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David Zwick shared thisDavid Zwick shared thisExciting news! Flexera has completed its acquisition of Snow Software. Today, two thought leaders are joining forces to execute on a shared vision: providing unprecedented visibility and insights into customers’ hybrid #IT environments to reduce risk and optimize spend. An amazing journey lies ahead. Read more about our next chapter in today’s announcement: https://bit.ly/42FVGuFFlexera Completes Acquisition of Snow Software, Broadening its Portfolio for Technology Value Optimization | Press ReleaseFlexera Completes Acquisition of Snow Software, Broadening its Portfolio for Technology Value Optimization | Press Release
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Thank you to the University of Wisconsin School of Business and Marisa Mackey Palmer for the opportunity to participate in your Nicholas Center Speaker Series. What a great program!
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked this“Speed in processing an invoice has nothing to do with speed in actually getting paid.” Our CFO David Zwick shares why he changed his mind about automation and cash generation in the latest PYMNTS eBook. Faster processes don’t always mean cash comes in faster, and the data shows just how big that gap can be. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/4eRFEFp #CashGeneration #CFO #FinanceLeadership #AccountsReceivable #B2BPayments
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked thisNine perfect catches didn't lose him the challenge. One second of celebrating did. An NFL player took on a reaction challenge. Sticks dropped without warning, and he had to catch each one before it hit the ground. He caught nine. Then he celebrated. Arms up, grin on his face, the whole thing. The challenge wasn't over. The tenth stick fell while he was busy enjoying the first nine. I've watched this happen in business more times than I can count. The deal that fell apart after the verbal yes, because everyone stopped pushing. The client who left three months into a great relationship, because we got comfortable. The campaign that worked so well nobody thought to check it again. The hire who nailed the interview and coasted through week one. Nothing broke. Attention just moved. That's the part people miss about momentum. It doesn't end with a failure. It ends with a pause. Nine catches proved he had the skill. The tenth only asked if he was still paying attention. Most people don't lose because they weren't good enough. They lose in the gap between "almost done" and "done." Sign the contract before you celebrate. Get the payment in before you plan the next thing. Finish the project before you tell the story. Confidence is fine. Just make sure it arrives after the last stick. Where in your work are you celebrating something that isn't actually finished yet? ♻️ Repost if this landed ➕ Follow Kanan for more on building and growing #Mindset #Discipline #Leadership #Focus #Growth
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked thisMany people often ask me, “James Areri ™, are you into sales?” My answer is simple. Yes. Very much so. But not the version of sales you’re probably imagining. Not the loud convincing. Not the pressure. Not the chase. I’m into the kind of sales that studies people before products. The kind that listens before it speaks. The kind that understands that every “no” is usually a question in disguise. Sales, to me, is human psychology in motion. It’s leadership without a title. It’s influence earned, not forced. That’s why this perspective matters. Because once you truly understand sales, you understand people. And once you understand people, everything else business, leadership, growth starts making sense.
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked thisWhat a beautiful, moving, and inspiring opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side today. The three-hour program was an incredible blend of music, speeches, and insights into the vision and purpose of this remarkable new institution. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama welcomed nearly 7,000 guests, including former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and their spouses; political leaders from Washington and Chicago; and legendary performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Marc Anthony, and U2’s Bono and The Edge. One of my favorite guests was former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Chicago crowd. The event was a celebration of what makes America truly great: optimism, empathy, beauty, diversity, and a belief that we can build a better future for everyone. Michelle Obama’s speech was riveting, reflective, heartfelt, and energizing. A powerful theme echoed throughout both her remarks and President Obama’s speech: the Center is a home for change. It is more than a building; it is a promise that our nation’s journey toward a more just and inclusive society can continue and succeed. I was truly honored and deeply moved to attend this historic event. Even more, I am excited about the long-term positive impact the Obama Presidential Center will have on Chicago and our country for future generations for decades to come.
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked thisI gave my daughter bad advice when she was in 9th grade. She ignored it. I am grateful she did. Karlee, my daughter, played basketball growing up. After watching her first freshman game, I advised her: "You need to pass less and take more shots." Her teammates were not great at basketball. But they were great kids, with big, kind hearts, and a willingness, eagerness even, to work. Karlee looked at me and said, with conviction: "If a teammate is open, I am going to pass the ball." And that is exactly what she did. Despite losing their first two games (by a lot), that team went on to win the vast majority of their games, beating teams that were JV level in some instances. They rarely dribbled the ball, and they rarely took a shot from beyond 5 feet. They passed, passed, passed..., until they had a shot at the hoop. And they defended actively at the other end. Confidence spread from player to player, starting with their point guard believing in all of them, and their coaches leaning into that pattern. They were the happiest set of teammates I have ever watched play a sport. And the vast majority remain friends and supporters of one another today. Two lessons I carry from that season: 1. Loyalty compounds when it flows both ways 2. Commit to long-term strategy over near-term results Karlee graduated from ASU last weekend with a degree in Nursing. She is now off to build a career at The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. I could not be more proud of the person she has become (and has always been). Dear Karlee, thank you for being amazing and thank you for being an inspiration. I hope you, and all the recent graduates, stay true to yourselves and true to each other.
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked thisThere is nothing quite like the energy of celebrating our very best. We spent this week in Maui for President’s Club, honoring the accomplishments of our top performers. Whether we were sharing big ideas, giving back to the local community, or facing off in a team scavenger hunt, it was the perfect balance of connection and celebration. I’m leaving Maui incredibly proud of this team and more inspired than ever for the road ahead. #WeArePluralsight #PresidentsClub #Leadership #Maui #CompanyCulture
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David Zwick liked thisDavid Zwick liked thisThis past weekend my youngest son and I ran the #TCSLondonMarathon2026 – as did my dear colleague Susan Tohyama. Finishing the 26.2 miles makes clear life’s lessons: hard work and grit carry the day, always. And it was a heartwarming reminder that kindness exists all around us – people lining the course cheering, colleagues wishing you well beforehand and checking in afterward, and of course, the support of great friends and family, make it all have meaning.
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