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Pushing the Rock

It’s easy to get fired up and take control of your company. Well, it is for a day!

by Al Levi | August 29, 2010 | Comments (0)

7 Tips on Surviving Returning From Vacation

How much do you dread going on vacation just because you know what you’ll have to face when you return to work?

by Al Levi | August 22, 2010 | Comments (0)

Floods of Opportunity for Construction Pros

Last week I drove to Nashville for the birth of my first grandchild. While there I visited an area next to the Cumberland River, which flooded on May 2, killing 30 people and causing at $1 billion in damage

by Tim Fausch | August 13, 2010 | Comments (2)

Positive vs. Negative

In my multiple contacts with all types of contractors, I hear how pessimistic they are. They have adopted a vision of the world where they see the glass as half full.

by Al Levi | August 1, 2010 | Comments (2)

Training to Become a Better Trainer

I never wanted to become a great trainer and builder of staff at my own company.

by Al Levi | July 25, 2010 | Comments (2)

Mastering the Master Project List

Why is it that your staff isn’t quite as excited as you are when you discuss a new project, a new process, a new policy or a habit you want to change?

by Al Levi | July 18, 2010 | Comments (2)

Nailed and Jailed for DUI

If I don’t change my life-endangering behavior quickly, I will be pulled over, ticketed, fined, and possibly jailed if I repeatedly drive under the influence.

by Tim Fausch | July 16, 2010 | Comments (6)

Why Bulleted Job Descriptions Don’t Work

Whenever I take on a new one-to-one consulting client, I ask them to send me a series of forms, templates and documents to review before I arrive onsite.

by Al Levi | July 11, 2010 | Comments (0)

Flooring Producer Supports Haiti Rebuilding Using 'Hands-on' Approach

You got to love a charitable program that requires a “hands-on” involvement among the participants.

by Tim Fausch | July 9, 2010 | Comments (1)

"Cash for Caulkers": Potentially Good News for Construction Pros

The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, often referred to as the "Cash for Caulkers" rebate program, was approved by the House in May. If passed by the Senate, construction pros will benefit from a new round of tax-reducing incentives for their customers.

by Tim Fausch | July 2, 2010 | Comments (0)

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