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From Inspiration to Impact: Turning Ideas into Action

“Inspiration turns into impact because you have the courage to start something and the persistence to follow through.” – Tom and David Kelley. Inspiration is a funny thing. We can be sitting on the couch watching television and feel inspired. We can be in a pew at church and feel inspired. We can read a book, see the sunrise, admire a colleague’s effort, and be inspired. But the quote above captures it perfectly. Inspiration is

Howe Q Wallace September 20, 2024

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The Magical Bank of Time: Spend Your 86,400 Seconds Wisely

One of our colleagues, Doug McLaulin, shared this thought-provoking message: “Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest: Each morning, your bank would deposit $86,400.00 into your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules, just as any game does. The first set of rules: Everything you didn’t spend during the day would be taken away. You may not simply transfer the money into another account. You may only spend

Howe Q Wallace September 20, 2024

Using Your Head and Heart: A Balanced Approach to Life

“To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the longest-serving President in United States history. She was known for her political savvy and acts of service during the Great Depression and World War II, which earned her admiration. Her ideas about using your head and heart to govern your actions deserve consideration. Becoming the best version of ourselves

Howe Q Wallace September 12, 2024

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Leadership Is About Finding the Best Idea, Not Having It

I was visiting with a colleague today who told me about some consulting work he had been doing. He came across a firm that studies how ideas are developed and used within an organization. One thing he shared that I have found to be true: the best ideas have nothing to do with a person’s role or position in the group. When we encounter a problem or opportunity, we have vast experience that can help

Howe Q Wallace September 12, 2024

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Embrace Growth: Are You Learning and Improving?

In the last year, have you had opportunities at work to learn and grow? According to research on successful companies, the more of us who can say “yes” to that question, the stronger we will be as a team. So, when it comes to you, what would you say? What lessons have you learned? What skills have you developed? What new things have you experienced? Are you a better teammate than a year ago? How

Howe Q Wallace September 12, 2024

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The Power of Attitude: Steering Actions in the Right Direction

“The right attitude rarely produces the wrong action.” Put this thought about attitude to an internal assessment. Think about the last time you completed a “wrong” action. How would you describe your attitude? – Bored? – Complacent? – Fearful? – Unfocused? Lackadaisical? Lazy? – Distracted? – Mad? Bitter? Vengeful? – Greedy? Selfish? – Grieving? Sad? Hurting? The list of negative feelings that can affect our attitude is endless. Usually, these negatives take the wheel, and

Howe Q Wallace September 6, 2024

The Courage to Backtrack: Finding the Right Path Forward

“Progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turning, then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road.” – C.S. Lewis Are you on the right road? Lewis reminds us that moving faster, staying longer, or trying harder won’t bring progress if we’re on the

Howe Q. Wallace September 2, 2024

Embracing the Power of Trying

Robert Redford, the legendary actor, has announced that his latest movie will be his last. This revelation has sparked a series of interviews, where he shared a quote that has guided him throughout his life: “For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business.” – T.S. Eliot. Eliot’s words remind us of the value of taking initiative. Until you try, you never know the result. “Trying” takes initiative—a mindset that drives

Howe Q. Wallace September 2, 2024

The Power of Forbearance: Choosing Calm in a Storm

I was studying a Bible passage that advises us to treat others with “kindness, forbearance, and patience.” I’m familiar with kind and patient, but I was iffy on forbearance. So, I looked it up in the dictionary. To “forbear” is to treat others with patience “even when provoked.” We deal with “provocative” circumstances all the time. People and situations arise that cause frustration, anger, irritation, vengeance, and, maybe sometimes, violence. A natural reaction to provocation

Howe Q. Wallace September 2, 2024

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The Power of Spare Change: How Small Efforts Lead to Big Results

Jon Acuff says, “Spare change adds up.” Here’s what he means. If he sets a goal, he always aims to go just a bit further. If he’s trying to save $5 a week, he saves $6 instead. That “spare change” will amount to $52 at the end of the year. If he’s running a mile, he pushes himself to go an extra hundred yards. If he’s trying to build 2,000 pallets, he shoots for 2,100.

Howe Q Wallace August 27, 2024

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THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

“Everything you want is on the other side of ‘hard’.” – CJ McCollum, NBA player McCollum is a story of overachievement. He was undersized. Played college basketball at a non-descript school. Was a long shot to be an NBA player but worked his way to being a first-round draft pick and was a solid star in his 10th year in the league. I heard him describe his approach to the game and his development on a podcast called

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

PalletOne leaders “happen to the world.” What does that mean? A PalletOne leader is confident. Each situation creates an opportunity for service and contribution. We are talented and put those talents to work. We see those around us as having talent. We seek to unlock it. We realize that we can be called upon to take the initiative to improve things at any moment. We act when the situation calls for it. We inspire through

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

SUFFERING AND CHALLENGES

“Weep, trust, pray, think, shift, hope, grow. Ways to handle suffering.” – Tim Keller Tim Keller was a preacher from New York City. He passed away in 2023. I followed him on Twitter because he tweeted profound thoughts like the one above. You don’t exit life without tough things happening to you. It’s a fact. None of us are exempt. In specific order, Keller gave us seven verbs to consider when challenged: Weep – It’s

Howe Q. Wallace March 22, 2024

Recent Articles

From Inspiration to Impact: Turning Ideas into Action

The Magical Bank of Time: Spend Your 86,400 Seconds Wisely

Using Your Head and Heart: A Balanced Approach to Life

Leadership Is About Finding the Best Idea, Not Having It

Embrace Growth: Are You Learning and Improving?

The Power of Attitude: Steering Actions in the Right Direction

The Courage to Backtrack: Finding the Right Path Forward

Embracing the Power of Trying

The Power of Forbearance: Choosing Calm in a Storm

The Power of Spare Change: How Small Efforts Lead to Big Results

Talk To The Leader in PT Lumber. Request A Quote for Pallets.

Articles About Leadership

THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

SUFFERING AND CHALLENGES

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