Visualize the Future
When I entered into hospital merger talks with three other veterinarians last Wednesday, I was ready. I had promised the others that I would have a merger activities timeline ready for their review.
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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.
Growing Grandson
When we went shopping at our favorite store—Fred Meyer at 39th and Sandy—I spotted what I was sure was the store manager.
Sleeping in the Clouds
On Monday, April 13, 2015, we all heard or read the story of the baggage handler who was trapped in the luggage compartment of Alaska Airlines Flight 448.
Improve Production: Delegate.
I have been working with my pipe layer James for about a year and a half. I have always been a very goal-oriented foreman and really try to push the envelope of production.
Help Wanted
In mid-March I took a look at our workload and at the ability of our team to meet the current and anticipated demands of our ‘customers.’
Wandering Around
Over the past ten years, I developed the habit of making a beeline to my desk when I arrived at work first thing in the morning.
Cheerleader
I have not always agreed with the things my sister-in-law says or does. We both have daughters and when I watched how she treats her girls, I made the judgment
Say Less, Do More
At session 3, when we were challenged to apply five times more enthusiasm to some postponed project, I racked my brain trying to think of where and how.
That Sinking Feeling
In mid-summer of 1989, I was working in a small job shop in Sandy, Oregon. A friend and coworker raced a small hydroplane.
Tattletale Trouble
Early in my career I was working as a Project Engineer for a custom pressure vessel fabrication shop. After about three years, the Chief Engineer (my boss), was fired
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