“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. I shared this quote on my Instagram a few weeks ago to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I...
Do you value high performance or high trust in your organization? When searching for new candidates to join your team, you are tasked with the responsibility to find people who fit the role and...
You build confidence by doing really hard things over and over. – Brad Stevens, Head Coach of the Boston Celtics Recently, I was listening to Jon Gordon’s podcast with Clemson...
The saying “Help People, Help People.” was created by our Supply Chain Director, Cody, who often uses this phrase to encourage his team to go above and beyond to help others. This motto ties in with...
Not only is Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” catchy and identified with one of my favorite movies, Top Gun, but I use its unique message to motivate my leaders. To build trust and authentic relationships...
Entering a new year is the ideal time to think about where you are in your personal and professional life. Starting the year with a clean slate gives you the opportunity...
Recently, our family received the very exciting news that our oldest son, Curt, was accepted to the University of Michigan for the fall semester! Curt grew up loving U of M (can you guess where he...
It’s that time of year when the holidays are ending and we’re ready to start a new chapter. Now is the time to wrap up business from the previous year, create new goals, and get back into a routine...
Are your employees discouraged, weary, or tend to sigh at the very mention of annual reviews? If so, this may be a telltale sign that you are not doing your job as a leader. With annual reviews right...
This time of year, you’ll hear a lot of conversations about annual reviews both inside and outside of the office. Often, I’m asked, “Are annual reviews outdated?”, “Should we still do them?” or “What...