Map Magic
I love maps. Detailed maps. Colorful maps. Especially topographical maps that show terrain along with highlighting important geographic points. Until fairly recently, you needed to have a map, a paper one, in order to plot your destination. I’ve relied upon them for everything from planning family road trips, to exploring new cities, to navigating waterways. […]
Kaizanimals!
I met a unique tribe of humans in northern Wisconsin this week. As I toured their bustling American factory, I observed these highly engaged people designing, building and continually improving the core equipment that we use to carry out our business mission every day.They listen well and respond even better. They are committed to their […]
The Greatest Generation
Meet my Uncle Jim, a proud member of The Greatest Generation. Uncle Jim is 93 years old and he requires quite a bit of extra help these days, but he still treasures family and remembers the things that matter most. I have fond memories of being around him as a kid.As my brother and I visited […]
Two Choices
When you begin each new day, you are faced with two immediate choices:1. Wait and see what the day brings. Just roll with what happens, respond to things that come up or carry out tasks that were planned and assigned to you by someone else; or2. Decide what you’re going to accomplish and then go do […]
It’s Different Here
I’ve heard that a lot lately. In fact, I’ve heard it all across the Southeast, in every corner of our business. If you drill down into what that comment really means, however, you discover something “different” altogether. In fact, the more things are declared different, in reality the more they are the same.Sure, regions differ, properties […]
Built Right
There are 4×4’s. Then there are Jeeps. Then there are custom JEEPS Built Right.There are businesses. Then there are Companies. Then there are exclusive BRANDS BuiltRight.There are distinct parallels between these two things. To achieve exceptional status requires starting out with a compelling Vision, backed by resources and a commitment to accomplish difficult things extremely […]
What Quality Looks Like
This week I had the opportunity to tour some of our properties in the Atlanta area and to meet a couple of key clients. The experience left me feeling very good about the attention to detail and the pride that our crews demonstrate through their daily work. Despite a long, wet summer our properties show what […]
365 Days
I felt the amazement of a child again last week as I gazed at “Orbiter Vehicle 103” (aka and more commonly known as Space Shuttle Discovery). She rests on display in the Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum near Washington, DC. Generationally, I’m supposed to be a Baby Boomer, although I believe […]
Unknown
It is possible to be “Unknown” as an individual, but yet remembered for what you were part of accomplishing. That idea struck me deeply as I joined a force of 400 plus volunteers in a day of service earlier this week at Arlington National Cemetery. We toiled together on a steamy July day to beautify those […]
When You Know…
There comes a moment when you know what you want to do with your life, or at least the part of it that lies right in front of you. That realization can come from something familiar or be inspired by something new; the inquisitive nature of a child perfectly illustrates the pure joy of such […]