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How We Make America Great
I have been planning this post for a while now, but waited until at least some of the election angst has subsided. Back in October, Peggy Noonan wrote an article…
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My Expectation for 2017
These are the three expectations I have for myself in 2017: Build a Well-Oiled Machine(s) My primary objective is to grow our two business units into well-oiled machines. Develop and…
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Value of a Leadership Break
Do continual years of service make you a better leader? I am convinced that I am a better leader after having served in a leadership position, taken a break for…
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Slowing Down to Teach
Over the last month our company has been going through an ERP transition. It has been a challenging experience as expected and feels far from over. We are functional, but…
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Focus on the Business Model
This has been a particularly challenging year. Several things about it have been lackluster. I do not think we are alone in this experience as I hear the same thing…
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The Good Morning Legacy
My grandfather had a habit of going throughout the entire plant to say good morning to each employee every single day. This is still the number one memory and comment…
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The Hang In There Economy
The best way I can explain my impression of the current economic moment is to just hang in there, it will get better. It has been a strange year all…
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SQ779 – 1 Cent Sales Tax for Teacher Pay
This state question is tough because it is a really good cause, but may not be the best way to go about it. The measure increases sales tax by 1%…
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SQ780 – Putting Criminals on the Street?
Technically yes. State question 780 is all about criminal justice reform. Its core function is to revise the law to change certain felonies to misdemeanors. It makes changes that actually…
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SQ 792 – Updating Oklahoma’s Alcohol Laws
State question 792 would allow for the sale of cold, strong beer and wine in grocery and convenience stores. It would also allow liquor stores to sell other stuff, which…
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Oklahoma Future
My thoughts on education, policies, and events in Oklahoma.
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Business & Vision
Sharing my experiences and vision for the legacy that was given to me.
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Personal Development
Challenging myself to never stop growing or learning something new.
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Servant Leadership
Striving to be the type of leader that I would want to follow and building people to do the same.