Make It Count: How to Turn Disruption into Purpose

What happens when life disrupts everything you thought you wanted?In this powerful conversation, leadership expert, former Army officer, professor, and bestselling author Patrick Leddin, PhD, shares what it really means to turn disruption into growth, purpose, and positive change.Together, we explore leadership, resilience, relationships, identity, and the moments that redefine us from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt lost, uncertain, overwhelmed, or like the life you planned no longer fits the person you’re becoming, this conversation is for you.Because your time here is finite. Make it count. 💛Meaningful Moments00:00 — Why disruption can become your greatest opportunity01:00 — Patrick’s childhood mentor and lessons on excellence03:00 — The relationship disruption that changed his marriage and life08:00 — Building a business from the ground up10:00 — Fear vs. excitement when selling a company11:00 — What separates people who stabilize from those who spiral14:00 — The 16 strengths of positive disruptors16:00 — Why disruption starts from the inside out17:00 — Staying calm under pressure and leading through uncertainty21:00 — How to practice resilience before disruption happens23:00 — Patrick’s purpose: helping others live their great purpose24:00 — From community college dropout to Vanderbilt professor26:00 — Knowing when it’s time to change direction29:00 — “Your time here is finite. Make it count.”31:00 — Why people underestimate themselves33:00 — Walking, nature, and staying grounded36:00 — The legacy Patrick hopes to leave behind39:00 — The people who “got back on the bus” for him42:00 — Music, memory, and emotional connection44:00 — The message Patrick would share with the world46:00 — Disrupting his relationship with his parents for good49:00 — Why people just want someone who will listen51:00 — What James Patterson taught him about living a good life54:00 — How resilience is actually built over timeConnect with Patrick📘 Book: Disrupt Everything and Win🌐 Website: https://patrickleddin.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickleddin💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickleddin/