https://lnkd.in/gNPGVJy9 Very interesting article by Alex Krutz. As always he gives honest insight and valuable feedback. Are there not other options besides consolidation? Anything sounds more appealing. For instance, Spirit also has the potential to stand on its own. Not only to be the backbone for scaled US manufacturing but to serve as an example and tier 1 to the global supply chain. Previously Alex and other industry experts noted that 1 word could help us all live up to our best potential. The word "accountability". (the other word is profitability) It's easy to understand what that means from an outside perspective, but it's more complicated on any inside. The word accountability can only be tackled at an individual level and team synergy should take care of the rest. I only control my own accountability, and serve as an example to others. If we dive into the meaning of accountability there are 2 attributes we chose to focus on first: Responsibility and Pride. We all have a responsibility to live up to our best potential. We owe it to ourselves, families, communities, and our faith to encourage each other to act on these responsibilities insuring that our children will have the same opportunities and freedoms that our parents had. I had the honor of attending a presention by the MONTFORD POINT MARINES OF AMERICA INC. The word responsibility sure means more than most could ever understand, and boy howdy what a motivational speech by the ambassador. If we all work together and serve as examples of responsibility to embrace the perspectives needed for change... well, that sounds like something anyone would have pride to be a part of. I am proud to be accepted as part of the Spirit team and I consider it a duty to help others find their own personal pride. My grandfather and his brother worked in plant 1 under another company name and you can trace that building all the way back to Stearman. No matter the name on the buildings, the Spirit of aerospace manufacturing has always been and will continue to be found in the perseverance and pride of those who push to be their best. At Spirit we are pushing, we like our name, and we will stand up for the pride and greatness of American Manufacturing. Thank you for the motivational Forbes article.
