Helping Leaders Disrupt for Good; New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author; Keynote Speaker; Founder, ofThe Disruption Project at Vanderbilt

Nashville, TN, USA

Patrick Leddin Biography

Patrick Leddin is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading voice on positive disruption. As Executive Fellow and Founder of The Disruption Project at Vanderbilt University, he helps leaders and organizations stop reacting to change and start driving it. His books include "Disrupt Everything and Win" (co-authored with James Patterson), the Wall Street Journal bestseller "The Five-Week Leadership Challenge," and "Expect a Lot, Care a Lot: How 6 Critical Practices Create High-Performing Teams."

Leddin gives three keynotes: "The Power of Positive Disruption," "Why Do You Lead?," and "Expect a Lot, Care a Lot." Each one gives audiences practical tools to challenge the status quo, lead with purpose, and pair high standards with real care. He also hosts the Disruption Lab podcast, featuring people who’ve defied norms in their careers and lives. His message is simple: disruption isn’t the problem. The status quo is.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2026.

Patrick Leddin Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Positive Disruption

    Based on Patrick Leddin's New York Times bestseller "Disrupt Everything and Win: Take Control of Your Future"

    Disruption is the most misread force in business and life. It isn't the storm — it's the ground the next thing grows in. This session gives leaders the pattern for turning it into innovation, action and results.

    • See a disruption clearly before you commit
    • Know when to move — and when to hold the line
    • Find the positive disrupters already on your team

    Ideal for: Leaders of leaders — executive teams, senior leadership summits, and conferences where the audience is responsible for other people's performance during change.

    Format: 60-minute standard keynote with ability to flex to 45, 75 or 90 minutes

  • Why Do You Lead?

    Based on Patrick Leddin's Wall Street Journal bestseller "The Five-Week Leadership Challenge"

    Nobody remembers your goals. They remember what it was like to work for you. This session helps leaders answer the question most of them have never answered out loud — why do you lead?

    • Answer the question you have never said out loud
    • Say ‘no’ to the good things that are costing you
    • Build ownership instead of compliance

    Ideal for: Leaders at every level — from first-time managers to senior teams. Especially strong as a leadership-summit opener or the kickoff to a development program.

    Format: 60-minute standard keynote with ability to flex to 45, 75 or 90 minutes

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Patrick Leddin Videos

Leading with Purpose: Patrick Leddin

Leading with Purpose: Patrick Leddin

Join bestselling author and speaker Patrick Leddin as he offers actionable advice on facilitating a culture that values transparency, adaptability,...

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Patrick Leddin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Power of Positive Disruption, Why Do You Lead? and Expect a Lot, Care a Lot. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patrick Leddin for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Patrick Leddin generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Patrick Lencioni, Stefaan van Hooydonk, Deanna Singh, Robert B. Tucker and Tom Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patrick Leddin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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