How to Be Awesome at Your Job 919: How to Find Fulfillment, Drive Engagement, and Unlock Your Greatness with Sean Patton
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Nov 30, 2023 Sean Patton, a leadership coach and consultant, discusses the warrior mindset and the keys to greatness for fulfilling leadership. Topics include gratitude, overcoming workplace failures, effective coaching, and the importance of clear communication. A noble purpose and aligning personal values with company goals lead to success. The chapter also highlights the power of a noble purpose and introduces a podcast called the 'Management Muse' for effective leadership strategies.
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Defending Nurses On A Mountain Assault
- Sean recounts a multi-hour firefight in Afghanistan defending nurses and destroying a recorded rifle to protect helicopters.
- He emphasizes that extreme purpose made enduring physical and mental exhaustion possible.
Training To Reclaim Identity
- Sean trained for Jiu Jitsu worlds to regain identity after business failure and to lead by example as a gym owner.
- He focused on process and preparation because outcomes aren’t fully controllable.
Noble Purpose Drives Fulfillment
- A warrior is someone who persists for a noble cause greater than themselves and lives with intentionality.
- Without that noble purpose people default to comfort, short-sighted decisions, and apathy.