I’ve got some exciting news, and I wanted youto hear it first.

Over the past few years, I’ve been on a pretty wild journey—one that started in my classroom at Vanderbilt University. It all began when I was teaching a course called Leading Business Through Times of Crisis. The class brought in amazing guest speakers, including none other than James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author.

When Patterson spoke to the class, he had us all hooked. His story was incredible—going from a tiny hotel room to becoming the CEO of J. Walter Thompson and then leaving it all behind to pursue a writing career. And not just any writing career—one that completely redefined the publishing industry. His talk got me thinking: How do people navigate massive disruption and come out stronger on the other side?

As someone who studies human behavior, I couldn’t let the idea go. So, with Vanderbilt’s support, I launched The Disruption Project. I interviewed 350 incredible disruptors—everyone from household names to unsung heroes—learning how they turn chaos into opportunity. Along the way, I realized these lessons weren’t just for my students. Organizations started inviting me to speak, and the demand grew.  And, I launched this newsletter which has grown to over 25,000 readers.

This past summer, I made a big, disruptive decision of my own: I left Vanderbilt to dive headfirst into this work. Partnering with Patterson, I turned the research into a book called Disrupt Everything, which will hit shelves on September 29, 2025. (Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group)

But here’s where it gets really exciting for you. We’ve created an exclusive offer to help you bring these ideas to your team now—before the rest of the world even gets the book. If you visit www.PatrickLeddin.com, you can learn how to bring my keynote to your organization and get 200 advance copies of Disrupt Everything months before it’s in stores. Yep, your team members can see James Patterson’s latest book before anyone else.  These special event-only books are limited, so act fast.

This isn’t just a keynote; it’s a game-changer. It’s perfect for teams and organizations facing change, uncertainty, or major disruptions. I’ll help your people figure out how to discern what to do in the face of disruptionand turn challenges into triumphs.