Patrick McGranahan
The Boss Coach
Patrick McGranahan has been in leadership for 35+ years, and created this podcast to share what he has learned. Through mentorship to many young managers, Patrick developed this content for the purpose of jump-starting and elevating their leadership skills with best-in-class, relevant tools you can use immediately. There's plenty to learn for seasoned leaders as well, and the best part is - each episode is not only designed to be entertaining and engaging, but they're also distilled down to 15 minutes or less! Level-up your leadership with The Boss Coach.
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Patrick McGranahan
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Latest episode
Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
130: Coffee Boss 22.12.2025 18:43
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.
129: Boss Movie: Babe 15.12.2025 10:43
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.
128: Boss Clown 08.12.2025 25:19
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.
127: Punching Bag 01.12.2025 17:55
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.
126: Name Brand 24.11.2025 14:53
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.
125: Strategery 17.11.2025 13:39
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.
124: Got Your Back 10.11.2025 15:58
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.
123: The Follow-Through 03.11.2025 13:15
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.
122: Creed To Lead 27.10.2025 13:15
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.
121: Merge Ahead 20.10.2025 15:32
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.
120: Lead Like a Pirate 13.10.2025 15:20
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.
119: Crisis Mode 06.10.2025 19:56
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.
118: Trust Fall 29.09.2025 19:30
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.
117: Play Ball! 22.09.2025 14:46
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.
116: Supervisor Boot Camp 15.09.2025 14:08
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.
115: 'Let Them' Leadership 08.09.2025 17:13
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.
114: Leading UP 01.09.2025 12:49
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.
113: Soft Skills are Hard 25.08.2025 20:26
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.
112: Bossholes 18.08.2025 16:35
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.
111: Touchbase Tips 11.08.2025 17:25
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.
110: Leading Gen Z 04.08.2025 15:37
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.
109: Leadership EQ 28.07.2025 14:51
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.
108: THREE New Leader Mistakes 21.07.2025 14:51
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.
107: Culture Club 14.07.2025 13:24
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.
106: Mister Cellophane 07.07.2025 16:20
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.
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