Red Edge Mentoring – Page 3 – Empowering Leaders to Create & Live a More Intentional Life

Monday Morning Boost: Embracing Community Collaboration

August 5, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail grew by another 2.85 miles on Saturday. And a 20 year vision came to fruition! INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP This past Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new portion of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Hyde Park. The event was a celebration of both community and nature, complete with a fun run, breakfast, and a shared sense of accomplishment. The nearly three-mile stretch of trail near the mouth of Hyde Park Canyon…

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WHY I WILL NOT BE AT INFLUENCE

August 4, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

I so wish I could be at the NSA Influence in Denver this year! I will miss the energy, the ideas, meeting new people, and being with my NSAMW family… Let’s talk about why I won’t be there… Business this year has been extremely challenging. I have had the opportunity this year to intentionally lead through some very strong business challenges that have stretched me hard. Our revenue has taken a pretty good hit, and we’ve had to dip into…

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Monday Morning Boost: Challenging Mountains

July 28, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

Sometimes this journey of life can feel completely overwhelming. And that’s been the case for me. These last few weeks have been extra challenging. And this on top of an extra challenging year. I’ve struggled to rise in hope as it felt like the weight of life just kept pushing me down. I have struggled to focus on What Matters Most (one of my key Power of Three focuses). I have felt extra tired, lacked energy, and sometimes just downright…

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Monday Morning Boost: A Place to Call Home

July 21, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

Hyde Park and Cache Valley are places that evoke a sense of belonging–a sanctuary we yearn to return to after being away. The quest for a place to call home has resonated deeply with people across generations and cultures. Our community gathered Saturday night to celebrate the heritage of the place we call. We had the parade with a military honor guard leading the way, the city royalty, a bunch of homemade floats, and emergency vehicles with their lights and…

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Monday Morning Boost: The Boys of Bravo Battery, Part 2

July 14, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

The days of the week would tend to run together while we were in Iraq. But I’ll forever remember July 16th in 2005 was a Saturday. It was a mail run day for Ron Wood and the other soldiers on his crew. They were on special mission toding Convoy Escort Security for the division’s eventual departure out of Iraq. They were based out of LSA Speicher near Tikrit operating on their own away from our main base in Kirkuk. They had…

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MONDAY MORNING BOOST: THE BOYS OF BRAVO BATTERY, Part 1

July 7, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

Most came home from war. Some didn’t. Sergeant 1st Class Ronald Tanner Wood was one of them. July 16th will mark 19 years from the day Ron Wood was killed in Iraq. I would like to share a little bit of Ron’s story, and the story of the Boys of Bravo Battery, who I was honored to be a part of. Today is Part One. Bravo Battery of the Utah Army National Guard out of Logan and Brigham City was,…

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Monday Morning Boost: Raising The Flag

July 1, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

Twenty years ago, on July 3rd, my journey to Iraq began with the raising of this American flag at our home. As I reflect on that pivotal time in my life, the memories of service and sacrifice are ever-present. I love how these photos capture the simplicity and beauty of a moment I will forever cherish. In one picture, you can see my sons Cody and Clint helping me raise Old Glory on the pole for the first time. As…

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Monday Morning Boost: Harnessing the Power of Intentional Leadership

June 23, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

In small business ownership, luck can play a role in who we meet, but it’s our actions that truly shape our journey. Instead of waiting for luck, we can create environments that surround us with greatness. Tony Robbins said, “Who you spend time with is who you become. Proximity is power.” This concept is central to the Intentional Leadership Mastermind groups presented by Red Edge Mentoring. We have been leading these Mastermind groups for six years ago for the sole…

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Monday Morning Boost: On Behalf of a Grateful Nation

June 16, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

“On behalf of the president of the United States, the United States Navy, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of your honorable and faithful service.” It was my sacred privilege to deliver these words to Seaman 1st Class Fred Bingham, a 99-year-old veteran who joined the Navy in August 1945, right at the end of World War II. On this day, Seaman Bingham was surrounded by his family at Mack Park in Smithfield, Utah, during their…

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Monday Morning Boost: A Birthday Thank You

June 9, 2024 Les Patterson Comments 0 Comment

I know I look old and grumpy in this photo… but celebrating my birthday neither made me feel old or grumpy! I love celebrating my birthday and each one seems to turn out better than the previous! Turning 58 this past Friday has been an incredible blessing. For the first time, we had all three of our grandkiddos together, and our two daughters joined us as well. We have enjoyed several days filled with joy, laughter, and the kind of…

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