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If you don't admire the courage and perseverance the National Grid leaders & engineers will need the upcoming years, then please take a minute to get situational awareness on what they will have to accomplish: Risk- How to stop wildfire and keep the systems safe. Reliability- How do they make the lights stay on in a world that demands power 24/7. Add the stress as reliability becomes essential as heating and transportation shift to electric. Texas Ice storms and freezing Tesla's were two items that came to mind. Capacity- As the west and other segments of the county electrify how is capacity prioritized shifted from resolving one bottle neck at a time to many at once. How will massive amounts of re-conductoring be completed while not interfering with repetitive outages. (Underground?) Affordability- perhaps the largest challenge, with so much infrastructure to be built and re-built the cost will continue to grow. Will our children's monthly spend on electricity exceed all other costs? Timeliness- Can the infrastructure be designed, permitted and constructed before existing infrastructure is overwhelmed or fails? If leading in this industry was a tough the last 10 years, we need a new definition of tough for the next 10 years. Uniting creative minds, problem solvers and the use of AI will be certain. Thanks for all the leaders, planners and engineers who are stepping up to the challenge.

Sally B., our Executive VP and CFO, shared some valuable insights on success strategies for emerging leaders, along with her perspective on the key to success and the top three disruptors in the energy industry.   Read the article to learn more ⤵   #LeadershipWisdom #EnergyInnovation

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Each of these interim deputy administrators- none of whom were mandated by the charter revision- gets a 6 month severance payment, or $209,000 each, if they work 6-12 months in their temporary positions. No one in the public or private sector gets such lush benefits. My concern lies in the fiscal irresponsibility inherent in awarding lavish severance packages, amounting to a staggering $1.3 million, to temporary employees whose impact on city services is destined to be short-lived. Severance should be reserved for extraordinary situations, not handed out routinely. Six months severance after possibly 6 months of work is way out of bounds for both private and public sectors. Providing lush severance packages on the taxpayers' dime is a slap in the face to the hardworking people of Portland. It sends the wrong message: that public servants can expect cushy safety nets even when their tenure is temporary.   That money could be better spent addressing urgent needs like public safety and transportation, which are currently struggling to identify adequate funding.

Recently, ARI’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Jamie Wright, graduated Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute in Jackson, MS. DLI Fellows represent each of the eight DRA states and are selected by the eight governors and the federal co-chairman from a competitive pool representing the public and private sectors. During the nine-month program, fellows attend six sessions held in different locations across the region and focus on areas such as transportation, infrastructure, government relations, and regional collaboration. The 2024 Class began last October in New Orleans, LA, with sessions in Little Rock, AR, Baton Rouge, LA, Carbondale, IL, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Jackson, MS. "DLI has been one of the greatest experiences both professionally and personally. To be among this group of servant leaders was humbling. I am thankful for the opportunity, our leadership team, and those who were on this journey alongside me." – Jamie R. Wright The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training and business development. DRA’s region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Delta Regional Authority #delta #deltaleadershipinstitute #leadership #leadershipskills #leadershipinstitute #growingbusiness #personalgrowth #ruralgrowth #rural #ruralamerica #ruralbusiness #investinrural #economicdevelopment #ruraldevelopment #ruralbusinessdevelopment #ruralbusiness #collaboration

Great awards event last night with so many inspirational programs. New this year is our Chairs rising leader award that celebrates rising leaders. Defining your individual leadership style and developing the strengths needed to advance your career is a journey. Last night we celebrated Tyler Tunic who was selected as the winner of the rising leader award. The #natgas industry is ripe with rising leaders like Tyler, finding the right motivation is key to seeing them soar - curiosity, insight, engagement, and determination must be nutured. Giving high potentials the right development opportunities, like participating in-person to form life long relationships is just one manner of ensuring these talented professionals stay in natural gas. There are 8 traits crucial for executive positions: results orientation, strategic orientation, collaboration and influence, team leadership, developing organizational capabilities, change leadership, market understanding and inclusiveness—these are essential to executive performance. Southern Gas Association is dedicated to proving these growth opportunities though committees and training programs like #ANGE and All-Access and celebrating our young professionals as they grow.

As we wrap up the Eastern and Central States Insulators Association (ESICA) Fall Conference in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, I am once again reminded of the value these events bring. From meaningful discussions with leaders in the mechanical insulation industry to witnessing firsthand the shift in leadership dynamics, it's clear that the sector is evolving rapidly. One significant trend I’ve observed is the "changing of the guard," where many family-run businesses are transitioning from Baby Boomers to the next generation. What’s exciting is seeing how these new leaders are gravitating towards technology and innovation, eager to find ways to streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance efficiency. Appello Inc. is proud to offer a platform that resonates with this forward-thinking approach, providing the tools they need to optimize their operations. Conferences like the CSIA/ESICA Fall Conference offer incredible opportunities to connect with manufacturers, distributors, and contractors who share this vision. The discussions and collaborations over the past few days have reinforced our commitment to helping the industry move forward, and I’m excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Central States Insulation Association National Insulation Association (USA) Thermal Insulation Association of Canada #Networking #BusinessDevelopment #MechanicalInsulation #LeadershipTransition #Innovation #FieldOperations #Appello

Labour is the new broom sweeping clean, with its raft of planning policy changes. But how realistic are they? Take the grey belt, for instance. Whilst it’s a triumph of bold lateral thinking, does the construction sector have the skills and competence to deliver on it? Based on recent findings from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), in a report authored by a Cambridge University specialist, we have our doubts. Read more in our short article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dxbZe2Cj #greenbuilding #buildingdesign #greenbuildings #greenbelt #skillsshortage

Congratulations to Braden Christopher for being selected to the Institute for Energy Law’s 7th Leadership Class. The class is designed for practicing attorneys in the energy field and aims to increase participants' knowledge on leadership, communications, diversity, and the energy industry. Read more about the class here: https://lnkd.in/gB_CP65 #IELLeadershipClass