Obstacles are inevitable. Solutions are choices.

Challenges present themselves daily and each of must make a choice on how to handle ourselves and the obstacles. Ask yourself do you make excuses or do you work on solutions? An excuse is different than an explanation. Excuses are typically offered and an explanation is often asked for. For example if I am coaching…

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Florida DEP Updates CGP for Stormwater

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Florida DEP updated the Construction General Permit in February 2015.  One of the biggest changes in the permit is it now includes dewatering.  Also, the permit clearly details that a SWPPP plan must be in place prior to construction.  If you need assistance with NPDES Inspections, Erosion Control Installation, or SWPPP development KCI can assist.…

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Jack of All of Trades Master of One

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Jack of All Trades Master of One So one the biggest questions when hiring a new sales person is do I hire someone with industry knowledge or do I hire someone that knows how to sell. Well it really depends on the make up of your organization. Ask yourself these questions, does my company have…

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Would you sell ice to an Eskimo?

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Selling Ice to an Eskimo I recently came across a “sales person†that proudly told me that they could “Sell Ice to an Esikmoâ€. After hearing this comment I wonder if this person was really as good as they thought. Yes, I know it’s a figure of speech, however it’s exactly the opposite of how…

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