I’m particularly proud of my team of contractors now – the ones I speak to every day and the specialists who jump in and out of projects as needed. When you hit on a great dynamic like this, retention is the name of the game. Here’s how I maintain great professional relationships that lead to long-term partnerships:

When it’s hot outside, temperatures inside can spike, as well. This month, I’m thinking about conflict at work, because summertime’s easy-going reputation can be deceptive. Yes it’s typically vacation season, a time filled with more kicking back and enjoying cold ones at the barbecue.

At Leverette Weekes, we know that diversity builds strong teams, and we are passionate about inclusion. When my parents started this company in the ‘70s, it was because they realized that people were being left out of economic opportunities. That costs all of us. It costs us opportunities for internally vetted ideas, new perspectives, and to mitigate risks.

Happy belated Easter, Passover, and Ramadan to all who celebrated. May we all feel renewed and have our spirits refreshed!

I’m a member of the National Governing Board of the Jeremiah Program (JP), a nonprofit that has engaged more than 4,000 single moms and their kids. The mission of the JP is to eliminate poverty two generations at a time by providing access to high-quality education, housing, and child care. I recently spent time with my fellow board members and JP families nationwide at our annual JP Summit. (Watch my interview on North Dakota Live)

In an ideal world, businesses would train managers to equip them with the tools needed to effectively lead teams. In reality, many organizations neglect this step, assuming that a rising star will pick up leadership skills as they advance. I don’t advocate this approach, especially in stressful and uncertain times, but my years in corporate America have taught me that it is widespread.

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