{"id":30117,"date":"2018-07-19T08:10:53","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T15:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=30117"},"modified":"2018-07-20T06:49:00","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T13:49:00","slug":"staying-in-the-moment-keeps-difference-maker-ann-priede-focused-on-the-here-and-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/the-week-in-imaging-twii\/editors-blog\/2018\/07\/staying-in-the-moment-keeps-difference-maker-ann-priede-focused-on-the-here-and-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying in the Moment Keeps Canon Difference Maker Ann Priede Focused on Here and Now Tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the course of a given day, it is easy to get distracted by a multitude of tasks, some of which may have carried over from the previous day, and others that loom ominously in the near future. As for Anne Priede, she has her feet firmly planted in the here and now.<\/p>\n

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Ann Priede, Canon Solutions America Inc.<\/p><\/div>\n

The senior operations manager for the Enterprise Managed Services Division at Canon Solutions America borrowed her philosophy from motivational speaker Dr. Kevin Elko, who reminds his audiences to \u201cBe where your feet are.\u201d Priede embraces this philosophy, having experienced first-hand the value of focusing on the moment, which allows her to prioritize the people and projects in front of her, with fewer distractions.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead of worrying about the past, which I can\u2019t change, or anticipating the future, which could take any number of paths, I try to remain in the moment,\u201d said Priede, a 2018 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. \u201cI feel this makes me a better listener, a more engaged leader, and a more productive person, both at work and at home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Priede has enjoyed a 30-year journey in the printing and imaging universe, and currently has operational responsibility for Canon fleet devices at customer sites under a managed print services agreement. Early on, she sought to find a job in Mobile, AL, where she attended college, and ended up taking a position as an applications specialist in tech support for QMS, which was later acquired by what would become Konica Minolta.<\/p>\n

In her current role, Priede relishes helping customers benefit from Canon\u2019s services and solutions, which enable them to see tangible results in cost savings and productivity. She also gleans satisfaction from seeing Canon team members blossom in their own careers.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tackling a variety of disciplines during her career, from product marketing and management for a hardware OEM and a market research company (Lyra Research), has given her a vast perspective into the inner machinations of the office technology landscape. \u201cThis has enabled me to connect and establish relationships with people in a variety of roles at a wide range of companies,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m able to combine the knowledge and skill set I\u2019ve gained from these experiences and relationships to help others achieve their professional goals and business objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key Mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Priede also sits on the executive committee of the Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) and boasts a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities that confront the managed print space. Over the years, she had the pleasure of working for Charley LeCompte, the original editor and publisher of The Hard Copy Observer<\/em>, a leading office technology publication often referred to as \u201cthe printer industry bible.\u201d Priede was a writer\/editor for the Observer under LeCompte, who warned her it would take at least two years to \u201cfind her voice.\u201d But find it, she did.<\/p>\n

\u201c(Charley\u2019s) guidance and support during that time helped me develop a deeper curiosity about our industry, keener analytical skills, and yes, the ability to express my views on product developments, market trends, and business requirements,\u201d Priede pointed out.<\/p>\n

A senior analyst for the Observer, the late Steve Reynolds, was another key role model for Priede. \u201cHis devotion to the industry and the imaging world\u2019s family set a wonderful example for me as a newbie,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The 2017 campaign proved to be fruitful for Priede and her team. Two members of her staff received promotions, while Priede herself was elected as secretary of the executive committee for the MPSA (she previously served as co-chair of the MPSA Marketing Communications committee). \u201cI was happy for the opportunity to deepen my involvement with this organization and help the MPSA continue to lead, educate, and support the managed print community,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

Staying the Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

As she enters the second half of 2018, Priede\u2019s personal and team goals mesh. She seeks to continue delivering outstanding customer service, acquiring new skills to continue career growth while assisting clients in exceeding their business goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI plan to leverage the relationships I\u2019ve developed with customers and co-workers to build on my strengths and focus on my areas of improvement,\u201d Priede said. \u201cI was recently invited to join the Canon Women in Leadership Levels Mentoring Program, and I\u2019m excited about the opportunity to learn from my mentor and apply those lessons and insights to my professional life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Away from the office, Priede enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, weather permitting (Mobile leads the nation\u001b in annual rainfall at 67 inches). She enjoys gardening, boating and kayaking, but when the skies open up, Priede will lose herself in a mystery or adventure novel.<\/p>\n

Traveling to visit family across the country also ranks high on her list, and Costa Rica is her favorite hot spot. \u201cThe scenery is beautiful, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the food is delicious,\u201d Priede exclaimed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the course of a given day, it is easy to get distracted by a multitude of tasks, some of which may have carried over from the previous day, and others that loom ominously in the near future. As for Anne Priede, she has her feet firmly planted in the here and now. The senior operations manager for the Enterprise Managed Services Division at Canon Solutions America borrowed her philosophy from motivational speaker Dr. Kevin Elko, who reminds his audiences to \u201cBe where your feet are.\u201d Priede embraces this philosophy, having experienced first-hand the value of focusing on the moment, which allows her to prioritize the people and projects in front of her, with fewer distractions. \u201cInstead of worrying about the past, which I can\u2019t change, or anticipating the future, which could take any number of paths, I try to remain in the moment,\u201d said Priede, a 2018 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. \u201cI feel this makes me a better listener, a more engaged leader, and a more productive person, both at work and at home.\u201d Priede has enjoyed a 30-year journey in the printing and imaging universe, and currently has operational responsibility for Canon fleet devices at customer sites under a managed print services agreement. Early on, she sought to find a job in Mobile, AL, where she attended college, and ended up taking a position as an applications specialist in tech support for QMS, which was later acquired by what would become Konica Minolta. In her current role, Priede relishes helping customers benefit from Canon\u2019s services and solutions, which enable them to see tangible results in cost savings and productivity. She also gleans satisfaction from seeing Canon team members blossom in their own careers. Tackling a variety of disciplines during her career, from product marketing and management for a hardware OEM and a market research company (Lyra Research), has given her a vast perspective into the inner machinations of the office technology landscape. \u201cThis has enabled me to connect and establish relationships with people in a variety of roles at a wide range of companies,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m able to combine the knowledge and skill set I\u2019ve gained from these experiences and relationships to help others achieve their professional goals and business objectives.\u201d Key Mentors Priede also sits on the executive committee of the Managed Print Services Association (MPSA) and boasts a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities that confront the managed print space. Over the years, she had the pleasure of working for Charley LeCompte, the original editor and publisher of The Hard Copy Observer, a leading office technology publication often referred to as \u201cthe printer industry bible.\u201d Priede was a writer\/editor for the Observer under LeCompte, who warned her it would take at least two years to \u201cfind her voice.\u201d But find it, she did. \u201c(Charley\u2019s) guidance and support during that time helped me develop a deeper curiosity about our industry, keener analytical skills, and yes, the ability to express my views on product developments, market trends, and business requirements,\u201d Priede pointed out. A senior analyst for the Observer, the late Steve Reynolds, was another key role model for Priede. \u201cHis devotion to the industry and the imaging world\u2019s family set a wonderful example for me as a newbie,\u201d she added. The 2017 campaign proved to be fruitful for Priede and her team. Two members of her staff received promotions, while Priede herself was elected as secretary of the executive committee for the MPSA (she previously served as co-chair of the MPSA Marketing Communications committee). \u201cI was happy for the opportunity to deepen my involvement with this organization and help the MPSA continue to lead, educate, and support the managed print community,\u201d she noted. Staying the Course As she enters the second half of 2018, Priede\u2019s personal and team goals mesh. She seeks to continue delivering outstanding customer service, acquiring new skills to continue career growth while assisting clients in exceeding their business goals. \u201cI plan to leverage the relationships I\u2019ve developed with customers and co-workers to build on my strengths and focus on my areas of improvement,\u201d Priede said. \u201cI was recently invited to join the Canon Women in Leadership Levels Mentoring Program, and I\u2019m excited about the opportunity to learn from my mentor and apply those lessons and insights to my professional life.\u201d Away from the office, Priede enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, weather permitting (Mobile leads the nation\u001b in annual rainfall at 67 inches). She enjoys gardening, boating and kayaking, but when the skies open up, Priede will lose herself in a mystery or adventure novel. Traveling to visit family across the country also ranks high on her list, and Costa Rica is her favorite hot spot. \u201cThe scenery is beautiful, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the food is delicious,\u201d Priede exclaimed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":29118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[80,1650,82,84,1638],"tags":[428],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30117"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30117"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30140,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30117\/revisions\/30140"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}