by Patrick Adams | Oct 18, 2024 | Articles, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership, Strategy & Innovation
In “The Courage to Be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, the authors dive into the philosophy of Alfred Adler, encouraging a radical mindset shift that can help leaders break free from fear and self-limiting beliefs. Let me share my personal...
by Patrick Adams | Oct 11, 2024 | Articles, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership
Quantico, Virginia: The United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS). I had spent four years as an enlisted Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During my time, I worked my way up to Sergeant and was then selected to become a commissioned...
by Patrick Adams | Aug 12, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Leadership Development, Learning, Strategy & Innovation
In my last article, I outlined the first five steps of my leadership strategy, focusing on foundational principles that guide effective leadership (CLICK HERE). Today, I want to take that a step further by adding five more tactical steps that will not only solidify...
by Patrick Adams | Aug 2, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership
Effective leadership is not just about guiding a team towards a common goal, but about empowering and equipping people for positive change. Throughout my career, I have refined a 5-step leadership strategy that encompasses building trust, cultivating relationships,...
by Patrick Adams | Apr 7, 2024 | Articles, Coaching & Mentorship, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership
In business, effective leadership isn’t just about making decisions from the top down—it’s about actively engaging with your team, leading by example, and demonstrating the values you believe in. Imagine a coach on the sidelines of a sports game. They...
by Patrick Adams | Mar 29, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Leadership Development, Lean Leadership
In business, the pursuit of efficiency and productivity often takes center stage. Leaders strive to optimize processes, maximize outputs, and minimize costs. While these goals are undoubtedly important, they can sometimes overshadow the human element of leadership. As...
