Posts Tagged ‘success’
Episode 048. Thrive in Chaos With Reinvention Guru Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva’s career is focused on answering questions about how we can thrive in the face of change. She’s an accomplished speaker, author, and teacher who has worked with organizations and leaders around the world. Nadya joins Patrick to discuss the unrelenting changes we are seeing in our lives, how leaders can better guide…
Read MoreWhat Atlanta Braves Player Dansby Swanson Told Me about Leadership
Major League Based (MLB) recently announced plans for the 2020 season. Needless to say, this year will be far from normal with the 162-game season reduced to 60 games, changes to roster requirements, adjustments to how extra innings will unfold, and the need to keep players and fans separated. Despite all the differences, much will…
Read More046. Learn how to perform at the highest level with Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson
In 2015, Dansby Swanson was picked number one overall in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Today he plays shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. Dansby joins Patrick in the lab to discuss the importance of leading yourself and influencing others to be their best. The conversation covers everything from Dansby’s pregame routine to what it…
Read MoreLeaders Need to Recognize the Affect of Headwinds and Tailwinds
I recently supported a couple of friends who were on a multi-state biking tour. As they worked their way from the Florida Keys up the eastern seaboard of the United States, my role was to drive a support vehicle with the supplies needed to keep them fed, safe, and ready to ride. My friends rode…
Read More029. How will you contribute to the world with NYT bestselling author Tom Rath
Tom Rath is a member of an infinitesimally small group of people who have written multiple bestseller and sold millions of book copies. Don’t miss this chance to learn firsthand from the author of Eat, Sleep Move, Strengthsfinder 2.0, Well Being, and, most recently, Life’s Great Question. Tom joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss…
Read More028. Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy Vincent Stanley on how to lead with conscious and conviction
Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy, Vincent Stanley, joins Patrick in the ‘lab’ to discuss what it takes to build a conscious organization and to be a leader whose actions align with one’s values. Often called Patagonia’s storyteller, Vincent has been with the company since 1973. Vincent wrote the company’s initial ad copy, led Patagonia’s sales and…
Read MoreGreat Leaders Keep People, Not Things, at the Center
What started as a small project that my wife, Jamie, and I worked on in our spare time quickly turned into a viable business. We both quit our jobs and went all in on the new venture. Eleven years later, we had offices in three states, amazing team members, and an enviable list of loyal…
Read More026. Allow your career to soar with former Harlem Globetrotter Herb “Flight Time” Lang
What can you learn from a guy who spun a basketball on the Pope’s finger, traveled the world bringing joy and hope, and won the NCAA slam dunk contest? Find out in the latest episode of the Leadership Lab when Herb “Flight Time” Lang joins Patrick to discuss how to be a great leader. Follow…
Read More6 Behaviors of Highly Successful Mentors
Effectively mentoring someone is an honor. It can be terribly fulfilling, but it takes effort, preparation, and some well-honed skills. This tool highlights 6 behaviors of effective mentors. Use it to assess your current efforts and as a guide to help you to get better. The behaviors are: Motivator Coach Counselor Teacher / Advisor Sponsor…
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