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Great read! If you want to learn a little more about the best leader there is, check out this article! Wonderful and very humbling!

Time certainly flies by when you are re-inventing yourself! This month marks three years for me working at Aldridge Electric. Prior to working at Aldridge, I was not totally sure about the direction of not only my career, but my life as a whole. When the opportunity to join Aldridge was presented to me, it provided me with a way to start building an identity for myself. Coming from a background with very little construction experience, a couple words I would use to describe my mindset coming into this job would be anxious, scared, and overwhelmed. These same words could have been applied to how I was feeling about myself personally as well. Fast-forward to today, I am able to look back over the course of my first three years at Aldridge, and feel absolutely humbled in-terms of how far I have come since my first day. I am now someone who, when I first started, I could never picture myself being. I am someone who is more calm, confident, and poised... moreso the opposite of who I was when I first started. This all being said, I am not satisfied. Each night when I am filling out my planner with the items that I have to complete the next day, I write five words at the top of that next day's list. Those words are: -Likeable -Coachable -Reliable -Adaptable -Honorable These are the words I do my best to focus on and personify each day. Most days I feel I come up short in one or two of these areas. However, I firmly believe that if I continue to do my best to live by these five words, I will succeed as a professional, and far more importantly, as a person. All of this to say, I am blessed and grateful for where I am and where I am heading; thankful to all of those who are helping along the way.

"The Journey to Excellence: Todd Hayes, COO of Adams Automotive" In the pursuit of excellence, there are no grand celebrations, no applause, and no accolades. The path to success is a silent one, often devoid of praise or recognition. What we envision success to be and what it truly entails are two distinct realities. It's only after accomplishing significant milestones that others may commend your achievements. However, by then, you'll understand that greatness lies not in the applause but in consistent execution. While many perceive success as extraordinary, it ultimately boils down to a simple choice: doing or not doing. Once you grasp this fundamental truth, you'll cease seeking external approval or encouragement. You'll simply focus on taking action, and that alone is sufficient to define your path to excellence. Credit Andy Frisella

☀ Celebrating Resilience: From Illness to Opportunity. ☀ 📖 My Journey: For over a year, I battled an unexpected illness with unwavering determination. The odds were against me, but I persisted. Today, I’m thrilled to share that my journey has led me to a new opportunity—a role as a File Clerk at Smith Automotive Group-Nissan 🚗 of Morrow. 🔑 Lesson Learned: When I lost my vision while sitting at my computer Nov 2022 (at my previous job) and was later diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after being hospitalized for 4 days, told I would have to stabilize my glucose before my sight returned, my life took an unexpected turn. However, I’m grateful to God that there were sacrifices made on my behalf to ensure my recovery. The love and support fueled my resilience. 💪 1. Perseverance: I learned that setbacks are steppingstones. Each day I fought, I grew strong. 2. Adaptability: Living with illness taught me to adapt, find new ways and embrace change. 3. Community: My journey wasn’t solitary. Family, friends, and mentors rallied around me reminding me that we’re strong together. ☀ New Beginnings: Joining Nissan of Morrow feels like a sunrise after a storm. As a File Clerk, I’ll organize, manage, and contribute to the heartbeat of the company. 📂 🙏 Gratitude: I’m grateful for every step—the tough ones, the tearful ones, and the triumphant ones. They’ve shaped me into the resilient professional I am today. 🌈 #LifeIsAJourney #Resilience #NewOpportunities

Check out our Go>Choose recognition program that is run by the employees of Bish's RV. Here's how it works 👇 When our team sees someone that does something great, or sees someone do something a little extra, they take a "caught ya" card. On that card, they write down who they are and what they did that was awesome and pin it on the board. You can see below that there's a lot of great stuff being done that's getting noticed. This particular Go> Choose board is at our dealer support center, and each of the Bish's RV locations has a board of its own. It's awesome being able to see all in one place how the team is not only serving each other, but how they are going beyond the norm to make a good experience for everyone that walks into a Bish's RV location.

Understanding our clients' goals isn't just a priority; it's our commitment. 🤝 When it comes to painting and repair projects, tailoring solutions to each company's unique objectives ensures a smooth project and shared success. Here's to partnerships built on understanding and collaboration! 🚀 #multifamilyconstruction #paintingcontractor #capitalimprovements #multifamily #painting

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VP of Field Operations, Blake Devillier, shares how he took his leap of faith into a new industry... and how you can do the same. Learn more by reading his full blog post ⬇ #TacoBell #field #operations #jobopportunity

Excuse us while we shout Happy 10th Work Anniversary to Stephen! We are incredibly grateful for your vision and dedication. Here are a few words from some of our leadership team: Tyler, CEO : "Stephen has dedicated the vast majority of his professional career to SOR. As a result, we have been able to develop excellent processes among our operations, a deep knowledge base across the organization, and been able to empower our sales team with consultative expertise. The story of SOR over the last 10 years has involved Stephen at every turn. When we need something really done right, he's our go-to person!" Crystal, HR President : "In ten years at a company that is not yet 12 years in existence, you've seen it all. Your dedication to getting things right has set the course for many of our most successful pursuits. Your work ethic and varied skillset have made you capable of handling it all and the company has benefitted from that. In my time here, I've seen you take on additional and varied responsibilities and always put your best into any of it. I'm grateful to be a part of a team that includes you. Congratulations on ten years and thank you for your work and presence here!" Carson, Director of Sales : "In today's day and age, it's rare to find folks who have the tenacity to stick with a company through the challenges of the startup phase and the constant changes of the growth phase. It's even more rare for that same person to never compromise their standard of excellence throughout the entirety of their career - but Stephen D. has done just that. He leads by example, genuinely cares for those around him, and constantly pursues improvement; both operationally as it relates to the business, and personally as it relates to his work product. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside you, SD." Kit, Director of Operations : "It's not every day that an employee celebrates 10 years at a single company, shoot this is the first time that SOR has had any employee hit 10 consecutive years of service.  Stephen D. has worn many different hats during his tenure at SOR. Though his title has changed over the years, his work ethic and dedication have not. Instead of writing out a handful of paragraphs to describe the impact Stephen has had on SOR, I figure a simple acrostic would be fitting." S- Stephen T- Tin E- EF-Fortless P- Phamily H- Honesty E- Engaging N- Never Gonna Give You Up