Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / August 2016 3 August 2016 Vol. 21, No. 8 aggman.com /AggregatesManager @AggMan_editor Editorial Editor-in-Chief: Therese Dunphy Editorial Director: Marcia Gruver Doyle Online Editor: Wayne Grayson editorial@aggman.com Design & Production Art Director: Sandy Turner, Jr. Production Designer: Timothy Smith Advertising Production Manager: Linda Hapner production@aggman.com Construction Media Vice President, Construction Media: Joe Donald sales@randallreillyconstruction.com 3200 Rice Mine Rd NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 800-633-5953 randallreilly.com Corporate Chairman: Mike Reilly President and CEO: Brent Reilly Chief Operations Officer: Shane Elmore Chief Financial Officer: Russell McEwen Senior Vice President, Sales: Scott Miller Senior Vice President, Editorial and Research: Linda Longton Vice President of Events: Stacy McCants Vice President, Audience Development: Prescott Shibles Vice President, Digital Services: Nick Reid Vice President, Marketing: Julie Arsenault For change of address and other subscription inquiries, please contact: aggregatesmanager@halldata.com. 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(See DMM 507.1.5.2); NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: send address corrections to Aggregates Manager, 3200 Rice Mine Road N.E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. Lessons that Convey from the Paint to the Pit by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief tdunphy@randallreilly.com EDITORIAL I confess; I am a diehard Cleveland Cavaliers fan. Not the recent, frontrunner breed, but the kind who watched games at the Richfield Coliseum, spent por- tions of my honeymoon watching the Cavs/Bulls Eastern Conference Finals in 1992, and delighted in rubbing elbows with Brad Daugherty and Lenny Wilkins at local establishments. So, while basketball comparisons may seem like a stretch, lessons from successful organizations cross many boundaries. • Build teamwork and chemistry within the organization. A controversial moment of the Cavs' regular season came when head coach David Blatt was replaced with Tyronn Lue. With no disrespect to Blatt, having a leader who meshes with his team matters. As a former player, Ty Lue just gets his players. Con- sider this when promoting your next plant superintendent. • Take advantage of second-chance opportunities. In the winner-take-all final game, the Cavs were weak with the three-point shot, but strong around the rim and grabbed loose balls to take shots within the paint. If you don't get the job the first time, retool your bid and make the next one count. • Help your co-workers. LeBron James' triple-double in Game 7 gave the Cavs not only 27 points, but also 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Without those as- sists, the game could have had a different outcome. Getting production from the superstars in your operation is great, but encourage them to mentor co- workers as well. • Share the credit for a job well done. After a celebratory parade attended by 1.3 million people in Cleveland, LeBron James singled out accomplishments from every one of his 14 co-workers, recognized the importance of the manage- ment team, and credited the fans for all their support throughout the season. Acknowledging the accomplishments of your team motivates them to do their best work, and customer recognition makes them feel special. These actions impact your culture. • Being generous with your good fortune. While James may be considered a hometown hero for delivering a national championship, his charitable works also gain him a lot of local love. Area newspapers covered it when his foun- dation pledged $41 million to send 1,100 students to the local university. Many aggregates operations donate to local causes. Be sure to send a press release to the local news media and get a little credit for your good works. After a 52-year drought, Ohio is celebrating its championship team, but you don't have to wait that long. Implement these principles and make your company a winner in 2016. Disclaimer: The author is a devout Cleveland Cavaliers fan and season ticket holder. All opin- ions expressed herein are her own and in no way diminish Randall Reilly's utmost affection for football or the Crimson Tide.