically and emotionally—and what it takes to get back up stronger every time. Charlie talks about the power of persistence, the...

What if work could actually be… fun? In this uplifting episode of Disruption Lab , transformation expert and author Bree Groff challenges the way we think about work—and why fun, meaning, and progress don’t have to be separate things. With years of experience guiding companies like Google, Pfizer, and Target through big change, Bree knows what it takes to create a better way of working—one where p...

What happens when you spend your life climbing the career mountain—only to find the summit is empty? In this episode of Disruption Lab , entrepreneur, investor, and former gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham joins us to explore what it really means to be human in an AI-powered world. Jeff shares the inspiration behind his new book The Last Book Written by a Human and offers insights on purpose...

What does it take to lead when the situation is intense, uncertain, and everything’s on the line? In this episode of Disruption Lab , Army Veteran, combat leader, and NYT bestselling author Matt Eversmann shares what he’s learned about courage, clarity, and composure in the face of chaos. From the battlefields of Somalia (as portrayed in Black Hawk Down ) to boardrooms and leadership training toda...

What if the biggest breakthroughs in your career come from saying yes to the hard stuff—the roles you’re not quite ready for, the problems no one wants, the uncertainty everyone avoids? In this episode of The Disruption Lab , NYT bestselling author and leadership expert Liz Wiseman shares why she believes her own success came from what she calls a naive yes . We explore the difference between ordi...

In this premiere episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with Sumeet Chabria, Founder and CEO of ThoughtLinks, a strategic advisory firm specializing in AI and enterprise transformation for banking and capital markets. With decades of C-suite leadership at Bank of America and HSBC, Sumeet brings unparalleled insights into how AI is reshaping our work and lives. They delve into the...

Disruption isn’t coming—it’s already here. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or chasing a dream, curveballs are part of life. Disruption Lab helps you turn them into breakthroughs. Hosted by Patrick Leddin and inspired by his book Disrupt Everything and Win (with James Patterson), each episode brings bold ideas and real stories to help you thrive in a fast-changing world. Disruption...