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

Tagged: Teamwork


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