“Having known Patrick for more than ten years, I can attest that his strategies have significantly improved my capabilities and effectiveness as a CEO and leader.”
— Sheldon Wolitski, Founder and Executive Chairman, The Select Group
Packed with real-world stories and tactics to help you build a high-growth company, spot problems early and avoid painful mistakes.
Buckle up for the exhilarating ride of leading a high-growth company. Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned executive, Patrick and Michael deliver the roadmap to avoid painful mistakes and build an enduring, thriving business. From the crucible moments that tempered Michael Praeger into the visionary CEO who steered AvidXchange's meteoric rise, these pages overflow with hard-won wisdom to transform leaders and equip companies to scale new heights.
Packed with real-world stories and tactics from veteran CEO coach Patrick Thean, this book reveals the seven essential practices to guide entrepreneurs and leaders to breakthrough success.
Learn how curiosity and continuous self-improvement help CEOs spot problems early and lead their teams to the summit. Discover how to achieve alignment across your organization and turn your culture into a competitive weapon to attract top talent. Explore the keys to constructing a world-class leadership team and focusing relentlessly on your core customer.
The Journey to CEO Success brings together over twenty years of insights working alongside pioneering executives. Pick it up and unleash your organization's full potential.
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Rhythm, by Patrick Thean, has been written for growing companies who are facing the ceilings of complexity. You'll learn how to identify the signs of setbacks before they occur, track those signs, and make adjustments to keep your plan on track and accelerate growth.
You'll also learn simple systems to empower everyone in your company to become and stay focused, aligned, and accountable.
The Think Plan Do® process and Rhythm of Work® methodology apply to any growing business and ensure that your organization gets into the habit of achieving success, week after week, quarter after quarter, and year after year.
Rhythm can be purchased in ebook, hardcover, or softcover format.
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Predictable Results, written by Patrick Thean, Chris Cosper, Alan Gehringer, Tiffany Chepul, Barry Pruitt, Cathy McCullough, Liz McBride, Ted Skinner, and Melissa Enriquez, provides real advice from real leaders facing real challenges just like yours.
In this ensemble book, experts from the Rhythm Systems® team share true stories of leaders tackling the big challenges that are keeping them from steady, predictable growth. These stories will give you practical patterns of success and direct you to tools and business guides that can show you how to build focus, alignment, and accountability.
You'll also learn the true winning formula for predictable results and the three key execution Rhythms for Growth to accelerate your growth as a leader and organization.
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The power of metrics is truly remarkable. But, it's the RIGHT metrics that hold the most value. Find out what can you measure NOW that will give you insight into the FUTURE of your business.
“Having known Patrick for more than ten years, I can attest that his strategies have significantly improved my capabilities and effectiveness as a CEO and leader.”
— Sheldon Wolitski, Founder and Executive Chairman, The Select Group
“Rhythm is a very readable, practical guide for what entrepreneurs and CEOs can do to meet growth challenges and grow successfully. I’d recommend this book to every entrepreneur, CEO, and senior manager in a company with growth potential.”
— Brad Smart, bestselling author of "Topgrading"
“Patrick Thean’s The Journey to CEO Success is a masterclass in leadership and growth. As a client of Patrick’s during some of my company’s most pivotal moments, I can attest that this book contains the key wisdom that helped me succeed as a CEO and will be an indispensable guide for any leader aiming to navigate the complexities of CEO life with grace and success.”
— Mort O’Sullivan, Founder, ARCA
“Patrick nailed it! I LOVE the seven practices. They deliver the foundational steps for success in business. Arbill is living proof!”
— Julie Copeland, CEO and President, Arbill
“Patrick’s The Journey to CEO Success distills transformative insights into seven core practices essential for any serial entrepreneur aiming to scale new heights. A must-read for those committed to leading high-growth ventures with visionary zeal.”
— Peter Stas, CEO, MMT and Founder, Frederique Constant
“Rhythm introduced me to a new system to enhance harmony and balance in our companies. It’s about hitting that sweet spot between the tense times and the safe times in the growth cycle for every company.”
—Jack Stack, CEO of SRC Holdings Corp and author of "The Great Game of Business"
“If you want a company that executes at a high level and has a culture of people who care and perform, “Be Curious” and adopt these seven practices. It works!”
— Jeffrey C. Firestone, COO, Dutch Valley Family of Companies; President, Dutch Valley Food Distributors
“Patrick Thean’s The Journey to CEO Success is a masterclass in leadership and growth. As a client of Patrick’s during some of my company’s most pivotal moments, I can attest that this book contains the key wisdom that helped me succeed as a CEO and will be an indispensable guide for any leader aiming to navigate the complexities of CEO life with grace and success.”
— Mort O’Sullivan, Founder, ARCA
“I highly recommend Patrick and Michael’s The Journey to CEO Success for anyone who wants to be a more effective and successful leader.”
— Dr. Jay Cohen, Co-Founder, Dexian (formerly Signature Consultants)
“Through practical advice and real-world examples, this book equips leaders at all levels with the tools and mindsets needed to navigate challenges and thrive in today’s business environment. A must-read for anyone committed to personal and professional development.”
— Sushant Trivedi, CEO, Fresh Tracks Canada
“These secrets are worth at least $150k/year of executive coaching. I have worked with Patrick for over 12 years and this feels like cheating!”
— Jorge Partidas, CEO, Globofran and Movigy
“Growth is my very top priority as a CEO and I found this book to be immensely helpful and inspirational in framing it with the leadership skills, disciplines and attitudes necessary to turn aspirational growth into real growth.”
— Dave Cook, CEO, InsightOne
“Patrick’s blueprint is a must-have for any CEO. I’ve had the privilege to implement his methodology across multiple businesses with great success.”
— Krish V. Patel, CEO, KVP Inc.
“Seven relevant and impactful practices that will really help me guide our company as we keep growing consistent with Patrick’s Think, Plan, Do philosophy.”
— Mike Tucker, President, Stego Industries, LLC
“As leaders in our companies, we need to always learn, improve, and grow to succeed in an ever-changing world. Thanks to Patrick and Michael for reminding me that it begins within US! As the CEO of our family business, I need to look in the mirror and say ‘self, it starts with you’!”
— Brandon Tarbell, President and CEO, Tarbell Management Group
“Patrick clearly outlines the practices that will help any CEO grow their business. This book compresses a lot of wisdom into an easy-to-digest framework.”
— Piers Carey, CEO, Teneo
“Patrick’s work helped our leadership team align our efforts and contributed to our ability to achieve our strategic priorities. As CEO, Patrick’s methodologies and insights were extremely important in the value the leadership created.”
— Blaine Raddon, former CEO, The Channel Company
“Having known Patrick for more than ten years, I can attest that his strategies have significantly improved my capabilities and effectiveness as a CEO and leader.”
— Sheldon Wolitski, Founder and Executive Chairman, The Select Group
“Rhythm is a very readable, practical guide for what entrepreneurs and CEOs can do to meet growth challenges and grow successfully. I’d recommend this book to every entrepreneur, CEO, and senior manager in a company with growth potential.”
— Brad Smart, bestselling author of "Topgrading"