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The Power of Process: A Leadership Lesson from Nick Saban

I remember back in 2012, we were only a few weeks into the college football season, and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide had fans shaking their heads in awe. While they were the defending National Champions at the time, many pundits thought they would be good but not great that year. The Tide had […]

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Lean and Safety: A Better Pace for a Safer Place

A team member recently wrote to me about a previous safety note, sharing thoughts on our May safety results and their connection to more than just our attention to new team members entering the plant. “I truly believe that Lean is having a major impact on safety. Through the last several months of Lean, I’ve […]

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Celebrating Agency on Thankful Thursday

On this Thankful Thursday, I’m celebrating and am grateful for “agency.” Having “agency” means I have the ability and resources to positively impact my life’s situations today. So do you. The enterprise where we work extends agency. We have a long history of creating products and services our customers value. They look to us to […]

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The “No-Huddle” Mindset: Lessons in Efficiency from Football and Beyond

As you watch football this weekend, pay attention to how many teams are running the “no-huddle” offense. In college, powerhouses like Oregon or Texas A&M have mastered it. In the NFL, some of the most explosive offenses—like Kansas City, Miami, or Philadelphia—use it to dominate. Just over a decade ago, the “no-huddle” was a novelty. […]

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