The Coach's Quick Notes - August 2020

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Monday, August 10, 2020

Motivation A good manager must be able to motivate others. That is what separates the top tier managers from the wannabes. There is one key point – you can not motivate others if you are not motivated yourself – period. Wanting others to be pumped when you are not is living in a fantasy world. So how can you be pumped when there is so much “stuff” going on? Simply – it takes hard work – ...

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Categories: Construction News

Tagged: Teamwork



Tick Bites

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Friday, July 26, 2019

• Ticks are generally found near the ground, in brushy or wooded areas. • They can’t jump or fly. Instead, they climb tall grasses or shrubs and wait for a potential host to brush against them. • When this happens, they climb onto the host and seek a site for attachment. • Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or ...

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Categories: Electrical Safety


Grilling Safety

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Monday, July 22, 2019

Grilling Safety • Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors. If used indoors, or in any enclosed spaces such as tents, they pose a fire hazard and a risk of exposing occupants to deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. • Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas, and foot traffic. Grills should be positioned at least 10 feet away from siding, deck railing, and ...

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Beach & Water Safety

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Saturday, July 20, 2019

Beach & Water Safety While drowning deaths peak among one and two year olds, drownings continue to be the second leading cause of preventable death through age 15. • 74% of drowning incidents for children younger than 15 between 2015 and 2017 occurred in residential locations. • Boys younger than 15 die from drowning at twice the rate as girls. • 351 children younger than 15 died in ...

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Coach's Corner Newsletter - Sept 2018

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Clarity dooms drama Now that is a simple statement, and I’m sure many folks are saying: “We have clarity where I work. We have all kinds of processes and checklists. Yes, we have clarity.” That is certainly the answer I would expect from management; and often is the one I get. When I talk to the team members, however, I get a different story. By the time you finish this newsletter, you ...

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Categories: Construction News

Tagged: Teamwork, Workforce Development


The Coach’s Quick Notes© - Bill Harrison

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Thursday, August 9, 2018

COMMUNICATION IS KEY The most drama occurs when we have what I must describe as “lousy” communication. I understand that sounds harsh but I consider it an accurate reflection of what is happening not only in the business world, but across the board right now. There is certainly not enough face to face communication in this modern tech world. There is a lot of “communication” with all the ...

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Categories: Construction News

Tagged: Teamwork


ABC Signs President Trump’s ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Friday, July 20, 2018 10:55 AM - stover@abc.org - ABC News, Workforce Development, Events/Products/Programs - ABC signed on to President Trump’s “Pledge to America’s Workers” at an event at the White House last week, committing to educating and developing at least 500,000 construction workers over the next five years. The pledge, which was signed by more than a dozen leading companies and ...

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Categories: Construction News  |  Political

Tagged: Workforce Development


The Coach's Corner - Newsletter

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Monday, July 2, 2018

A Message from Bill Harrison – The Coach Ideas are powerful things; they are not diminished by sharing. Independence Day is certainly a proud tradition over a couple of centuries. Please say a prayer for those who wear the uniform and their families. They have paid and continue to pay for our freedom. HOW AM I DOING? We will be combining several themes you have read in the past to ...

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Categories: Construction News

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Firework Safety Tips

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Monday, July 2, 2018

Download following PDF : /uploads/FireworksSafetyTips.pdf According to the National Fire Protection Association: Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40 civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damage. ...

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Categories: Electrical Safety

Tagged: Holiday


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