Russ Kathrein
Russ Kathrein is with the LBM Division of Do it Best Corp. based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Leadership
‘Trust, but verify’ is sound leadership advice
When you are new to a position or situation, take the time to thoroughly research how things are done and why.
Leadership
The power of your network
A task from 84 Lumber's Joe Hardy proves there are three degrees of separation.
Leadership
Hearing from the invisible people
When LBM Journal published my article “Seeing the invisible people” in April, it clearly hit home with some readers.
Leadership
Paralysis by analysis
Most of us have worked for people who, no matter how much we prepare, either want more time or more information.
Leadership
Seeing the invisible people
There is a whole group of people who toil under us, with us, and around us whom we often fail to acknowledge or take notice.
Leadership
The best advice I ever received
If you are lucky your boss will take the time to give you real feedback with the hope it will help you improve your performance or grow as a person.
Leadership
Start digging the well before you’re thirsty
While all generals plan for their army’s success, good generals have a Plan B, or even a planned retreat.
Leadership
The three A’s of hiring
Everyone, in just about every industry, is having trouble finding and hiring good employees.
Leadership
Will your people tell you when you’re naked?
As a leader, you are often asked to make decisions that not everyone will agree with.
Leadership
Selling our industry
Finding the right people to help you grow your business—or just maintain it at its current level—has been an ongoing challenge.
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