THE RYAN LEAK EXPERIENCE
February 24, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Held in conjunction with the
February 24-25, 2026
Iowa Events Center | 730 3rd St. Des Moines, IA
Strategies for Effective Collaboration HOW TO WORK WITH COMPLICATED PEOPLE
February 24, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
WHO’S THE MOST COMPLICATED PERSON YOU WORK WITH?
Chances are, their name popped into your head instantly. You know their quirks, their habits, their flaws — and you’ve probably felt the frustration and mental exhaustion they leave in their wake. You’ve seen the challenges their complexity creates for everyone around them.
You can’t ignore them. You can’t fix them. And you definitely can’t teleport them to another dimension. You could quit- but your next job will have another complicated person waiting for you. The reality is- you have to work with them.
So how do you turn friction into function? How do you collaborate effectively with the picky, the prickly, and the problematic — not just survive working with them, but actually succeed because of them?
In this engaging and entertaining session, author, speaker, and leadership consultant Ryan Leak shares proven, practical strategies from global experience advising teams from the worlds of sports, entertainment, finance, construction, and beyond. Ryan shows how to reframe how you see difficult people — from problems to solve into humans to understand. Through humor, stories, and research, he equips you with tools to detox unrealistic expectations, communicate effectively in complex environments, embrace healthy conflict, and set boundaries that protect your energy without sacrificing collaboration.
Whether you lead a team, contribute to one, or simply want to make work more enjoyable and productive, this session will help you build stronger relationships, reduce tension, and create workplaces that thrive — even when people are complicated.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Recognize and understand different personality types and behavioral patterns that often lead to workplace challenges.
• Apply practical strategies for navigating difficult interactions, managing conflict, and turning challenging conversations into productive outcomes.
• Enhance communication skills to foster clarity, empathy, and alignment across diverse personalities and work styles.
• Embrace healthy disagreement as a tool for innovation and better solutions.
• Strengthen collaboration and team cohesion by setting clear boundaries, building trust, and cultivating workplace harmony.
PEOPLE Ryan Leak
Ryan Leak is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and strategic advisor renowned for his ability to inspire and transform individuals and organizations.
As the CEO of a leadership development firm based in Dallas, Ryan and his team train over 30,000 leaders annually — from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams. His unique talent for turning setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the value of learning from failure, makes his teachings impactful and actionable with a splash of humor.
Ryan’s passion is helping leaders push past autopilot and level up in their lives and careers. He spreads this empowering message through coaching, speaking, and leveraging the power of video to reach thousands through his online platforms. He is the author of the USA Today bestselling book Chasing Failure, the Wall Street Journal bestselling book Leveling Up, and his latest work, How to Work with Complicated People. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show.”
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With an engaging personality and a deep understanding of human dynamics, Ryan continues to motivate and equip people to overcome challenges and succeed in their endeavors. He is also widely known for planning a viral proposal and wedding on the same day.
Most importantly, Ryan is married to his best friend Amanda and is the proud assistant coach for his son’s basketball team. Whether through his powerful keynote speeches, best-selling books, or social media presence, Ryan Leak inspires over 50,000 individuals every month to chase their dreams and achieve their full potential.
THE RYAN LEAK EXPERIENCE
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February 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Held in conjunction with the Winter Conference) Iowa Events Center | 730 3rd St. Des Moines, IA
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February 24 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
THE RYAN LEAK EXPERIENCE
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February 24 | 11:45 - 1:45 PM
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