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Greetings!
Debatably, Brett Favre should have retired this year. He
had a great run and was an incredibly talented quarterback for almost two
decades, but many think he has seen his day and should have left on a
high-note, sidelined himself and let the rookies have their much anticipated
day in the League. He is one of the most decorated NFL players of all time and
yet a coach is willing to replace him with someone who has never played one
second of an NFL game, just to free up some franchise dollars. As employers and business-owners, we too are responsible
for the decisions we make regarding our "team" and how it will affect the
organization overall - both in terms of morale and economics. In an unstable
economy, it's easy to take a global look at the bottom line and downsize by
letting a long-standing employee go and having a more affordable new-hire step
in to fill the shoes. We make a gross assumption that these "rookie" employees
have more energy, are technologically-savvy, and have a zest for growing
collectively with an organization. The immediate benefit can be rewarding in
terms of cash-on-hand, however, the unforeseen costs like the lack of industry
experience and on-the-job training, are immeasurable. Overlooking an existing employee's
expertise and merely laying off a key employee to cut overhead is a poor
decision. As business owners and managers, we are responsible for recognizing
excellence and stewarding these employees into life-long members of our team.
After all, the benchmark for success doesn't change, so we must retain our
employees that work well, work fast, work lean and produce results.
Sincerely, Matt Seals |
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Seals/Biehle Completes Central Monitoring Project at Saint Agnes Medical Center
Seals/Biehle recently completed Saint Agnes
Medical Center's Central Monitoring project which consisted of the
reconfiguration of the existing 4,386 square feet of office space and the
addition of a new server room. The improvements to the Central Monitoring
station join an extensive list of projects for which Seals/Biehle has provided
services for at St. Agnes, which has included the North Wing major expansion,
PET/CT expansion, Cath Lab expansion, remodel of the Cyber Café and remodel of
the Sterile Processing Department. 
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Matt Seals Receives LEED Accreditation
Matt Seals of Seals/Biehle recently received LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) accreditation, which distinguishes building
professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the
LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs)
demonstrate a thorough understanding of green building practices and
principles and the LEED Rating System.
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Saint Agnes Medical Center's Gamma Knife Featured in SkyWest Magazine
The Gamma Knife, a cutting-edge instrument used
in radio-surgery, was installed at Saint Agnes Medical Center in 2007 by
Seals/Biehle General Contractors, and was featured in last month's issue of
SkyWest Magazine (United Express.) This noninvasive treatment, available at
only 200 medical facilities worldwide, is one of the reasons Central
Valley healthcare is making a name for itself around the country. Furthermore,
Saint Agnes is among a small group of pioneers using the prestigious and most
precise version of the Gamma Knife, the Perfexion. (Click here for the complete article in SkyWest Magazine)
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Fierce Conversations Examines the Positive Role of Straight-Forward Conversations
In Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life,One
Conversation at a Time, Susan Scott delivers a powerful description of the
impact a conversation can have on companies, individuals' careers and personal
relationships. Scott, the force behind Fierce, Inc., an internationally recognized
leader in cultural transformation, has trained, educated and worked closely
with executives all over the world. Through her experience, she has gained an
insightful understanding of both the positive and negative role conversations
can play in an organization. It's no secret that communication can make or break a
relationship, and furthermore, can make or break a company. Scott emphasizes
the need for "real," truth-bearing and strategically-driven conversations,
which will ultimately save companies money, save individuals time and address
the real issues at hand in a productive and efficient manner. Too often the
easier way out of a tough situation is for people to throw truth and reality to
the wind in exchange for approval and an easier way out of the conversation.
Sharing opposing views, however, is incredibly healthy and often more
productive than simply rolling with the punches. Click here for a short review & summary of Fierce Conversations |
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"Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in."
--Bill Bradley Former US Senator & Hall of Fame Basketball Player
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