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David Brownlee of BRPH

Building a Culture of Innovation for Success

The culture of “staying in your lane” deprives people of the opportunity to reach their full potential.  

As a business leader, David Brownlee avoids playing it safe by charging his…

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Derek Carder of Frontpoint

Cultivating a Collaborative Culture to Achieve Common Goals

Organizational goals are more attainable when teams work together in one accord.

As the chief operating officer at Frontpoint, a do-it-yourself home security system, Derek Carder set up…

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Brendan Farrell of AO

Cultivating a Collaborative Culture in Your Team for Greater Success

Is your organization leveraging collaboration for success? 

After joining a team of nine partners at AO, a full-service architectural services firm, Brendan Farrell’s top priority was to synchronize…

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Rajeev Aluru is the head of operations analytics at Calpine, an integrated energy company. With a vested interest in technology and analytics, he's passionate about driving business growth through efficient operations. Rajeev is a trusted C-suite advisor whose expertise includes executing data-driven transformation and building successful cross-functional teams. In various manufacturing industries such as energy, automotive, and aerospace, Rajeev has delivered revenue targets in the range of $50M and operational cost savings in the range of $20M.

Driving Digital Transformation With a Data-Forward Approach

Are you running your business based on data or assumptions? A business that isn’t data-driven is vulnerable to risks.

As the head of operations analytics at Calpine, an…

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Brian Hood of Studio Movie Grill

Cultivating a Culture of Consistency in Operations for Continuous Improvement

The ability of medium- to large-size businesses to synchronize their operations gives them a competitive edge.

As the chief operating officer at Studio Movie Grill, an experiential theater dining…

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Jacob Harder is an operations analyst. With 23 years of experience working in multifamily property management, he was most recently the director of operations for LCS, a national developer of retirement and life plan communities. As a leader, Jacob believes that managing situations and expectations should be the management priority when working with a team. For everything else, his role is team leader. He takes pride in being a team leader, not just a manager. Jacob, who recently started a multifamily consulting firm, helps communities resolve their pain points by leveraging technology.

Cultivating Healthy Relationships in Your Team for Collective Success

What are your employees saying about your organization?

As director of operations at LCS, Jacob Harder understood that people are the greatest assets of any business. So, he created systems…

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Don Whetro is the chief operating officer at ARHomes. With 25 years of experience in home building, he’s passionate about people and culture. A growth specialist, Don has facilitated profitability in several companies through visionary leadership and effective operations. He is driven to build high-performing teams that deliver results. Don has been instrumental in generating more than 100 million dollars in sales throughout his career.

Learn to Pivot From a Founder-Led Organization to a Mission-Led Organization

A business built around its founder suffers sustainability and longevity issues in the founder’s absence.

As the chief operating officer at ARHomes, Don Whetro had to create systems for…

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Luis Mar Silva is the director of operations at Hilmar Cheese Company. With more than 20 years of experience in the food business, he has a passion for team development, and guides leaders to discover their strengths and use them in the service of others. A supply chain and manufacturing executive, Luis is vast in multiple industries and cultures. He cultivates healthy relationships among teams in creating extraordinary results.

The Impact of Servant Leadership on Business Growth and Development

Are your team members making the most of their strengths in their roles?

Having worked with people for more than 20 years in his career, Luis Mar Silva understands that…

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Huzefa Olia is the chief operating officer at 1Kosmos, a digital identity management company. An expert in identity and security analytics solutions, he's responsible for developing and managing solution delivery teams. With many years of experience in identity management under his belt, Huzefa has previously worked with top organizations such as Oracle and Sun Microsystems. He’s passionate about solving problems in the areas of identity and access management and IT risk. Huzefa’s specialties include identity and access management, IT risk analytics, security, governance and strategy, data protection, and data security.

Emerge From Stealth Mode by Streamlining Your Startup’s Operations

Is your business ready to step into the spotlight?

Having successfully launched two startups, Huzefa Olia understood the importance of laying a good foundation for a business. As the chief…

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Elizabeth Carter is the president and COO at Perfect Snacks, a family business developed out of love for optimal health, fitness, and nutrition. She's a 15-year consumer packaged goods (CPG) and finance management veteran with a proven track record of success in increasing sales and profitability. Elizabeth heads the operations team at Perfect Snacks, positioning the organization as a leading snack brand.

Building Competent Teams With Effective Strategies and Systems

The ability to prioritize and automate tasks helps businesses focus on their core goals for success.

As the president and chief operating officer (COO) at Perfect Snacks, a food business…

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