Monthly Archives: July 2017

Fundamental No. 17 – Think and Act Like an Owner

Think and act like an Owner – Make decisions by asking yourself, “What would I do if this were my company?  What would I do if this were my own money?  Will this help the company to succeed?” Construction and Business 101 The construction business is a very competitive and pressure-filled industry, one where it is critical for us to distinguish ourselves from our competitors.  There is always another company that will offer the same product and services at a price that is close to, or less than ours.  Therefore, being successful in the construction business means two things; providing [...]

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Fundamental No. 16 – Walk In Your Customer’s Shoes

Who is your customer? According to Peter Drucker, "a customer is anyone that can tell you 'no'", and similarly, Sam Walton asserts that "There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company, from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else." That's pretty big stuff. In your world and within the company, who has the ability to say 'no' to you? Yes! Believe it or not, we all have customers. Every person in the company has at least one customer that they must satisfy, and that's why fundamental number 16 is [...]

By |2017-07-14T12:51:27+00:00July 14th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Fundamental No. 16 – Walk In Your Customer’s Shoes

Fundamental No. 15 – Lead By Example

Lead By Example - The best way to influence others is through your own example. Don’t wait for others to change. Be the change you want to see. Start by Leading Yourself Learning to lead yourself takes work.  The learning part comes in developing those skills, attitudes and habits that make you a better leader.  Leadership requires a commitment to continually educate and develop yourself, nurturing complex relationships and earning the respect of those you lead, those you follow, and those who either regularly or occasionally are part of your life. The journey begins inside. Therefore, the first person you [...]

By |2017-07-06T19:01:34+00:00July 6th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Fundamental No. 15 – Lead By Example