On this Thankful Thursday, I’m thankful I live in America. I hope you are, too! We just finished a free election. There will be an orderly transition from one leader to another. Maybe you’re delighted. Maybe you’re horrified. But, like me, you probably woke up last week, and not much had changed. That’s the thing […]

“When strength is the mission, hard is the standard, and work is the requirement. When comfort is the objective, easy is acceptable and effort is an afterthought.” – Brian Kight Another good thought from organizational consultant Brian Kight. Let’s break it down:  “When strength is the mission…” I heard many years ago that successful organizations […]

We are only as good as our teammates! People make their way to our team through various routes. They respond to ads. They see a banner and walk in off the street. They grow up in the community and come here because it’s convenient. I’ve had a hand in building our team for over 40 […]

A lot is being written and broadcast about Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach many believe to be the best of all time. If you read these notes, you know I admire Saban’s leadership and team-building approach. I cite him as an inspiration often. Here’s one I picked up today: “How many on your team […]