Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system’s successes and challenges. I’m your host, Ryan Hogan. 

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In this episode, Ryan welcomes Andy Platt, the former CIO of Smuckers and currently a Professional Implementer. Andy shares his career journey at Smucker’s, from internal audit to CIO, and how the book Traction helped him realize the company’s success was rooted in strategic focus, core values, and vision. The conversation explores the principles of EOS, the importance of mentorship, and the differences between coaching and mentoring. Andy emphasizes the value of strategic focus at companies and putting the right people in the right roles to foster organizational growth and innovation.

Andy Platt is a seasoned business leader with over 40 years of experience driving growth and transformation. During his tenure at Smucker’s, Andy played a key role in growing the company tenfold through strategic acquisitions and organizational development, ultimately achieving Fortune 500 status. His leadership roles spanned C-level positions focused on acquisition due diligence, integration, and building processes to foster discipline and accountability. After retiring, Andy transitioned into higher education, teaching Business Strategy at the University of Akron. Now an EOS Implementer, Andy leverages his extensive career experience to help business owners and leadership teams achieve their goals with clarity and focus.

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