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You Might Miss the Boat if…
Man! These last six or so years have been tough for us in the construction industry. Who would ever have thought that over two million of our fellow workers would have left the industry, most not by...
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Crane Signals
The crane operator is ultimately responsible for all aspects of crane safety; however, he depends upon the qualified crane “signaler” to assist him by being the operator’s eyes and ears on the ground....
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It’s Not That Hard To Work Smart
Here’s the story. In my very early thirties, I was blessed to be hired by a large, regional commercial GC to create and manage their Business Development and Marketing program, basically, from...
View Article“Team” Has No “I” Unless it’s a “DysfunctIonal Team”
As my partner Suzanne and I travel, meeting and working with construction companies and employees, I marvel at how some companies operate so efficiently and harmoniously while others, and this is the...
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Great Leaders Sharpen Their Saws
When our team was discussing topics for our November newsletter, the Government shutdown was the only topic in the news, and we thought it might be interesting to think about the same scenario from a...
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What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Thinking back over the thousands of conversations and meeting I’ve been involved in during 2013, I continuously witness behavioral patterns that can only be described as “dysfunctional” and...
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Brains and Cranes – Both Are Necessary For the Upcoming Recovery
Okay – so cranes are popping up across the country, pointing to an uptick in construction activity for 2014. This is great news for an industry that has suffered so greatly in the last few years;...
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Success is Where You’re Going — NOT Where You’ve Been
Ever notice how some people live life looking in the rear-view mirror. They can’t let go of the past and the “what ifs” in order to live in the present and forget about the future – it’s not even in...
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Are You Worth Your Salt?
I spent last week on the road and on site with several of our Consulting Simplified™ clients reviewing the progress and success they have made in the recent months. On my flight back home, I was...
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Maybe it’s Time to Clean House
Growing up on a ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, spring was always my favorite time of the year. I loved the warmer weather, the longer days, the rain, the flowers and the bright green leaves...
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