How You Get Results and Take Care of Your People - COO of Celestica, Todd Cooper

It can be tough to balance getting bottom-line results and taking care of your people. Sometimes it can feel like it's an either/or choice. If you've ever faced this delimma, you're going to love what my guest today shares. Todd Cooper is Chief Operations Officer at Celestica with responsibility for global operations spanning 30 manufacturing locations across 14 countries.  Todd has over 25 years of experience including senior leadership positions at KKR, Honeywell Aerospace, Storage Technology Corporations, McKinsey & Company. He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from West Point, a Master of Science from MIT, and a MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Todd is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School. Todd Cooper’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-cooper-1594654/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-cooper-1594654/)  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER FROM THIS EPISODE: What Todd learned when helping to produce the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBFSaiyl2bU (EMANUEL )- a documentary about the Charleston Church Shooting that killed nine Emanuel AME church members in an act of terror. How his involvement in the film led to a powerful moment of discussion on diversity and inclusion in his company.  What makes his company, Celestica, so special. How to be successful working for a “scrappy” company. The leadership seed that was planted growing up on an Indian Reservation. How to get results and take care of your people. A dose of motivation from “TopGun” . The surprising reason he chose to go to West Point. Why sometimes it’s best to make your career decision based on where you can make the biggest impact. The advice he’d give his younger self… get broad experience! Why a linear career path may not always be the best choice. How to use Sunday night to prioritize the most chaotic work week. Finding the personal work-life balance that works for you. Why life is bigger than just the P&L. How to presen