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Treating Each Other Fairly and With Respect

We have more than 1,200 teammates in our company. As CEO, it is my honor to lead our approach to how we treat each other as we serve our customers. Here are some thoughts I hold close. As we interact with others daily, I would hope that every person would be able to say that […]

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Four Characteristics of a Good Coworker

A woman named Ashley Hoffman recently suggested four traits that would cause you to be “loved” on the job. Generosity. Would your colleagues describe you as generous? Are you free with words of encouragement? Do you readily help someone who is struggling in some fashion? Are you quick with a smile or laugh? Will you […]

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Leaders Should Know When to Follow

Tom Izzo is the coach of the Michigan State Spartans basketball team. He has led the Spartans to 6 of the last 13 Final Fours in the NCAA tournament. He is a future Hall of Famer when it comes to basketball. This weekend the Spartans upset third ranked Ohio State in a Big 10 matchup. […]

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How Engaged Are You?

How engaged are you at work? A recent Gallup Poll said that 27% of the employees in this country are actively disengaged. Ken Blanchard, a leading management consultant, describes being actively disengaged as “quitting and staying.” In other words, the actively disengaged do only the minimum necessary to keep their job. Blanchard says that everyone […]

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