Godly Management, with Ryan Patierno

About this episode

Ryan Patierno discusses the integration of faith and management principles in leadership roles.

Faith Ventures welcomes Ryan Paterno, Vice President of Facilities at EOS Fitness, to unpack what it means to be a manager led by the spirit of God. Ryan brings a remarkable blend of career experience and faith-based leadership to the table. From his beginnings in retail and property management to his current role overseeing operations at one of the largest corporately owned fitness companies in the U.S., Ryan's journey is a testament to the power of servant leadership and radical candor. Ryan shares invaluable insights into balancing company operations with genuine customer feedback, a practice rooted in his extensive background in sales and member-facing roles. He recounts his personal experiences to illustrate the importance of responsiveness and treating customers with Christ-like love. Ryan also opens up about his progression from a volunteer role to Church Administrator, and how his faith has guided him through various leadership positions at his church and at EOS. We’ll dive deep into his belief in universal leadership principles, demonstrating how skills and lessons learned in one sphere can seamlessly apply to another, whether it's managing a team during a crisis or…

People in this episode

Host: Libertarian Christian Institute

Guest: Ryan Patierno

Topics covered

• faith-based leadership
• servant leadership
• customer feedback
• management principles
• radical candor
• team empowerment

Keywords

• management
• leadership
• faith
• customer service
• servant leadership
• radical candor
• fitness industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EOS Fitness

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