Patrick Gough - "The Missing Link to Creating High-Performance Teams: Leadership at All Levels"
Patrick Gough, CEO and Founder at Poseidon Consulting LLC, dives into his extensive Marine Corps background and explains why formal leadership curricula are indispensable. He describes glaring shortfalls in the corporate world, where tenure often replaces real development. He argues that investing in training fosters higher retention and performance. He concludes by highlighting why leadership can’t be left to chance and must be taught deliberately.
EPISODE: Patrick Gough CEO and Founder @ Poseidon Consulting LLC The Missing Link to Creating High-Performance Teams: Leadership at All Levels A Conversation with Patrick Gough 29
Patrick Gough, CEO and Founder at Poseidon Consulting LLC, dives into his extensive Marine Corps background and explains why formal leadership curricula are indispensable. He describes glaring shortfalls in the corporate world, where tenure often replaces real development. He argues that investing in training fosters higher retention and performance. He concludes by highlighting why leadership can’t be left to chance and must be taught deliberately. Episode Description
Introduction to Patrick Gough (04:43) Full Podcast Episode (26:55) Episode Highlights (03:24) Invest in Leadership, Reap Loyal Rewards (05:43) Affordable Training Builds Efficient and Loyal Leadership (04:36) Balanced Leadership: One Conversation for Lifelong Success (05:26) Passion for Mission, Compassion for People Drives Success (04:25) Short - Affordable Training Builds Efficient and Loyal Leadership (00:59) Short - Passion for Mission, Compassion for People Drives Success (00:44) Table of Contents
(04:43) Introduction to Patrick Gough "My military experience taught me that real leadership is forged on the battlefield—each challenge and lesson in combat becomes a building block for success in the boardroom."
Full Episode "As a leader, commit to learning and growing yourself, and commit to creating a culture within the organization that allows people to learn and grow. Help others attain that personal and professional development, and invest the time and effort in them. It will pay huge dividends in the long run."
(03:24) Episode Highlights
(05:43) Invest in Leadership, Reap Loyal Rewards "Leaders who invest in people see greater loyalty and fewer costly mistakes."
(04:36) Affordable Training Builds Efficient and Loyal Leadership "Affordable, focused leadership development proves that even on tight budgets, investing in your people can dramatically boost both performance and loyalty."
(05:26) Balanced Leadership: One Conversation for Lifelong Success "Balanced leadership means showing up fully by taking care of yourself, a lesson I learned from a conversation that changed my approach to leading teams for life."
(04:25) Passion for Mission, Compassion for People Drives Success "A great leader drives the mission forward while ensuring every team member feels valued. By actively engaging and continuously improving, you build a culture where both goals and people thrive."
YOUTUBE SHORT: "Affordable, focused leadership development proves that even on tight budgets, investing in your people can dramatically boost both performance and loyalty." - Patrick Gough

YOUTUBE SHORT: "A great leader drives the mission forward while ensuring every team member feels valued. By actively engaging and continuously improving, you build a culture where both goals and people thrive." - Patrick Gough

Patrick Gough Patrick Gough, CEO and Founder at Poseidon Consulting LLC, dives into his extensive Marine Corps background and explains why formal leadership curricula are indispensable. He describes glaring shortfalls in the corporate world, where tenure often replaces real development. He argues that investing in training fosters higher retention and performance. He concludes by highlighting why leadership can’t be left to chance and must be taught deliberately.
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