What if your leadership didn’t stop when your career ended—or even when your life did?
In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Justin Maxwell, a values-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and father of four who helps leaders create generational wealth and legacy. Together, they explore how leadership extends far beyond boardrooms and balance sheets into the most important places—your home, your family, and your future.

Justin reveals why most successful business owners unintentionally abdicate leadership to financial advisors, and how to flip the script by leading every domain of your life with clarity and intention. From building a family mission statement to redefining wealth as impact rather than consumption, this conversation is a roadmap for anyone who wants to create a legacy that endures.

If you want more than success—if you want significance—this episode will show you how to start leading beyond your lifetime.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• [00:54] Fatherhood and leadership – How raising four kids reshaped Justin’s rigid leadership style into one rooted in connection and growth.
• [07:25] Thinking generationally – Why most families fall into a boom-and-bust cycle, and how to create momentum that compounds across generations.
• [13:30] Leading your family like a business – Using values, mission statements, and culture to intentionally shape your family legacy.
• [19:39] Business success vs. personal wealth – Why many entrepreneurs thrive in business but fail to translate it into generational wealth.
• [23:05] Stop abdicating responsibility – How to lead your advisors instead of being led by them.
• [24:55] The 5 Keys framework – Justin’s system for defining your vision, setting priorities, and holding advisors accountable.
• [39:38] Aligning spouses and families – Practical ways to create shared vision and values that unite your household.
• [42:05] Applying leadership in all areas of life – Why holistic leadership is the only way to achieve fulfillment and impact.
• [43:21] Avoiding the “what’s next?” trap – A cautionary story of a nine-figure exit gone wrong and how to prevent it.

Connect with Justin Maxwell

• LinkedIn: Justin D Maxwell
• Speaking: https://justindmaxwell.com/
• https://x.com/justindmaxwell
  Instagram= @maxweatlh_preserve

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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

What if the biggest untapped leadership opportunity on the planet lies underwater?

In this eye-opening episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and former Deloitte partner. Leading a national transformation to bring AI, automation, and collaboration into the $1 trillion ocean economy, Kendra shares insights on navigating complex stakeholder environments, leading without ego, and why 75% of the ocean floor remains unmapped—representing one of humanity's greatest frontiers.

You'll discover why successful leaders fall in love with problems, not technology, how to manage friction points in multi-stakeholder environments, and why the ocean economy may redefine global business in the next decade. Whether you're leading innovation in traditional industries or driving change across complex partnerships, this conversation is packed with practical frameworks for leading transformation in uncharted territory.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

01:20 - Who is Kendra MacDonald and her journey from Deloitte to ocean innovation

05:28 - Project-based vs. sustained leadership: the crucial differences

10:29 - From 275,000 people to one: transitioning to mission-driven CEO

12:38 - The mission of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and the $1 trillion opportunity

16:53 - The unexpected truth about the ocean economy most people don't realize

23:13 - Leading without ego in a complex stakeholder environment

26:59 - The friction point framework: where leaders need to focus their energy

30:36 - The #1 mistake companies make: falling in love with technology, not problems

37:22 - Essential skills rising leaders need for the next 10-15 years

40:01 - The timeless leadership principle that will always matter

Connect with Kendra MacDonald
💻 Website: oceanssupercluster.ca
🔗 LinkedIn: Kendra MacDonald

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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

Most leaders say they want peak performance from their teams, but ignore one of the simplest levers to get it: health and wellness. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with nationally recognized wellness expert, speaker, and CEO of The ViReo Life, Sheri Traxler.

With over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organizations optimize health for peak performance, Sheri shares the business case for wellness, how to move beyond “check-the-box” programs, and the simple daily habits leaders can model to boost energy, productivity, and retention.

You will learn:

• Why strategic wellness efforts deliver 6–10x ROI.
• How to use the “Stages of Change” framework to reach employees at every level.
• The high-impact, low-effort habits that sharpen focus and reduce burnout.
• Why leading by example is the fastest way to change your culture.

If you want your team to thrive, this conversation is your playbook for turning wellness into a competitive advantage.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Sheri Traxler and today’s topic.
• 02:00 – The meaning behind “ViReo” and why words matter.
• 06:00 – Do organizations have a moral or legal obligation to prioritize wellness?
• 07:09 – The business case for wellness: 6–10x ROI.
• 08:18 – Why top performers value health and wellness.
• 10:28 – Generational differences in wellness priorities.
• 13:48 – What actually works (and what does not) in workplace wellness programs.
• 17:43 – Why education and behavior change matter more than perks.
• 20:44 – Using the Stages of Change to design effective wellness initiatives.
• 24:22 – How surveys reveal hidden barriers and boost buy-in.
• 26:42 – Moving employees from exploration to action to maintenance.
• 29:33 – The “leadership canary” and how example drives culture change.
• 31:51 – How one person’s habits can shift an entire team.
• 33:24 – Why blocking and protecting wellness time increases respect.
• 37:10 – High-impact, low-effort habits: standing, sunlight, hydration, powerful plates.
• 41:15 – Benefits of walking after lunch and mid-day resets.
• 44:48 – Structuring work blocks and breaks for maximum productivity.
• 47:28 – Matching workouts to your day’s mental demands.
• 50:35 – The role of music in managing energy and focus.
• 52:08 – Male and female hormonal cycles and optimizing performance.
• 55:36 – How to connect with Sheri.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Sheri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheri-traxler/
• Sheri's website: https://www.thevireolife.com/
• Email Sheri: sheri@thevireolife.com
• Subscribe to No Limit Leadership: https://www.nolimitleaders.com/growth

No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

Ever wonder why you overreact in high-stress situations and what it means about your leadership?

In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with parent coach, speaker, and author Mary Wilcox Smith, creator of The Microstep Method. With four daughters and decades of experience helping overwhelmed parents, Mary shares a neuroscience-based approach to self-leadership, emotional regulation, and connection that applies just as much in the office as it does at home.

You’ll learn how triggers reveal deeper stories you carry, how calm is a skill you can train, and why true influence is built not in big moments, but in the small, everyday interactions we often overlook. Whether you're leading a company, a family, or both, this conversation is filled with practical tools and mindset shifts that will immediately change the way you lead.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• 00:41 – Who is Mary Wilcox Smith and why parenting is a form of leadership
• 02:14 – Why Mary created The Microstep Method and how it works
• 06:19 – The real reason parents (and leaders) overreact, and what to do instead
• 11:06 – Understanding the stories behind your emotional responses
• 13:55 – The 4 survival states: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
• 15:17 – Why parenting mirrors your leadership triggers
• 17:47 – Calm isn’t a personality trait—it’s a trained leadership response
• 20:06 – Why authority is given, but influence is earned
• 24:46 – Connection before correction: how to build trust and cooperation
• 26:12 – The power of mirroring and how kids (and teams) respond
• 30:33 – Why being heard calms the brain and builds influence
• 31:03 – Business, parenting, and Arab warlords: Sean’s leadership analogy
• 36:07 – How to repair a moment and rebuild connection after a rupture
• 37:14 – Milestones vs. moments: what really shapes performance and mental health
• 40:06 – How emotional anchors shape resilience in kids and culture in teams

Connect with Mary Wilcox Smith

• 💻 Website: marysmithparentcoach.com
• 📚 Book: The Microstep Method
• 🧠 Free Self-Story Quiz: Take it here
• 🔗 LinkedIn: Mary Wilcox Smith

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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

In a world overloaded with noise and AI-generated fluff, the leaders who can communicate clearly, consistently, and with purpose will win. But most leaders overlook one of the most powerful tools they have: the written word.

In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with content strategist and Writing & Influence podcast host Elaine Acker, a true expert in helping leaders clarify their message, build influence, and use writing to lead at scale. Whether you're trying to align a team, define your leadership philosophy, or grow your personal brand—Elaine breaks down exactly why writing is no longer optional in modern leadership.

You’ll walk away from this conversation rethinking how you communicate as a leader—and why your next big opportunity might come from the next idea you write down and share.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• [2:00] Why your personal brand matters—even if you’re not an entrepreneur
• [5:20] The mindset trap that causes leaders to undervalue their own ideas
• [7:25] How writing clarifies your thinking and reveals your leadership identity
• [10:15] The shift from expert to thought leader—and why it matters
• [12:50] A practical process to write your leadership philosophy
• [15:10] Why writing for speaking is different than writing for reading
• [18:20] The key to aligning content, communication, and business strategy
• [22:00] How to keep your message consistent without sounding robotic
• [25:00] Personal branding for CEOs, executives, and internal leaders
• [28:00] AI and writing: how to use the tool without losing your voice
• [33:00] Why human connection is more valuable than ever in leadership

Connect with Elaine Acker:

🌐 Website: https://www.elaineacker.com/
🎙 Podcast: Writing & Influence
🔗 LinkedIn: Elaine Acker

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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

If your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and co-author of The Missing Links. Laura began her career helping NASA rebuild its culture after the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Since then, she’s become a go-to advisor for leaders who want to build high-performance, human-centered organizations that actually deliver.

We unpack why so many leaders unintentionally lead through silence, how to foster psychological safety that drives execution, and why true growth starts with self-acceptance, not self-judgment. If you're leading a team and feel stuck between pressure and performance, this episode is your playbook for lasting leadership impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Laura Gallaher
01:44 NASA's Cultural Transformation Post-Columbia
04:21 Designing Culture: Engineering Approach
06:42 Aligning Culture with Strategy
09:48 Unity vs. Diversity in Organizational Culture
11:32 Artificial Harmony vs. True Unity
14:48 Concordance in Decision-Making
18:22 The Balance of Culture and Decision-Making
22:25 Self-Acceptance vs. Self-Improvement
25:36 The Nature of Self-Worth and Fulfillment
28:06 The Power of Self-Acceptance
30:54 From Survival to Thriving Mindset
36:08 Inside-Out Leadership Development
42:13 Building Relationships in Leadership

Connect with Dr. Laura at:

Website: drlauragallaher.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/

Instagram: @drlauragallaher

No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

Are you unknowingly letting mediocrity sabotage your team’s performance and culture? In this powerful conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Bill Rice—former Air Force counterintelligence officer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of a leading fintech marketing agency—to unpack the hidden forces driving average performance in today’s workplace. From the decline of real-time leadership observation to the misuse of technology, Bill shares actionable strategies to help you build a culture where excellence thrives.

If you’ve struggled with remote team engagement, avoiding hard conversations, or wondering how AI fits into human leadership, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need.

Main Topics and Timestamps:

• [00:03] Bill Rice’s background
  From Air Force pilot training to counterintelligence and information warfare, and eventually entrepreneurship in fintech marketing.
• [07:56] Leading through uncertainty and constant change
  Lessons from post-Gulf War military transitions and adapting in rapidly evolving environments.
• [14:02] Why incentives fail to drive action
  How understanding intent and innate motivation is more effective than dangling rewards.
• [17:35] Winning with the team you are given
  Why leaders must invest in coaching and development instead of defaulting to “turn and burn” turnover.
• [21:06] When to coach up versus when to make a change
  How to know if you should keep developing someone or if their impact on the team requires action.
• [28:26] The hidden impact of remote work on leadership development
  Why the loss of observation and modeling has left emerging leaders without reference points.
• [34:29] Why tech companies struggle to prioritize leadership training
  Exploring whether it’s a messaging issue, budget issue, or mindset issue.
• [42:26] Using AI to reclaim time for human connection
  Practical examples of automating low-value tasks to reinvest in coaching and team building.
• [46:35] Time blocking, task batching, and the power of focus
  How to design your schedule to lead more effectively and reduce distraction.
• [51:13] The leadership practice that changed everything
  Bill’s insights about removing “divorce” as an option with your team and committing to developing people.

Connect with Bill Rice:

• BillRiceStrategy.com
• MyExecutiveBrief.com Newsletter
• Bill Rice on LinkedIn

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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

Becoming a champion isn’t about obsessing over the scoreboard. The real transformation happens in the small, intentional behaviors you choose every single day.

In this episode of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, legendary coach and bestselling author Sherri Coale reveals how she turned an unranked program into a perennial powerhouse and how those same habits can help you lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a culture where people thrive, this conversation will give you a blueprint you can start applying right now.

In this episode, we explore:

✅ Why busyness is lonelier than solitude and how to reclaim your presence
✅ The rituals and practices that help leaders transition between roles with intention
✅ How to define behaviors, not just values, to create a championship culture
✅ Why self-care is the opposite of selfishness for high-impact leaders
✅ How to mentor up, across, and down to fuel your growth and fulfillment
✅ A fresh perspective on measuring success beyond external outcomes

Whether you lead a team, a business, or your family, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to lead yourself and others with purpose.

Listen now to learn how to build champions from the inside out.

Chapters

00:00 From Coaching to Writing: A Seamless Transition
03:48 The Importance of Intentionality in Leadership
06:43 Self-Care: The Key to Effective Leadership
09:55 The Myth of Selfishness in Leadership
12:58 Navigating Transitions: Finding Balance in Roles
15:40 The Dangers of Immediate Gratification
18:47 Building Resilience: The Long Game in Leadership
21:44 The Circle of Influence: Mentorship and Community
25:15 Finding Fulfillment in Leadership
26:00 The Process vs. Outcome Dilemma
29:29 Measuring Success Beyond Wins
34:31 Building a Winning Culture
36:57 The Importance of Clarity in Leadership
42:09 Modeling Character in Leadership
44:13 Rethinking Leadership Development
46:40 The Universal Themes of Striving

Links & Resources:

• Sherri Coale’s book The Compost File: Stories for the Strivers in Us All
• Connect with Sherri Coale

No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.