August 2014

"I think at the core of this process is getting the right person in the right seat—making sure they can do their job in the best possible way, defining what that possibility is, and connecting the dots of people to make sure they’re accountable and that they understand that accountability. –Susan Shields"

Susan Shields and Mike Miller

September 2014

"I think at some point, companies reach a level where the best move is to specialize."

Steve Frost

October 2014

"But I also always made sure to have somebody around who could help pull me up to the next level. It's important to have someone who can criticize and challenge you."

Bob Jacquart

November 2014

"Between the person and the threat that may endanger his or her life there is a pile of materials—and materials science. Understanding the threat, the person and what the materials can do is how we solve these problems."

Aris Makris

December 2014

"While of course your individual business is important, you have to be aware that the industry has to survive or your business will not be able to grow. You can’t only focus on being competitive."

Mr. Sadao Izumi

January 2015

"When you give people new responsibilities, they’re going to make mistakes—and some of them will be costly. You have to let them know that you’re aware they’ll make mistakes and when they do you’re not going to blame them."

David Snoad

February 2015

"“Before you make a significant purchase you have to start laying the groundwork with the employees. They’re the ones who are going to be using it, and if they’re not comfortable with it, it’s not going to work.”"

Vernon Schaefer

January 2019

"Early communication encourages people to come to me with ideas and suggestions, or just take something and run with it. If they’ve got the big picture and are not just focusing on their little part of it—then the outcome is better all the way around."

Melynda Norman-Lee