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Recognizing the Importance of National Uniform Day
National Uniform Day: Celebrating the People Who Keep Our World Running
When you think of a uniform, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a firefighter’s gear, a nurse’s scrubs, a construction worker’s safety vest, or the polished attire of someone serving your favorite meal. The reality is that uniforms are all around us and the people who wear them are among the most diverse, dedicated, and essential members of our communities.
On National Uniform Day, we celebrate the tens of millions of uniform wearers who span industries, backgrounds, and skill sets. What unites them is a shared commitment to…
It Never Ends
Last week my wife and I watched our younger son graduate from Virginia Tech. There were thousands of graduates receiving all types of degrees – bachelors, masters, and doctorates. For years the graduates spent countless hours going to class, studying in the library, writing papers, making presentations and taking exams so that they could reach…
Leap of Faith
I sat through a training class the other week that dealt with implementing change and the challenges associated with it. Let me state for the record – I am pro change. I believe there is a better way to do things. Our job is to find that better way and implement it. I know it…
85 Summers
There are a few recurring themes in books and in movies. There’s the girl marries the prince story. There’s good triumphing over evil. There’s someone overcoming personal adversity. You get the idea. We’ve all heard a “life is too short” story. The story comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but the moral…
Pride Providers
Several months ago in a Penn Emblem management training session, the moderator asked us a simple question… “What do you do?” Several answers were offered, most taken from our various company mission statements. After our answers – all good ones – she paused and offered, “You sell Pride.” At the time, I was annoyed that…
I Am Thankful
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Menus have been prepared. Turkeys have been purchased. Pies have been baked. Travel plans have been made. With all the excitement surrounding the holiday it is always a special time of year to reflect on what you are thankful for. Fortunately I am thankful for so many things.…
Great Expectations
January is coming to a close and many of us have already broken our New Year’s resolutions. Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. I don’t know how many resolutions are made each year or how many resolutions are broken by year’s end. I guess Google could provide me with the answers…
Creative Flow
No matter what you do in your career or vocation, every one of us has had multiple instances of being stuck. Searching for ideas or solutions, or facing a problem with hands on hips as if a snow white dove will miraculously appear and drop the solution into your empty head. If you go to…
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