Creating value in your company through systems.

I’m one with the mindset of ‘there has to be a better way’. When I was thrown into Operations after the COVID meltdown I had to make some changes. Firing people is never fun, but it needed to be done. Within 4-5 weeks, the balance of the Operations staff left leaving me completely solo in a department I had no previous experience. I don’t blame them one bit. Things were about to get ugly.

after that the other Operations staff left, leaving me completely by

BEING ABLE TO SET SOMETHING ASIDE FOR FUTURE GAIN.

We all work hard. We all deserve what we work hard for. I had an experience that re-shaped my mindset.

I have always loved old rugged vehicles. I think I secretly want to be Indiana Jones. My daughter has followed in my footsteps, and has a vagabond heart – and has been to more places on earth than I can dream of. Among these include a summer long tall-ship sailing expedition in the South Pacific, a 1 year teaching stint in South Korea, and an archaeological dig at a dark ages cemetery in Poland.

Anyways, back in 2002 I purchased a 1954 Land Rover Series 1. Basically a parts vehicle. It didn’t run, and it needed a full rebuild. I purchased it, and brought it back with my son in May of ____

Winning the hearts and minds of the staff when you’re new is important. for a while. then move them on.

Win the hearts and minds – only for a time – then move on from them