PalletOne leaders “happen to the world.” What does that mean? A PalletOne leader is confident. Each situation creates an opportunity for service and contribution. We are talented and put those talents to work. We see those around us as having talent. We seek to unlock it. We realize that we can be called upon to […]

Teams become effective when their teammates are “connected.” What is your plan to assure others feel connected? I am connecting with my teammates when: I acknowledge them. I make eye contact and say hello. I catch them doing something right and tell them they are doing well. I say thank you. I give feedback. I […]

What do you expect? I saw this quote recently: “Build high expectations into others.” It made me pause. Do I expect big things from those around me? Is developing high expectations a strategy for me? Great leaders master the art of high expectations: ·They believe that most of their charges don’t know how good they […]

Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal who speaks and writes about leadership and discipline, asserts you will grow if you ask yourself seven questions every day and then act accordingly, based on your answers. I will spend the next few days reviewing each question one at a time. Here’s the seventh and final question: Is this […]