Leadership Beyond the Title: Culture, Vulnerability, and the Long Game

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.