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Books leaders swear by in 2023

Floor Covering News

His wisdom boils down to being a decent person and holding yourself to the highest possible standards, partly as a way to support those around you to do their best as well. I first read the book in 2004 and I refer to it frequently when I start new roles or whenever I feel out of sorts with my current situation.

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Product Benefits That Benefit Pros || James Hardie’s Contractor Alliance Program

Building Moxie

The year was, I guess, 2003 or 2004. At the top most levels, pros earn a badge, for exclusive use in advertising and sales materials. Topics covered include installation, job-site safety, and in-home sales strategies. Improving Both Installation and Sales Skills. I was meeting James Hardie for the first time.

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Looking back: Don Finkell

Floor Covering News

I said, “If you really want to increase production, let me put in the part that we’re grading out because it doesn’t meet your standards.” It was some- thing the sales associate could tell people. I told them I was making every stick of FSC maple I could get my hands on. They asked me to come to San. I said, “This is eco-grade.