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dealing with adverse conditions

Patience and Adversity on the Job and Off

A Look at How Common Words Relate to Leadership
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
December 13, 2021
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Grabbing another tool in the toolbox, we explore how common words relate to professional, personal leadership.


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Jessica Alexander

Three Key Practices for Managing Remote Employees

Drill Crews, Office Staff Need Clear Goals and Regular Engagement
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Jessica Alexander
December 10, 2021
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Whether drill crews or office staff, teams need clear expectations and goals, as well as regular engagement.
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Jeremy Verdusco

The Long View with Drilling Industry Vets

What Advice would You Give for Long-Term Success?
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
December 3, 2021
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What advice would you give someone who wants long-term success in the drilling and water supply industry?


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John Schmitt

The Most Important Part of a Spudder Drill String: The Drill Bit

Bit in Cable Tool Applications both Cuts, Mixes Cuttings
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
November 29, 2021
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The bit in cable tool applications makes the hole, but it also mixes cuttings so they can be bailed out.


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Dave Bowers

What Does the Future Hold for Drilling, Construction Equipment?

Manufacturers, Like Ford and Tesla, have Electric Opportunities
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
November 22, 2021
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Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.


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leadership in the drilling industry

Imagining Construction, Drilling Industry Leadership in 2035

Are we Having Difficult Discussions or Throwing Fits at Change Orders?
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
November 19, 2021
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Are we open to seeing leadership outside the bounds of our experience, learning and implementing when it makes sense?


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Michael Kleespies

Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs

MMO Behaves Differently, but Effective in Unconsolidated Formations
Michael Kleespies
Michael Kleespies
November 15, 2021
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Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.


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employee benefits

Everyone Wants You: How to Choose the Right Drilling Job Offer

Changing Jobs? Use these Tips to Compare Your Options
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Jessica Alexander
November 12, 2021
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Considering a change of jobs? Use these tips to compare compensation, rewards packages.
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David King

Mental Health Should be Part of Safety Training at Drilling Companies

Suicide More Common in U.S. than Jobsite Fatalities Industry Focuses On
David King
David King
November 8, 2021
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Employers focus on jobsite injuries and fatalities, but more people die by suicide each year.


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Jeremy Verdusco

What is the 30-Year Trajectory for Drilling Jobs?

Think About Demand as You Consider a Future for You, Your Company
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
October 29, 2021
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Think about potential long-term growth areas as you consider you, your company’s future in the industry


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