“Running with Scissors” — Doing Dangerous and Difficult Work with Finesse | Sam Thevanayagam

An episode of the Winning Through Culture podcast, hosted by Tim Flanagan & Amanda Kramer, titled "“Running with Scissors” — Doing Dangerous and Difficult Work with Finesse | Sam Thevanayagam" was published on October 23, 2024.

October 23, 2024 · Winning Through Culture

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Episode Description

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan welcomes Sam Prakash Thevanayagam, Founder, CEO, and President of Parts Life Inc., a defense technology company. Sam shares his inspiring journey from Sri Lanka to building a successful business serving the U.S. Department of Defense. This episode dives deep into the challenges of leadership, stewardship, and creating a culture that aligns purpose with everyday work.

Main topics covered in this episode with Sam Thevanayagam:

Sam discusses how finding a niche in the defense contracting industry helped his company thrive and serve the military with precision and quality.
Sam shares insights on how to embrace risk, mitigate it, and lead with a focus on quality and process improvement.
Creating a People-Centered Culture: Learn how Parts Life Inc. invests in its people through education, training, and personal growth opportunities, including an innovative employee homeownership program.
We explain the importance of stewardship in leading a business, from being a responsible leader to managing suppliers and investing in employees.
As a faith-based leader, Sam integrates his Christian values into his leadership, focusing on creating environments where people can achieve their God-given potential.
Book mentioned: Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus. Cross Dividing Lines. Transform Your Community by author David Docusen

About Sam Prakash Thevanayagam: Sam Prakash Thevanayagam is the founder, CEO, and president of Parts Life Inc., a group of defense technology companies providing aftermarket support to the U.S. military. Originally from Sri Lanka, Sam built his company on the principles of stewardship, faith, and a deep commitment to creating value for the U.S. taxpayer and the warfighter. His leadership philosophy centers on the belief that by taking care of the little things, the big things will take care of themselves.

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