by Curt Stowers | Jun 11, 2013 | A Daily Word, Uncategorized
My HS English class was a long time ago, but I do remember the concept of “static” versus “dynamic” characters. The static guys were the ones that stayed the same through out the story, while the dynamic characters evolved through the story. ...
by Curt Stowers | Jun 10, 2013 | A Daily Word, Uncategorized
While I’d love to think that I’m totally fearless, the reality is that — like almost everyone out there — I too suffer from the “fear of paralysis” on occasion. It’s really quite ironic given the situation: I’ve got a...
by Curt Stowers | Jun 6, 2013 | A Daily Word, Uncategorized
For the last several days, my focus has been on values. And while I believe that values are foundational and a key to the success of both individuals and organizations, they are not worth a hoot unless they are reflected in actions. There is an expression that I...
by Curt Stowers | Jun 5, 2013 | A Daily Word, Uncategorized
In my last four posts I highlighted the four values that one company (Caterpillar) has used as a framework to shape the behavior of an organization. More than an academic exercise, this “case study” is one that I lived for eighteen years. The values of...
by Curt Stowers | Jun 3, 2013 | A Daily Word, Uncategorized
Let’s review. So far we have covered integrity and excellence: surround yourself with people who you know will always do the right thing and make sure that they do those things very well. What Caterpillar refers to as “The Power of Working...
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