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Protect Your Patch

Written by: Rich Baron and Dr. Mike Smith
  • Summary

  • 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.

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Episodes
  • The Master Key
    Jun 14 2024

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    Have you ever had a set of master keys? The keys that can open any door and allow access to what lies beyond? How about the key that provides access to great culture, improved retention, attracting great talent, employee satisfaction, inspirational onboarding, and the list goes on. What is the key that can open the door to all of these and more? Leadership!

    Not just any type of leadership, but leadership fueled and driven by legacy-inspired, transformational leadership.

    In this episode of Protect you Patch, Doc and Rich discuss the key to all aspects of organizational, and personal success.

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    32 mins
  • Time Waits For Nobody
    Jun 6 2024

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    A recent poll found that on average, people waste over 12 hours a week on non-value-added stuff. If you extrapolate that out, that's 624 hours a year, equivalent to 26 DAYS. That means we lose 26 days a year, or almost a month, to non-value-added activities! That does not include the time we are sleeping, only waking hours.

    What if we could take back that time and apply it to our personal development? What if we took that time to improve our organizations, our teams, our families, and our communities? What if everyone on your team focused on the same value-added exercises such as working with an executive coach? The possibilities are endless.

    So the next time you are asked the question, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years," instead of mumbling through some cheesy answer that equates to I plan on wasting 5 months on stuff, you could say I plan on investing 3,120 hours into being a better version of myself.

    Join Doc and Rich on the Protect Your Patch podcast as we discuss the importance of time management and personal development.

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    24 mins
  • Are You Struggling With Toxic Culture Syndrome?
    May 30 2024

    Welcome to Protect Your Patch podcast. Leave us a message and tell us how we are doing. Thank you for your support!

    Do you hate going to work to feel like another cog in someone else's machine? Is there a dart board at your home with your boss's picture on it? Do you cringe when it is annual review time, or question if communication from senior leadership is a myth? Perhaps even pointing fingers and laughing at those who claim to have seen the CEO? If so, you may be suffering from Toxic Culture Syndrome (TCS).

    If you are suffering from TCS, you are not alone. According to research from Deloitte, only 12 percent of employees think their employers are “excellent” when it comes to driving the right company culture. Because culture is a top-down function and must begin with the CEO, this indicates poor or struggling leadership. This research indicates that 88 percent of organizations need to take a serious look at why their company is struggling with TCS.

    Fortunately, there is a cure for TCS. Join Doc Smith and Rich on this episode of Protect Your Patch as we discuss Toxic Culture and some of the signs that indicate you are struggling with TCS.

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    33 mins

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