Featured Business Leader Highlights Lessons from Golf, Global Trade, and Community Leadership
CENTRE COUNTY, PA / ACCESS Newswire / July 18, 2025 / Patrick Sclafani, rising leader in international sales and purchasing, is using his recent business spotlight feature to raise awareness about the importance of patience, long-term thinking, and inclusion in the workplace.
In the widely read interview, "Patrick Sclafani: From Golf Greens to Global Trade Leader," Sclafani shares lessons from his journey-from earning a hole-in-one as a high school freshman golfer to managing complex global logistics today.
Now, he's urging others to reflect on the value of discipline, diversity, and steady growth-qualities that shaped his success.
"Everything worthwhile takes time," Sclafani says. "Whether it's in golf, business, or your own career, patience and focus are what move you forward."
Advocating for Long-Term Thinking in Business
Sclafani's career path-spanning over eight years as a golf caddy, internships, and now an international purchasing role-has been built on strategy and relationships. He believes many professionals overlook these basics.
"People chase fast wins and forget that real business is built on relationships and trust," Sclafani explains.
Studies support this perspective. According to a 2024 McKinsey report, companies that emphasize long-term strategies outperform short-term-focused firms by 47% in market value growth over 15 years.
Sclafani adds, "In sales and logistics, success doesn't come from rushing deals. It comes from knowing when to act and when to wait."
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Business Spaces
Beyond patience and strategy, Sclafani also champions inclusion in the workplace. He holds a certification in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, which he views as essential for leaders today.
"Everyone brings something different to the table," Sclafani says. "Respecting those differences isn't just right-it's smart business."
Inclusion has a measurable impact. A Boston Consulting Group study found that companies with diverse leadership teams report 19% higher innovation revenue on average.
"Working with people from different backgrounds has made me a better communicator and a better professional," Sclafani notes.
Calling on Others to Take Action
Rather than promoting himself, Sclafani is encouraging others to apply these lessons in their own lives.
"I'm not here to sell anyone anything," he says. "I just hope people will slow down, focus on long-term goals, and stay open to learning from everyone around them."
His advice for others is simple:
Practice patience-in your career, finances, and daily life.
Invest in relationships-both personal and professional.
Value inclusion-actively seek out different viewpoints.
"These aren't complicated ideas," Sclafani says. "But they can change everything."
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Patrick Sclafani
Patrick Sclafani is a business professional specializing in sales and international purchasing at Protech, based in Long Island, NY. He is a Penn State graduate with a degree in communications and an award-winning athlete and leader. He's passionate about golf, global trade, and mentorship.
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