The expertise closest to the ground matters most I’ve spent a lot of time working with teams in technical environments. And one thing is always true. The people closest to the work usually have the clearest view of what’s really happening. They see the risks. They spot the inefficiencies. They know where things don’t quite line up. But they don’t always feel heard. National Skilled Trades Day is a good reminder of the value that lies in that experience. These are people who

How teams turn awareness into action Earth Day shows up on the calendar once a year. But for many of the teams we work with, especially in mining and engineering, the responsibility it represents shows up every day. I remember a conversation with a site team where Earth Day wasn’t treated as a campaign or a checklist. There were no big speeches or banners. Instead, it showed up in the way they worked. In how they talked about decisions. In how they challenged assumptions. In

Late February is when leadership presence matters most By the end of February, winter feels personal. The novelty is gone. The holidays are a memory. March break is close enough to see — but still far enough to feel unreal. And somehow, March always stretches longer than it should. In many households, this is also when unspoken roles kick in. Someone always ends up shoveling the driveway. Again. Usually the same person. No ceremony. No applause. Just responsibility. Workplace