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“You’re on mute” is annoying. Silence on the job site? Deadly.
Why vertical communication matters more than you think — especially in mining and construction. We all hear it on video calls: “You’re on...

Ralph Cochrane
Aug 19, 20251 min read


“Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing, and wherever we are going, we owe it to ourselves, to our art, to the world to do it well.” — Ryan Holiday
You don’t have to love the task in front of you. You don’t need perfect conditions or endless inspiration. But you do owe it your full...

Ralph Cochrane
Aug 19, 20251 min read


The Leadership Mindset
Lead Like LeBron Great leaders don’t just make moves—they make others better. Every time I toss a balled-up napkin toward the trash, I...

Ralph Cochrane
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Not Every Minute Feels the Same.
Sixty seconds of radio silence underground feels like an eternity. Sixty seconds chatting at the end of a shift? Gone in a blink. Context...

Ralph Cochrane
Aug 19, 20251 min read


The Critical Difference Between a Leader and a People Manager
I was half-watching Paw Patrol with my daughters the other morning (as one does), when something Chase said caught my attention: "No job...

Ralph Cochrane
Aug 19, 20251 min read


“Focus on the moment, not the monsters that may or may not be up ahead.” — Ryan Holiday
Fear loves the future. It paints worst-case scenarios in high-def. It whispers what if this goes wrong? What if I fail? What if they find...

Ralph Cochrane
Aug 19, 20251 min read
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