Russ Kathrein
Russ Kathrein is with the LBM Division of Do it Best Corp. based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Leadership
Failure is what drives you to succeed
Columnist Russ Kathrein shares, "I have been fired twice in my career. Both times the reason given was probably not the truth."
Leadership
Choose Clarity Over Agreement
Columnist Russ Kathrein says, "In leadership, it makes things easier if everyone agrees with your decision. However, agreement does not mean your decision is correct."
Leadership
Coach the 10 Things that Require Zero Talent
Columnist Russ Kathrein says, "As a leader, you have the opportunity to not only share these qualities, but you can coach your people on how to live up to them."
Leadership
What makes an effective team?
As a person leading a team, your goal is for that team to become more effective. But what makes a team effective?
Leadership
Start out on the right foot
Columnist Russ Kathrein shares things you can do to be a successful leader and get your new team to want to follow you.
Leadership
The Perils of Ignoring a Changing Industry
Columnist Russ Kathrein says, "They say change is inevitable, but when you look at the lumber and building material industry, change has been miniscule and comes in fits and starts."
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Leadership
When work gossip can prove helpful
Having recently attended a show earlier this year, it had me thinking about a show I attended years ago in Chicago.
Leadership
Rising out of the ashes
LBM Journal Columnist Russ Kathrein shares about learning and leading through a significant loss.
Leadership
The dark side of leadership: When strengths becomes weaknesses
Russ Kathrein explains how typical leadership stereotypes can be harmful when taken to extremes.
Leadership
Don’t confuse your emotion for passion
LBM Journal columnist Russ Kathrein explains why passion isn't always the best motivator.
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