Looking at others isn’t always the solution. Sometimes, looking within is the best answer and yet it is the hardest thing to do. In this episode, we will talk about how Patrick Yanke, a military veteran, successful entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, mends together his military and business philosophies to something very universal. He’ll share with us his story and principles and how it all plays in our goals, decision making, and inward and outward perspective on life.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 10:42] Opening Segment
- I introduce today’s guest, Patrick Yanke
- Professional life in the army
- Patrick’s perspective on leadership
- Patrick talks about the leadership mindset in the air force and how it connects to his business
- People’s interests come first
- Patrick being the key person in the operational side
- Patrick’s mindset on homeschooling his kids
- Committing to each child’s needs and interests
- Patrick talks about how people’s needs play a big role in businesses
- Finding and fulfilling what they need
[10:43 - 19:18] Principles and Decision Making Process
- Being purpose driven
- You have to have a reason for being there
- Being a servant to the mission
- Educate and hone your people
- Don’t suppress them
- In turn, makes them purpose driven as well
- Instinct vs. logic on decision making
- Instinct is treating people the way you want to be treated
- Logic is the education and experience
- Road block as an opportunity rather than an obstacle
- Solving problems that no one can solve
[19:19 - 26:43] Lessons from the Military
- Patrick tells us a bit of military history
- Colonel Joshua Chamberlain as an example
- There’s always something that could be done
- Not admitting your limitations is one of your greatest enemies
- Leading others vs. leading yourself
- We tend to build a business based on others
- It’s difficult to look at ourselves and make the change
- Focusing too much on other people leads to lack of introspection
- Self management keeps you on the goal
- Being prepared for the next years within yourself
- Each day should be an execution of the plan
[26:44 - 33:28]Closing Segment
- Patrick’s recommended resources
- Lincoln on Leadership
- Reunification and laying out the steps
- Patrick’s legacy
- Love and fear
- How to find more of Patrick
- See links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Your job is the mission. And when you forget the mission, you’re in trouble.” - Patrick Yanke
“Business is warfare on a civilized scale. And sometimes, that warfare means you have to fight with yourself where you want to be the client’s hero. You want to be the guy that’s gonna hold the line.” - Patrick Yanke
“Growing older isn’t an option. Growing up is. And growing up is taking responsibility for yourself, others, and your own life.” - Patrick Yanke
Resources Mentioned:
- Lincoln on Leadership
You can connect with Patrick on Linkedin and Twitter. You can also visit www.yankefinancial.com and www.yankeacademy.com or you can visit his facebook pages Yanke Academy and Yanke Financial.
Guest email: patrick.yanke@yankeacademy.com
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