Distribution International, Inc. (“DI”), a leading distributor and fabricator in the mechanical insulation market, today announced it has acquired E.J. Bartells. Headquartered in Renton, Washington, E.J. Bartells is a supplier of mechanical and industrial insulation, fabrication, refractory, and HVAC products throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western states. Houston-based DI is a portfolio company of global […]
Many people mistakenly think great management is about whipping a team of misfits into shape. It isn’t. Great management is about recruiting great people and helping them succeed. When you have a great team, then you have a team of high-potential employees. You should have a singular goal as a leader: make yourself expendable. In […]
Are you frustrated? That’s wonderful news, because frustration shows commitment and gives great energy. The only thing is to focus it on creating instead of demolishing. I was definitely frustrated in my working life in marketing and innovation; first as a manager in industry and later as a consultant in innovation. Why? Well, I tried […]
