Host Gregg Garrett is joined by James McFarlane, a parallel leader who is a global CIO by day and a two-sport coach by night. Together they discuss parallels in life. James also shares his “Top 3”: David Behen, who has impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”; Saby Sen, who has introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business; and his late father, who instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life. And you have to hear what he says about “knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:55) Overlap in life

(4:42) Meet James

The “Top Three”:

(7:21) David Behen: Impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”

(12:59) Saby Sen: Introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business

(19:53) James’ late father: Instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life

Other Points of Interest:

(25:44) Data in the world of health and wellness solutions

(31:02) Current ERP project

(35:40) Parallels and borrowing techniques

You Have to Hear This:

(38:56) “Knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication

LINKS AND RESOURCES

James McFarlane: LinkedIn

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

ABOUT JAMES MCFARLANE

James McFarlane is the CIO and Vice President of Information Technology for HoMedics. In this role, James leads global IT operations for a leader in health, wellness, home environment retail products with $500M in annual revenue, serving more than sixty countries. Prior to this, James was the Senior Director of La Z Boy, where he led enterprise IT operations and application development for global residential furniture manufacturer with $2.1B in annual revenue.