Joe Rogers, the founder of the iconic Waffle House restaurant chain, had a saying: “Anything you focus on will get better.” It makes sense, doesn’t it?  Focus brings intention.  Intention is usually followed by action. When it comes to our operation and your role in it, are you focused on making something better? At PalletOne, we […]

A common theme in these notes is the virtue and value of choosing positivity versus negativity. While the concept of critical analysis has merit, starting every situation by pointing out the deficits or features that are wrong is counterproductive. Negativity is a “buzz kill.” Dr. Barbara Fredrickson is a psychologist at North Carolina who studies […]

David Pollack was an undersized defensive lineman coming out of high school. While he was a good football player, most coaches declined to give him a chance.  Georgia’s head coach at the time, Mark Richt, took a different approach. He loved Pollack’s work ethic. He saw a leader, a good teammate, and a coachable player. […]

Damian Lillard is a respected player in the NBA.  He was asked about what he does to change the pace and outcome of a game that hasn’t been going the way he prefers. “First, you remember it’s a long game.  Just because we are off to a bad start, doesn’t mean that things won’t change […]