In this episode of The Freedom Experience, I sit down with Patrick Thean, an international speaker, CEO coach, and bestselling author, to explore his remarkable journey and the powerful lessons shared in his new book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership. From building Inc. 500 companies to guiding CEOs through high-growth challenges, Patrick shares his unique insights into leadership, execution, and cultivating curiosity as a driver of success.

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Key Themes:

1. Leadership Through Curiosity
   Patrick explains how curiosity, paired with humility, enables CEOs to build stronger connections, adapt to cultural differences, and uncover hidden opportunities.

2. Execution Over Strategy
   Discover why execution often outshines strategy in high-growth companies and how prioritization is the key to avoiding entrepreneurial burnout.

3. Building and Aligning World-Class Teams
   Patrick discusses why hiring for core values and fostering a culture of alignment leads to long-term success.

4. The Role of Purpose in Leadership
   Patrick shares his passion for purpose-driven work, from supporting Samaritan’s Feet to inspiring CEOs to reignite their dreams.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “Replace fear with curiosity. What is it you don’t know about AI or the challenges your business faces?”
• “When you say yes to one thing, you are inadvertently saying no to others. Prioritization is the foundation of execution.”
• “Freedom is waking up every day with maximum joy for what you do.”

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn
• The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership by Patrick Thean
• Rhythm Systems (Website)
• Samaritan’s Feet (Website)

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Audit your priorities—identify what you will NOT do this quarter.
2. Practice visualization: Define what success looks like and align your team around it.
3. Explore the intersection of AI and strategy in your business operations.