Patrick Thean

The Journey To CEO Success

Business EN ↓ 57 episodes

Join us weekly for exclusive guest appearances from mid-market CEOs, where they share valuable insights, real-life experiences, and the challenges they've overcome! A new episode drops every Friday. I am on a mission to help CEOs and company leaders succeed in achieving their dreams. The journey to success is often a messy, unpredictable, and rewarding ride, full of twists, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shape who we become. This podcast shares interesting and unique paths that CEOs are taking. Their journeys are encouraging, with practical lessons for a successful and joyful life.

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Patrick Thean

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EPISODE #7: Build A Strong People Ecosystem - People Are Our Greatest Assets, Pt. 2 22.03.2025 29:13

As your company grows, your people must grow with it or risk falling behind. In this episode, Patrick Thean shares how to renew your team, elevate leadership, and future-proof your people ecosystem so your culture and results scale together. In Part 2 of our conversation on building a strong people ecosystem, Patrick and Melissa dive deeper into how to evaluate your current team, avoid the trap of...

EPISODE #6: Build A Strong People Ecosystem - People Are Our Greatest Assets, Pt. 1 14.03.2025 29:02

Before you focus on growth, you need the right people in the right seats. In this episode, Patrick Thean breaks down how strong leaders, aligned teams, and a thriving culture create a company that scales and sustains. Patrick dives into one of the most critical elements of business success: your people ecosystem. From hiring A-players to dealing with poor leadership and designing your future org c...

EPISODE #5: Built a Culture People Won't Quit 08.03.2025 31:13

What if your culture could help you win the talent war and outperform bigger competitors? In this episode, Patrick Thean shares how to intentionally design culture and mindset to attract A-players, drive collaboration, and create a true competitive edge. Get ready to dive deep into why culture isn't just a feel-good concept, it's a strategic lever. From onboarding misalignments to quiet qu...

EPISODE #4: How To Level Up Your Business 28.02.2025 27:39

What if the biggest thing holding your company back is you? In this episode, Patrick Thean shares the five essential habits every CEO must master to keep leveling up because your business can’t grow faster than you do. In this episode of The Journey to CEO Success , Patrick Thean and co-host Melissa Saunders explore what it really means to “level up” as a leader. Drawing on insights from Chapter 6...

EPISODE #3: The Real Secret To Alignment - It's Not What You Think! 21.02.2025 30:02

Think your team is aligned just because you all agree on the goal? In this episode, Patrick shares why the how matters even more than the what , and how a detour on a road trip with his wife became the perfect metaphor for leadership misalignment. In this episode of The Journey to CEO Success , Patrick unpacks one of the most overlooked causes of execution failure: lack of alignment on the how . F...

EPISODE#2: Avoiding the 2 A.M. Wake-Up Call - Build Your Early Warning System 31.01.2025 21:03

Ever woken up at 2 a.m. with that gut feeling something's wrong at work, even when all the reports say you're fine? In this episode, Patrick Thean shares how to build an early warning system using the right leading indicators to spot trouble before it hits. We dive into Chapter 7 of Patrick’s bestselling book, " The Journey To CEO Success," to explore the power of early warning systems. From cold-...

EPISODE #1: The Power of Curiosity - The Difference Between Being Curious and Doing Curious 30.01.2025 27:29

Curiosity isn’t just for kids - it’s a leadership superpower. In this episode, we dive into how staying genuinely curious can help you lead better, listen deeper, and replace fear with growth. What do toddlers, top-performing CEOs, and transformative leaders have in common? Curiosity. Join Patrick Thean and Melissa Saunders as they explore Chapter 6 of " The Journey to CEO Success" , revealing why...