Boretti, Inc.
Friday Quotes
“The road to success is always under construction.”
The idea of continuous improvement stems from learning as systems are implemented. Businesses that are successful learn from what they do well, and improve upon it as they move forward.
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”
Being a leader in business takes more than a marketplace vision; it includes the ability to translate the organization’s products and services to fulfill the wants and needs of customers and empower workers to accomplish their goals.
“Nothing worth something is ever free.”
As my esteemed colleague Fay Feeney reminds me, ‘free’ is a four letter word. In business, free is usually an investment to initiate a relationship with a customer, and it comes with risk.
“On one hand, we have a difficult time not feeling guilty while at work, putting in ridiculously long hours, while our families need us at home.”
Dedication to the job and organization is a noble endeavor that comes with a cost. Our organizations are typically built upon this type of dedication, and the results can be seen in incident rates.
“The best authority is the one that’s never used.”
Authority, regardless of the organizational system, is something that can be abused, taken advantage of, or resides outside of the formal position holder.
“Don’t push people to where you want to be; meet them where they are.”
Struggles with success can stem from trying to get customers to do what they can’t yet see.
“Drive through the graining.”
Typically the best laid plans don’t get executed; rather, they are adapted to the situation and continually change to improve.
“At the core of Silicon Valley is a passion for ‘yes.’”
Innovation in safety mirrors that in business. While risk is inherent in business, safety ensures that risk is controlled.
“Every business and every product has risks. You can’t get around it.”
All of our organizations take risks just to keep the doors open. And, each is answerable to stakeholders, including the people who work within (executives, managers, supervisors, employees, etc.).
“Safety risks and business inefficiencies go hand in hand.”
From a business perspective, the typical view of safety is that it’s required and costly.