Protect Your Patch

By: Rich Baron and Dr. Mike Smith
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Protect Your Patch podcast where we talk about all things that drive meaningful change through intentional actions, hosted by Dr. Mike Smith, former First Sergeant of the Air Force Thunderbirds and a corporate leader in Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and Rich Baron who is a master certified executive coach and Director of Culture Transformation and Training for John Mattone Global. With over 50 years of combined experience and leadership, we will discuss the important aspects of focusing on the foundation of getting back to the basics. So leaders and organizations can redefine who they are to recreate their legacy.

    Together, we strive to bring common clarity to the chaos and confusion by partnering with leaders and organizations to uncover those areas that are creating stumbling blocks and turn them into stepping stones. Remember, the depth of your preparation determines the height of your performance.

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Episodes
  • Breaking Your Mental Sound Barrier Part 4 - Controlling Your Emotions
    Oct 3 2024

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    "Remember, no one has the right to control your emotions, thoughts, and actions, unless you let them." - Kevin J. Donaldson

    The ability to control emotions is a critical leadership skill because it directly influences decision-making, communication, and team dynamics. Leaders who manage their emotions well can think clearly under pressure, making rational decisions rather than impulsive ones driven by stress or frustration. Emotional control also helps leaders communicate more effectively, allowing them to inspire confidence and trust in their teams. When leaders stay calm and composed, they create a stable environment where others feel secure and motivated. Additionally, emotional self-regulation enables leaders to handle conflicts with empathy and fairness, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. In essence, emotional control not only enhances a leader's personal effectiveness but also elevates the overall performance of their team.

    Doc and Rich discuss the High Value Target of Controlling Your Emotions in this episode of Protect Your Patch.

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    30 mins
  • Breaking Your Mental Sound Barrier Part 3 - Make Strategic Decisions
    Sep 23 2024

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    "Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision." - Anthony Robbins

    Do your actions, behaviors, and habits truly reflect alignment with the size and scope of your vision? Or is perhaps the inability to make strategic decisions, that will have the most impactful outcome, holding you back?

    On this episode of Protect Your Patch, Doc and Rich discuss the importance of making strategic decisions and how the impact, positive of negative, this skill can have on your life.

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    27 mins
  • Breaking Your Mental Sound Barrier Part 2 - Taking Ownership and Personal Reponsibility
    Sep 16 2024

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    Theodore Roosevelt stated, "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month."

    A few of questions for you to consider:
    1. Why do you think that people tend to blame others for their failures?
    2. Do you think it's possible that you are your greatest obstacle?
    3. What habits and actions would you have to implement in your life to establish and implement a higher level of ownership?

    In part two of our series on Breaking your mental sound barrier, we discuss world-class beliefs on ownership and taking personal responsibility.

    Join Doc and Rich on this episode of Protect Your Patch and be prepared to take ownership and responsibility in your lives!


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    25 mins

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