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Our goal is to continue to build an efficient team and broaden our reach into North Carolina
of backgrounds , and our values are now consistent across the board from field staff to project managers and superintendents .”
Proactive processes
Stephen believes that success is all about people ; it takes good people and wellthought-out leadership to achieve ultimate performance , no matter the product or service . “ The key to our business is choosing the best people and putting them in the right places with the appropriate responsibilities ,” he elaborates . “ Every person is different , so we take time to understand individuals ’ approach or working style , as well as what motivates them . One thing we do consistently when recruiting is to set clear expectations to ensure people are a suitable fit for us .
“ Personally , I wear several hats and I ’ m always eager to take on additional responsibilities . I grew up working with my hands in the labor industry , as most of my family members are carpenters and construction workers . I worked at a handful of different construction companies before working specifically in safety management . Throughout this time , I began to realize the importance of not only doing things correctly and to a high standard , but also doing those things safely .
“ That ’ s when I became interested in safety , to help people do things right and increase efficiency while prioritizing safety ,” Stephen continues . “ However , you can ’ t be
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