Protect Your Patch
Welcome to the Protect Your Patch podcast where we talk about all things that drive meaningful change through intentional actions, hosted by Dr. Mike Smith, former First Sergeant of the Air Force Thunderbirds and a corporate leader in Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and Rich Baron who is a master certified executive coach and Director of Culture Transformation and Training for John Mattone Global. With over 50 years of combined experience and leadership, we will discuss the important aspects of focusing on the foundation of getting back to the basics. So leaders and organizations can redefine who they are to recreate their legacy.
Together, we strive to bring common clarity to the chaos and confusion by partnering with leaders and organizations to uncover those areas that are creating stumbling blocks and turn them into stepping stones. Remember, the depth of your preparation determines the height of your performance.
Protect Your Patch
The Courage to Lead
Progress often comes at a high cost, and leaders making crucial decisions to secure their organization’s future may not always be viewed favorably. Even when change management processes are correctly followed, some may still resist the decision. Many hesitate to embrace new paths because it means stepping out of their comfort zones and facing uncertainty or unfamiliarity. This can also trigger fears of failure, loss, or the unknown, which can inhibit risk-taking.
For these reasons, leaders must lead with courage. They must face crises head on and make a firm stand for their decisions, especially when it comes to protecting the people that people they lead.
Rich and Doc discuss why courage is a critical element of leadership in this episode of Protect Your Patch.
