Having grown up in a home full of teachers and entrepreneurs, it’s no surprise that Mike Paton has spent much of his nearly 40 years in business helping entrepreneurs and leaders get what they want from their businesses. One of the first EOS Implementers on the planet, Paton has helped the leadership teams of more than 150 companies run better businesses and live better lives, co-wrote Get A Grip with Gino Wickman, and succeeded Gino in the Visionary role at EOS Worldwide. He’s now a sought-after speaker, host of The EOS Leader podcast, and continues to create and share content with EOS fans around the world.
Deborah L. Patrick worked for years as a legal professional and elementary school teacher. In addition to being an avid fan of “24,” her passions include her daughter Sarah, decorating and home remodeling, horticulture, art, music, yoga and travel. This is her first published work.
Sarah K. Patrick is a freshman in high school and enjoys many activities such as swimming for her school team, listening to music and attending live concerts, surfing and painting. She also loves to write and is a previously published author.
Dan Patrick is a Hall-of-Fame sports broadcaster and host of The Dan Patrick Show (1M+ listeners, 371 affiliates), a veteran of ESPN, NBC Sports, and the three-time host of the Olympics.
Patrick McDonald is the creator of QueryTracker and QueryManager, the industry-leading online querying tools. He has been bringing agents and authors together for 17 years.
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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s compassionate living philosophy is propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals. A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully, Colleen is a speaker, cultural commentator, podcaster, and award-winning author of seven books. She shares her message of compassion and wellness on national and regional broadcast programs and as a monthly contributor to National Public Radio. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband David and two cats Charlie and Michiko.
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Christopher J. Patrick, Ph.D., is Hathaway Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at the University of Minnesota, where his teaching and research interests focus on emotional and cognitive aspects of crime, violence, antisocial personality and psychopathic behavior. He is a recipient of early scientific career awards from the American Psychological Association and the Society for Psychophysiological Research. His extracurricular pursuits include fiction reading and writing, cooking, softball, ocean surfing and guitar playing.
Alex Pattakos, described as a “Modern-Day Greek Philosopher,” is the cofounder of The OPA! Way®, a new, Meaning-focused paradigm and lifestyle inspired by Greek philosophy and culture. Dr. Pattakos is the author of Prisoners of Our Thoughts, an international best-selling book (available in 22 languages) based on the wisdom of his mentor, the world-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Also nicknamed “Dr. Meaning,” Alex is dedicated to bringing meaning to work, the workplace, and into everyday life. With expertise in political science and psychology, he has worked closely with all levels of government, including the White House under three presidents, and has served as an adviser to the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A U.S. Army veteran, he is also a former therapist and mental health administrator, political campaign organizer, and full-time university professor of public and business administration. Dr. Pattakos as a member of the International Academic Board of The International Center for Leading Studies, based in Athens, Greece.
Brett Chandler Patterson teaches theology and ethics at Anderson University in South Carolina. He studied at Furman University, Duke University and the University of Virginia. He has written several essays recently analyzing ethical themes in pop culture-responsibility in Spider-Man (published by BenBella), redemption in “Lost,” and the fight for social order in Batman: No Man’s Land. He is currently working on a book analyzing the fantasies of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Orson Scott Card and Gene Wolfe.
A recognized visionary and lauded business accelerator, Michelle Patterson is a written contributor and guest on media outlets including The Huffington Post, CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg. Most recently, Patterson successfully oversaw the 2012 California Women’s Conference, continuing the tradition of this historical event that has featured thought leaders and A-list celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Jane Fonda. Under Patterson’s leadership, this year’s conference received critical acclaim and was covered by the largest media outlets in the world.
Patterson’s business acumen and impressive rolodex has led to her being labeled by the media as an “acceleration executive” that focuses on helping individuals, corporations, and small businesses ignite growth. Patterson began her entrepreneurial journey after serving as a Regional Vice President and National Sales Trainer for the world’s largest specialized recruiting firm, Robert Half, where she oversaw nine divisions and was recognized for helping generate record revenue growth. When she launched TouchPointe, LLC in July 2006, she continued her track record of impressive revenue growth—leading the company to achieve seven-figure revenue within just six months of launch. TouchPointe was tapped by internet giants Groupon and Living Social early on in their business cycle to help them increase their market share. Today, TouchPointe helps corporations engage women professionals from both a recruitment angle to attract the right talent, as well as customer acquisition angle to increase their market share with identified sub-segments of the highly complex and sought after demographic.
Beyond her notable business success, Patterson is most passionate about her family. She lives in Ladera Ranch, California with her husband, Eric, and their two beautiful children, Jaclyn and Chase.
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