Tag: Teamwork

  • Lakeside Staircase: Posts & Railings

    Lakeside Staircase: Posts & Railings

    Today we wrap up a productive week with an almost-done update on the lakeside staircase that’s been tag teamed first by Glen and Tony, then Peter and Supi, and then Tony and Peter. As we continue to explore all possible permutations, I’d like to tip my hat today too Misters Foster and Vaiciulis for leapfrogging…

  • Lead, Leader, Leading

    Lead, Leader, Leading

    What makes a good leader? Plaudits to the Bloganuary team for another provocative prompt, this time digging into the question of leadership. I’m tempted to wax lyrical about the merits of many present and past members of our team. So many good leaders over the years. But the hour is advancing so I need to…

  • Thank You, Glen!

    Thank You, Glen!

    In keeping with the spirit of the last few days, I would like to honor a recent, but indispensable member of our team. Thank you, Glen Gehrkins. Although Thanksgiving Day 2023 may have come and gone, I have decided to extend this holiday into a season of thanks and giving, allowing as long as it…

  • Thank You, Tony!

    Thank You, Tony!

    Preparing for tomorrow’s family feast, my mind meanders to the good fortune we enjoy in large part due to the amazing people with whom we live and work. Today I offer a follow up to Tuesday’s salute to Pam with an overdue salute to another indispensable member of our team. Thank you, Tony Foster! Thanksgiving…

  • Durable Joinery

    Durable Joinery

    Joints. Joinery. Rejoinery. Durable. Dynamic. Durable dynamics. Durable joinery. Team dynamics… Consider that word parade fair warning for where I’m headed. From dovetails to team dynamics, in the twinkling of an eye. At least, that was my plan in revisiting a flood of field notes. Instead my errand evolved into a meandering meditation on admittedly abstract, fairly freestyle…

  • Frosty Ferrying into Rosslyn

    Frosty Ferrying into Rosslyn

    Heck of a homecoming my frosty ferry ride into Essex two weeks ago on January 25. Damp-cold. Socked in. Snowing. I was dropping in for team time, scope shuffle, timeline tuneup, perspective pivot, and a revitalizing dose of laughter with friends. Team Time As I’ve often touted, teamwork is the first, second, and third priority…

  • Team Barbecue: Cheers!

    Team Barbecue: Cheers!

    Another short and sweet post to mark the end-of-week team barbecue. With four fifths of the icehouse concrete dream team present (Tony was unable to join), it was a well earned chance to take a break from work and celebrate. Susan and I are profoundly grateful for the problem solving and priority juggling and camaraderie…

  • Icehouse Rehab 4: Concrete Work Complete

    Icehouse Rehab 4: Concrete Work Complete

    It’s been another monumental week! After the concrete subcontractor melted down a week ago, mere days before starting work on the icehouse, our in-house team decided to undertake the foundation and slab themselves. Today I can report with profound pride and pleasure that it was a total success. The crew is gathering tomorrow to celebrate…