About this episode
In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with entrepreneur and author Pat Alacqua, whose new book Obstacles to Opportunity explores how great leaders turn challenges into catalysts for growth.
From building multimillion-dollar companies to coaching leadership teams through growing pains, Pat shares the systems and mindset shifts behind his 3Cs Framework—Clarify, Chart, and Co-Align. Together, they unpack how to manage chaos, lead through change, and empower teams to execute with confidence.
Key Insights:
• The 5 phases every business cycles through—and how to lead differently in each.
• Why chaos is a natural part of growth and how to use it to your advantage.
• The psychological traps that stop leaders from applying systems effectively.
Mini Q&A:
Q: What’s the 3Cs Framework? A: Clarify, Chart, and Co-Align—a simple way to move from stuck to scalable.
Q: How do you lead through chaos? A: Slow down, zoom out, and focus on non-negotiables.
Meet Pat:
LinkedIn.com/in/patalacqua
pat@patalacqua.com
Get: Obstacles to Opportunity: Transforming Business Challenges into Triumphs
https://a.co/d/hYDHkVV
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