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Fundamental No. 24 – Be A Mentor

Be A Mentor--Take Responsibility, both formally and informally, to coach, guide, teach and mentor others. Sharing knowledge strengthens our team. The Mentor Everyday we are setting examples. Big and small, right or wrong, people are seeing us live and they are learning from our successes and our mistakes. Whether you know it or not, you are affecting someone, probably lots of someones. Once you know THAT you affect others, you can choose HOW you affect others. You can share your knowledge where before you might have kept quiet. Give and get insight and advice. Be a bridge for someone's success! Mentors play [...]

By |2017-02-09T21:13:17+00:00February 9th, 2017|News|Comments Off on Fundamental No. 24 – Be A Mentor
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Fundamental No. 23 – Go the Extra Mile!

How to Succeed in Life Step One: Show up. 80% of life is showing up.  Isn’t that what Woody Allen said? Step Two: Do a good enough job that you don't get in trouble. Most people stop here. However, those that seek greatness know there is a third step. Step Three: Go the Extra Mile. Be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the job...plus a little bit more. Take the next step to solve the problem. Even if it takes doing something that's not in your job description, its the extra mile that separates the average person from the superstar. [...]

By |2017-02-02T13:48:45+00:00February 2nd, 2017|News|Comments Off on Fundamental No. 23 – Go the Extra Mile!
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Fundamental No. 10 – Speak Straight

Speak Straight – Speak honestly in a way that helps to solve a problem, rather than simply making a point.  Make clear and direct requests.  Be willing to ask questions, share ideas, or raise issues that may cause conflict when it’s necessary for team success.  Address issues directly with those who are involved or affected. What is Speaking Straight? Speaking Straight is being direct, clear, and honest in our communication. Good or bad, most individuals like hearing the straight truth. No beating around the bush or hidden agendas, please! Now, this is not to say that we should "dump our [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:58+00:00November 2nd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Fundamental No. 10 – Speak Straight
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Fundamental #8 – Honor Commitments

Deliver on your commitments and meet deadlines every time. This includes being on time for phone calls, appointments, meetings, and promises. Do what you say you're going to do when you say you're going to do it. If a commitment can't be fulfilled; notify early and agree on a new commitment to be honored. The ability to follow up on what is promised may be one of the most important qualities you can ask for in a person, and the most important mechanism behind a successful working team. If you don't honor your commitments, it has a domino effect that [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00October 21st, 2016|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #8 – Honor Commitments
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Fundamental #30 – Keep Things Fun

Keep Things Fun Remember that the world has bigger problems than the daily challenges that make up our work.  Don’t take yourself too seriously.  Joy and laughter bring us closer together and make us look forward to coming to work each day.  Laugh every day. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The foundation [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00January 23rd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #30 – Keep Things Fun
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Fundamental #29 – Get the Facts

Get the Facts Don’t make assumptions.  There’s always more to the story than it first appears.  Learn to gather the facts before jumping to conclusions or making judgments.  Be curious about what other information might give you a more complete picture. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The foundation for it all [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00January 16th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #29 – Get the Facts
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Fundamental #28 – “Bring It” Every Day.

"Bring It" Every Day Everyone is needed and everyone’s important. Be present and be fully engaged. Make the most of each day by approaching every task with energy, focus, purpose, and enthusiasm. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The foundation for it all is our unique culture.  Above is one of the 30 [...]

By |2015-07-29T20:33:26+00:00January 9th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #28 – “Bring It” Every Day.
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Fundamental #27 – Collaborate

Collaborate Share information and work together.  Learn to ask yourself, “Who else needs to know this?” Collaborate internally and with our customers and partners to find better solutions.  Collaboration generates better ideas than working alone. Don’t be a martyr or fly solo.  Be inclusive. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The foundation [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00January 2nd, 2016|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #27 – Collaborate
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Fundamental #26 – Celebrate Success

Celebrate Success Catching people doing things right is more effective than catching them doing things wrong. Regularly give, receive, and ask for meaningful acknowledgement and appreciation – in all directions throughout our company. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and productivity. The foundation for it all is our unique culture.  Above is one of [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00December 19th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #26 – Celebrate Success
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Fundamental #25 – Contribute To Profit

Profit Contribute by Employee Illustration in Vector Contribute To Profit We’re in business to generate value while making money. We all play a role in building revenue that exceeds our expenses. Look for ways to increase our sales, develop new clients, and control our expenses. The Murren Way Do it safely, right, on time, and on budget. Through our diversified services, teamwork approach and total commitment to quality, C. A. Murren offers the highest levels of industrial site development performance. Comprised of dedicated hands-on professionals, we are committed to excellence – delivering the utmost in safety, efficiency and [...]

By |2017-01-12T11:10:59+00:00December 12th, 2015|News|Comments Off on Fundamental #25 – Contribute To Profit
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