Our colleague sent me a quote this weekend: “With enough persistence, luck always shows up.” I’ve heard quotes like that often. Former film maker Samuel Goldwyn said it this way: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” These quotes remind us that “hard work and persistence” are two things we can and should rely on when things aren’t happening well for us. I’ve been through assorted business cycles in my life. When things aren’t
Jon Gordon is a speaker and author who focuses on leadership and team building. His books are quick reads usually using story as a way to illustrate his teaching points. He tweeted yesterday 5 Ways to be a Positive Communicator. His teaching corresponds with ours on leadership 1. Shout praise, whisper criticism We encourage praise to be used more often than correction. We believe that public praise builds relationship and allows less frequent redirection to
“If you don’t know why it’s working well when it’s working well, you can’t fix it when it breaks.” Andy Stanley Candidly, there are a lot of things in my world that I’m not sure how they work. I get in car and push a button, I hope it works. I flip a switch on my heater/air conditioner, I hope it does the right thing. The list goes on and on. But, taken in context
I watched a good bit of football this weekend. As always, on rivalry weekend, there were surprises. Teams you didn’t expect to win, turned the tables and upset higher rates foes. Teams played better than expected. Other teams who should have won the game turned in lackluster efforts and lost. These games remind me of some organizational truths… You may have more skills and talent but failure to execute will cause you to fail. Execution
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Our forefathers got it right when they decided to set aside a day to express our gratitude. Think about that time. Many who came were disenfranchised. They were seeking a place for a “fresh start.”
Elite teams work on getting better. The teams do it on their own accord. They find the motivation from within to stretch their ability and results. In our operations, we have hundreds of small teams. We believe our company works better when each small team creates an agenda for improvement. There are five areas that can be the fuel for improvement. Safety. It’s job one. To consider how, where and when accidents occur in your area and
If you are around me much, you know I latch on to phrases and use them to illustrate a point. I’ve used one several times in the last few days, so I’m prompted to share it with you: “No matter how thin you cut it, there are always two sides.” In my role of CEO, occasionally folks bring me disputes to resolve. Someone will contact me and tell me a grievance. More times than not,
Robert Redford, the great actor, has a new movie out and he says it will be his last. The announcement has created several interviews on television. In one, he shared a quote that has inspired him through the years: “For us it’s only the trying, the rest is not our business.” T.S. Eliot Eliot’s quote reminds us the importance of taking the initiative in matters. Until you try, you never know what the result. “Trying”
Did you receive feedback in the last seven days? Great organizations are built on culture. Quality communication exists in every significant culture. One of the best communication tools we have is the feedback we give and receive. Do you routinely give feedback? Upon reflection, most of us realize we could do more. Most of us do feedback silently. Here’s what I mean: I have people in my life who I love and respect. I appreciate
How much of your time do you devote to development? Development happens in multiple dimensions. You can develop spiritually by taking time to meditate or pray. By reading spiritually derived books. You can develop physically by undertaking an exercise program designed to build endurance and strength. Combine it with exercise program to develop the right balance of health measurements designed to extend your capabilities and you’re kicking with gas. You can develop emotionally by identifying attributes
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“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
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
“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
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