Guard Your Gates
THE BLOG
Category: Results
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When the Leader is Silent
The Art of Proximity Leadership By Rod Patterson There’s a sacred tension in those moments when the leader is present—but not leading. The team looks for direction. The mission keeps moving. And you, not the voice of the vision, become its echo. This is the art of leading from proximity, not position. Proximity Leadership means:
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The Success Problem
Overcoming Success By Rod Patterson, MBA The confetti’s long gone. The numbers look good. The trophy’s up on the shelf, catching dust and sunlight. You did it! But somewhere between the applause and the next morning’s coffee, it gets quiet. After a week, that fire in your chest? Dimmed. The goals that used to jolt
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Don’t Drown at Work
How to Avoid Drowning at Work: Guard Your Gates By Rod Patterson Are you busy or are you buried? The inbox won’t stop. Meetings multiply. Notifications chirp like a thousand birds. And somewhere in the chaos, your actual work, can easily get lost. I’ve been there. That’s why I built a system that helps you
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Swimming with the Sharks!
How to Swim with the Sharks (Without Becoming Lunch) By Rod Patterson, MBA Let’s be honest—business isn’t a kiddie pool. It’s open water. And some of the folks in it? Sharks, killer whales, and piranhas! But if you’re going to swim with the sharks, you’d better know how to navigate without losing a limb, or
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Staying Focused
Staying Focused at Work When the World Feels Like a RollercoasterBy Rod Patterson, MBA Trying to focus at work when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control is like attempting to read a book in the middle of a hurricane. The constant buzz of political drama, social media arguments, and breaking news can
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The 4th Quarter
The 4th Quarter: Rise Up and Finish Like a Champion! By Rod Patterson, MBA We are in the 4th quarter! The year is grinding to its final pages. The 4th quarter isn’t for coasting, it’s for charging hard to the finish line. This is your moment to seize, to own, to make legendary. Whether you’re
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RESULTS : You Must Have Them
Results: You Must Have Them By Rod Patterson, MBA Good intentions don’t move the needle. Results do. We live in a performance-driven world where outcomes often define credibility, influence, and legacy. Whether you’re leading a claims operation, mentoring future executives, or shaping board-level strategy, results are critical. They are the proof of good stewardship. The
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