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Scaling with Discipline: Patrick Flanagan on Operations, Leadership, and Growth In this episode of Larry’s Pod, we sit down with Patrick Flanagan, Chief Operating Officer at Administrate, a company at the forefront of educational technology and operational excellence. The conversation explores Patrick’s transition from Chief Commercial Officer to Chief Operating Officer, and the leadership mindset required to successfully scale organizations during periods of rapid growth. Patrick shares candid insights into the challenges leaders face when stepping into operational roles, including aligning strategy with execution, building resilient teams, and maintaining focus as complexity increases. Drawing from his experience, he discusses how strong operational foundations enable companies to innovate while staying disciplined and efficient. A key part of the episode focuses on training and development, highlighting how continuous learning and well-structured enablement programs support long-term performance. Patrick explains how technology plays a critical role in modern training environments and why investing in people is essential for sustainable growth. The conversation also touches on future trends in tech leadership, examining how roles are evolving as organizations scale globally and navigate increasingly distributed teams. Patrick offers practical advice on maintaining team cohesion during high-growth phases, emphasizing communication, clarity, and trust as core leadership principles. Beyond business strategy, the episode explores the personal habits that have contributed to Patrick’s success, including how he approaches work-life balance and decision-making under pressure. Larry’s Pod brings forward real conversations with leaders building and scaling technology-driven organizations. This episode is especially valuable for COOs, founders, and executives focused on operational excellence and long-term growth. 🎧 Tune in and gain practical insights into scaling with intention and discipline.
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