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Monday Morning Boost: Hope, Light, Confidence, Connection, Love

September 24, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

A recent conversation with a friend prompted me to ponder and share a few thoughts. My pondering led me to rediscover a binding link between Hope, Light, Confidence, Connection and, most importantly, Love. I hope my friend finds something of value. Perhaps you may as well. ❤️ HOPE CREATES LIGHT In the darkness of struggle, hope, along with her sisters of faith and charity, work simply together to create a radiating gift of liberating light. ❤️ LIGHT CREATES CONFIDENCE As light…

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Monday Morning Boost: I Love The Human You

September 17, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

When the world seems to spin just a touch faster, when trials and tribulations gather at your doorstep, uninvited, when the weight of it all presses upon your shoulders, threatening to buckle them beneath its burden… I see the human you… Amidst this tempest, I see you standing tall, your spirit resilient, refusing to yield. It’s as though you hold a secret power, an inner flame that burns brightly even when darkness threatens to snuff it out. In the midst…

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Monday Morning Boost: 9/11 Leadership Lessons

September 10, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

On the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, I find myself drawn back to that fateful day and the profound lessons it holds for us as leaders, especially those of us steering the ship of small businesses. Winston Churchill, a beacon of resilience, once said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” It was this very courage that defined leaders in the wake of 9/11. POWER OF…

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Monday Morning Boost: Empowering Leadership Open House

September 3, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

You’re on a challenging journey, one that demands your very best intentional leadership. The path is filled with twists and turns, and at times, it feels like you’re navigating through a dense forest with no map. That’s the journey of leading a business, and it’s one I know. Hi there, I’m Les Patterson, and I’ve spent years on this leadership journey myself. I’m a Leadership Mentor and Business Coach, Professional Speaker and Storyteller, Military Veteran and a Sound Heart Champion….

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Monday Morning Boost: Rumblin’ Heartbeats of Freedom

August 27, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

The thunderous rumble of a pack of motorcycles is a symphonic sound that reverberates deep inside my heart, much like the awe-inspiring roar of a fighter jet slicing through the sky or the resounding boom of a field artillery howitzer (a sound I know intimately well), delivering its explosive message to the world. To me, these are more than just sounds. They are the rumblin’ heartbeats of freedom. The warm Cache Valley air was filled with these rumblin’ heartbeats Saturday…

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Monday Morning Boost: One Question

August 21, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

One question… What is one thing you would like to feel more confident about today? That’s it… What you are feeling right now is more powerful than anything I could ever say. Now, what will you do with your answer? I guess that was actually two questions. In that case, let’s make it a solid Power of Three series of questions. How will that one thing you feel more confident about empower another person? Okay. That’s it. No more questions….

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Monday Morning Boost: Beacons of Hope

August 13, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

In the midst of life’s uncertainties, there are moments that shine as beacons of hope, guiding us through the darkness and inspiring us to persevere. My friend Cameron Gallagher shared such a story of hope, a story that deeply touched my heart. Speaking yesterday in our Sunday church services, Cameron recounted an experience he had a few years ago walking along the cliffs of Cornwall, England. As he gazed out at the vast sea, looking towards the unseen coast of…

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Sunday Reflections: Pioneer Children Sang As They Walked

August 7, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

When pioneer families, including their children, embarked on the treacherous journey across the plains, they walked in the faith of their beliefs and the promise of a better future. Despite the hardships, they chose to embrace unity and hope, turning to the power of song, prayer, and unwavering faith. As they walked, their harmonious voices lifted spirits, fostering a sense of togetherness and determination amidst adversity. They sought solace in prayer, finding strength to endure the trials that lay ahead….

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Monday Morning Boost: This Is My WHY

August 7, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

At the heart of all I do as a leadership coach, professional speaker and storyteller, and SoundHeart Champion lies my deep-rooted WHY: “Empower Myself to Create a Story of Love & Greatness, then Empower Others to Create Their Story of Love & Greatness.” This profound mission first led me on a journey of self-discovery, where I learned to empower myself and, in turn, empower others through this Power of Three focus of Creating A Vision, Executing A Strategy, and Living…

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Sunday Reflections: She’s My Sister!

August 6, 2023 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

#SUNDAYREFLECTIONS: SHE’S MY SISTER! At the Patterson family reunion on Saturday, Aunt Darlene shared several times with energetic enthusiasm, speaking of her sisters Shirley and Lea. “I’ve known her for a long time! She’s my sister!” And on Facetime calls with our grandsons, 4-year-old Corbin is excited for his baby brother Boston to do more things with him. “I need to teach him!” From Aunt Darlene, who at 88 is on the spectrum of life where memory is becoming challenging,…

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