218: Take Ownership
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss graduations, leadership promotions, and taking ownership of what you do, even if it means picking up trash on the side of the road.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss graduations, leadership promotions, and taking ownership of what you do, even if it means picking up trash on the side of the road.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Jeff's concrete batching experience and how putting the best operators in every truck elevates our service, quality, and efficiency.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff and Lora cover the new Panama City property, car rides with Mike, 90's video store carpet, and an (almost) street fight in Mexico.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora continue the production discussion and talk about how making every move count can boost an operator's efficiency.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the Toyota Production System and how minor changes can make a major impact.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss how everyone has a role on our sales team and the positive impact of taking the word "No" out of our vocabularies.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff is joined by Chief Research and Development Officer, Andreas Tselebidis to discuss quality control training, concrete engineering across the world, and the value of being curious.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap the HMC Open House and discuss transitioning from leaders who tell people what to do to leaders who convince people what to do.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora interviews two of our division presidents to hear updates from their regions and discuss their roles.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss yard clean-up, a Middle Tennessee ridealong, and the benefits of keeping strict hiring and training practices.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff flips the script and interviews Chief Marketing Officer, Lora Smith. They cover growing up in Walter Hill, inner-city social work, and how a coffee meeting turned into an unexpected career.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns , Jeff & Lora recap the 2024 SRM Leadership Conference, unwrap a few of Scott Hamilton's takeaways, and announce some Super Bowl Challenge winners.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora place their Super Bowl bets and talk about common issues slowing down production and a couple simple solutions to keep things moving.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss The World of Concrete, doubling down on safety, and the importance of looking forward more than you look back.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora are joined by Hollingshead Cement General Manager, Ben Endsley. From wrapping gifts at J.C. Penney to growing a global cement business, Ben's career is a testament to his vision and leadership ability.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about snow in the Southeast, the difference between knowledge and application, and why only knowing the playbook doesn't win championships.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the end of a dynasty, the undervalued skill of being tough-minded, and how we can all benefit from practicing a little more perseverance.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora share their personal New Year Resolutions along with some wisdom and encouragement for our company to take into 2024.
In this special 200th episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap a very eventful 2023 and announce the theme for this year's leadership conference.
In this episode of As The Drum Turns Jeff excels in Christmas trivia, welcomes new team members in Northern Ohio, announces new leadership roles, and shares a cautionary tale of a hoodwinked emperor.
In this episode of As The Drum Turns , Jeff & Lora announce two new acquisitions, discuss a loader mishap at a plant and a recent customer service experience revolving around a chicken pot-pie.
In this episode of As The Drum Turns , Jeff & Lora discuss Christmas festivities and SRM Holiday happenings. Jeff announces new Texas Team roles and the mindset of "getting mad at it."
In this episode of As The Drum Turns , Jeff & Lora discuss the upcoming Christmas Season, our 2024 Leadership Conference guest speaker, and how our attitudes affect how we lead.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora share what they're thankful for, answer a couple of Questions from the Field, and tell a few stories from Texas during this week's acquisition.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Team Appreciation Day, a new 401K benefit, and how our greatest mistakes can teach us the most important lessons.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss Veterans Day, a Patriotic Employer Award, Team Appreciation Day, and a soon-to-close acquisition.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff rejoins Lora to discuss diecast mixer trucks, acquisition attrition, and figuring out what we're anchored to when the storm gets rough.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Lora is joined by not one, not two, but FIVE guests as they share their most memorable Halloween costumes and offer quick updates from their departments.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora talk about 401k withdrawals, the unique Savannah, GA market, and what the rise of Hush Puppies shoes teaches us about creating a contagious culture of success.
In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora discuss the upcoming Team Appreciation Day, the pros & cons of starting a CDL school, and the value in being a "Learn It All"