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POSITIVE PLANT TOUR FEEDBACK ALWAYS WELCOME

One of the ways we get feedback is by opening our plants to visitors. I’ve heard about two this week: One was in Selma. A pallet company owner came to visit.Β  He has 120 employees and ships 60 loads of pallets a week.Β  A formidable pallet operation. Β It was his first visit to a PalletOne […]

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EXCELLENCE DOESN’T HAPPEN LATER … IT HAPPENS RIGHT NOW

I’m reading a book called:Β Β  The Excellence Dividend by Tom Peters. Peters is a famous management guru who touts β€œexcellence” as the only way to conduct life. I’ve found his thoughts on this subject to be practical and profound. He has several classic books through the years. He’s an author who is worth a read […]

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CULTURE IS WHAT YOU PRACTICE, PROMOTE AND PERMIT

β€œCulture is what you practice, promote and permit”.Β Β  Tim Kight, Organizational Consultant. Β Having a constructive culture is the key to successful organizations.Β  Culture is reflected in the beliefs we have, the way we behave and the quality of experience, because we were around. Β So, I pay attention to Kights culture quote. Β What you practice:Β  your […]

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BE QUICK TO LISTEN AND SLOW TO SPEAK

Here’s a leadership fundamental which may seem to be counterintuitive.Β  β€œBe quick to listen and slow to speak.” Β Most of us associate leadership with β€œtalking”.Β  Leaders have to be the boss.Β  They make decisions.Β  They give direction.Β  They provide inspiration.Β  They deliver the β€œhard” feedback. Β All of that may be true.Β  But, when you think […]

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