Patience and Adversity on the Job and Off A Look at How Common Words Relate to Leadership Jake Fletcher December 13, 2021 No Comments Grabbing another tool in the toolbox, we explore how common words relate to professional, personal leadership.Read More
Imagining Construction, Drilling Industry Leadership in 2035 Are we Having Difficult Discussions or Throwing Fits at Change Orders? Jake Fletcher November 19, 2021 No Comments Are we open to seeing leadership outside the bounds of our experience, learning and implementing when it makes sense?Read More
For Drillers, Bridging the Gap between Training and Reality When Did you Last Update your Drill Training Program? Jake Fletcher October 11, 2021 No Comments Take an honest look at your drill training program. Does it deliver results, or does it need a jolt?Read More
Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews Covid-19 Has Challenged Even the Hardiest Among Us Jake Fletcher September 10, 2021 No Comments Home, job stresses add up, and good leaders train themselves to see when their teams struggle.Read More
Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity Leaders Benefit from Knowing Themselves, not Falling for Fads Jake Fletcher August 17, 2021 No Comments On the jobsite or in the office, leaders benefit from knowing themselves more than following the latest fad.Read More
‘Locker Room’ Soundtrack Can Set the Tone for Drilling Jobs Music Motivates Pro Sports Teams, Why not Drill Crews? Jake Fletcher July 13, 2021 No Comments Used strategically, like at the end of tailgate meetings, music can help teams build cohesion and productivity.Read More
Leadership vs. Project Management on Drilling Projects Managers Benefit from Leader Traits Like Relationship Building Jake Fletcher June 15, 2021 No Comments From relationship building to public speaking, leadership skills can benefit project managers.Read More
A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction Jake Fletcher May 11, 2021 No Comments Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.Read More
Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt Little Things Like a Free Logo Polo can Help New Hires Feel Valued Jake Fletcher April 21, 2021 No Comments Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.Read More
Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to Poor Decisions Best Strategies Balance a Budget, Scope and Schedule Jake Fletcher March 12, 2021 No Comments Good leaders take a clear-headed approach to balancing schedule, scope and budget to achieve the best results.Read More