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Bolted Connections and Advantages of Bolted Connections

Bolted Connections and Advantages of Bolted Connections

Any steel structure is an assemblage of different members such as beam, columns, and tension members, which are fastened or connected to one another, usually at the member ends. Many members in a steel structure may themselves be made of different components such as...

5 Steps to Be More Empathetic

5 Steps to Be More Empathetic

In today’s world, we’re faced with a number of new challenges both in the workplace and at home – whether it’s our new working arrangements, impacts from COVID-19, looking inward as we shine a spotlight on societal issues, or something else – and our people need...

Want to Lead Change at Work? Here’s How to Grow Your Influence

Want to Lead Change at Work? Here’s How to Grow Your Influence

If your mission is to get work done through and with others across your organization, you need to develop and apply influence. In this article, I share ideas and approaches you can use to engage and succeed in your organization's political environment without...

A Leader’s Chief Responsibility: Hold Yourself Accountable

A Leader’s Chief Responsibility: Hold Yourself Accountable

Two chiefs recently took responsibility for their actions, with very different outcomes but one unified intention: holding themselves accountable. The first chief is Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Milley made an apology that was succinct and...

What Does the TikTok Uprising at Your Company Look Like?

What Does the TikTok Uprising at Your Company Look Like?

If you have a teenager in your life, you’re probably already familiar with the video-sharing social media app called TikTok and perhaps the K-pop musical genre, as well. If not, the recent fervor over the turnout in this past weekend’s rally by President Donald Trump...

Three Buckets (On CEO Job Descriptions)

Three Buckets (On CEO Job Descriptions)

Most of my clients are CEOs of growing companies, and a common theme in our work together is the likelihood that their job description will change materially every six to 18 months. They'll continue to be CEO, but the nature of the role itself--and more specifically,...

Prepping, Placing & Finishing Medium to Large Concrete Slab on Grade

Prepping, Placing & Finishing Medium to Large Concrete Slab on Grade

Well compacted, smooth subgrade is Part 1 in making successful slabs; Part 2 will cover formwork, joint details, vapor barriers and reinforcing. The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth...

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