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Adopt the Intangibles: Lessons from Tim Tebow

I am a Tim Tebow fan. As a Florida Gator fan, I watched him win national championships (I like winning) while expressing himself humbly (I admire humility), providing unparalleled leadership (leadership is essential for team success), and demonstrating extraordinary perseverance (overcoming adversity is part of life). I have to admit I was a β€œdoubter” when […]

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Embracing Bad News: The Path to Courage and Teamwork

If you ever watched the classic movieΒ The Godfather, you might remember this quote: β€œIf your car could take me to the airport, Mr. Corleone is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately.” The speaker, Tom Hagenβ€”the Godfather’s lawyer and confidantβ€”learned that holding back rough information wasn’t the best idea. β€œBad news” is bad […]

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Keep the Momentum: Drive Continuous Success

β€œIn life, when you have momentum, you have to keep it. When you lose it, you have to build it.” β€” Ryan Day, Ohio State’s national championship-winning head coach. Β Do you stay alert to momentum? As you begin each day, it seems you have two options. You can build on the momentum you ended with […]

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From Stacking Lumber to Building Expertise

Traditionally, at a pallet plant, an entry-level job involved stacking lumber. Stacking lumber repeatedly for a full shift is demanding. It requires physical strength and stamina. In my years, I’ve seen many enter the role only to leave it quickly, saying the work is hard, mindless, or a dead endβ€”offering no clear path forward. I […]

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