654: Jake Tapper - The Most Important Leadership Skill, Handling Criticism, Chasing Your Curiosity, Understanding Tradeoffs, Responding to Rejection, and Being So Good They Can't Ignore You

Ryan Hawk interviews Jake Tapper, an award-winning broadcaster and author, discussing leadership lessons Tapper has learned from interviewing world leaders, how he handles criticism, and advice from Steve Martin on building a career. Tapper shares insights from his experiences, including a story about his book "Race Against Terror" that originated at a paintball birthday party. They delve into the importance of hard work, curiosity, and the ability to accept criticism, as well as the necessity of having truth-tellers in one's inner circle to avoid becoming insulated. Tapper emphasizes the value of being a reporter and journalist, the prevalence of rejection in creative fields, and the need to provide value to potential employers.