Leadership Beyond the Title: Culture, Vulnerability, and the Long Game
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of Lead with Confidence, JP sits down with Cole Patchell, CEO of Corrosion Resistant Alloys, for a candid conversation on leadership beyond the job title.
Cole shares his journey from international early-career experiences to leading a growing organization — including the isolation of leadership, lessons learned from mentors (and missteps), and why culture, vulnerability, and relationships matter more than ever in today’s market.
They explore:
Why performance without culture eventually breaks
The shift from command-and-control leadership to trust and empowerment
How vulnerability builds stronger teams
Balancing ambition, family, and personal growth
Why relationships still win — even in a tech-driven world
This is a real, thoughtful conversation for leaders navigating growth, pressure, and the responsibility that comes with the seat they’re in.
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In this episode of Lead with Confidence, JP sits down with Cole Patchell, CEO of Corrosion Resistant Alloys, for a candid conversation on leadership beyond the job title. Cole shares his journey from international early-career experiences to leading a growing organization — including the isolation of leadership, lessons learned from mentors (and missteps), and why culture, vulnerability, and relationships matter more than ever in today’s market. They explore: Why performance without culture eventually breaks The shift from command-and-control leadership to trust and empowerment How vulnerability builds stronger teams Balancing ambition, family, and personal growth Why relationships still win — even in a tech-driven world This is a real, thoughtful conversation for leaders navigating growth, pressure, and the responsibility that comes with the seat they’re in.