--- title: "James Patterson Speaker Series: An Evening with James Patterson ’69 and Patrick Leddin, Ph.D." url: "/academics/honors/james-patterson-honors-program/speaker-series/2025-26/an-evening-with-james-patterson-and-patrick-leddin" type: page date: 2026-04-23 updated: 2026-05-06 --- # James Patterson Speaker Series: An Evening with James Patterson ’69 and Patrick Leddin, Ph.D. James Patterson Honors Program # An Evening with James Patterson ’69 and Patrick Leddin, Ph.D. The James Patterson Honors Program at Manhattan University was proud to welcome bestselling authors James Patterson ’69 and Patrick Leddin, Ph.D., for an engaging conversation about their book *Disrupt Everything—and Win* on September 29, 2025. The Speaker Series is a flagship component of the [James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP)](/node/2194/) at Manhattan University. Image ![James Patterson and Patrick Leddin smiling together indoors, standing side by side in front of glass-paneled walls.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-05/JP-768-Event_MastHead_09_29_25.png?h=e4ae11f8&itok=tUIJr3aI) **September 29, 2025 at 7 p.m.** Kelly Commons, 5th Floor The James Patterson Honors Program at Manhattan University was proud to welcome bestselling authors James Patterson ’69 and Patrick Leddin, Ph.D., for an engaging conversation about their book *Disrupt Everything—and Win* on September 29, 2025. Patterson, one of the world’s most prolific and widely read authors, has written numerous bestselling novels across genres and has been a leading advocate for literacy and education. Leddin, a leadership expert and former professor at Vanderbilt University, has co-authored several works focused on strategy, performance, and organizational success. Together, they discussed the ideas behind *Disrupt Everything—and Win*, offering insights into innovation, leadership, and adapting to change in today’s fast-moving world. This event was part of the fall 2025 Speaker Series, a cornerstone of the James Patterson Honors Program. Complimentary copies of the book were made available to the first 500 attendees. This event was free and open to the public. **Moderator:** Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., Interim Provost, Manhattan University ### Watch the Recorded Livestream [Embedded Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/IhWAlHgfkkI?si=lz9XsNhm1dItTcWK) Contact Us ## Questions on the James Patterson Honors Program? Dr. Michele Saracino Executive Director (718) 862-7412 Eliza Newman Assistant Director (718) 862-7176