Chad Patterson on Leadership Rooted in Trust and Experience
Chad Patterson on Leadership Rooted in Trust and Experience  
Podcast: Expressions of Leadership
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: Host Michele Kawamoto Perry welcomes serial entrepreneur and technologist Chad Patterson to Expressions of Leadership for a conversation on leadership rooted in humility, service, and trust. Chad shares how his upbringing influenced his commitment to creating access and dignity for overlooked talent, and how he builds systems that support small businesses around the world. Together, they explore trust as leadership currency, the power of listening and collaboration over directive control, and the role of community and strategic partnerships in entrepreneurship. Chad also offers practical insights on helping founders access capital, align around a shared vision, and scale their work sustainably. Learn more about Chad Patterson and his work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-patterson/ Websites: SW-Ventures: https://www.swvents.com crcle: https://crclebonds.com Don't miss an episode! Be sure to click on the follow and subscribe buttons. Follow Expressions of Leadership on YouTube and Instagram @ExpressionsOfLeadership. You can also catch the show on Radio Evolve at www.radio-evolve.rocks every Saturday and Sunday at noon PT. Discover more about host Michele Kawamoto Perry and The Forward Project’s expertise in culture transformation and leadership development at www.theforwardproject.co.