“A general never blames his troops.” It was a statement I needed to hear. I was a part of a very big, very important project that hadn’t turned out according to expectations. It wasn’t all my fault, but mistakes were made by many including me – and including the general. Up to this point, I […]
Read MoreSome people call me the ‘The Sprinting Hippo’ and I don’t mind it at all. I coach and play for a softball team during the summers, and, just like the noble hippopotamus that can reach top speeds of 30 mph (it’s true, look it up!), I am much faster than you might assume just by […]
Read MoreWhen there’s a lack of harmony on a team, chances are everyone is aware of it on some level, even if it’s just a vague sense of something’s not quite right. It could be really bad, palpable even from a distance – there could be internal turmoil, talking behind colleagues’ backs (which is never as […]
Read MoreThis morning at an off-site leadership training session, Captain Reman challenged his office managers and your loyal REMAN U writers to write a poem… about leadership… inspired by our natural surroundings at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Society. In a fashion consistent with his character, he didn’t tell us why we were doing this activity, just […]
Read MoreETE REMAN’s founder, Sam Loshak, is known for his many insightful and pithy statements. We’ve regularly refer to his statements as “Sam-isms.” One of Sam’s most frequent reminders to ETE’s leadership is “fish stink from the head.” What Sam means is that the worst smelling part of a dead fish is its head. But what Sam […]
Read More“Slow to hire, quick to fire” is one of the countless philosophies on how to staff a business. As much as we have an official hiring policy here, it’s at the very least to hire slowly. Every candidate goes through a series of interviews with a variety of staff members, tours the office space, and […]
Read MoreIn my observation of these things, leadership is obtained in one of two ways: 1. It is ambitiously sought. I shall one day lead others! I will educate and study leadership to qualify myself! 2. It is achieved: organically, accidentally, and oftentimes against your very will. I work hard, help others, and set an example – Oh, yeah, I guess I […]
Read MoreBabies are tiny, cute little miracles. They are innocent and adorable. But they’re not very smart. They have no experience; they haven’t learned yet. They are truly entry-level humans. They are fresh and new and need nurturing to develop. It is the responsibility of the parents, teachers, and community to teach. From ABCs to SATs, […]
Read MoreWhat goes around, comes around. The Golden Rule. Do unto others what you would have them do unto you. Karma. Whether guided by logic or the divine, kindness is a powerful force to believe in. I do; I’m a firm believer that we do manifest good or bad based on our actions and choices. No, […]
Read MoreEncountering a millennial in the workplace is pretty normal for most of us now depending on the industry. If you’re in a business that utilizes technology, then there’s a bigger chance you’re surrounded by millennials—or maybe you’re a millennial yourself. If you’re in the automotive or machining industry, it may be different. Regardless of your […]
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