“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 […]

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 sixth question: Is this what I […]