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Behind every successful company, there's a journey filled with twists, turns and triumphant victories. In an interview with Lucy Bloomfield, Klaas van der Leest, CEO of Intercede takes us through this unpredictable road, reflecting on the company's evolution. Find out where they are now and how they got there, at https://loom.ly/VodoSQ0

Congratulations to Miguel Pagan for earning the spotlight as Buck Company's May Employee of the Month! Miguel's 16 years at Buck Company are a testament to his unwavering dedication and expertise, which have rightfully earned him this recognition from the Operational Leadership Team. Miguel's impact extends beyond his work, as he actively seeks opportunities to contribute. According to Josh Wolf, Ferrous Melt Manager, Miguel is a reliable expert, showcasing his commitment to both his role and his colleagues. Steve Ward, Non-Ferrous Foundry Manager, highlights Miguel's consistency and teamwork: "He comes to work every day, is a team player, and has a great attitude." This dedication is matched by a positive demeanor, as Mike Kelly, Maintenance Manager, shares, "Miguel is always smiling." Miguel himself values kindness and respect, attributes that have made a significant positive impact in his work environment. His proactive approach to supporting his team and improving productivity is a sample of his dedication. "I actively look for opportunities to contribute beyond my job description, whether it is taking on extra projects or mentoring my coworkers," Miguel says. This drive has not only boosted his own confidence but also fostered growth in those around him. Fun fact: In his spare time, Miguel loves fishing on the beach! 🎣 Let's celebrate Miguel's outstanding contributions! If you're searching for a workplace that prioritizes teamwork, dedication, and opportunities for growth, consider joining our #FoundryFamily. Explore our open positions: https://hubs.la/Q02DvpNy0 #Foundry Family #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamPlayer #WorkplaceExcellence

Here's a sneak peek into our strategic planning meeting for the year ahead, with our stellar executive team and the brilliant Holly G. Green. We're setting ambitious goals, working diligently to shape our vision for Royal Containers, and ensuring a brighter future for our partners and employees. #StrategicPlanning #Vision #ExecutiveTeam #Teamwork

I saw this as a SIGN (yes, it’s a pun. I’m the dad to four daughters. It’s part of the job.)  BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE Last year, we decided on more than just a name change to Propeller Talent. We are thinking BIG, just like the sign. We’ve worked nationally for 25 years, mainly in the Midwest, serving Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Industrial Services, and Distribution. Our big plans meant moving beyond the Midwest. I saw this sign while leaving Love Field in Dallas on my first trip. The statement was so “in your face” that I needed to take a picture. Now I spend 50% of my time here. Why Dallas, you ask? 1. Incredible growth that a lot of the Country hasn’t fully grasped 2. Infectious energy: It seems that everyone I meet has a boundless amount of energy and optimism about the future 3. Welcoming people who are always happy to network and provide introductions to others  4. Diverse groups of people that come from all parts of the country (and beyond), building something special while always keeping sight of where they came from and continuing to leverage their relationships in their hometowns  Propeller Talent’s future is bright here in Dallas! We remain committed to the Midwest and our Midwestern roots, and our Dallas presence helps add value to our existing clients. It is an understatement to say that we’re excited to create a second office here and continue to grow! Dallas, you got it going on, and the sign isn’t lying. #gobig #privateequity #growthmindset #industrials #manufacturing #executiverecruiting #leadership  Heather Forston Alberti Timothy Pappas Mary Ann Clairday Sean Moran Jan Gompper LeAnn Vance Holly Teska, MBA, MCEC, ACC Propeller Talent LLC

Embracing the Competitive Spirit for Collaborative Innovation: Lessons from the Wright Brothers On this Wright Wednesday, we're inspired by the remarkable story of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Their journey wasn't merely about individual triumphs but about leveraging their competitive spirit to fuel mutual innovation and success. 'Athletes, competitors, brothers in flight...'—their legacy is a powerful testament to the synergy of competition and collaboration. As professionals, the Wright brothers' story encourages us to look beyond the surface of rivalry, finding opportunities for growth and achievement in collaboration. In the spirit of the Six of Wands, let's acknowledge and celebrate the victories and advancements we achieve through collective effort and shared visions. How have you experienced the transformative power of channeling competitive energy into collaborative success within your industry or team? Share your insights and stories of partnership propelling progress. #WrightWednesday #InnovationThroughCollaboration #ProfessionalGrowth" These posts across platforms weave together the narratives of competition, innovation, and collaboration inspired by the Wright brothers, tying in with the themes of victory and recognition from the Six of Wands. They invite your audience to reflect on and share their own experiences, fostering engagement and community.

Yesterday was an incredible day spent with the dynamic team at Williams and White Equipment! Justin Williams, PEng. answered my call out for a board or executive team to take out into the wilderness for the day to work on self-discovery, communication, resilience, and alignment of mission, vision, and values, as part of my doctoral research. Using the power of appreciative inquiry, we embraced fun challenges, became more aligned with the company's mission, vision, and values, learned about ourselves and our communication skills. We also explored the importance of how we communicate feedback, discovered how to recognize stress in ourselves and others, and acquired valuable techniques to reduce stress. The result? A team armed with actionable steps to nurture a culture built on empathy, open communication, innovation, fun, entrepreneurship, excellence, growth, quality, integrity, collaboration, and safety. It's inspiring to witness this commitment to growth and unity. Here's to Williams and White's continued success! #TeamBuilding #MissionVisionValues #Growth #Resilience #Communication #CultureBuilding #WilliamsandWhite

We’re launching #WomensHistoryMonth with a salute to one of our amazing female leaders Ashley Nylen, PMP. We sat down with Ashley to discuss her work in #transportation across the Federal, State, and academic spheres and what inspires her to make a mark in this space. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐃𝐎𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞? I joined the U.S. Department of Transportation and commenced Federal service in December 2022. Currently, I serve as Acting Assistant Director of Program Development and Strategy on the HASS COE Leadership Team, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency within our office. I formally joined HASS COE as a senior strategist, focused on surface transportation automation research and deployment. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫? I believe my greatest strength as a collaborator is fostering an environment where people feel they can ask questions. I’ve always found that if I have a question on something, typically someone else may also have that same question in their mind! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮? Working in transportation has taught me to ask first, “what is the problem we’re trying to solve?” and then consider how something will impact safety, first and foremost, as well as mobility and efficiency at a system-wide level. Additionally, in public service, I’ve learned the importance of broadly sharing lessons learned so that others can be propelled forward as they embark on similar efforts and advance or iterate whatever it is we’re working on more exponentially. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? I must give initial credit to the University of Iowa (my alma mater) for providing me both academic (BS and MS) and professional research opportunities over the course of 10 years. After working for a local government after grad school, I worked with Dr. Daniel V McGehee at the University of Iowa, who provided me with tremendous opportunity to research and lead several projects involving vehicle automation, as well as engage with many in our community (that I still get to work with today!). Today, my inspiration comes from all the amazing people that operate and maintain our transportation system at the state and local levels. During my time at the Colorado Department of Transportation, I got first-hand experience to observe and support our transportation workers who risk their lives every day to make our transportation system function safely and smoothly. It seems like state and local DOTs are facing ever-increasing challenges (resources, societal, fiscal, you name it!). Every time I drive by a snowplow or see a worker on the roadway, I can’t help but think about the massive sacrifice those people are making and the devotion among countless others that support them.

Who’s up for a bit of fun? I’ve got a Dr. Seuss-style rhyme just for us. It’s all about the power of teamwork and knowing your role. So, without further ado, let the rhyming roll! In the land of Welbilt, where the deals are a-spinning, There’s a tale to be told, from the start to the winning. In this land so grand, every player’s a star, But sometimes they forget just how brilliant they are. “Now listen,” says Leonard, with a twinkle in his eye, “Our team is a rocket that’s meant to fly high! But to reach for the stars, to soar and to swoop, We must know our roles in this wonderful troop. It’s not about ‘I’, nor just about ‘you’, It’s about ‘us’ together, in everything we do. For a team without purpose is like a ship without sail, A bird without wings, a snake without tail. So let’s all remember, in our quest to excel, It’s the clarity of purpose that rings the success bell. When each knows their part in this grand Welbilt play, We’ll dance to the tune of success every day! From the top of the morn, to the fall of the night, Let’s keep our goals clear, our purpose in sight. For together as one, there’s no height we can’t scale, With our map made of purpose, we shall never fail!” So cheers to the team, to the journey, the fun, In the land of Welbilt, where great things are done. With hearts full of purpose, and minds crystal clear, We’re set for success, year after year! https://lnkd.in/gr_TrxHv #DrSuess #Poem #Teamwork #Purpose #Welbilt

“Pushing today to build tomorrow’s future” Such a simple vision statement with so much depth. One of the assignments during Primed for Growth lead by Alicia Brentzel and Brittany Auman was to develop a vision and mission statement for your company. But what does “pushing today to build tomorrow’s future” mean to us? It starts with the simple fact that we are pushing dirt today to build tomorrow’s future structures. But it goes deeper than that, we are pushing ourselves individually to grow and be intentional so we can build knowledge and wisdom. We are pushing our kids to be inquisitive and adventurous so they too can build future generations. We are pushing our business today to commit to excellence so that we will provide lasting quality today, tomorrow, and in years ahead. We are pushing forward today to teach future generations so that they may do the same. What are you pushing through today to build a better tomorrow?

Heading corporate operations is akin to captaining a ship through changing waters. With a compass of values and a crew of talented minds, we navigate challenges and chart a course toward achievement. #GatewayGroup #NavigatingChange #LeadershipVoyage