The Frustrated CEO

Patrick Lyons, Patsy Feeman & Leb Tannenbaum
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Being a CEO is a balancing act. You carry the weight of big decisions, yet hold the power to shape your company’s future. How you lead matters just as much as what you do — and having a clear roadmap can make all the difference. The Frustrated CEO Podcast is your guide on that journey. Each episode dives into proven strategies, processes, and systems to help you boost influence, take confident action, and achieve meaningful success — both professionally and personally. We explore leadership challenges, share actionable insights, and offer practical tools to help you elevate your game while enhancing your well-being. Want to share your leadership experience as a guest? Email us at anya@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com — we’d love to have a friendly conversation and highlight your insights for our audience.

  1. Unshakable Leadership in Uncertain Times | Rome Madison | Lets Get Practical | 103

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    Unshakable Leadership in Uncertain Times | Rome Madison | Lets Get Practical | 103

    Send a text Real CEO Confidence in Uncertain Times | Leading Through Chaos with Rome Madison What does real CEO confidence look like when the pressure is high, the answers aren’t clear, and uncertainty feels constant? In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy sit down with executive coach and leadership strategist Rome Madison to unpack how today’s CEOs and founders can stay grounded, decisive, and confident—even while navigating chaos, complexity, and rapid change. Rome shares a practical leadership framework built on self-acceptance, competence, and strategy, and explains why humility, customer proximity, and embracing uncertainty are not weaknesses—but competitive advantages. This conversation offers real-world guidance for leaders who feel stretched thin, stuck in complexity, or overwhelmed by constant demands. Whether you’re leading a fast-growing company or steering an organization through turbulent times, this episode delivers clarity, perspective, and actionable insights for leading with confidence when certainty is off the table. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode What real CEO confidence looks like during uncertaintyHow self-acceptance strengthens executive decision-makingWhy humility is a competitive advantage for leadersHow staying close to customers sharpens strategyHow to lead effectively when there are no clear answers⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO Podcast ⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting Email: info@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com🔗 Follow Rome Madison Want more insights on executive leadership, CEO confidence, and leading through uncertainty? Connect with Rome: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genomicsellingsolutions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEverydaySuperstar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RomeMadison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romemadisoneverydaysuperstar/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/RomeMadison Follow Rome for leadership strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world coaching insights designed for CEOs navigating growth, pressure, and change.🎧 About the Show The Frustrated CEO Podcast helps founders and CEOs cut through the noise, gain perspective, and lead with clarity through growth, complexity, and uncertainty. #CEOConfidence #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #LeadingThroughUncertainty Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    22 min
  2. Why Profitable Companies Struggle With Cash Flow With Brian Keyser | Lets Get Practical | 102

    FEB 4

    Why Profitable Companies Struggle With Cash Flow With Brian Keyser | Lets Get Practical | 102

    Send us a text Profitable but stressed about cash flow? You’re not alone. This episode is a short segment from Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, titled “Let’s Get Practical.” In this focused clip, fractional CFO Brian Keyser joins Patrick and Patsy to explain why profitable businesses still struggle with cash flow—and what leaders can do right now to fix it. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of profit vs. cash flow, how timing issues, poor forecasting, and bad financial datacreate cash shortages, and why even fast-growing companies can feel constantly cash-starved. In this practical cash flow segment, you’ll learn how to: Free up trapped cashTighten accounts receivableImprove cash flow managementBuild simple cash flow forecasts that actually workReplace guesswork with financial clarityIf you’re a CEO, founder, or small business owner dealing with cash flow problems despite being profitable on paper, this segment delivers actionable financial advice you can apply immediately. Strong cash flow fuels better decisions, stronger leadership, and healthier teams. 🎧 For the full conversation, listen to Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast. This “Let’s Get Practical” segment is a great starting point if cash flow stress is holding your business back. About the Guest Brian Keyser is a fractional CFO at Anthem Strategists, helping business owners gain control of cash flow and build smarter financial systems. ⬇️ Connect with Anthem Strategists ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/anthemstrategists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTnd0Q913_yIzWD6-CNvc2A https://anthemstrategists.com/contact/ ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO Podcast ⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    11 min
  3. Why Leaders Are More Disconnected Than Ever And How to Fix It | Greg Roche | Let’s Get Practical | 101

    FEB 3

    Why Leaders Are More Disconnected Than Ever And How to Fix It | Greg Roche | Let’s Get Practical | 101

    Send us a text Disconnected managers are quietly hurting performance, culture, and execution, and many leaders don’t realize it until retention, engagement, and results start slipping. In Let’s Get Practical | Episode 101, we talk with Greg Roche, a retention and workplace connection expert, about why leadership disconnection is increasing, how hybrid work and technology are driving workplace loneliness, and why employee engagement and retention depend more on authentic human connection than perks, programs, or policies. This episode is essential listening for leaders, managers, executives, and people leaders navigating today’s hybrid and remote work environments. You’ll learn practical strategies to: • Rebuild trust and connection across teams • Reduce conflict and unnecessary escalations • Improve execution and accountability • Strengthen workplace culture and employee retention If you care about leadership development, management effectiveness, workplace culture, employee engagement, and the future of work, this conversation will shift how you lead. 🎧 Tune in now and get practical. Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    6 min
  4. 104 | Love as a Business Strategy: Fixing Toxic Culture and Leadership

    JAN 21

    104 | Love as a Business Strategy: Fixing Toxic Culture and Leadership

    Send us a text In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, hosts Patrick Lyons and Patsy Feeman sit down with Mohammad Anwar, CEO of Softway and co-founder of Culture+, for a candid conversation on leadership, company culture, and business transformation. Mohammad shares his powerful origin story, how rapid success left him “power drunk,” and how Softway’s once-strong culture turned toxic—nearly driving the company into bankruptcy. He reveals the pivotal turning point that sparked Softway’s turnaround: hearing a coach describe the company’s comeback as being driven by love as a business strategy. In this episode, you’ll learn what love in leadership really means (and why it’s neither romantic nor soft), why behaviors—not values—define culture, how to build change-ready organizations, and why sustainable culture change requires leaders to own mistakes, apologize, and seek forgiveness, not just roll out new policies or processes. This conversation is a must-listen for CEOs, founders, and leaders navigating culture change, leadership burnout, and the real work of building resilient, human-centered organizations. 📌 Connect with Mohammad Anwar 🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manwarsoftway/ 🔗 Love as a Strategy: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/love-as-a-strategy/?viewAsMember=true 🔗 Team Softway: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamsoftway/ ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social ⬇️ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ 👉 TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting 👉 info@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com #leadership #podcast #businessgrowth Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    58 min
  5. 103 | CEO Confidence in Uncertain Times | Leading Through Chaos with Rome Madison

    JAN 6

    103 | CEO Confidence in Uncertain Times | Leading Through Chaos with Rome Madison

    Send us a text What does real CEO confidence look like when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy sit down with executive coach Rome Madison to explore how leaders can stay grounded, decisive, and confident while navigating chaos, pressure, and constant change. Rome shares a practical leadership framework built on self-acceptance, competence, and strategy, and explains why humility, staying close to customers, and embracing uncertainty are essential for building high-performing organizations. This conversation is designed for CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who feel stretched thin, stuck in complexity, or challenged by rapid change — and are looking for clarity, perspective, and practical guidance on leading through uncertainty. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode What real confidence looks like for CEOs in uncertain timesHow self-acceptance strengthens executive decision-makingWhy humility is a competitive advantage in leadershipHow staying close to customers improves strategyLeading effectively when there are no clear answers👤 Guest: Rome Madison Rome Madison is an executive coach, speaker, and leadership strategist who helps CEOs and senior leaders build confidence, clarity, and performance in uncertain environments. His work focuses on practical frameworks that help leaders navigate complexity while staying authentic and effective. 🔗 Follow Rome Madison Want more insights on CEO confidence, executive leadership, and leading through uncertainty? Connect with Rome across platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genomicsellingsolutions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEverydaySuperstar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RomeMadison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romemadisoneverydaysuperstar/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/RomeMadison Follow Rome for leadership strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world coaching insights designed for CEOs navigating growth, pressure, and change. ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social ⬇️ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ 👉 TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting 👉 info@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com 🎧 About the Show The Frustrated CEO Podcast helps founders and CEOs cut through the noise, gain perspective, and lead with clarity in the face of complexity, growth, and uncertainty. #leadership #podcast #businessgrowth  Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    1h 4m
  6. 102 | Profit Isn’t Cash: Why Profitable Companies Still Struggle with Cash Flow | Brian Keyser

    12/23/2025

    102 | Profit Isn’t Cash: Why Profitable Companies Still Struggle with Cash Flow | Brian Keyser

    Send us a text Profitable on paper but stressed about cash? You’re not alone. In Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, fractional CFO Brian Keyser joins Patrick and Patsy to break down the real reason profitable businesses still face cash crunches. Learn the critical difference between profit vs. cash, how timing issues and bad data create dangerous blind spots, and why simple forecasting beats guesswork every time. This episode delivers practical, immediately actionable steps—from freeing up trapped cash and tightening receivables to building simple cash flow models that actually work. Discover how strong cash flow fuels leadership confidence, strengthens culture, and builds trust across your organization. 🎧 If cash flow stress is holding your business back, this episode is a must-listen. ⬇️ Contact Anthem Strategists ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/anthemstrategists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTnd0Q913_yIzWD6-CNvc2A https://anthemstrategists.com/contact/ ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting info@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com #Podcast #business #businessowner #businesssolutions #CEO #leadership #leading #management  Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    51 min
  7. 101 | Lonely Leaders, Disengaged Teams: Greg Roche on Rebuilding Connection | The Frustrated CEO

    12/12/2025

    101 | Lonely Leaders, Disengaged Teams: Greg Roche on Rebuilding Connection | The Frustrated CEO

    Send us a text Disconnected managers are quietly wrecking performance, culture, and execution, and most CEOs don’t see it coming. In this episode, we sit down with retention and connection expert Greg Roche to unpack why manager disconnection is on the rise, how hybrid work and technology are fueling unprecedented levels of loneliness, and why authentic relationships, not perks, are the real engine of engagement. Greg shares simple, practical steps leaders can apply immediately to rebuild connection, reduce unnecessary escalations, and create an environment where people genuinely want to stay. Tune in for a conversation that will change the way you think about connection, leadership, and the future of work. ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting info@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com #podcast #business #management #thefrustratedceopodcast #businessgrowthsolutions  Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    59 min
  8. Unfiltered, Unscripted, Unforgettable! Drew Harden Hosts The Frustrated CEO’s 100th Episode

    11/25/2025

    Unfiltered, Unscripted, Unforgettable! Drew Harden Hosts The Frustrated CEO’s 100th Episode

    Send us a text 🎉 100 EPISODES! For this milestone, we flipped the script. Instead of hosting, we jumped into the hot seat and handed the mic to Drew Harden, CEO of Blue Compass and one of our most engaging past guests. In this episode, Drew guides us through a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about our podcast journey—covering our biggest lessons, surprising moments, and humbling realities. We get real about why authenticity, curiosity, and servant leadership matter more than pretending to have all the answers. If you care about leadership, company culture, growth mindsets, or honest reflections on the creative process, this episode is for you. 🎙️ In This Episode The most powerful lessons from 100 episodesSurprising moments that shaped our missionHumbling experiences that kept us groundedWhy curiosity outweighs expertise in meaningful leadershipHow we plan to evolve, stay relevant, and continue serving leaders with honesty and heart💡 Why This Episode Matters This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reset button. Drew helps us reflect on what defined the first 100 episodes and look forward to new ways to grow, challenge ourselves, and bring real value to leaders everywhere. 💬 Join the Conversation What’s your favorite moment or biggest lesson from our first 100 episodes? Drop a comment—we’d love to hear from you! Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next. Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast

    43 min
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Being a CEO is a balancing act. You carry the weight of big decisions, yet hold the power to shape your company’s future. How you lead matters just as much as what you do — and having a clear roadmap can make all the difference. The Frustrated CEO Podcast is your guide on that journey. Each episode dives into proven strategies, processes, and systems to help you boost influence, take confident action, and achieve meaningful success — both professionally and personally. We explore leadership challenges, share actionable insights, and offer practical tools to help you elevate your game while enhancing your well-being. Want to share your leadership experience as a guest? Email us at anya@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com — we’d love to have a friendly conversation and highlight your insights for our audience.

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  • Creator
    Patrick Lyons, Patsy Feeman & Leb Tannenbaum
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Frustrated CEO
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