Geron Stokes

Football Coach - Leadership Consultant

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Crushed it. Just like he has for years. #relentless

[ESPN @espn]

Dylan’s wish was to announce the first-round pick for the reigning Super Bowl Champs 👏

And with the 32nd pick, the Seahawks select Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price!

@MakeAWish @makeawishwny @ESPNCitizenship

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

🚀🚀🚀 #relentless

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

I’m pumped to announce my new book, The Price of Becoming: The Compounding Practices of High Performance.
It’s inspired by early moments in my life when I failed… And the past 11 years and 700+ conversations I���ve had with some of the most exceptional people in the world: coaches, CEOs, athletes, Navy SEALs, scientists, and quiet leaders you've probably never heard of.

The book stemmed from a question I like to ask leaders… What do you intentionally do each day to ensure you’re going to bed a little bit better than you were when you woke up? I’ve been super curious about the power of compounding behaviors. So, this is a combo of the things I’ve learned AND what I’ve actually done over the past decade to move from theory to action. It’s kind of pointless to learn all this stuff without actually doing it too…

It comes out July 21, 2026. I know this book can be transformational. Especially for people who want to put a positive dent in the world.
I want you to read it. I want you to tell your friends about it. Buy extra copies. And spread the word.

If you enjoy my work and think you might buy the book when it comes out, it would mean a ton to me if you pre-order it now. Pre-Orders are a really big deal. They help determine the book’s placement online, in bookstores, and they tell my publisher that they need to print a ton so we don’t run out (like we have in the past when people waited til launch week to buy it).

You’ll be hearing more about the book over the coming months. This is a deeply personal project. I am nervous to put it out, but at the same time, I’m proud of it. I think it will change your life for the better.

WHO is it for? We work with 8s and 9s who want to be 10s. 4s and 5s will not enjoy this book. This is for people who are doing well… And want to be even better. The target market is not the majority of humans. My publisher didn’t love that part (smaller # of people to sell books to). But that’s who I’ve been lucky to attract with my work on The Learning Leader Show.

If you really want to make a difference. Want to leave that dent… Then there is a price to pay. There are trade-offs. This book is the story, science, and practical application of that price. It’s not theoretical. It’s stuff you actually do. Each chapter has lots of prompts for you. As well as actions you can take immediately to change your life. If you actually do the work, the outcomes you want will happen. That’s a big if, though…

I’m giving away a lot of pre-order bonuses to make it worth your while to buy it right now. All those are at Learning Leader dot com
And if you want to buy in bulk (50+), DM me or send an email (Ryan at LearningLeader)

Thank you for your support! – Ryan

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

“If you want to make a positive dent in the world, join groups where your desired behavior is their normal behavior.” (James Clear said that at our growth summit a few years ago)

Spent half a day working alongside these dudes (Brook Cupps, Geron Stokes, Eli Leiker) who pour their entire heart and soul into every opportunity we get to work with excellent leaders.

Super grateful. Forces me to level up just to maintain the standard they set.
And the really cool part is our team keeps getting better. All the reps, the feedback, the debriefs…

We work with 8s and 9s who want to be 10s. The 4s and 5s never hire us. It only seems to be the ones who are already killing it who call us… And yet they still strive to get better. Inspiring to be around people like that.

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

👀 @JessieMagoto #relentless

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

Cool thing to do. Make a "This I Believe" video. Learned this from @GeronStokes and @brookcupps

Write a short essay about what you believe. Turn it into a video.

It's the capstone project for all Learning Leader Circle members. Here's mine...

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

🧊🧊🧊

[Akron Football @ZipsFB]

Career long 48 yard FG by Schramm... 🔥

#2TB
#OnOurOwn
#CircleTheWagons

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

📍Boston, MA

Own it. Live it. Build it.

🚀🚀🚀 #relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Turn Up Tuesday! Jacked up for 2 of the most competitive, the hardest working, & the highest character cats I’ve been around @matthewsch_ & @KrisManuTG

Winners. Always competing like crazy! #relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Thankful Thursday!

Super grateful to get to spend yesterday am w/ the squad talking leadership in Minster, Ohio! The Cats haven’t changed a bit, same high-character, same hunger to get better, & same quality of humans.

Reminder: You Always Win With People. #relentless

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

“You should join a group where your desired behavior is the normal behavior.”

@JamesClear

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Reflecting on an unbelievable week!
- A trip to Charleston w/ the squad.
- A workshop with US Club Soccer.
- A Duke basketball practice.
- An hour with the 🐐 Coach Auriemma.
- A visit to the Football Justice Dept.

Life. Grateful. #relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Watching the Legend @BradenDoc1 get after it tonight! One of the absolute best. Work ethic & toughness mixed with ultimate character! As foxhole as it gets. #relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

‘Life is very equitable. You’ll receive from it what you give to it.’ #relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Squad!! #relentless

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

Great times in Scottsdale with my Learning Leader Circle. One of the coolest things I get to do. Pumped to open applications for the next one now.

Not sure where we'll go in 2026, but we'll work to make it better than 2025.

DM me if you want to be part of it

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

I remember when all of the college coaches came in & said ‘too small’, ‘don’t’ see it’, ‘MAC guy’, ‘why are they offering?’….

@iwillsmithjr in there getting key 4th down stops.

Is, was & always has been a winner.

And winners win. #relentless

[FOX College Football @CFBONFOX]

THE BUCKEYES STOP TEXAS ON 4TH & GOAL

@OhioStateFB

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

Hang out with killers. Challenge each other. Get better. Laugh like crazy. Do dope stuff. Have a freakin blast. And call it work.

Extremely lucky. Extremely grateful. #relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

👀👀👀

We see u, Billy! #relentless

[Ohio State Football @OhioStateFB]

Week 6️⃣ Dudes of the Week 😤

🌰 Brandon Inniss
🌰 Will Smith
🌰 Bennett Christian

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

‘The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor & a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.’

Grateful for Team USA! 🇺🇸#relentless

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

‘If u have those 2 things, at an exceptional level, there’s literally nothing u can’t do.’

Culture. People. #relentless

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

Founder/CEO of @the_connorgroup - Larry Connor, shares why they work on Saturdays...

[Geron Stokes @GeronStokes]

‘You are who you surround yourself with.’

#relentless

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

Launching Soon: The Arena
Made for coaches who want to build championship cultures. The ones who care deeply about their people and helping them get better.
Applications open now. DM me if you have any questions.
If someone calls you "Coach," it could be for you.

[Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk12]

Launching Soon: The Arena
Made for coaches who want to build championship cultures. The ones who care deeply about their people and helping them get better.
Applications open now. DM me if you have any questions.
If someone calls you "Coach," it could be for you.