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“PEOPLE DON’T BLOOM WHERE THEY ARE PLANTED. THEY BLOOM WHERE THEY ARE LOVED.” Bob Goff

“People don’t bloom where they are planted. They bloom where they are loved.” Bob Goff Some folks think “love” isn’t an appropriate word for the work place. Love is personal. Love is Private. Reserved for families and close friends. I get it. It would be weird to go around saying “I love you” to acquaintances at work. But, I want everyone to believe that our work environments are places where you can bloom. How do

Howe Q. Wallace June 29, 2018

“NOBODY WHO EVER GAVE HIS BEST REGRETTED IT”-George Halas

“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it“– George Halas Halas is a Hall of Fame NFL coach. Was the owner of the Chicago Bears and helped to establish the league. His comment is simple but not easy. To make a choice to do your best through most of your endeavors is rare. Most people find it easier to “coast.” They show up and do just enough to avoid criticism or correction. I call it

Howe Q. Wallace June 28, 2018

HOW WELL DO YOU RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK

How well do you receive constructive feedback? Some folks act poorly to feedback. You know the picture. They sulk. They retreat. They deny. They dispute. All of those behaviors border on the defensive. At some point, you get a reputation for being “uncoachable.” Colleagues withhold feedback because they don’t believe it helps matters. I heard about the concept of “second score” recently. Here’s the idea. When one receives feedback about a shortfall or needed correction,

Howe Q. Wallace June 28, 2018

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DEPENDABLE, CONSISTENT, COACHABLE, IMPROVING…

“It is not all about talent. It’s about dependability, consistency, being coachable, and understanding what you need to do to improve.” –Bill Belichick Dependable: You show up. You have high standards. Consistent: Your performance is reliable. Your teammates know what to expect. Coachable: You are eager to learn. You receive feedback well. Your attitude invites the mentor to invest in you. Improving: Always have a plan to get better. Dedicated in pursuit of the plan.

Howe Q. Wallace June 28, 2018

“EXCELLENCE” DOESN’T HAPPEN LATER…”IT HAPPENS RIGHT NOW”

I’m reading a book called: The Excellence Dividend by Tom Peters. Peters is a famous management guru who touts “excellence” as the only way to conduct life. I’ve found his thoughts on this subject to be practical and profound. He has several classic books through the years. He’s an author who is worth a read or listen. In my reading today, he said “excellence” is not a tomorrow thing…It’s a “in the next five minute”

Howe Q. Wallace June 27, 2018

RELIABLE, HONEST AND GENEROUS

Reliable, Honest and Generous. Who do you trust? Are you trusted? Striving to be trustworthy in all your interactions is an admirable goal. A trusted spouse and parent provides a platform for your family to soar. A trusted colleague allows teams and businesses to go further, faster. What’s a formula for developing trust? Be Reliable – Show up. Provide what you promise. Make commitments and fulfill them. Be Honest – Objectively portray the facts. Be

Howe Q. Wallace June 27, 2018

HEARD A GUY NAMED CHARLIE PLUMB SPEAK RECENTLY

I heard a guy named Charlie Plumb speak recently. He was a Navy pilot who was shot down in the Vietnam War and spent almost seven years in a prisoner-of-war camp. Can you imagine? His story is riveting. The fact he is still alive and fit…tells you he learned a lot about survival while he was in jail. One of the stories he tells is about meeting a guy in Kansas who knew him, but

Howe Q. Wallace June 27, 2018

CULTURE IS WHAT YOU PRACTICE, PROMOTE AND PERMIT

“Culture is what you practice, promote and permit”. Tim Kight, Organizational Consultant. Having a constructive culture is the key to successful organizations. Culture is reflected in the beliefs we have, the way we behave and the quality of experience, because we were around. So, I pay attention to Kights culture quote. What you practice: your team will be the sum total of the things you do. Not what you say. What you do. You can

Howe Q. Wallace June 26, 2018

BE QUICK TO LISTEN AND SLOW TO SPEAK

Here’s a leadership fundamental which may seem to be counterintuitive. “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” Most of us associate leadership with “talking”. Leaders have to be the boss. They make decisions. They give direction. They provide inspiration. They deliver the “hard” feedback. All of that may be true. But, when you think about it, leaders must still place a premium on listening versus talking. The best decisions occur when all the facts

Howe Q. Wallace June 26, 2018

It-s Doing Not Hoping That Makes A Difference

It’s doing not hoping that makes a difference. It’s doing not wishing that makes a difference. It’s doing not planning that makes a difference. It’s doing not knowing that makes a difference. Andy Stanley was teaching a lesson about what should happen when your life isn’t what you want it to be. His teaching focused on “doing”. It was a pretty simple offering. First, he said that we should stop “doing” things that we do

Howe Q. Wallace June 26, 2018

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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

“PEOPLE DON’T BLOOM WHERE THEY ARE PLANTED. THEY BLOOM WHERE THEY ARE LOVED.” Bob Goff

“NOBODY WHO EVER GAVE HIS BEST REGRETTED IT”-George Halas

HOW WELL DO YOU RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK

DEPENDABLE, CONSISTENT, COACHABLE, IMPROVING…

“EXCELLENCE” DOESN’T HAPPEN LATER…”IT HAPPENS RIGHT NOW”

RELIABLE, HONEST AND GENEROUS

HEARD A GUY NAMED CHARLIE PLUMB SPEAK RECENTLY

CULTURE IS WHAT YOU PRACTICE, PROMOTE AND PERMIT

BE QUICK TO LISTEN AND SLOW TO SPEAK

It-s Doing Not Hoping That Makes A Difference

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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