Disruption isn’t something to survive—it’s something to leverage.
In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert and co-author of Disrupt Everything and Win, Patrick Leddin, to unpack how leaders can stop reacting to change and start using it as fuel for growth.
At the center of the conversation is a powerful idea: Great leaders don’t just respond to disruption—they choose the role the moment requires.
You’ll be introduced to the 5 roles every leader must play in times of disruption:
- The Trailblazer, who takes initiative and moves toward change
- The Torchbearer, who brings others along and builds momentum
- The Firefighter, who protects focus by saying “not now”
- The Fire Chief, who anchors the team in purpose and stability
- The Tinder Gatherer, who slows things down to create clarity and better decisions
Along the way, you’ll learn how to tap into your inner “fire” (purpose), apply the Positive Disruptor Loop, and build the kind of resilience that allows you—and your team—to thrive in uncertainty.
If you’re leading through change, navigating challenges, or simply trying to make smarter decisions in a fast-moving world, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to not just handle disruption… but win through it.
Vibrant Highlights:
[03:28] Why Disruption Isn’t About Changing Everything – Sometimes the most powerful move is saying no and doubling down on what matters most.
[13:58] The Positive Disruptor Loop – Disrupt → Discern → Behave → Achieve → Refine — the cycle that builds resilience and results.
[28:31] The Anatomy of a Positive Disruptor – 16 behaviors across mindset, communication, courage, and action.
[44:00] Reset the Room – One simple leadership move that can instantly shift energy and engagement.
[48:42] A Personal Story on Disrupting Relationships – Why small intentional changes can deeply transform your most important connections.
Connect with Patrick:
Disrupt Everything and Win book: https://a.co/d/0hCqJePI
FREE Download: jamespatterson.com/disrupt-downloads
Websites: patrickleddin.com • jamespatterson.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickleddin/
Also mentioned in this episode:
The Path by Laurie Beth Jones https://a.co/d/03nMdLWN
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