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The Client or The Driver?
I often wonder sometimes who is more important these days. Is it the customer, or the driver? That’s a very good question! One that may have some serious debate. The customer is the one that pays the bills for your business. They are the...
Attitude
Have you ever heard the saying "Attitude Is King"? It's true. No matter what you do in life, if your attitude isn't in check, you may very well miss opportunities that are right in front of you. Attitude can be a positive means in the...
The Past, Present, & Your Future
We often hear people say, "why isn't this working?, I'm working hard, and can't catch a break" Whether you are wanting that ideal job, more money, a better relationship, and/or better health, there are key components that must show up....
Connect & Connection
Connect and connection are two different things aren't they? When we talk about "connect", a few things come to mind. In the trucking industry, we connect in all sorts of ways. Connecting to the internet is usually the first thing we...
Technology In Trucking
In the last 20 years, our lives have been transformed by technology in every area. Everything was so hands on before. Not so much today, especially in the trucking world. There are now so many advancements in this industry it would make...
“Set Up To Fail”
Have you ever heard the statement "they set me up to fail"? What is that all about? Where did that term come from, and why would someone do that to begin with? I actually heard this term twice this week. If someone sets you up to fail,...
Slow Down & Reflect
I was out hiking on a trail the other day that I had never been on before. It was through the woods, there were some small hills, and by a beautiful lake. It was about 5k long from start to finish. I started out in a not so favourable...
Eroding Trust In The Workplace
Having a bad company culture can affect people in many ways. From quitting to stress leave, not feeling valued or being unhappy, and/or causing tension between co-workers. It can all happen within your company without you knowing it. How...
Conflict With Solutions
Conflict, a disagreement or an argument with someone. Have you ever had conflict in your life? Of course, you have! The question is, how does one deal with that conflict? I’m sure that at one point or another, you have been in an...
Failure or Learning Experience
Have you ever failed at something? You went out on a limb to try something new and it didn't work. How did that work for you? Believe it or not, it's not the end of the world. Try again and see what happens. We often think that if we...
Role Models
Who is your Superhero? A superhero is a fictional hero having extraordinary or super human powers. An exceptionally skillful or successful person. That sounds like pretty big shoes to fill. But really, it's a metaphor for someone...
Choice!
Choice is a big word for a lot of people and choice involves decision making. Some people find decision making hard to do. There are just too many choices. What kind of life to live, what kind of relationship to have, what kind of food to...
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