Can you believe that summer is upon us again? The Arizona heat is more than just a nuisance-it can be lethal! Did you know that 2013 brought with it 1400 heat related illnesses to Arizona? Several hundred where hospitalized and many died. When the temperature rises so does the risk of heat related illness, but there are ways to beat this Arizona heat! Below are 5 simple summer safety tips to help you beat the…
Are your teams producing Shock and Awe or is the mood in your hallways more of resignation? As someone who leads teams to define the game of life worth playing for them, the biggest hindrance I find to success is resignation. To me resignation looks like: Heads down, limited interaction, the absence of caring…waiting…hiding…cynical. It isn’t a pretty sight. We live in a substantially more connected world now than even a couple of years ago so why is it…
Once again one of our finest apprentices Geoffary Mullins showcased his talents in the Arizona Building Alliance’s SkillsUSA Arizona Craft Championships! The fun took place amongst the top 9 scoring participants on a written entrance exam plus a room full of observers. The 7-hour long skills test encompasses a written test to identify your mastery level of the National Electric Code (NEC) plus conduit bending exercises and a hands-on installation of a number systems. The athletes must work using…
Do you ever wonder how business gets done when the buyer and seller of a product or service sit on opposing ends of the playing field? Buyers have a business problem that requires real solutions to fix their situation, and they want them for the lowest cost to enable the highest return. Sellers want the buyer to think they can’t get this kind of product, service and help anywhere else so that they can increase…
Rarely do you find such a level of satisfaction in an event as when you are building something, really helping a worthy cause, and fiercely competing! It’s Pinewood Derby Time Folks! Jenco had an opportunity to partner with our friends at Jokake to help them take care of their YMCA kids, while also taking care of the tinkerer in all of us. Good family fun and friendly competition works to build a deeper connection with…
Ever notice that some people and companies just seem to always get lucky? They win competitions, they launch new innovative products, they capture market share. Why is that? It’s not all luck, much of it is skill. Here’s four categories they master: Right Place Industry experts study the current situation and survey for change across 3 Dimensions: 1. Human Dimension: Demographics change all the time. People get older, get married, have kids, buy houses, get…