Leadership

by Mike Buck

“How much easier our work would be if we put forth as much effort trying to improve the quality of it as most of us do trying to find excuses for not properly attending to it.”
-George W. Ballenger

Leadership

by Mike Buck

Persistence is the firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. The truly great leaders have all overcome substantial adversity which proves the point that is much easier to be negative. The truly great leaders find the positive when others only see the fault. How can we turn this problem into an opportunity? – Buck

Transportation Project X

by Mike Buck

Deregulation 20 years ago prompted a surge in the transportation industry at a time when the AS400 was the common industry platform. Due to the rollercoaster economy since the surge, coupled with the fact that the transportation industry is a leading, not a lagging economic indicator, the industry has been resistant to change from this stable platform which is the lifeblood of their business. However, business needs as well as the demands from their customers have changed to the point this platform is no longer able to cost-effectively or handle these demands in a proactive manner. In short, currently there is a desperate need in the transportation industry for an intergraded software solution that will effectively interface operations with and accounting and fleet maintenance functions. Operations generates the revenue for the organization and maintenance needs to maintain the equipment consistent with the demands and the lifecycle of the asset. Simultaneously, accounting must control cash-flow while monitoring fixed and variable costs. Yes, there are solutions that solve one or two pieces of the puzzle however one (1) solution that solves all three (3) is not available that is cost-effective for the small and medium transportation and service sector organizations. Currently, freight volumes are at the highest levels 13-years, the system is at capacity, and freight companies are generating the revenue needed to support a change of this nature. Moreover, if freight volumes continue, the demand for fuel, tires, fuel, and parts will rise and they will need tools to manage fluctuations
Solutions:

1. Find three companies that willing to work together and integrate the systems not interface them. Companies must have the following:
a. Collaborative culture.
b. No high pressure sales for service
c. Adapt to the needs of the industry.
d. Willing to build a cost-effective solution that will produce long-term sales.
2. Build a new solution from the ground up.

If you interested in participating in this solution please contact us.

Leadership for Thursday

by Mike Buck

Great things will happen if you have the courage to step out of your comfort zone and we all must learn to operate in this unfamiliar zone. Stepping into this zone will result in a few bruises, both mental and physical. However, the truly great leaders are the ones that get back up and are not discouraged by setbacks. – Buck

Leadership

by Mike Buck

“You can do anything if you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes rise to the stars. With it, there is accomplishment. Without it there are only alibis. ”

Henry Ford (1863-1947);

founder of Ford Motor Company

Leadership

by Mike Buck

When we do face the difficult times, we need to remember that circumstances don’t make a person, they reveal a person. ” Emma Jameson –

Determination

by Mike Buck

“Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose … not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember.”

Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936); teacher

Leadership Planting

by Mike Buck

If you plant honesty, you will reap trust 
If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
If you plant hard work, you will reap success
If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation