EPISODE · Jan 6, 2025 · 35 MIN
Chris Paton talks military principles for making better decisions and how to strengthen relationships through good leadership
from The Okana Podcast · host Okana
Chris Paton is a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines and saw active service for over 18 years. One of his senior roles was Head of Strategy in Afghanistan to the David Cameron Government, where he was responsible for the extraction of all UK combat troops and their equipment from Afghanistan from 2010-2012. Chris shares his experiences as a former marine and how he transitioned from the military to running a successful consultancy, advising Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 global giants on their performance and leadership, plus his views on passing on key principles to others to strengthen trust in relationships.Chris also shares his thoughts with host Dr Graham Kelly on his people first approach and how to manage micro cultures within organisations.
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Chris Paton is a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines and saw active service for over 18 years. One of his senior roles was Head of Strategy in Afghanistan to the David Cameron Government, where he was responsible for the extraction of all UK combat troops and their equipment from Afghanistan from 2010-2012. Chris shares his experiences as a former marine and how he transitioned from the military to running a successful consultancy, advising Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 global giants on their performance and leadership, plus his views on passing on key principles to others to strengthen trust in relationships.Chris also shares his thoughts with host Dr Graham Kelly on his people first approach and how to manage micro cultures within organisations.
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