Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

They also operate with an owner’s mindset. Another unique facet is their rigorous approach to design, solutions and operations. Everything has to be scalable and you don’t do this without knowing how to build and operate. Leadership Tip: Have an open-minded willingness to learn. Develop a Customer Obsession.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

When it came time to cut the cookie dough to be placed in the baking pan, her mother got a shocked look as I confidently handed her seven-year old daughter a sharp knife. The word servant (with a hat tip to Robert Greenleaf!) What are the barriers to responsible freedom in your operation? 1) Purpose: Focus on What Matters Most.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In sharp contrast to Hurricane Katrina, the collaboration between military organizations, federal authorities, and state and local agencies during Sandy led to purposeful and decisive support to victims and infrastructure. Risk management is now a fully-developed rich scientific discipline. Agility is contagious!

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 4, 2016

In other words, many of us operate on autopilot. Understand that mindfulness is not just a sedentary practice; mindfulness is about developing a sharp, clear mind. As the day progresses and your brain starts to tire, mindfulness can help you stay sharp and avoid poor decisions. You’re not alone.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The patterns that you develop at this key stage will grow with you and will spell the difference between running or stumbling as you hit the growth stage. Consider hiring a “customer operations” person to focus on automation full-time. I’ve just spent paragraphs talking about operations, analytics, and efficiency.

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