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Welcome to Turbo Leadership System's Blog

For over 20 years, Larry W. Dennis, Sr. has written a weekly leadership insights post. Please enjoy and forward to others to read and enjoy.
Each Tuesday, we post a 500-word true story from leaders just like you. Benefit from what they’ve learned.

The Payoff of Superior Customer Service

November 15th, 2016|

One of our clients, DSU (Diesel Service Unit), the Oregon Peterbilt dealer and top GMC truck sales, service, parts and leasing company in the Northwest received the following email from a first-time customer after working on their new customer's Pace Arrow motorhome:

Big Heart

November 8th, 2016|

Two years ago, the Assistant Plant Manager came to me with an idea to start an employment program for people who have a disability (Autism and Down Syndrome).

The Curse of Indecision

November 1st, 2016|

Have you heard the wonderful story of the donkey that had been lost in the desert for many days?

Scared Safe

October 25th, 2016|

In 1989 I was a new hire at a paper mill in Camas, WA. This particular day we had a safety meeting in the auditorium. When I walked into the meeting, it was surprising to see so many people.

Being Late Hurts Your Crew

October 18th, 2016|

At the beginning of the shift on our project in Salem, one of my pipe laborers, we will call him Tardy Ted, showed up late, again!

How to Continually Improve

October 11th, 2016|

At a past session of the Leadership Development Lab (LDL), I reminded class members to be prepared to report the following week on their success in implementing the On the Job Training process.

Vision of Victory

October 4th, 2016|

After our session on Vision and Mission, Larry challenged us to discuss our Mission and Vision with our department, crew, and family.

What Business Are You In?

September 27th, 2016|

When we were given our 'Person Pearl' assignment at Session 2, I immediately thought of my sister, Heather. I really wanted to improve our relationship. Heather lives in Florida and we speak on the phone often.

Biting Honesty

September 20th, 2016|

On the morning of January 2nd, 2016, my wife and my good friend drove to Shenanigan's on the Tacoma waterfront to enjoy a 25-year-old tradition of New Year's brunch at one of our favorite restaurants.

5X the Enthusiasm Beats the Bid

September 13th, 2016|

In the fall of 2015 we were wrapping up the completion of Phase I of a private water works plant in northwest Washington. My team was installing new water services for Phase I.