In the grand scheme of my life seemingly moments ago, I left my decade-long career in education to embark on the kooky ship of remanufactured transmissions with a spot on a marketing team. Few were surprised by the career change, but none were more buffaloed than I at the industry I found myself in. Transmissions? […]
Read More2016 has come and gone. Was it an amazing year for you? If so, you probably achieved at least some of your objectives. If not, I’m guessing you don’t think it was a great year and you probably have a bunch of reasons (read: excuses) for failing yourself. The start of this new year is […]
Read MoreThe coolness in the air, the feel of dried leaves curled beneath your toes, and the fog of breath dancing on the tip of your nose as you exhale can only mean one thing: muskie fishing. Surprised? Me, too. Just a few years ago, I probably would have answered with, “Pumpkin Spice Lattes!” But in […]
Read MoreWith a name like Girl Wonder, you might expect me to have superpowers. Sure, I’m pretty good at pulling events together, negotiating with vendors, and planning. But sometimes, I have to engage another special power – saying “no.” Does this two-letter word make me a villain? As a boss, manager, or coworker, does it make […]
Read MoreYesterday was Captain Reman’s birthday. Between wishing him well and thinking about cake (because, let’s be honest, cake makes even an already great day better), I found myself thinking about Reman U. After all, this is pretty much where the “Captain Reman” name first came to be. But beyond the alter ego (and a pretty […]
Read MoreEver leave work and then have to return moments later after reaching your car and discovering you have no keys? Or arrive at the gym without shorts (or sports bra)? What about a quick trip to the grocery store where you failed to bring a wallet? How about a camping trip with no spatula? Or […]
Read MoreIf you were at the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Overland Park, KS a few weeks ago, you might have noticed a couple of things in our booth: Mad Pop-A-Shot basketball skills. An eager team of trans slingers ready to talk reman. New faces. While we are no strangers to a trade show floor, […]
Read More“First comes laughing, then comes crying.” It’s been a while since I’ve heard these words, but as a child, I heard them often. My grandmother would share this warning with me, my brother, and sister when we were about to get in trouble – and we wanted the good times to keep on rolling. Inevitably, […]
Read MoreMotivation is the reasoning behind the way someone acts or behaves – the general desire or willingness of that person to do something. Each person on this earth has a different set of reasons for why they are motivated to do something. As a leader, finding what motivates each of your employees will not only […]
Read MoreI can’t take it anymore. I have a dirty little secret. And I have to come clean. I hate business books. “But Aimee,” you say. “This is your 36th interesting and insightful article for Reman U! How can you possibly hate business books?” First, it’s creepy that you know exactly how many articles I’ve written. […]
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