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Little Fires Everywhere

Ignition of a fiery blaze requires heat, fuel and oxygen. Removing or modifying a single element will determine the path, size and potential for disaster. A true leader does not run around putting out fires. They do not wait until the blazing disaster is scorching everything in its path. They do not close their eyes […]

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Approach Not With Caution, But With Positivity

Life is full of choices. What to have for breakfast? Which socks to wear? Even what your mindset will look like. Do you want to be a crabby patty or a positive petunia? Choosing to be positive is harder than letting the negative creep in and take over. The work to create mental and emotional […]

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Bad Attitudes STINK!

Bad attitudes stink, so does bad gas. They affect the offender internally, the negative Nancy may try to shield those in close proximity, but the damage has already been done. Friends, family, even strangers will retreat and then keep a safe distance until the toxicity clears. One may think they are covert, masking the repugnant […]

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Measure Twice, Cut Once

Measure twice, cut once.  There is value in being prepared. It demonstrates that you actually give a crap about the task, the day, and the customer. Taking the time to do the prep work reduces mistakes, builds confidence and sets one up for success.  From lists to sticky notes, basic outlines to intricate design sketches, […]

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Put Your Finger (print) On It

You can tell where a child has been by following the sticky fingerprints. The grime covered walls, dotted with remnants of breakfast, lunch, and dinner reveal the path that toddler has traveled. The never ending battle to remove the debris before it hardens becomes a game that can not be won. As time goes on […]

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Beep, Bop, Boop! What Will AI Do For You?

The fine line between Sci-fi and Sci-fact is becoming thinner. Throughout entertainment history books, television shows, and movies have somewhat accurately predicted the creation of the technology we indulge upon today. Self-driving cars to cell phones, space travel to wireless earbuds, smart homes and the ability to connect face to face regardless of physical distance, […]

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Creating an Autonomous Workforce: Let Them Stumble

Bringing on a new guy or gal can be exhilarating. The company is growing and welcoming an additional member into its family. The opportunity to mold, mentor, and influence a fresh face reinvigorates the team, brings life and new light to the organization.  Likely (hopefully), your new hire will come with a natural ability, some […]

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Choose Success: Getting By Isn’t Good Enough

John walks into your shop in hopes you can fix the issues their old reliable 200,000 mile vehicle is exhibiting. You perform an extensive inspection and discover that many components have been neglected over the years. The quote gets written and the customer is in shock. The suspension, brake system, and engine all need significant […]

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Scared Stronger: The Power of Fear

It’s officially spooky season. Yards are filled with giant spiders, massive skeletons, and a plethora of styrofoam gravestones. Children swarm the streets donning costumes in varying degrees of gore and gruesomeness. From creative and crafty to spooky and scary, it is promised something will cause a fright.  The neighbor kids came by for trick or […]

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Service Engine Soon

Low fuel warning, low tire pressure, service engine soon, check engine light, the dreaded blinking check engine light. These are our vehicles’ brains telling us some things are not quite right. We can ignore it and put a piece of electrical tape over the troublesome light and hope for the best. Or we can fix […]

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