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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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Leadership arrows in your quiver
LBM Columnist Russ Kathrein explains the essential traits needed by a good leader.
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Style vs. substance
The old saying about lipstick on a pig applies here. If the content is garbage, no amount of dressing it up can make it better or correct.
Leadership
Five mistakes to avoid when succession planning
Learn what to do—and what not to do—to ensure a successful ownership transition for all stakeholders in a LBM company.
Leadership
Your first loss is your best loss
In the commodity world, there are times you make a good buy (we like to brag about those) and times you make a bad buy (we like to forget about those).
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Assessment tools to build strong cultures
The highest-functioning cultures are built by developing strong leaders and teams.
Leadership
That which is most precious
While hard work at your job does pay off, smart work that is more productive creates more opportunities.
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Who are the hidden gems in your organization?
Are you rewarding the people in your organization who think outside the box, or does your culture discourage it?
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Here’s how to win the sales vs. operations battle
Soon into my career at the Fortune 500 company where I traded commodity lumber, the logistics manager gave me a nickname— Sales Problem #1—and I must say I earned it.
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Establishing your credibility
Sometimes we find ourselves in a new setting and want to let the group know that we belong or that we know what we are talking about.
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