We’ve been using the words “tour ready” to demonstrate the high-quality work and effort we put into doing our jobs. Yesterday I received a review from a property owner in Indiana.  In Shipshewana, we have a team who buys trees for our sawmill and a crew that visits the property, picks the select trees, cuts […]

“When you can’t get out of it, get into it.” Sometimes situations can’t be ignored or avoided. While it might be inconvenient, uncomfortable, or not optimal, you possess the skill, ability, and insight to lead or fix the situation. The situation needs your participation and your leadership. You can’t get out of it. So, it’s wise to […]

Winning is about sprinting when the distance is unknown. The only thing for sure is that if you don’t chase winning, you will lose.  You can be obsessed with winning.  Some take it to the extreme.  An obsession with winning can turn into bad losing.   I like to see a competitive nature in my teammates. There’s no […]

“Good, better, best.  Never let it rest…until your good is better and your better is best!” Heard that saying at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp almost 30 years ago.  It goes along with my word for 2020 which was “progress.” Seems to me, a strategy to get better every day is a sound one. To get […]