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Jerry Maguire brought this line into our lives and I am not grateful. While the scene in the movie brings a smile to my face just...
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Christi Pilutik
Dec 30, 20222 min read
Let's Get Real About Your Goals
This is probably not the first email you have seen about setting goals for 2023. It isn't even the first post that I have done on the...
Christi Pilutik
Dec 25, 20221 min read
This is my favorite week to work...
I know, I know, that sounds ridiculous, but let me explain... The office is quiet, the projects for the year are done, and the new year...
Christi Pilutik
Dec 8, 20223 min read
How to: Get in the way of leadership
I had dinner last week with a smart, strong, amazing woman. She also happens to be a mother, wife, daughter, and the Regional Controller...
Christi Pilutik
Dec 1, 20224 min read
The best gift to give yourself
Whether you are working on your own mental health, supporting those around you, or leading an organization, there is work that...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 28, 20222 min read
What's better: real or fake Christmas trees?
For years my family and I have had a tradition to scout out a real Christmas tree. We often visit a local tree farm (we do live in...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 22, 20223 min read
How to Make Intentional Memories
Twenty-five years ago my parents came back from a trip to Cabo San Lucas announcing that they had purchased a timeshare. They had taken...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Can a positive work culture exist in construction?
Yes. Yes it can and it does. Unfortunately, that is not the experience most people have in the construction industry. In 2004, I was a...
Christi Pilutik
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Are your employees feeling heard?
When I ask industry leaders if they listen to their employees, nearly all of them say, "yes, absolutely." But when I talk with their...
Christi Pilutik
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Do puppy kisses make you smile?
How many times have you heard someone say, "if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life"? How great does that sound?...
Catherine Toney
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Our Forgotten First Responders
Let's give credit where credit is due! I took the title for today's blog post from this Ted talk because what Julie Turney has to say in...
Catherine Toney
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Wanna Be Like Nike?
Nike is a HUGE employer in the Portland area, where I live, but even if you live outside Portland, you've no doubt heard of this colossal...
Catherine Toney
Oct 3, 20222 min read
If You Aren't Digital Yet, You Should Be
Does this sound familiar? "Here's your employee handbook . . . and here's your copy of the safety guidelines . . and here's a one page...
Catherine Toney
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Why Is This Low Performer Still Here?
September is wrapping up and we're getting ready to head into Q4. I bet, for many of you, performance evaluations are right around the...
Catherine Toney
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Quiet Quitting - The Latest TikTok Trend
There's a new term circling the internet: quiet quitting. If you haven't heard of quiet quitting before, it's a notion that's really...
Catherine Toney
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Support Our Troops... Hire Them!
In another blog post recently, we discussed how to attract the incoming Gen Z to the construction industry. This week, let's talk about...
Catherine Toney
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Happy Anniversary!
Another morning, another cup of good coffee. Have I mentioned that we get a monthly coffee delivery from Blue Star Coffee in Twisp, WA? ...
Catherine Toney
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Is Construction Bad for Gen Z?
Hi, I'm Christi's teammate Catherine! If we haven't met, I've been on the ALTA team since January, and I often help out with these blog...
Catherine Toney
Aug 22, 20222 min read
This Meeting Could've Been an Email
Just a couple weeks ago, I put out a blog post titled One More Thing. The suggestion in that post was to implement a rhythm at the end of...
Catherine Toney
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Back To School!
Summer is drawing to a close. Yep, you read that right. This summer went by way too fast! Somehow, my son is going into high school this...
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