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Home » Authors » Jake Fletcher

Articles by Jake Fletcher

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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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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driller training

For Drillers, Bridging the Gap between Training and Reality

When Did you Last Update your Drill Training Program?
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
October 11, 2021
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Take an honest look at your drill training program. Does it deliver results, or does it need a jolt?


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coping with stress on the jobsite

Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews

Covid-19 Has Challenged Even the Hardiest Among Us
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
September 10, 2021
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Home, job stresses add up, and good leaders train themselves to see when their teams struggle.


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jobsite leadership

Want to Lead Drilling Jobs? Figure out Your Leadership Identity

Leaders Benefit from Knowing Themselves, not Falling for Fads
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
August 17, 2021
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On the jobsite or in the office, leaders benefit from knowing themselves more than following the latest fad.
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setting the mood of a crew with music

‘Locker Room’ Soundtrack Can Set the Tone for Drilling Jobs

Music Motivates Pro Sports Teams, Why not Drill Crews?
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
July 13, 2021
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Used strategically, like at the end of tailgate meetings, music can help teams build cohesion and productivity.
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exploration drilling

Leadership vs. Project Management on Drilling Projects

Managers Benefit from Leader Traits Like Relationship Building
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
June 15, 2021
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From relationship building to public speaking, leadership skills can benefit project managers.
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leadership

A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen

Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
May 11, 2021
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Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.


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company culture

Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt

Little Things Like a Free Logo Polo can Help New Hires Feel Valued
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
April 21, 2021
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Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.


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driller operating rig

Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to Poor Decisions

Best Strategies Balance a Budget, Scope and Schedule
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
March 12, 2021
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Good leaders take a clear-headed approach to balancing schedule, scope and budget to achieve the best results.


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