Ep 056: The Mindset Shift That Unlocks POWERFUL Leadership - With Ryan Gottfredson

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