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Feedback Builds Teams

Feedback builds teams. We are more effective when we know we are getting it right at what we do. We know that best when our efforts are acknowledged, affirmed and appreciated. We are more effective when we receive coaching. When others provide feedback on how we can be more effective, we perform better in our role and the team improves. Teammates talking to each other is the lubricant. We give advice. We consider different ways

Howe Q. Wallace March 30, 2017

Be Low maintenance

The speaker at the Bartow Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was Brett Trapp. Brett’s a friend of mine. We met as volunteers for the college fraternity to which we belong. Brett has had a career helping to build a fundraising business for elementary schools. He was the third employee. As the year closed, the company reached $40 million in revenues and had 500 employees. Most all of these employees are 30 years old and younger. He has keen

Howe Q. Wallace March 29, 2017

Habits and Choices that support your goal.

The next time that New England quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady runs on a football field, he will be 40 years old. I listened to Peter King interview him about how he is able to play at such a high level at an advanced age. You can listen to his detailed explanation here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-king-the-mmqb-podcast/id1150960126?mt=2&i=1000381292222 But here’s what I got of his explanation. He has studied physiology and nutrition. He maintains a diet that

Howe Q. Wallace March 27, 2017

Headwinds and Tailwinds

Psychologists Shai Davidai and Thomas Gilovich have written a paper which illuminates the idea of “headwinds, tailwinds asymmetry.” I heard a Freakanomics podcast on it. Here’s how it works: “Tailwinds” are forces in life that are in your favor. “Headwinds” are forces in life that are against you. They are the things that make life more difficult. They are the things you have to overcome to get where you are going. “Asymmetry” means unequally balance.

Howe Q. Wallace March 20, 2017

Want To Be A Leader?

I’m not sure what your ambition at work is, but you could have the desire to be promoted to a leadership position. If that is so, you may make the mistake that many do of pushing and promoting your ability to lead. While leadership is an important skill/trait, less experienced folks are often guilty of overemphasizing their leadership ability. I read an article by recruiter Jeff Kavanaugh. He said that those who desire promotion would

Howe Q. Wallace March 7, 2017

Drifting to Greatness

“Nobody- no one, no team, no family, no business, no organization-drifts to greatness.” I hope it’s been a good week for you. As you reflect upon it, I hope you can point to the ways where things improved. Perhaps there was progress on a goal. Perhaps there was a relationship that advanced. Perhaps there was a better habit you incorporated or a bad one you ditched. Because, if you can’t point to something, chances are

Howe Q. Wallace March 3, 2017

Keeping up with pace of change in today’s world is a challenge.

Keeping up with pace of change in today’s world is a challenge. If you don’t work at it, it will pass you by. Here are six strategies for keeping your mind sharp to engage in the world of change: Read books I was blessed to be raised to read. Many are not these days. Books are a constant source of stimulation. I get many new ideas from reading. And, new strategies for meeting the challenges.

Howe Q. Wallace February 27, 2017

Seven Elements of Professionalism

Seven Elements of Professionalism As provided by author Tim Miles in his book Good Company: Appearance. People pay attention to the environments and the image you project. Attentiveness Eye contact. Presence. They matter. Don’t answer the ringing phone when engaged with someone in front of you. Dependability. Do what you said you would do. Be early. Know what’s expected and fulfill it. Consistency. Strive for it. Miles says it’s being dependably dependable. Dependability is created

Howe Q. Wallace February 16, 2017

Advice for Leaders

I read some advice for leaders: Don’t tell them to lead. Show them how to lead. If you think about the best leader you have encountered, you can make a list of the things they did that caused you to follow them and count it a blessing: They encouraged you with praise. They acknowledged your gifts and abilities. They expressed appreciation for your contributions. Their praise boosted your confidence. They taught you. Teaching takes more

Howe Q. Wallace February 9, 2017

Do You Know What’s Expected Of You?

One question on our annual engagement survey is “Do you know what’s expected of you?” At the top of everyone’s job expectations is the task of being safe and promoting safety every day, every moment you are working. One key to “being” safe is intentional about safe behavior. You wear the safety equipment. You snap the seatbelt. You assure your area is free from tripping hazards. You wait for help rather than try to do

Howe Q. Wallace November 14, 2016

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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

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Feedback Builds Teams

Be Low maintenance

Habits and Choices that support your goal.

Headwinds and Tailwinds

Want To Be A Leader?

Drifting to Greatness

Keeping up with pace of change in today’s world is a challenge.

Seven Elements of Professionalism

Advice for Leaders

Do You Know What’s Expected Of You?

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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