In this episode, host Mitchell Osmond sits down with Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., Wall Street Journal & USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets, The Elevated Leader, and Becoming Better. Ryan is a global authority on leadership development, organizational culture, and mindset transformation.
Together, Mitchell and Ryan dive deep into:

✅ The key difference between horizontal vs. vertical development
✅ How trauma shapes leadership
✅ Why most men stay“stuck” at base levels of development
✅ What it means to move from 'doing' to 'being'

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel “stuck” despite learning more, doing more, or achieving more—this conversation will give you the blueprint to true growth, leadership, and legacy.
 
RYAN'S LINKS:

Vertical Development Assessment: https://ryangottfredson.com/resources/#assessments
Website: https://ryangottfredson.com/
BOOK: Becoming Better: https://ryangottfredson.com/books/becoming-better/

 
MITCHELL’S LINKS:

FREE GIFT: The Connection Code: https://www.dadnationco.com/code
Join The Dad Nation Coalition: https://www.dadnationco.com/dnc
Get Coached By Mitchell: https://www.dadnationco.com/coaching

 
CHAPTERS

00:57 Introducing Ryan Gottfredson: Leadership Development Expert
02:16 The Journey to Leadership: From Sports Psychology to PhD
08:24 Growth vs. Discomfort: The Tension of Personal Development
09:42 Understanding Vertical vs. Horizontal Development
12:24 The Framework of Vertical Development: Steps to Elevation
14:46 Real-Life Application: Navigating the Development Framework
18:03 The Three Levels of Adult Development
32:27 The Power of Heat Experiences
34:48 Colliding Perspectives for Growth
39:26 Healing from Trauma to Elevate Leadership
46:06 The Journey from Doing to Being

 

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