Good morning: Mike hope this finds you well. I have read the letter of the young lady several times. She is interesting and very thought provoking. You gave her some really good advice. I wish I had thought thru my input about trying to change the structure...
Mike, I know you must have thoughts and opinions on this vaccine mandate that has many industries in turmoil, but the transportation industry seems to be extremely affected or will be. I have read a lot about this from many different perspectives. The transportation industry seems to...
The pandemic has changed the corporate landscape and the manner in which companies interact with their respective customers even more drastically than 9/11. As with anything, there is a silver-lining to every cloud and there are many positive take-aways from pandemic. Some that come to...
Mike, I have been pondering some things and I know you are very much more in touch in the transportation world than I curently am. Everyone seems to be using all these new code words of being Zero emissions, Global warming etc. and Calif is trying to pass legislation of...
You are correct on all counts. Yes, I’m passionate when it comes to tires and there and of course there is a story behind it and yes, this is good article that hits on several important factors. However, it misses on one (1) very important...
I'm not going to attempt to fool you with all those "Volume & Number" gimmicks. This is segment two (2) in this series and any numbers that follow will be just like upshifting the gears in my truck. How long has it been since you ran...
“Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights – we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” —Stephen R. Covey (born 1932) - Motivational Writer "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" When Stephen's book the "The Seven Habits...
“For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) American Author This quote...
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” —John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) 6th Us President This quote has assisted me through many of challenging projects when change was necessary to the success of the organization. The challenge is usually not convincing the...
The clock just stopped at the two (2) minute warning, the score is tied, and the ball is on the 44-yard line, it’s the fourth quarter leading into a yet another economic recession with everything on the line. The two (2) teams should have been...