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Unleashing the Hunter’s Spirit: Lessons from an Elk Hunt in Colorado for Embracing Lean
I recently ventured deep into the Colorado backcountry on an elk hunting expedition. The experience challenged me, sharpened my instincts, and provided valuable insights that echo the lean principles I apply in my personal and professional work. The parallels between...
Helping Local Government Leaders “Manage Meteors”
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Shane Silsby discuss the difficulties of managing limited resources in local government, such as budget constraints and public input, compared to the private sector's focus...
Simple. Visual. Continuous.
What You’ll Learn: In this throwback episode, Patrick talks about the importance of good leadership and how you can do small things to create the right culture within your organization. What You’ll Learn This Episode: The 3 main points to keeping it visual Why...
10 Leadership Lessons from “The Courage to Be Disliked”
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 reflections on...
Is It Safe For Your Employees To Fail?
What You’ll Learn: In this throwback episode, Patrick Adams dives into the topic of failure. He shares one of his favorite books, It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by former Navy Commander Michael Abrashoff, which tells a...
Leadership: Champions for Team Success
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...
Fuel the Fire of Continuous Improvement
What You’ll Learn: In this throwback episode, Patrick talks about the ingredients necessary to spark and maintain a fire of continuous improvement in your organization. About the Patrick: Patrick Adams is the author of the best selling and Shingo-award winning book...
Can Hybrid/Remote Workforces Have an Engaged Culture?
I walked into a building last week and the office area was completely empty. It was like a ghost town. I asked my tour guide, "Where is everyone?" I figured there was an all-hands company meeting, or maybe it was break time... She answered, "after Covid, we...
How Minds Change – The Essential Approach in Guiding Individuals Through Difficult Topics
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, and David McRaney discuss the essential approach in guiding individuals through difficult topics without triggering defensive responses. About the Guest: David McRaney is a science journalist with a deep...
Leading Excellence – The 5 Hats of the Adaptive Leader
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams, Andy Olrich, and guests Brad Jeavons and Chris Butterworth discuss the complexities of leadership. The traditional, one-size-fits-all approach to leading organizations is no longer sufficient in an environment...