{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67034e09aa9d704b1e50146f/691c9de3295fc6e848be78d2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Best Manager Ever: Patrick Reynolds - Creating the Conditions for Success","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67034e09aa9d704b1e50146f/1763483076936-e6f62ea1-8323-4632-b64f-e1b7de952c3a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Patrick Reynolds is the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Office Hours, an expert marketplace.&nbsp;Patrick started his career as a software engineer, before becoming a self-taught product designer and making the leap into product leadership. He has worked at an array of tech companies and startups including Affirm, Sweep, and Adobe.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Patrick's direct reports praise him for his exceptional thoughtfulness, noting his ability to remember personal details and small, meaningful actions that remove friction and boost morale. They describe him as a natural coach who not only sets high standards but also provides the necessary support and resources to achieve them.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Patrick, and they discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The difference between leadership and management&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>How to prime yourself so it’s easy to spot opportunities to support your team&nbsp;</li><li>The difference between a culture that inspires ambition vs. enforces it&nbsp;</li><li>How to consume content for maximum ROI&nbsp;</li><li>The best way to spot (and stop!) perfectionism&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in sponsoring an episode of Best Manager Ever, reach out: <a href=\"mailto:sponsor@fortligth.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sponsor@fortlight.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://fortlight.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join us on Substack&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickscottreynolds/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with Patrick Reynolds</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-riley/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with Annie Riley</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.fortlight.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Fort Light to level up your leadership skills</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-elizabeth-ramdaou/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with our show’s Producer, Alexis Ramdaou</a></p><p><a href=\"https://dub.sh/BMENominate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nominate your Best Manager Ever for the Podcast</a></p><p>This is a Production of <a href=\"https://www.fortlight.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Light </a>and <a href=\"https://nowitshear.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Now it’s Hear</a></p>","author_name":"Annie Riley"}