Dr. Pritchett is founder and CEO of PRITCHETT, LP, a 40-year-old consulting firm recognized internationally for its thought leadership in merger integration strategy, corporate culture, and organization change. His book, After the Merger:  Managing the Shockwaves—named “One of the 10 Best Business Books of the Year”—was the first ever written on M&A integration and (in its Third Edition) stands as the classic text on the topic.  He also is author of the all-time bestseller on mergers, The Employee Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions.  Since founding PRITCHETT in 1974, he has authored over half a dozen million-sellers on mergers, culture, and change. With over 20 million copies of his 30+ books in print—many translated into foreign languages—he stands as one of the best-selling business authors in the world. Dr. Pritchett has consulted on some of the world’s largest mergers, with his work taking him throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.  His current focus is on advising boards of directors and executive teams, as well as speaking and writing. PRITCHETT’s client list stands as a “Who’s Who” of business—virtually all of the Fortune 500 have used some combination of his firm’s consulting, training, and handbooks. His work has been referenced in Fortune, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, plus numerous other business journals and newspapers.  He also has been interviewed on CNN, CNBC, and other major television networks. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from West Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Texas Tech University.  A licensed psychologist in Illinois and Texas, he is past president of the Dallas Psychological Association.  Dr. Pritchett also serves on the board of directors of the Park Cities Historical and Preservation Society in the DFW metroplex. Websites: www.pritchettnet.com www.MergerIntegration.com     Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.