What does it take to succeed as a leader in today’s fast-paced world of high growth? Kevin welcomes back Patrick Thean to discuss the practices leaders need to succeed in high-growth environments. Patrick emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, with practices like staying curious and continuously leveling up to avoid becoming a bottleneck for your team or organization. He explains how leaders can identify potential risks by developing leading indicators and using peripheral vision to anticipate challenges before they become problems. Patrick also shares the importance of people ecosystems, not just culture, to create a successful network.

Listen For

00:00 Intro and Guest Introduction
01:05 About The Book "Flexible Leadership"
02:18 Meet Patrick Thean – Background and Achievements
04:39 The CEO’s Journey and Leadership Challenges
05:46 The Importance of Curiosity in Leadership
07:46 Leveling Up Continuously as a Leader
10:09 The Role of Experience and Wisdom
14:31 Early Warning Systems for Leaders
19:26 How to Build a Strong Company Culture
24:20 The Difference Between Culture and People Ecosystems
27:26 Understanding the Core Customer
30:29 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
31:41 Where to Find Patrick Thean and His Book

Patrick's Story: Patrick Thean is the bestselling author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, and his latest book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership with Michael Praeger. He is an international speaker, CEO coach, and serial entrepreneur whose mission is to help leaders build great companies and achieve their dreams. Patrick’s journey began when he was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in North Carolina, after growing his first company to #151 on the Inc. 500. Since then, he’s been on a mission to share his wisdom with CEOs worldwide, guiding them through the complexities of leadership and high-growth success.

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Book Recommendations

The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership by Patrick Thean and Michael Praeger
The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer

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