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21 October, 2024

“Should You Keep A Talented Jerk?” And Four Other Leadership Questions For Zane Bagley of Alpine Restoration

Hollywood loves talented jerks—from a distance. Whether it’s Iron Man or Sherlock Holmes, these characters have created cult followings, even if they wouldn’t be much fun to work with. But what about real life? It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: You have a super-talented worker who ticks all the technical boxes but is a pain to be around. They get the job done but drain and exhaust those around them in the process.   How do you navigate this dilemma as a leader? Do you prioritize their techni
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“Should You Keep A Talented Jerk?” And Four Other Leadership Questions For Zane Bagley of Alpine Restoration

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“Should You Keep A Talented Jerk?” And Four Other Leadership Questions For Zane Bagley of Alpine Restoration
“Should You Keep A Talented Jerk?” And Four Other Leadership Questions For Zane Bagley of Alpine Restoration
Hollywood loves talented jerks—from a distance. Whether it’s Iron Man or Sherlock Holmes, these characters have created cult followings, even if they wouldn’t be much fun to work with. But what about real life? It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: You have a super-talented worker who ticks all the technical boxes but is a pain to be around. They get the job done but drain and exhaust those around them in the process.   How do you navigate this dilemma as a leader? Do you prioritize their techni
We Asked Restoration Leaders: “What  Leadership Advice Has Had The Most Impact on You?”
We Asked Restoration Leaders: “What Leadership Advice Has Had The Most Impact on You?”
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KnowHow Launches Building Leaders, A Comprehensive Guide to Tackling the Leadership Crisis in the Restoration Industry
KnowHow Launches Building Leaders, A Comprehensive Guide to Tackling the Leadership Crisis in the Restoration Industry
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When you need an answer to a question, what’s your go-to move? Chances are, you would simply reach into your pocket, swipe up on your phone, and start typing it into Google or YouTube. Quick and easy, right? But what if you needed to know how to complete a process like mitigating a category 1 water loss according to your company's specific SOPs? Unfortunately, Googling “How do I begin pumping water out of a basement according to my company's SOPs?” won’t cut it. You'd likely either start diggi
DKI Ventures LLC and KnowHow Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Member Support and Operational Efficiency
DKI Ventures LLC and KnowHow Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Member Support and Operational Efficiency
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Floodlight Consulting Group and KnowHow Announce Partnership to Enhance Training and Consulting Services in the Disaster Restoration Industry
Floodlight Consulting Group and KnowHow Announce Partnership to Enhance Training and Consulting Services in the Disaster Restoration Industry
July 3, 2024 – Calgary, AB – Floodlight Consulting Group, renowned for its top-tier advisory services in training and coaching for the disaster restoration industry, and KnowHow, the leading AI-driven app providing instant access to company how-to, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at driving business growth and improving operational execution for restoration contractors. From a commitment to providing transformative solutions to their clients, Floodlight Consulting Group h