Team Building
When It Comes to Business Relationships, Are You Skinny-Dipping?
Over the last couple of years, I’ve thought a lot about the economic pie and how much smaller it is these days. How do we survive and prosper? I think…
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When Company Fellowship Turns Fruitful
Every once in a while, our team takes a bit of time away from the busy schedules we all maintain for a get together. It’s not a big time commitment,…
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Off to the Races: How One Man’s Passion Became a Local Legacy
During his childhood breakfasts, George Barber probably saw wheels where other kids saw Cheerios. He’s had a lifelong fascination with vehicles equipped for power and speed. The passion ran so…
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Think Long Term: Build Strong Subcontractor Relationships
Over the years, I have seen building contractors take unfair advantage of subcontractors. I’ve seen subs abused, used and in some cases driven out of business. To me, this isn’t…
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Take Lemons and Make Lemonade: Embrace Workplace Evolution
I was listening to NPR recently and they were discussing how the Recession isn’t the only culprit behind recent job loss. Throughout modern society, the ability to work in certain…
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All For One and One For All
You’ve heard the Three Musketeers shout it as a show of selflessness and solidarity. It’s the national motto of Switzerland. I’m proud to say it’s also a mantra of the…
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Do Rigid Job Titles Restrict Your Team’s Performance?
Over the years, I have noticed how many people get attached to job titles, particularly in their letters and on their business cards. Some are in the game for a…
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Business Leaders: We Hear All the Talk, But Are You Listening?
In my opinion, good listeners are continually refining their skills of attention, empathy and most of all, reticence. Listening comes more naturally to some, while others have to work hard…
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Actions Speak Louder than Words: Corporate Philosophy Actualized
Anyone can talk a big game. It seems that in the name of public relations, lots of business leaders are talking up green initiatives, corporate responsibility and the importance of…
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Our Extended Work Family Joins to Toast Another Year Together
Every December our team and their families come together for a long weekend. Last weekend was our 25th year to celebrate this tradition. We started on Friday afternoon with a…