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10 Commitments: #6 – Teamwork

Number 6, Teamwork, is a key commitment… 10 COMMITMENTS No Shortcuts We will teach you the safe way, provide you safe equipment, fix it when it breaks. Do it right and safe. Safety Freeze Watch out for others, guide and teach “rookies,” hold others accountable for safe practices. On Time and Quick Start Be there, start timely. Work Smart – Technique and Consistency Learn the right techniques and work at a consistent pace. Work Hard

Howe Q. Wallace December 20, 2012

The Intangibles That Set Notre Dame Apart

I was in Shipshewana yesterday and was asked what I thought of Notre Dame’s rise to the top of the college football ranks. Being a SEC football snob, I dismissed the success story. But, if you read about their turnaround, there is much to be admired. Coach Brian Kelly took over the program three years ago. Notre Dame has a storied past and had experienced two decades of mediocrity. Many thought that Notre Dame would

Howe Q. Wallace November 28, 2012

Bringing the “Juice”

Urban Meyer doesn’t coach my Florida Gators anymore but I have watched with interest his first year as football coach at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 11-0, a major turnaround from their losing season last year. Pete Thamel wrote an interesting article about the success story in Sports Illustrated this week. According to Thamel, Meyer has used the word “juice” to define the culture he is developing in Ohio. Here’s what he wrote: “Who’s bringing

Howe Q. Wallace November 19, 2012

Contributing to a Culture Change

I got a chance recently to speak to a group of students. I was describing my thoughts on converting a culture like we’ve been working on at our company as we become “leaner.” One of those listening sought me out after I finished. “Those ideas sound good but you don’t understand the place where I work. They would never allow it.” My answer to that is be the best you can be at controlling what

Howe Q. Wallace October 30, 2012

“How Might We?”

Brainstorming is a popular technique used to advance teams along toward their goals. A creativity consultant Min Basadur initiates such idea exchanges by asking the question “How Might We?” According to Basadur, it’s a subtle but distinctive way to frame the conversation. Most folks start with “What should we do to solve a problem?” or “What can we do?” Those questions suggest there is a “right” solution. It invites you to a result too quickly.

Howe Q. Wallace September 19, 2012

Effective Team Communication Helps Eliminate Confusion

“You live out the confusions until they become clear.” – Anaїs Nin This quote caught my attention. Our CFO Casey Fletcher puts it this way when we are trying to figure things out: “We are now confused at a higher level.” The longer I live the more clearly I understand that life is a steady stream of “confusions.” Moments of absolute clarity are rare. Moments of equilibrium are fleeting. That’s why it’s important to have

Howe Q. Wallace August 20, 2012

Dynamics Of A Winning Team

Do you feel like a winner today? Did your team hit its goals? Did you make progress? Rosabeth Moss Kanter studied teams that win and teams that lose. She founds winning teams have some advantages over losing teams. Here they are: 1. Winning teams have a better attitude than a losing one. 2. Winning teams enjoy hanging out with each other more than losing ones. 3. Winning teams are more open to constructive criticism than

Howe Q. Wallace August 8, 2012

Thanks For Doing What It Takes

On my way to the airport this morning, I drove by two of our plants. My wife, Jenny, was with me. It was before 6 a.m. and she made a simple comment: “People get started in your plants early. What is going on?” I started listing things. We have truck drivers picking up loads of our product. They start early because our customers need the product delivered because it’s best for their schedule. We have

Howe Q. Wallace August 3, 2012

Ask Questions to Execute Better

As you execute your job, it’s our duty to make sure we answer the most important questions. First, what do I need to know to keep myself safe from injury? And, what do I need to know to keep from being a risk to others? Who is my customer – the person or group that will be most affected by how I perform? What exactly do they expect me to do for them? How will

Howe Q. Wallace June 26, 2012

Be on the Lookout for Prospective Employees

One of the better things about seeing our business improve is that we are “hiring” again. During the tight economy that began four years ago, we had to reduce a good bit. We eliminated shifts, we cut hours and we didn’t replace folks that left in the normal flow of things. In the last two years, we have added more than 200 people corporately. Most all of our plants work a full schedule. Overtime hours

Howe Q. Wallace June 19, 2012

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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

10 Commitments: #6 – Teamwork

The Intangibles That Set Notre Dame Apart

Bringing the “Juice”

Contributing to a Culture Change

“How Might We?”

Effective Team Communication Helps Eliminate Confusion

Dynamics Of A Winning Team

Thanks For Doing What It Takes

Ask Questions to Execute Better

Be on the Lookout for Prospective Employees

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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