The Rhythm of Excellence: How Consistent Habits Lead to Extraordinary Results with Patrick Thean

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Do you want to achieve consistent success and drive breakthrough growth in your life or organization? Are you searching for the key to establishing a rhythm that leads to success? In this episode, our guest, Patrick Thean, shares his solution for attaining a predictable and sustainable path to success. By following his guidance, you can unlock the power of establishing a harmonious flow that propels you towards your desired outcomes.

"If you want to succeed in anything, you have to get into a rhythm. You have to get into a cadence. You have to do it over and over again, and you have to get better." - Patrick Thean

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About Our Guest:

Get ready to meet Patrick Thean, an individual with a unique perspective on success. A seasoned entrepreneur, Patrick gained recognition as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, all thanks to his unique approach and steadfast spirit. Not one to rest on his laurels, he translated his experience into actionable methodologies that help leaders navigate through tumultuous times. His belief in the importance of establishing rhythm tones his successful counsel and has been recognized in his bestselling book.

Reasons to Listen:

• Master the key principles of establishing consistent routines that drive success.
• Uncover why accountability matters in goal attainment and how to leverage it for your advantage.
• Discover your core purpose in life and how to manifest it through your everyday actions.
• Learn the power of deliberate intentionality and prioritization in crafting effective routines.
• Explore how to foster a culture of openness and vulnerability that leads to effective leadership.

Key Lessons:

1. Establishing a rhythm is crucial for success in personal and professional life. A consistent rhythm helps build good habits and ensures that important tasks are consistently practiced.

2. Taking ownership of one's time is essential. Rather than being a victim or passively reacting to external circumstances, it is important to accept responsibility for how time is managed.

3. Prioritization is a key aspect of time management. It is important to say no to certain things in order to focus on what truly matters.

4. Self-care is not selfish. Taking care of oneself allows for better service and effectiveness in serving others.

5. Social media and social pressures should not dictate one's life. It is important to be aware of the influence of social media but not be controlled by it.

6. Vulnerability and transparency are crucial in creating a healthy and productive work culture. Leaders should create an environment that rewards vulnerability and reduces judgment.

7. A company should have a structured rhythm and cadence. This includes quarterly planning sessions, weekly adjustment meetings, and a framework for growth and strategy.

8. Success requires consistent habits and deliberate practice. Just like losing weight or running, consistent habits lead to long-term success.

9. Discovering and embracing one's purpose is key to living a fulfilled life aligned with God's plan.

10. Holding high standards and being tough as a leader can lead to better results and growth for employees.

11. Execution is often the problem, not strategy. Ensuring teamwork, alignment, and focus are crucial for success.

12. Accountability means accounting for one's ability and consistently striving towards goals throughout the process.

Overall, the episode highlights the importance of establishing a rhythm, prioritizing effectively, being vulnerable and transparent in leadership, and focusing on execution to achieve success in both personal and professional life.

Resources & Action Steps:

• Explore the services offered by Patrick Thean and his company, Rhythm Systems, to help CEOs and their teams execute their strategies and achieve their goals.
• Check out Patrick Thean's book, Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth.
• Consider implementing a daily micro rhythm, such as taking a few minutes each morning to be grateful, reflect on the previous day, and prioritize your tasks for the day.
• Start building a rhythm in your own life by establishing habits that support your goals and help you stay focused and accountable.
• Learn more about the methodology, software, and coaching provided by Rhythm Systems to help companies get focused, aligned, and accountable.
• Take advantage of the 1010 process mentioned by Patrick Thean to spend time in gratitude, reflection, and prioritization each day.
• Consider the importance of establishing both rhythms and habits in your personal and professional life to enhance

Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Introduction,

Tim Winders introduces the podcast and his guest, Patrick Thean. They discuss the challenges faced by CEOs and the importance of executing strategies for success.

00:02:14 - Helping CEOs Succeed,

Patrick explains his mission to help CEOs succeed by focusing on strategy execution. He emphasizes the difficulty of the CEO role and the high failure rate, emphasizing the need for accountability and commitment to stakeholders.

00:06:22 - Embracing Rhythms,

Patrick discusses the importance of establishing rhythms in both personal and company life. He explains that rhythms help create habits and improve performance, allowing for consistent execution of goals and plans.

00:09:15 - Rhythm vs Habit,

Patrick clarifies the difference between rhythm and habit. He explains that rhythm is a cadence or framework that supports the practice of habits. Rhythm ensures consistency of habits, while habits are specific actions that are repeated regularly.

00:12:10 - Maintaining Rhythm and Habits,

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges of maintaining rhythm and habits. Patrick highlights the need for commitment and rescheduling when disruptions occur, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice for long-term success.

00:13:57 - Importance of Being Intentional,

Being intentional and self-aware helps leaders show up for their team even on days when they feel irritable or grouchy due to lack of sleep or other factors. It may require extra energy and effort, but being intentional about how one carries themselves can lead to success.

00:15:38 - Breaking Barriers to Establishing a Routine,

Some leaders struggle to find time for self-reflection and establishing a morning routine. Two key barriers are not owning one's time and prioritization. Leaders need to accept responsibility for their time and prioritize tasks, saying no more often than yes.

00:19:27 - Overcoming the Misconception of Self-Care,

Leaders, especially servant leaders, may feel guilty for taking time for themselves. However, self-care is essential for being able to effectively serve others. Prioritizing self-care is not selfish, but necessary for maintaining balance and avoiding burnout.

00:22:23 - The Influence of Social Media,

Social media has a powerful influence on people, leading to a fear of judgment and a desire to present a certain image. Leaders need to create a culture that values transparency, vulnerability, and open communication to combat the negative effects of social media.

00:26:19 - The Importance of Vulnerability and Transparency,

Teams cannot reach peak performance without transparency, which requires vulnerability. Creating a culture that encourages open dialogue, resolves conflicts, and embraces mistakes can improve both vulnerability and overall team performance.

00:28:15 - The Myth of Being a Tough Boss,

Patrick discusses the misconception that to be a good boss, one must be tough and not kind. He shares an example from his time in the Singapore military, where he handled a disciplinary situation with kindness and explained the consequences of the soldier's actions.

00:30:41 - Holding Employees Accountable,

Patrick challenges the idea that holding employees accountable for results is seen as being a jerk. He emphasizes the importance of being both tough and kind as a leader, and explains how providing feedback and coaching helps employees improve and grow in their careers.

00:32:21 - The Importance of Direct Feedback,

Patrick highlights the significance of giving direct and timely feedback to employees. He emphasizes that providing constructive criticism and addressing performance issues is not being a jerk, but rather being kind by helping employees identify areas for improvement and grow professionally.

00:33:28 - The Impact of Tough Managers,

Patrick shares his belief that the best managers are those who hold their employees to a higher standard, provide tough feedback, and help them achieve more than they thought possible. He explains that these managers are respected because they push their employees to improve and reach their full potential.

00:37:13 - Embracing Humility and Learning,

Patrick reflects on his early years at Oracle and the importance of having a healthy ego and humility. He shares a personal experience where he embraced feedback from a colleague and used it as an opportunity to learn and improve his programming skills, highlighting the value of humility.

00:41:08 - The Importance of Accountability in Achieving Goals

Patrick discusses how accountability is often misunderstood and misused in organizations. Accountability is not about punishing someone for failure, but rather about helping them achieve their goals by providing support and resources. He emphasizes the importance of early accountability and making adjustments along the way to ensure success.

00:43:00 - The Mindset for Success

Patrick shares his philosophy on success, which is about being curious, learning, being humble, and staying focused. He believes that success is about understanding one's purpose and living it, as well as finding ways to be intentional and reflect on one's actions. He also mentions the importance of rest and allowing God to lead.

00:46:07 - Overcoming Workaholism and Finding Balance

Patrick discusses his family's workaholic tendencies and how he consciously chose not to follow the same path. He emphasizes the importance of discovering one's own purpose and not just blindly following the patterns set by others. He strives to be intentional with his time and prioritize serving his family while still working hard.

00:48:30 - The Power of Rest and Reflection

Patrick explains how he developed a framework called Rhythm that helps leaders reflect, learn, plan, and take intentional action. He believes that taking the time to pause and reflect leads to greater success and prevents burnout. By following a rhythm and allowing God to work through him, he can serve CEOs and help them achieve their goals.

00:55:32 - The Think Rhythm,

Patrick discusses the importance of having a rhythm in work and explains the Think Rhythm, which involves figuring out the key winning moves for growth and prioritizing them above everything else in the company.

00:56:39 - Quarterly Planning and Weekly Adjustment Meetings,

Patrick explains the importance of planning for the quarter and how it is necessary to have a great week to have a great quarter. He introduces the concept of weekly adjustment meetings instead of status meetings, where problems are solved and adjustments are made.

00:58:02 - Fire Prevention Mode vs. Firefighting Mode,

Patrick emphasizes the importance of having a framework and rhythm in place to prevent crises. He suggests that companies should focus on fire prevention mode by having regular weekly meetings to discuss and address issues instead of constantly firefighting.

00:58:47 - Holistic Decision Making,

Patrick advises against impulsively pursuing new opportunities that arise during the quarter. He recommends adding them to the list of things to discuss during the quarterly planning session to make a holistic decision and prioritize effectively.

01:00:45 - AI-Powered Business Coach,

Patrick introduces an AI-powered business coach available on his website. It provides strategic and execution-related advice and helps with goal setting by generating options based on the user's input.

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