Patrick FiguresHow to overcome that “I don’t belong here” feeling as a leaderEvery day, many people head into work feeling like fakes — anxious about their age, lack of experience, or that stupid thing they said…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Patrick FiguresCompassion (and the art of crafting workplace culture)A common misconception among inexperienced leaders is that it’s easy to build a unified culture. Quite the opposite. The larger an…Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018
Patrick FiguresThe persuasive power of listeningI’m a sucker for a good story, and Quentin Tarantino has given me some of my favorites. He has a knack for creating memorable moments in…Aug 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018
Patrick FiguresAn Abundance of MentorsI put a significant premium on the mentor/mentee relationship. Admittedly, most of my fiction revolves around the hero’s journey and…Jul 31, 2018Jul 31, 2018
Patrick FiguresBad Behaviors = Weak Culture = Weak LeadershipThe Worst Run Football TeamDec 4, 2017Dec 4, 2017
Patrick FiguresYour job is killing your professional growth22 year-old Patrick would have been very proud of 28 year-old Patrick. By 28, I had joined a stable organization and achieved all the…Jun 18, 2017Jun 18, 2017
Patrick FiguresAn Absence of MentorsThe undervalued importance of mentoring relationshipsMay 30, 2016May 30, 2016
Patrick FiguresWhy You Won’t Commit at Work, But Will at HomeWe’re increasingly dissatisfied with our work environments, here’s whyApr 30, 2016Apr 30, 2016
