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Hey! In this episode, we're "hitting the books!" Tune in for the first book review of the year, "Unoffendable," by Ryan Leak.

In short, how do we become less offended by what people say and do, and better yet, less offended by what they don’t say or do that we believe they should? The last part of the question has resonated with me the most.

I’d have to say that one of my favorite takeaways was the phrase "phantom discouragement." Phantom discouragement happens when you see someone else being complimented for something you consistently do. No one said anything negative to or about you, but they also didn’t acknowledge what you consistently do. Ryan says it better, “Phantom discouragement will put a negative spin and filter on everything positive around us that is not about us.”

Listen for more on this book.

My guest today is Ryan Leak.

You remember, we had Ryan on the show last year to discuss his book Chasing Failure. Chasing Failure is an absolutely incredible read and a top-five book for me last year and Ryan is back! Today, we catch up with Ryan and discuss his new book, Leveling Up which comes out today!

Ryan Leak is an author, speaker, executive coach, and filmmaker. He's known for two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure. The son of a preacher man, Ryan grew up in the church with a marketplace passion. Today, Ryan splits his time between speaking in churches and doing executive coaching and speaking in Corporate America through his company The Ryan Leak Group, LLC.

This show is dedicated to Ryan’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

More at www.ericbrooker.com | www.nickwork.us | www.ryanleak.com

Ep. 122: People admire perfection from a distance, but they can’t relate to it. Most leaders believe that sharing their failures, shortcomings, and faults will make them less followable, and less respected. But author and motivational speaker Ryan Leak believes the opposite is true. Connection, not perfection, is the goal.

Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is “How to Start Meaningful Conversations” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions so you can create powerful, positive change in your organization. Click here to download the bonus resource.

And if you are interested in Ryan’s new book, Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development, order here.

Special thanks to Haley Rose and Brett Rutherford for making this episode possible.

What do you do to avoid loneliness? Chase relationships, fill your schedule, get on social media? Before you run from loneliness too quickly—remember this: sometimes lonely moments are where a relationship with God can grow the most.

What do you do to avoid loneliness? Chase relationships, fill your schedule, get on social media? Before you run from loneliness too quickly—remember this: sometimes lonely moments are where a relationship with God can grow the most.

Parents know—raising kids to be happy + successful adults is a pretty heavy burden to bear. But what if parenting is more about inspiring kids to become who God created them to be instead of what the world expects them to be?

Parents know—raising kids to be happy + successful adults is a pretty heavy burden to bear. But what if parenting is more about inspiring kids to become who God created them to be instead of what the world expects them to be?

We have an obsession with being right and winning. So much so that we run the risk of losing relationships altogether. And yet, when we value loving over winning—we’ll find there’s much more that unites us.

We have an obsession with being right and winning. So much so that we run the risk of losing relationships altogether. And yet, when we value loving over winning—we’ll find there’s much more that unites us.

We have lots of names for close friendships—thick as thieves, BFFs, two peas in a pod. The people we give these titles to matter. Especially when we consider another saying—you become the company you keep.

We have lots of names for close friendships—thick as thieves, BFFs, two peas in a pod. The people we give these titles to matter. Especially when we consider another saying—you become the company you keep.

“I’ll never be enough”—it’s a hard feeling to shake. But what if God is inviting us to a life where our worth isn’t measured by our skillset?

“I’ll never be enough”—it’s a hard feeling to shake. But what if God is inviting us to a life where our worth isn’t measured by our skillset?

Sometimes we can’t help being a little—well, judgy. We judge people on everything from social media pics to political views. Some judgment can be really harmful and drive a wedge between us. But is all judgment bad?

Sometimes we can’t help being a little—well, judgy. We judge people on everything from social media pics to political views. Some judgment can be really harmful and drive a wedge between us. But is all judgment bad?

You have everything you need to live a wealthy life. And it doesn’t have anything to do with the number in your bank account.

You have everything you need to live a wealthy life. And it doesn’t have anything to do with the number in your bank account.

How long did it take for you to realize your spouse wasn't perfect? Maybe it was when they put the toilet paper roll on upside down. Or they loaded the dishwasher that certain *wrong* way. Conflict is unavoidable—and it can actually make our marriages even stronger.

How long did it take for you to realize your spouse wasn't perfect? Maybe it was when they put the toilet paper roll on upside down. Or they loaded the dishwasher that certain *wrong* way. Conflict is unavoidable—and it can actually make our marriages even stronger.

We all have that list—the must-haves for someone we'd consider dating. The things we hope will ensure our relationship is the real deal and not a flop. Wondering what's on our list? Here's our top 5.