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

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. Related Episodes: Accountability’s Able Fable | Don’t Waste Your Business on Business with Brandon West ——  Tune into Winning Through Culture on your preferred Podcast platform Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Music About Winning Through Culture In today’s ever-changing world, it is more important than ever for an entrepreneur to stay impactful and relevant. That’s where Winning Through Culture comes in! This podcast will let you inside the dynamic minds of Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer to give you expertise, insight, and tips so that you can remain impactful and relevant. With Tim and Amanda’s experience and desire to plant knowledge in the business leaders around them, we hope you will take this podcast into your everyday life as an upcoming entrepreneur. This genuine content will provide you with opportunities, relationships, and a community to expand your personal and professional growth. Let’s create a winning culture together! Connect with Us Tim Flanagan: LinkedIn | Instagram Amanda Kramer: LinkedIn Sam Thevanayagam: LinkedIn Important Links The Pelora Group Parts Life, Inc DeVal Lifecycle Support Sam T Network   CRN202710-7379097 The post “Running with Scissors” — Doing Dangerous and Difficult Work with Finesse | Sam Thevanayagam appeared first on Winning Through Culture.