The Boss Coach

Be honest - do you understand all the corporate jargon and buzzwords thrown around your company? With the help of daughter Ella, Patrick demystifies 17 popular bits of business babble to help you decipher the slang. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss, aka a 'Bosshole'? Patrick shares several leadership horror stories from associates in his network, and diagnoses what they did wrong. Plus, tips on how you can deal with current and prevent future Bossholes! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Sense of urgency is second only to Empathy when it comes to being a great leader and running a successful team. Patrick shows you how to create a vibrant culture of urgency without sacrificing empathy. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Join Patrick at Hogwarts to discover what magical leadership lessons we can learn from the wizarding world of Harry Potter! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Have you run into an obstruction on your journey to promotion...a road block? Patrick unpacks the five things that are preventing you from getting to that next tier in your organization. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you RARE? There are basic, accessible skills and then there are uncommon, high-level behaviors possessed by over-performing leaders. Patrick breaks down three rare behaviors of GREAT leaders and shows you how to execute using these valuable abilities. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Do you work with difficult people? Surveys show 90% of us do, so Patrick breaks down the five types of problem employees and how to diffuse their behavior before it turns your workplace toxic. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Remember the book called 'The Leadership Challenge' by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner? Their revolutionary view of management gave birth to a simple list of principles called 'The Ten Truths'. Patrick validates their theories with real-world examples and concrete ways you can employ them. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Want to learn even MORE about the popular and effective Servant Leadership method? This sequel to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1 will give you advanced Servant tools and tricks for how to maximize your effectiveness. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Let's celebrate International Women's Month by enjoying vital leadership lessons from some of industry's most influential female executives! Patrick also breaks down how managers can make workplaces more accessible to retain our most talented women. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

This is the one you've been waiting for! If you're an Individual Contributor who wants to make the jump to leadership, I've got your cheat codes here. And for current leaders, I'll tell you how to help aspiring managers take that leap. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Who's the biggest boss in the country? In honor of President's Day, let's look at some amazing leadership lessons from historical U.S. Presidents! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

What's your company's Organization Structure? Is it more like a pyramid or flat like a pancake? Patrick discusses pros and cons of the trendy new 'flat' leadership model. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

What's your workstyle? In-person, hybrid, remote? Is your company considering a full 'Return To Office'? Let's talk about the pros and cons from both a boss' and individual contributor's perspectives. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you like a Goldfish? We all love Apple TV's 'Ted Lasso', but what leadership lessons can we learn from this fictional coach? Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Season 2 PREMIERE: The Boss Coach returns with some easy and effective tips for how to keep your leader happy. And, if you have a toxic manager, how to keep them off your back. We've all got a boss, after all! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Do you know Joe? We celebrate the SEASON FINALE with an extra-special episode where Patrick tells you everything you ever wanted to know about that glorious beverage, coffee. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Is the star of the best leadership movie of all time a...pig? Patrick declares his favorite boss movie and breaks down the lessons we can learn from a charming but poignant children's film. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Can Leaders gain empathy, EQ, and more crucial skills from...Comedy and Improv? Patrick is joined by Kevin Hubschmann (www.laugh.events) to discuss integrating humor and the spirit of play into your skillsets. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Is it a Leader's job to get yelled at? Whether it's from a client, an internal partner, or a superior, abuse and poor treatment is a pervasive problem in the workplace. But, never fear, Patrick gives you tools to deal with all three! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Do you buy name-brand products? Branding is important, especially with your career. Learn the branding playbook and great tips for defining WHO you are at work. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you a Strategic Leader? Be honest...do you even know what that means? It's okay, Patrick has the scoop on strategy and how to use it in your management. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Whose side are you on? Patrick gets very frank about the importance of defending your people without being defensive. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

How are you at finishing what you started? Follow-through is tough, but Patrick has steps and skills for you to improve your ability to get stuff done, starting TODAY! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you prepared to Show Up, Stand Up, Step Up? Patrick digs into the importance of expressing your values and purpose as a leader through a personal Creed. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

How's your M&A IQ? Patrick shares his playbook for surviving Mergers & Acquisitions in the modern workplace. It's a game-changer! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Aye-aye, Matey! From Captain Morgan to Jack Sparrow, Pirates have captured the imagination of popular culture. Inspired by the book 'Lead Like a Pirate' by Beth Houf and Shelley Burgess, Patrick breaks down how to bring the Pirate spirit to your management style. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Mike Tyson said "Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face." Patrick is joined by Lesa Hoffman to talk about Crisis Management, giving you tools to help take a punch with grace...and come back swinging! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Alarms are sounding as Forbes reports a multi-national Leadership Crisis. Patrick breaks down the problem and outlines what you can do to help regain trust in leaders. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

What are your personal Leadership Principles? Patrick recounts a past offsite exercise involving a baseball and his ten beliefs as a leader. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you just beginning your leadership career as a Supervisor? Patrick will walk you through a simple 5-step 'Boot Camp' to prepare you for your journey. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you familiar with Mel Robbins' 'Let Them' theory? It's a new mindset shift allowing people to remove stress and unnecessary responsibility from their lives. Patrick explores what we can learn from 'Let Them' in the workplace. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Have you heard of 'Leading Up' - the practice of influencing leadership above your level? Patrick outlines how and why to Lead Up in today's workplace, as well as the WRONG way to do it through 'brown-nosing'. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Do you have a hard time balancing 'Task' leadership with 'People' leadership? Patrick discusses the issue in depth with a very special guest, Luann Horobin, BAHS, MCC. Get to know her better at: linkedin.com/in/luannhorobin/ Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss, aka a 'Bosshole'? Patrick shares several leadership horror stories from associates in his network, and diagnoses what they did wrong. Plus, what can YOU do to prevent future Bossholes? Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you among the 50% who don't meet regularly with your reports...or your boss? Patrick breaks down the importance of regular 1:1 touchbases, and outlines 5 Best Practices for leading brief and effective meetings. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

With Generation Z hitting the job market, do they represent a sea change in workplace expectations? Patrick is joined by special guest and voice of Gen Z, Abigail, to provide a unique perspective on this misunderstood generation. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

How's your EQ, boss? Patrick dives into the importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and how YOU can improve your EQ. As mentioned in the episode, take this free EQ assessment: https://eqdna.mtdtraining.com/ Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Are you a new or aspiring leader? In this first installment of 'Boss Coach Big 3', Patrick gives you strategies for overcoming the 3 mistakes made most often by those who are new to leadership. We also learn how seasoned leaders can avoid getting caught in those same traps. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

How's your culture, boss? Let's find out! Patrick defines what office culture is AND what it is not, plus three simple ways to ensure you prioritize it in your leading. Then, we'll complete a culture scorecard to see how you rate. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

How transparent ARE you? Patrick outlines what it means to be an open, honest, and accountable leader who is respected by both their team and their peers. Plus, we learn some simple boss hacks to ensure transparency in your organization. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Is it Christmas already? No, but you can still be Santa Claus! Patrick discusses the benefits of being a Giving Leader with the 8 free gifts you can give to your team which enhance both morale and productivity. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

What can we learn about Leadership from Moms and Dads? Patrick is joined by youngest daughter, Ella, in a conversation about what families need and expect from their parents and how that relates to expectations and needs of a Leader's reports in the employment environment. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Producer Hannah joins Patrick in a conversation about Robert K. Greenleaf's transformative leadership method, Servant Leadership. This is the cornerstone to effective and productive administration and it makes everyone's life easier! Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Patrick uses pool to explain the concept of planning out your career trajectory. How far up the corporate ladder do you want to go and how do you decide? Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

Patrick walks through common reasons for getting into leadership and helps you assess whether you're in it for the right reasons. As yourself - why do you want to be a boss in the first place? Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.

What is this show? Patrick explains his motivation and purpose for The Boss Coach, as well as what to expect in future episodes. Are you new to Leadership or an aspiring Leader? Then this show is for you, providing real-world advice and modeling best practices. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.