If you follow college football, you saw the miracle win that Michigan State had over Michigan. I went to school at Michigan State so I had a “rooting interest”. With only 17 seconds left, Michigan had one play left to secure an upset win. But, the punter fumbled, a Michigan State player recovered it and made it to the end zone for a game winning touchdown. It was a shocking turnaround. A massive, “one in
Be careful out there. As you encounter the dog days of summer, be mindful to the risks around you as you work. Fatigue caused by heat can drain you. It can cause you to put down your caution and intention. Bad habits creep up. Injuries result. There are certain situations which expose us to risk. As you think about it, those situations take us out of our routine. We are cleaning up spills or clearing
The news has stories this week about security at large 4th of July events. The thought is that Islamic terrorists could target such events in order to make a statement. True to our “American” bravado were police officials describing how security would be upgraded and encouraging citizens not to be paralyzed by the threat. One official encouraged all to celebrate freedom but to also be alert. “If you see something, say something.” I was struck
Perhaps you heard about the fire at a neighboring sawmill in Hazlehurst, GA. Some historical background: our plant in Hazlehurst was built there in the early 70’s because of Thompson Hardwoods, the plant burned. Originally, they were our sole source of lumber. We’ve been neighbors almost 40 years. Both businesses have evolved through the years. We no longer use hardwood. They have become a leading grade hardwood and cross tie producer. Thus, our strategic partnership
Do you remember the commercial on television which started with one person stopping another from stepping into traffic and getting hit by a car? A second person sees it and it begins a chain of people keeping others from harm throughout the day. It comes full circle and the one who started it is helped by someone else. I was listening to a talk which reminded me of the commercial. The speaker was talking about
Common words after an injury: “I’m sorry.” The injured person says it because he didn’t do something he should. Didn’t lock out. Didn’t follow a proven method. Didn’t pay attention. Colleagues say it. Usually because they could see it coming and didn’t act. No one likes to see a colleague hurt. We regret it especially when we could have done something about it. Supervisors say it. We say it when we fall short on training.
You’ve heard the term “obsessive compulsive,” haven’t you? It’s a psychological term used to describe people who have an extreme desire to keep everything in order. There is a sense of perfectionism about them. More commonly, we use “obsessive compulsive” to describe people who have a greater desire for order than we do. So, the sloppier you are, the more likely you are to call others obsessive compulsive. If you are wondering, no one has
Have a good day today? The experts say that a key to having an energized workforce is making sure every person understands what is expected of them. Unclear expectations mean lack of purpose. People without purpose aren’t motivated. Lack of motivation means unhappy employees. So, let me tell you expectation number one. Go home safe. If you haven’t been safe, you haven’t done your job. You have to start the day with the intention of
Tom Lucas sells treated lumber to export customers and he shared a safety note he saw when visiting a shipping company, Crowley Transport, in Jacksonville, Florida. The port operations manager, Doug Walker, has this on the back of his business card: Safety: It’s Not Silent. I wish I had thought of it. I can imagine the ways that statement supports a comprehensive safety effort. It reminds leadership that safety needs to be a matter of
At the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) meeting, I listened to a presentation by an attorney who specializes in working with OSHA and businesses like ours. In her presentation, she describes the enforcement activities of OSHA and describes a variety of horror stories associated with those violations. As she described the various engagements she has had, it gratified me to know that, while OSHA has visited many of our plants in recent years,
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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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