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Leadership Toolbox

Relinquishing Control: How to Let Others Lead

Because the best leaders let leaders lead
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
July 4, 2024
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The only way to avoid having the best ideas and innovations buried in the graveyard is to allow others the opportunity to explore and try new things.


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Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Drilling: Training and Professional Development

The need for formal training in drilling is obvious and training programs set the bar
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
June 25, 2024
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Ontario's first geotech and environmental drilling training day bridged the knowledge gap through industry collaboration and professional development. 


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Workforce Development: Apprenticeship and Career Path Strategies

Dave Bowers' insights on attracting and retaining younger generations through apprenticeship programs and meaningful career paths in the drilling industry
Sammy Hager
Sammy Hager
June 12, 2024
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Dave Bowers shares strategies for engaging Gen Z workers and transforming drilling jobs into sustainable careers through structured apprenticeship programs and a supportive work environment.


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Two Ears, One Mouth: Listening in the Drilling Field

"Listening is an art that requires attention over talent, spirit over ego, others over self."
Sammy Hager
Sammy Hager
June 7, 2024
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In the drilling industry, the ability to listen actively is a skill that separates those who succeed from those who fail in the long run. 


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10 Days in May: How do we Measure Success?

Don't let your team fall short on 'game day'—or on the job site
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
June 5, 2024
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Defining success looks different from drilling to coaching to military leadership, but the core principles remain the same. Find out how Captain Fletch uses his varied experiences to ensure all of his teams are 'game-ready.'


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Digging Deep: A Shared Community as Tough as Lead

"You can do more than you think you can"
Sammy Hager
Sammy Hager
May 29, 2024
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The lives of runners and mining professionals may differ in many ways. Still, one thing that remains the same is their ability to withstand all conditions, push past all obstacles, and find the right path forward in any situation. 


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“Let Me Tell Ya” Column

Rocks in a Hard Place: Tackling Boulders in Cable Tool Drilling

While boulders are a formidable foe for any driller, there may just be an 'explosive' solution
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
May 19, 2024
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In this edition of Schmitt's 'Let Me Tell Ya,' John Schmitt explores the challenges of encountering boulders in cable tool drilling and offers practical advice and historical perspectives on how to manage and overcome these underground obstacles effectively.


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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Supply Chain Optimization Insights from a Rising Star

Discover how to optimize your drilling supply chain with Riyaadh Winqvist!
Sammy Hager
Sammy Hager
May 16, 2024
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Supply chain management and optimization require agility, flexibility, and a fresh perspective! See how this supply chain leader manages his supply chain and uses predictive analysis and technology to optimize effectively. 


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Climbing the Ladder or Playing for the Team

How can we claim to be organizations that promote the most qualified and talented leaders in our teams if we lead from the office chair?
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
May 9, 2024
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"I believe there are some people bound for senior leadership, some bound to lead where they are among the people, and a rare few who can do both."


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The Enemy of my Enemy is my Friend: Drillers, Geologists, and Engineers Face Off

It's time that drillers, geologists, and engineers stand together against the true common enemy!
Nancy Pasillas
May 9, 2024
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Discover how Nancy Pasillas seeks to connect drillers and geologists with engineers against one common enemy: project challenges. 


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