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No Limit Leadership111: Why High Performers Still Feel Empty (And What Leaders Miss) w/ Randy LymanIn this episode, Sean sits down with physicist, eight-figure founder, and author Randy Lyman to explore the missing piece in leadership most high performers never address: emotions. Randy shares how logic, strategy, and execution alone eventually led him to burnout—and how integrating emotional awareness transformed his leadership, his businesses, and his life.This conversation dives into emotional intelligence as a leadership multiplier, the science behind emotional energy, why unprocessed emotions quietly shape culture and performance, and how leaders can begin leading themselves first.If you’ve achieved success but still feel something’s missing, this e...
2026-02-0942 minNo Limit Leadership110: Why Pushing Harder Isn’t Working (And What to Do Instead) w/ Houston BradleyMost leaders believe control is the key to success. It helps them push through pressure, survive adversity, and achieve results. But what happens when the very strategy that once saved you starts holding you back? In this episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, host Sean Patton sits down with executive coach Houston Bradley for a deeply personal and transformational conversation. Houston shares how a near-fatal brain injury at 17, years of high performance in Hollywood, and eventual recovery reshaped his understanding of leadership, identity, and control. Together, Sean and Houston unpack th...
2026-02-0240 minNo Limit Leadership109: The Frequency of Excellence: How Great Leaders Tune In W/ Scott MillsonIf you want to lead with humility, confidence, and real influence in a distracted world, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Sean Patton sits down with Scott Millson — former U.S. Navy Petty Officer, executive leader, and author of Frequency of Excellence — to explore why leadership breaks down when attention fades, how ego quietly erodes trust, and why the smallest behaviors reveal the real standard you’re setting as a leader. From folding underwear in Navy boot camp to leading high-performing organizations, Scott shares timeless lessons on presence, growth mindset, humility...
2026-01-2643 minNo Limit Leadership107: Meta Performance: The Leadership Transformation Beyond Hustle w/ Joseph King BarkleyMost leaders are chasing better results by doing more — more strategy, more effort, more discipline. But what if the real breakthrough doesn’t come from doing more… but from changing who you’re being?In this episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean Patton sits down with Joseph King-Barkley, Partner at Novus Global and President of the Meta Performance Institute, to explore the powerful shift from high performance to true transformation.Together, they unpack identity, failure, vision, feedback, and the internal lenses that sha...
2026-01-1243 min
Echoes PattonWhat Churchill Said When Patton Won the Race to MessinaWhen Winston Churchill planned the Sicily campaign, he expected it to be a showcase of British military leadership. Montgomery would take Messina, the world would praise British strategy, and American forces would play a supporting role. But on August 17, 1943, Churchill received a phone call that shattered his expectations: George S. Patton had taken Messina first. And not by accident—by design. Patton had turned the campaign into an unspoken race and beat Britain’s most celebrated field marshal to the finish line.
2026-01-0518 minEchoes Patton15 Things Montgomery Never Expected George S. Patton to DoThe greatest military rivalry of World War II wasn't between Allied and Axis commanders—it was between two generals on the same side. British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and American General George S. Patton clashed from Sicily to Germany in a competition that was often more intense than their fight against the Germans. Montgomery thought he had Patton figured out: a loud, reckless American who would follow British leadership and accept a supporting role.
2026-01-0119 minEchoes PattonWhat General Bradley Said When Patton Saved the 101st AirborneIn December 1944, as the Battle of the Bulge raged across the frozen Ardennes, the Allied command faced an impossible situation. The 101st Airborne was surrounded in Bastogne, German armor was advancing, and the winter was the worst Europe had seen in decades. In the middle of this crisis, a confrontation unfolded that would shape the outcome of the war: General Omar Bradley facing General George S. Patton, while Eisenhower watched the tension build behind them.
2025-12-2423 minEchoes PattonThe Ghost Army Moves Tonight... George Patton’s Diary (June, 1944)In the silent darkness of June 1944, on the eve of D-Day, something strange awakens in the fields of England. Among inflatable tanks, phantom radio chatter, and divisions that never truly existed, rises one of World War II’s boldest deceptions: the Ghost Army.But in this story — told as if pulled from the lost pages of General George S. Patton’s haunting diary — the line between illusion and reality begins to blur. The General’s voice, now more spirit than flesh, observes, commands, and questions as an unseen force stirs across the camp. The soldiers feel it. The earth resp...
2025-12-2328 minNo Limit Leadership105: High Performers, Hidden Addiction: What Leaders Miss About Alcohol & Coping w/Amber HollingsworthThis episode is required listening for high performers.During seasons of stress, travel, and constant social pressure—especially around alcohol—many leaders begin to experience a quiet erosion of energy, clarity, consistency, and relationships. What feels normal or even expected can slowly undermine leadership from the inside out.Sean Patton sits down with Amber Hollingsworth, Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and creator of the YouTube channel Put the Shovel Down, to unpack how high-performing leaders often drift into unhealthy coping patterns without realizing it. Amber explains why addiction ofte...
2025-12-2240 minEchoes PattonWhat Eisenhower Said When Patton Was About to Be FiredIn August 1943, at the height of World War II, General George S. Patton stood on the brink of ruin. After leading one of the most successful campaigns of the war in Sicily, Patton’s explosive behavior triggered a crisis that reached the desk of Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. With court-martial looming and public outrage inevitable, Eisenhower faced an impossible decision: remove his most aggressive commander—or protect him for the sake of victory. This documentary reveals what Eisenhower said when Patton was about to be fired, and how that choice shaped the war in Europe.
2025-12-2024 minEchoes PattonWhen Patton Walked Into Hell And Came Out Leading EuropeIn the aftermath of World War II, General George S. Patton’s story did not end with his death, t began again in the depths of eternity. “When Patton Walked Into Hell, And Came Out Leading Europe” is a haunting, cinematic narrative told through the eyes of the General’s restless spirit.Between history and damnation, Patton walks through the ruins of his own legacy, facing the ghosts of his soldiers, his pride, and the war that made him both legend and monster. From the fiery plains of memory to the silent fields of rebirth, this is not a tale o...
2025-12-2017 minNo Limit Leadership104: Boomers to Gen Z: The Leadership Skills Every Manager Needs Now w/ Gabby RoselyIf you’ve ever struggled to understand why different generations communicate, work, and clash so differently, this episode will give you a new lens on leadership.In this conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Gabby Rosely, keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and host of The Gabby Rosely Podcast. Gabby stepped into leadership at just 21 years old, managing boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z simultaneously—an experience that shaped her expertise in multi-generational communication and leadership.Together, Sean and Gabby unpack what it really takes to build trust, accountability, and strong culture across age grou...
2025-12-1547 min
goodtaste for the SoulNYT Best Selling Author Lee Strobel "The Case for Christ" | Tanji Patton's GTFS e52During this Christmas season, when so many people are searching for meaning, hope, or answers for themselves or someone they love, a book written by a former atheist may seem like an unlikely source of comfort.Best-selling author Lee Strobel’s own search for truth transformed his life and saved his marriage — and he’s helped countless others begin their own journeys. That search led to The Case for Christ, a book that has sold millions of copies worldwide, in which Strobel used his investigative journalism skills to tackle the biggest question of all: Who is Jesus — was He r...
2025-12-0844 minNo Limit Leadership103: From West Point to Iconic American Brand: Dean Wegner’s Leadership PlaybookIn this episode, Sean sits down with Dean Wegner — West Point graduate, former Army Aviation officer, corporate leader (Procter & Gamble, Mars), and founder/CEO of Authentically American, one of the fastest-growing veteran-owned apparel brands in the country. Dean shares how values, service, and purpose shaped his leadership journey from the military to corporate America to entrepreneurship.Together, they explore what it takes to build a mission-driven business, the challenges of scaling an American-made brand, how veterans can thrive in entrepreneurship, and why leadership always comes back to people.🔖 Chapter Marke...
2025-12-0837 minNo Limit Leadership102: When the Machine Consumes You: Leadership, Clarity & Reclaiming Your Life with Michael KingIn this episode, Sean sits down with Michael King — an executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Teams.Coach, where he helps CEOs and senior leadership teams transform strategy into execution. Before coaching, Michael spent years as a recording artist, worship pastor, and executive pastor within some of the fastest-growing churches in the country. His background blends organizational leadership, systems design, emotional intelligence, and real-world business execution. Michael opens up about building large-scale church systems, leading massive volunteer and staff teams, and eventually burning out inside the very machine he helped cre...
2025-12-0144 minNo Limit Leadership101: From Command to Curiosity: Building a Coaching Culture at Work with Dr. Damian GoldvargIn this powerful episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean sits down with global leadership expert Dr. Damian Goldvarg — former President of the International Coaching Federation, master certified coach, and author of Lead With a Coaching Mindset. With 30+ years of coaching experience across 50+ countries, Damian breaks down the real reason coaching transforms leaders, organizations, and entire cultures. You’ll learn why today’s workforce values growth over compensation, how coaching creates an engagement-driven culture, and the crucial difference between mentoring, managing, and true coaching. Damian also shares...
2025-11-2441 minNo Limit Leadership100: Behind 100 Episodes - The Five Leadership TruthsThis is a massive milestone — 100 episodes. And in this raw, honest, high-energy solo episode, Sean pulls back the curtain on what he’s learned from every guest, every conversation, and every uncomfortable stretch that shaped him into a No Limit Leader.If you’ve ever wondered what truly separates leaders who rise from leaders who stall out, this episode is your roadmap. Sean breaks down the five truths that show up again and again in top performers — truths that will challenge you, push you, and remind you that your growth is not optional if you want you...
2025-11-1944 minNo Limit Leadership99: Turning Soft Skills Into Power Skills W/ Andrea WanerstrandLeaders often talk about “soft skills,” but as Sean Patton and leadership expert Andrea Wanerstrand reveal in this episode, those are no longer soft — they’re power skills. Andrea shares insights from nearly two decades at T-Mobile, Microsoft, and Meta, where she helped leaders shift from transactional management to truly human-centric leadership. Together, she and Sean unpack Andrea’s A³ Framework — Authenticity, Autonomy, and Accountability — and explore how emotional intelligence and self-awareness have become the ultimate competitive advantage in the age of AI. Listeners will learn how to: Reframe soft skills as power skills that...
2025-11-0346 minNo Limit Leadership98: From Doing It All to Leading It All W/ Atiba de SouzaMost entrepreneurs don’t start out wanting to be leaders — they start because they’re great at something. Then one day, they wake up managing chaos and wondering why things keep breaking down.In this episode, Sean sits down with Atiba De Souza, CEO Strategist, Author of The Delegation Trap, and long-time agency owner. Atiba shares his hard-earned lessons on leadership, accountability, and what it really takes to build a team that thrives without you.They dive into:The leadership failure that changed Atiba’s life — and how his 5-year-old son called it out.Why...
2025-10-2744 minNo Limit Leadership97: The Time For Your Voice To be Heard Is Now W/ Neelu KarrIf you’ve ever been told to “keep your head down and let your work speak for itself,” this episode is for you. In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, staying quiet can cost you influence, opportunity, and fulfillment.In this inspiring conversation, Sean Patton talks with Neelu Kaur — executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Be Your Own Cheerleader — about the power of self-advocacy, mindful leadership, and the importance of finding your authentic voice.Neelu shares her journey from “staying under the radar” to helping leaders across Fortune 500 comp...
2025-10-2040 minNo Limit Leadership96: How To Successfully Take Charge Of a New Team With Sean Patton In this solo episode, Sean Patton, host of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, breaks down one of the toughest transitions any leader faces — taking over a new team. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, leading a different department, or inheriting an established group, the first 90 days can define your long-term success. Sean draws from decades of leadership experience — from the battlefield to the boardroom — and coaching top executives to share: The five biggest mistakes leaders make when taking over a team.The five proven steps to lead...
2025-10-1333 minNo Limit Leadership95: Storytelling, Influence, and Impact: Communication Lessons for Leaders w/ Eva DanielIf you can’t communicate your vision clearly, your leadership—and your impact—will stall. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean sits down with Eva Daniel, executive communication coach and founder of The Speak Shop, to explore why public speaking is a non-negotiable leadership skill. Eva has coached executives from billion-dollar companies, top authors, and nationally recognized speakers. She shares the frameworks, mindset shifts, and practical tactics that help leaders communicate with clarity and confidence—whether it’s a Monday morning meeting or a keynote stage. What You’ll Learn in This Episod...
2025-10-0647 minNo Limit Leadership94: Exhaustion Isn’t a Badge of Honor: High Performance Sleep w/ Mollie EastmanDid you know nearly 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough quality sleep? For leaders, that lack of rest shows up everywhere—lower energy, weaker focus, poor moods, and costly decision-making mistakes.That’s why this week’s guest is Mollie Eastman—sleep coach, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Sleep Is a Skill. Mollie went from years of insomnia and burnout to becoming one of the most trusted experts helping high performers reclaim their sleep, avoid sleep anxiety, and build the recovery systems they need to thrive.This conversation with Sean Patto...
2025-09-2951 minNo Limit Leadership93: Cracking the Code of Human Behavior in an AI-Driven Future with Blake EastmanWhat does poker, psychology, and AI have in common? Blake Eastman. From teaching forensic psychology at CUNY to coaching elite poker players, and now running cutting-edge AI companies, Blake has built a career around decoding human behavior. In this episode, Sean and Blake dive deep into the nonverbal cues leaders often miss, the hidden org charts that drive real influence, and the future of leadership in a world where AI is reshaping everything.Blake brings hard-hitting insights on how rising leaders can avoid critical communication mistakes, how to “play the game” inside organizations without losing authenticity, and why...
2025-09-2253 minNo Limit Leadership92: The Power of Live Events: Turning Connection Into Competitive Advantage with Wendy PorterLive events aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re the highest ROI activity a leader can invest in—accelerating trust, building culture, and creating connections that no email or Zoom call can replace.In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with Wendy Porter—founder of Wendy Porter Events, vice chair of the Live Event Coalition, and a powerhouse with 20+ years of experience designing high-impact events. Together, they unpack how leaders can reframe events as leadership tools that drive results.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:(02:24) Why live events deliver the highest ROI in to...
2025-09-1547 minNo Limit Leadership91: Why Most Leaders Get HR Wrong and How To Fix It With Celeste WarrenWhat role should HR truly play inside organizations? Compliance police? Culture architects? Or trusted business partners? In this episode, Celeste Warren — Global HR and DEI leader, consultant, and author of The Truth About Equity — joins Sean to answer that question with 40 years of hard-won experience. Celeste shares her journey from leading HR and DEI at Merck to launching her own consultancy, and explains why equity is not a “nice-to-have” but a core business strategy. We dig into how HR can become a force multiplier, what inclusive leadership looks like in practice, and why today’s leaders must learn to fa...
2025-09-0845 minNo Limit Leadership90: The One Practice Every Winning Company Has in Common: Mastering Feedback and Innovation w/ 8-Figure Founder Eli PortnoyWhat if you could actually predict whether a business will succeed or fail? After analyzing over 150 companies, today’s guest uncovered the single practice that separates thriving businesses from those that stall out.In this episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean Patton sits down with Eli Portnoy — serial entrepreneur, 8-figure founder, CEO of BackEngine.ai, and Harvard Business School instructor. Eli has built and sold multiple companies, and now he’s sharing his hard-earned lessons on leadership, iteration, and feedback.You’ll hear how fatherhood shaped his leadership style, why feedback...
2025-09-0146 min
As The Story GrowsBryan PattonChapter 641 - "My Musical Journey" ...as read by Bryan PattonToday I'm sharing my story of musical discovery and how different genres have entered my life and impacted me.https://educatedowls.bandcamp.com/https://echobrokealone1.bandcamp.com/DiscordPatreonSubstackEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comChapter 641 Music:The OC Supertones - "Adonai"Strongarm - "Sorrow Is A Sage"Jimmy Eat World - "Just Watch The Fireworks"Kylesa - "Scapegoat"Wounds Of Recollection - "Pale...
2025-08-2739 minNo Limit Leadership89: How to Lead Beyond Your Lifetime: Creating generational impact for your family and the world w/ Justin MaxwellWhat if your leadership didn’t stop when your career ended—or even when your life did? In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Justin Maxwell, a values-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and father of four who helps leaders create generational wealth and legacy. Together, they explore how leadership extends far beyond boardrooms and balance sheets into the most important places—your home, your family, and your future.Justin reveals why most successful business owners unintentionally abdicate leadership to financial advisors, and how to flip the script by leadin...
2025-08-2545 minNo Limit Leadership88: From Deloitte to the Deep Blue: CEO Kendra MacDonald on Leading Bold InnovationWhat if the biggest untapped leadership opportunity on the planet lies underwater?In this eye-opening episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and former Deloitte partner. Leading a national transformation to bring AI, automation, and collaboration into the $1 trillion ocean economy, Kendra shares insights on navigating complex stakeholder environments, leading without ego, and why 75% of the ocean floor remains unmapped—representing one of humanity's greatest frontiers.You'll discover why successful leaders fall in love with problems, not technology, how to manage friction points in...
2025-08-1842 minNo Limit Leadership87: How to Reduce Burnout and Skyrocket Team Productivity w/ Sheri TraxlerMost leaders say they want peak performance from their teams, but ignore one of the simplest levers to get it: health and wellness. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with nationally recognized wellness expert, speaker, and CEO of The ViReo Life, Sheri Traxler.With over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organizations optimize health for peak performance, Sheri shares the business case for wellness, how to move beyond “check-the-box” programs, and the simple daily habits leaders can model to boost energy, productivity, and retention.You will learn:Why strategic well...
2025-08-1156 minNo Limit Leadership86: How to Lead with Calm and Connection at Home and Work w/ Mary Wilcox SmithEver wonder why you overreact in high-stress situations and what it means about your leadership?In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with parent coach, speaker, and author Mary Wilcox Smith, creator of The Microstep Method. With four daughters and decades of experience helping overwhelmed parents, Mary shares a neuroscience-based approach to self-leadership, emotional regulation, and connection that applies just as much in the office as it does at home.You’ll learn how triggers reveal deeper stories you carry, how calm is a skill you can train, an...
2025-08-0442 minNo Limit Leadership85: Why Writing Is the Leadership Skill You Can’t Ignore Anymore w/ Elaine AckerIn a world overloaded with noise and AI-generated fluff, the leaders who can communicate clearly, consistently, and with purpose will win. But most leaders overlook one of the most powerful tools they have: the written word.In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with content strategist and Writing & Influence podcast host Elaine Acker, a true expert in helping leaders clarify their message, build influence, and use writing to lead at scale. Whether you're trying to align a team, define your leadership philosophy, or grow your personal brand—Elaine breaks down exactly why writing is no lo...
2025-07-2838 minNo Limit Leadership84: Why Your Team Nods Yes.. and Still Fails to Deliver w/ Dr. Laura GallaherIf your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and co-author of The Missing Links. Laura began her career helping NASA rebuild its culture after the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Since then, she’s become a go-to advisor for leaders who want to build high-performance, human-centered organizations that actually deliver.We unpack why so many leaders unintentionally lead through silence, how to foster psychological safety that drives execution, and why tr...
2025-07-2145 minNo Limit Leadership83: Combating the New Age of Mediocrity w/ Bill RiceAre you unknowingly letting mediocrity sabotage your team’s performance and culture? In this powerful conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Bill Rice—former Air Force counterintelligence officer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of a leading fintech marketing agency—to unpack the hidden forces driving average performance in today’s workplace. From the decline of real-time leadership observation to the misuse of technology, Bill shares actionable strategies to help you build a culture where excellence thrives.If you’ve struggled with remote team engagement, avoiding hard conversations, or wondering how AI fits into human leadership, this episode will give you t...
2025-07-1449 minNo Limit Leadership82: Building Champions from the Inside Out w/ Hall of Fame Coach Sherri CoaleBecoming a champion isn’t about obsessing over the scoreboard. The real transformation happens in the small, intentional behaviors you choose every single day.In this episode of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, legendary coach and bestselling author Sherri Coale reveals how she turned an unranked program into a perennial powerhouse and how those same habits can help you lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a culture where people thrive, this conversation will give you a blueprint you can start applying right now...
2025-07-0749 minNo Limit Leadership81: From Nothing to a Billion: The Leadership Playbook They Don’t Teach You w/ Harry L AllenTraditional banks often lack personalized service, and local businesses struggle to find true partnership in financial institutions. Meanwhile, higher education faces scrutiny over relevance and ROI in a world where information is nearly free.Harry Allen helped launch Studio Bank to blend technology with high-touch service, fueled by community investment. At Belmont, he's applying the same entrepreneurial mindset to modernize university operations and embed practical learning experiences, like a one-of-a-kind partnership with Dolly Parton, into academia.In this episode, Harry L. Allen, co-founder of Studio Bank and now CFO at Belmont University, unpacks the bold...
2025-06-3036 minNo Limit Leadership80: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership w/ Jim CarloughMany aspiring leaders misunderstand leadership as task delegation and performance oversight, missing its human core. Leadership isn’t just what you do—it’s who you become. In this episode, Jim Carlough, Chief Sales Officer at mPulse and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, shares hard-earned wisdom from decades in healthcare tech and mentorship. From his formative years under Ross Perot to leading with empathy and humor, Jim breaks down how real leadership begins long before you reach the corner office.Key TakeawaysIntegrity is foundational—it’s not...
2025-06-2342 minNo Limit Leadership79: From Founder to Leader: Building Purpose-Driven Teams w/ Sam DavidsonAre you an entrepreneur or leader struggling to scale your business and empower your team?In this episode of No Limit Leadership, host Sean Patton sits down with Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, seasoned founder, and leadership expert. Together, they explore how to transition from founder to leader, build trust with teams you didn’t hire, and develop the mindset and systems required to grow a purpose-driven business.Whether you're leading a startup, stepping into a legacy organization, or simply trying to improve your leadership impact, this conversation is packed with tactical ad...
2025-06-1643 minNo Limit Leadership78: The Inner Game of Business w/ Chris WilkinsonWhy long-term success starts with self-leadership and how to align who you are with the business you’re building.Why You Need to Listen:Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics and hustle, but overlook the one thing that actually determines long-term success: self-leadership. In this episode, business coach and columnist Chris Wilkinson joins Sean Patton to break down why your inner game is the key to outer performance. If you're building a business but feel stuck, scattered, or unfulfilled, this conversation is your mirror and your momentum.About the Guest:Chris Wilkinson is...
2025-06-0948 minNo Limit Leadership77: From Data to Direction: Building a No Limits Culture with AI w/ Jim StevensonIn this episode of No Limit Leadership, I sit down with Jim Stevenson—founder and CEO of the Bletchley Group, a global growth consultancy helping organizations align strategy, culture, and technology.We dive into what most leaders get wrong about data, why OKRs (not KPIs) are the key to alignment, and how AI is transforming leadership in real time. Jim shares how to create psychological safety, drive clarity, and build teams that win.If you’re a growth-minded leader who wants to future-proof your organization, this conversation is your blueprint. What You’ll Lear...
2025-06-0246 minNo Limit Leadership76: Balancing Structure and Soul w/ Valerie SandjivyWhat if the secret to great leadership isn’t more strategy—but more soul?In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I’m joined by Valerie Sandjivy, a global leadership mentor and founder of EllipsUS. With over 20 years of experience across France, the U.S., and Asia, Valerie helps C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs master the inner and outer game of leadership by balancing structure and soul, logic and intuition, discipline and play.We explore how to communicate across cultures, lead across five generations, and unlock your team’s full potentia...
2025-05-1950 minNo Limit Leadership75: Stop Talking. Start Leading: Why Great Leaders Ask Better Questions w/ Ken ProctorIf you're a growth-minded executive, founder, or team leader looking to build a high-trust, high-performance culture—this episode is for you.Ken Proctor is an executive coach and former CEO who helps organizations turn middle managers into culture carriers. In this conversation, we unpack how leaders can drive accountability, engagement, and retention not by giving better answers—but by asking better questions.You’ll learn:Why most companies break in the middle—and how to fix itThe “three-question rule” that will transform how you listen and leadHow to onboard team members in a way that builds...
2025-05-0543 minNo Limit Leadership74: Six Words to Transform Your Culture w/ Alex RamosWhat if your team could recite your mission without looking it up—and actually believe in it?In this powerful episode, Sean sits down with retired Air Force Squadron Commander and leadership expert Alex Ramos to unpack one of the most underrated tools for building high-performance culture: a six-word mission that lives in your team’s hearts, not just your handbook.They explore how Alex used this strategy—what he calls a VisMis—to align diverse teams, inspire belief, and create buy-in from the ground up. You’ll learn why simplicity scales, how belief beats compliance...
2025-04-2850 minNo Limit Leadership73: Stop Marching Harder-Start Leading Smarter w/ Tony MartignettiIn this episode of No Limits Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Tony Martignetti, bestselling author, leadership advisor, and founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching. With a unique background in biotech, finance, and executive coaching, Tony has helped high-performing leaders redefine success by reconnecting with their deeper purpose.Together, Sean and Tony dive into the dangers of burnout, how to recognize the early signs of misalignment, and why leaders must make space to think, not just do. They explore how energy—not busyness—is a better compass for growth, and how...
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2025-04-1658 minNo Limit Leadership72: Why Resilience Beats Talent w/ Ryan LavarnwayTalent might get you noticed. But resilience is what keeps you in the game.In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sit down with Ryan Lavarnway—MLB veteran, Olympian, and leadership speaker—to unpack what it really takes to lead, grow, and thrive over the long haul.Ryan shares stories of being cut 26 times in his pro baseball career, choosing purpose over prestige, and how to lead people based on who they are, not just what they do.🎯 In this episode, we cover:Why resilience is the real...
2025-04-1443 min2025-04-091h 23No Limit Leadership71: Not the Listener You Think You Are w/ Oscar Trimboli“74.9% of people think they’re great listeners. Only 12.8% of people feel truly heard. Someone’s lying—and it might be you.” That gap is costing you trust, performance, innovation, and talent. In this powerful episode of No Limits Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with global listening expert and author of How to Listen, Oscar Trimboli, to uncover why most leaders are failing at one of the most essential leadership skills: deep listening.Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a team leader, this conversation will challenge your assumptions, reveal your personal “listening villa...
2025-04-0745 min2025-04-021h 13No Limit Leadership70: Built to Lead, Not Break w/ Dr. Brandon ParkerIf your body is breaking down, your leadership is next. In this episode, we’re tackling the unspoken truth about leadership performance: it starts with physical health. Because no matter how sharp your mind is—if your body can’t carry the mission, everything suffers.I’m joined by Dr. Brandon Parker, chiropractor, movement expert, and creator of The Revival Method. His approach goes beyond rehab—it’s about building a body that’s strong, mobile, pain-free, and capable of supporting a high-performance life. We dive into how strength training, hormone health, mobility, and self-discipline are essential to leading you...
2025-03-3151 minNo Limit Leadership69: Why Leaders Fail to Inspire (And How to Fix It) w/ Jen HalpernLeadership is not about authority—it’s about connection. Yet too many leaders unintentionally create environments where employees feel unheard, undervalued, and unmotivated. In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sat down with Jen Halpern, founder of Soft Sell Coaching, to discuss how leaders can foster trust, build engagement, and balance high expectations with authentic connection. Whether you lead a sales team, an executive board, or an entire company, the key to success is simple: listen, engage, and invest in your people.Key Takeaways:The Birth of Soft Sell Coaching – Jen’s journe...
2025-03-1842 minNo Limit Leadership68: The Resilient Leader's Edge w/ Suzanne "Xena" LeskoHow do the best leaders stay calm and effective under extreme pressure? In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sit down with Suzanne "Xena" Lesko, a retired Navy captain, combat veteran, and global leadership expert, to break down the mindset, habits, and skills required to lead through adversity.Suzanne shares her journey from the Naval Academy to the cockpit, leading high-stakes missions and navigating the challenges of being a female officer in a male-dominated field. She later transitioned into a public affairs leadership role, where she mastered ...
2025-03-0449 minNo Limit Leadership67: How Elite Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams w/ Matt Van EppsIn this powerful episode of the No Limits Leadership Podcast, host Sean Patton sits down with his longtime friend and West Point classmate, Matt Van Epps. Matt currently serves as the Commissioner of General Services for the state of Tennessee, bringing his military-honed leadership skills to the public sector. He is also a former aviation commander in the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), where he led some of the most complex and high-stakes aviation missions in the military.From their shared experiences at West Point and the post-9/11 military landscape to Matt's innovative work in...
2025-02-1854 minNo Limit Leadership66: Whole-hearted Leadership - A Fresh Perspective, w/Lantz HowardMost leaders are stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, overcommitting, and avoiding the hard truths—and it’s killing their impact. In this episode, I sit down with Lantz Howard, executive coach and founder of Champion Hope, to break down what it really takes to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Lantz helps high-achieving leaders escape burnout, develop emotional resilience, and take full ownership of their decisions. If you’re tired of leading from fear, struggling with tough conversations, or feeling stretched too thin, this episode is your wake-up call.Summary ...
2025-02-0446 minNo Limit Leadership65: Tech Moves Faster Than Your Team—Here’s How to Catch Up w/ Kevin TorfAre you stuck in the endless grind of managing every little detail, fixing your team’s mistakes, and feeling like the weight of the entire business is on your shoulders? In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Torf, a veteran leader with over 40 years of experience, to unpack a game-changing leadership strategy: the Push-Pull Theory. You’ll learn how to stop micromanaging, empower your team to take ownership, and free up your time to focus on what matters most—growing your business. If you’re ready to stop working harder and start leading smarter, this episode is for you.
2025-01-2941 minNo Limit Leadership64: The Steady Leader w/ Schuyler WilliamsonIn this engaging conversation, Sean Patton and Schuyler Williamson explore the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-leadership, and the ability to learn from adversity. They discuss how energy and influence play crucial roles in effective leadership, the significance of having a purpose that extends beyond oneself, and the dynamics of teamwork. Schuyler shares insights from his military background and how those lessons translate into the business world, ultimately advocating for a culture of growth and fulfillment within organizations.TakeawaysLeadership is fundamentally about love and caring for others.Adversity should be viewed...
2025-01-0744 min
Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership296: PMA’s Holiday Gift Basket for Nonprofit Leaders (Patton McDowell)296: PMA’s Holiday Gift Basket for Nonprofit Leaders (Patton McDowell)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. As the year ends, nonprofit leaders are reflecting on 2024 while gearing up for a successful 2025. In episode 296 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, host Patton McDowell delivers PMA’s “holiday gift basket” of actionable strategies to support your leadership journey. From building a personal...
2024-12-2627 minNo Limit Leadership63: The Self-Work Required for Scaling Business Success w/ Cayla HoreyIn this No Limits Leadership Podcast episode, host Sean Patton interviews life and leadership coach Cayla Horey. They discuss Cayla's journey into leadership coaching, the challenges small business owners face, the importance of delegation, and the role of self-leadership in achieving success. Cayla emphasizes the need for awareness and mindset shifts to improve leadership effectiveness and shares practical strategies for effective delegation and utilizing contractors. The conversation highlights the transformative power of coaching and the impact of self-leadership on personal and professional growth.Cayla Horey's links:https://caylahorey.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayla-horey-a4...
2024-12-2342 minNo Limit Leadership62: Master Change or Perish w/ Ron CrabtreeIn this No Limits Leadership podcast episode, Sean Patton interviews Ron Crabtree, who shares insights on digital transformation, its components, and the challenges organizations face in implementing change. Ron emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between people, processes, and technology and discusses the ongoing labor shortage in various industries. He highlights the critical role of effective change management and communication in ensuring successful digital transformation initiatives while also addressing the need for organizations to adapt quickly to the ever-evolving business landscape.Ron Crabtree, is the founder and CEO of MetaOps™ and MetaExperts™Inc. He is an inte...
2024-12-1048 minYour Path to Nonprofit Leadership292: 5 Keys to Building Your 2025 Leadership Plan (Patton McDowell)292: 5 Keys to Building Your 2025 Leadership Plan (Patton McDowell)SUMMARYThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates. Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding an interim executive or your next leader. This Thanksgiving season, take a moment to pause and invest in your future. As the year draws to a close, there’s no better time to craft your personal strategic plan for 2025. In episode 292 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, discover five actionable steps to ele...
2024-11-2824 minNo Limit Leadership61: Embracing Vulnerability to Lead with Purpose w/ Scott JarrellSummary In this episode of No Limits Leadership, Sean sits down with Scott Jarrell, a military veteran, healthcare leader, and entrepreneur dedicated to improving men’s health. Scott shares his journey from military service to building a mission-driven business, highlighting the power of vulnerability, resilience, and leading with love in every aspect of life.Scott shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a leader in the military and now in his professional life, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and community among men. They discuss the impact of personal loss, the struggle wit...
2024-11-2652 min
Real Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonNavigating Real Estate Adventures: From Mountain Homes to Texas TrendsSend us a textUnlock the secrets of the real estate world with me, Rowena Patton, as we navigate the snowy mountains of western North Carolina and beyond. Discover the transformative journeys of homeowners like Susan and Dennis moving to Florida and Mary and Jerry's relocation to Utah, complete with stylish property enhancements that maximize value. We'll give you exclusive insights into a soon-to-be-listed gem on 55 Tipperary Drive, featuring a pool that's sure to charm its way into buyers' hearts. Plus, uncover the hidden benefits of our certified pre-owned real estate program, ensuring homes are market-ready with...
2024-11-2354 min
DCS PathwaysPathways Panel: Education - Bowling Green College of Education & Human Development and Ohio University Patton College of EducationThis episode features a panel discussion with faculty members from the Education programs featured at Bowling Green State University and Ohio University. This episode is packed with great advice for students interested in pursuing a career in this helping profession.
Here are the professionals who were kind enough to join me for this panel discussion:
Kaylani Othman - Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention for the College of Education and Human Development, Bowling Green State University
Curt Plummer - Coordinator of Undergraduate Recruitment for the Patton School of Education, Ohio University
2024-10-2249 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonMastering Real Estate Challenges: FSBO, Rentals, and Life Transitions with Rowena PattonSend us a textEver considered selling your home solo or pondered the intricate dance of property division during a divorce? This episode is brimming with wisdom that could save you time and emotional energy, whether you're signing real estate papers or downsizing for retirement. Join me, Rowena Patton, as I discuss the For Sale By Owner path, short-term rental optimization, and navigating the choppy waters of selling property amid life's transitions. With the expertise of our guests and the real stories of those who've walked these paths before, we open the door to a smoother real...
2024-02-0353 minYour Path to Nonprofit Leadership242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell)242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell)SUMMARYIn this solo episode #242, Patton McDowell discusses the process of designing a structured personal strategy retreat. The episode highlights why it's critical for nonprofit leaders to invest time in their own strategic planning, a practice often overlooked. He shares valuable strategies and insights on planning and executing a personal retreat for meaningful professional and personal development.12 STEPS TO DESIGN YOUR RETREATDetermine Date & Location G...
2023-12-2830 minNo Limit LeadershipEp39: All Women Should Be Millionaires with Sales Leader Madison PattonWhat got you the promotion isn't necessarily what is going to make you effective in your new position. Senior sales manager Madison Patton shares insights from her different roles throughout her career and how she makes sure to empower her people with straightforward expectations and empathy. linked in: madison-patton-67320179IG: @leadershipafterhours Book Mentioned: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires/dp/B08CVS2G24/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ETE4JZQTC2L5&keywords=we+should+all+be+millionaires+rachel+rodgers&qid=1702507873&sprefix=we+should+all+%2Caps%2C311&sr=8-1N...
2023-12-1238 min
Book Therapy with Kim Patton: Encouraging Foster and Adoptive Families One Book at a TimeStruggling Well through Difficult Seasons: Nothing Wasted by Kim PattonE36: Sometimes we don't know what we are going through exactly until well after God brings us through the difficult season. It's then where we can recognize how much we have grown and learned in the process.
Join Kim and her husband Kevin for a special interview highlighting Kim's brand new book.
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Big news! Kim Patton's new book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is available now in Paperback and Ebook format.
To order signed copies, visit www.kimpatton.com.
2023-10-2532 minNo Limit LeadershipEp33: Bonus Episode! Transforming Company Culture with CEO Sean PattonSean Patton, CEO and founder of Stronger Leaders Stronger Profits shares how he works within company leadership and HR to create more effective communication, profits, culture and buy in from employees. Instagram: @leadershipafterhours@SeanPattonPresentsNo Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving l...
2023-10-1044 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonNumber One Agent Johnny Jennings joins Rowena Patton from Sacramento, CA Show 681Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...
2023-09-1654 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonRob Kittle from Fort Collins, CO joins Rowena Patton in Asheville, NC Show 680Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...
2023-09-0954 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonAssisted Living: A conversation with Janet Ridgway and Rowena Patton Show 678Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...
2023-08-2654 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonCPO explained in one minute with Rowena PattonSend us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...
2022-12-1701 minYour Path to Nonprofit Leadership185: Happy Thanksgiving: 7 Ideas For Which You'll Thank Me (Patton McDowell)What are you doing to actually move closer to your ideal leadership role in the nonprofit sector? In this solo episode #185 of The Path Podcast, I offer seven specific ideas that can help you build your personal strategic plan for the year ahead.1. Declutter 2. Calendar Review 3. Aspirational Job Postings 4. Read A Book 5. Create a Guide List 6. Two Topic Curriculum 7. Coach and be Coached ABOUT PATTONPatton McDowell has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and organiza...
2022-11-2429 min
She Gets It!How To Accidentally Build a Multiple Six-Figure Business and Other Fun Lessons With Dawn PattonGet to know your new business bestie, Dawn Patton! In today's episode we dive into Dawn's business journey and learn how she accidentally grew a multiple six-figure business, blocks she faced while doing so, and lessons she's learned along the way.
Did we just become best friends? Let's make it official:
https://www.instagram.com/shegetsit.podcast
Even more ways to connect with us:
https://www.instagram.com/_dawnpatton_
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2022-11-1551 min
The Last Two Percent with Alina Patton JonesThe Last 2 Percent with Alina Patton JonesThe Last Two Percent – Podcast DescriptionWhat's The Last 2%? When it comes down to it, it’s that gut check moment when you are at the crossroads of making the next decision and you know what the real truth is, but most times you end up making a different choice. The Final 2% percent is...what's really the truth for you and how to you live your life making authentic choices. Meet Alina Patton Jones (MSW), author of the illustrated book “Mommy Am I Pretty”. Alina has done it all, from model to crisis counselor, to social wor...
2022-09-0816 min
Book Therapy with Kim Patton: Encouraging Foster and Adoptive Families One Book at a TimePushing Up Against the Big Questions: Too Small to Understand Why by Kevin J. PattonE4: Sometimes things in life throw us off course, and we ask the big questions. Why us? Why now? When will this end? How do I get through? In this episode, Kim talks with Kevin J. Patton about his memoir, his health crisis and what God has taught him through it all. There are references to Lord of the Rings, bunnies, turtles, and of course- faith. How does it all tie together? Let's find out.
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2022-08-0317 minReal Estate News Radio with Rowena PattonBurning Buyer Questions Right Now, with Rowena Patton, show #603Send us a textRowena keeps it light and fun while she shares various questions that come in from potential buyers moving to the mountains, and folks thinking of selling their home, as well as bonus podcasts on The Real Estate News Radio Show with Rowena Patton. The podcast comprises 10yrs of the broadcast show, as well as bonus programs and mini podcasts.If you like to listen to live shows to call in with questions - or win the trivia - get the link to listen anywhere at www...
2022-07-0954 minYour Path to Nonprofit Leadership159: 4 Ways to Advance Your Nonprofit Leadership This Year (Patton McDowell)159: 4 Ways to Advance Your Nonprofit Leadership This Year (Patton McDowell)SUMMARYWhat are you doing to actually move closer to your leadership goals in the nonprofit sector? Are you thankful for your current nonprofit leadership role? In this solo episode #159 of the Path Podcast, I offer four specific ways you can move closer to your nonprofit leadership goals.1. Sharpen your Vision Framework2. Practice Self-Assessment3. Utilize Strategic Networking...
2022-05-2641 min