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Connect & Lead Brian Patterson, M Ed, Psy M, LSSBB, CTRTC
Author of CONNECT & LEAD
Leadership Coach

11/27/2025

šŸ Happy Thanksgiving šŸ

In Choice Theory, gratitude is a choice that changes how we experience life.
When we focus on what we appreciate, we strengthen our sense of connection, peace, joy, and purpose—meeting our Basic Needs from the inside out.

Today I’m choosing gratitude for the people, moments, and simple joys that fill my Quality World.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, meaning, and connection. 🧔

The Irish are so creative!
11/04/2025

The Irish are so creative!

Incredible, uplifting message!You are constantly hosting the presence of the Creator?
07/20/2025

Incredible, uplifting message!
You are constantly hosting the presence of the Creator?

Welcome to the Digital Cathedral with Don Keathley! Let us know you're here and where you're from! Enjoy the message!Your donations keep us growing! Make you...

Evil!
07/20/2025

Evil!

Federal documents obtained by a conservative watchdog group show the Biden administration’s DOJ sought a ā€œfederal hookā€ so they could investigate and criminally charge parents protesting school policies.

Want to learn more? Ask me!
07/13/2025

Want to learn more? Ask me!

06/20/2025
šŸ’” Leadership Insight: Choice Theory Axiom 1 šŸ’”ā€œThe only person whose behavior we can control is our own.ā€ – Dr. William G...
05/01/2025

šŸ’” Leadership Insight: Choice Theory Axiom 1 šŸ’”
ā€œThe only person whose behavior we can control is our own.ā€ – Dr. William Glasser

Too often, leaders try to fix their teams by managing others’ actions. But real influence starts with self-control.

When a teammate misses a deadline, you can’t force them to prioritize. But you can choose how you respond—calmly, curiously, and constructively. That’s how you build trust, ownership, and a stronger team culture.

3 Simple Action Steps for Better Leadership:
āœ… Reflect: Did your reaction today align with the leader you want to be?
āœ… Model: Choose one value (e.g., punctuality) and show it all week.
āœ… Pause: In your next conflict, take 10 seconds before responding. Choose empathy.

šŸ‘‰ Want to lead with integrity, not intensity? Let’s talk.
šŸ“© Message me or visit www.brianpattersonleadership.com to learn how Choice Theory coaching helps leaders grow from the inside out.

Brian Patterson conducts leadership coaching, training, and team building for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Get in touch for a free consultation!

A good assessment
04/27/2025

A good assessment

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A bit of wisdom for you!
12/28/2024

A bit of wisdom for you!

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