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Our mission is to be the premier global investment management organization. Guided by our core values and unique perspective, we achieve this mission by offering high quality investment solutions, providing outstanding service and attracting, motivating and retaining talented people.
Our core values reflect what is most important to us as a company.
1. Put clients first. We strive to know and meet our clients' needs, and we fully accept our fiduciary responsibility to protect shareholders' interests.
2. Build relationships. We work to establish enduring relationships with our clients and business partners. We value collaboration and cooperation in our workplaces.
3. Achieve quality results. We value professional excellence and expertise, and we work together to produce consistent, competitive results for our clients.
4. Work with integrity. We speak and act in an honest manner. We believe in being accountable for the impact we have on others.
Source: Franklin Templeton Investments
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25 Şubat 2013 Pazartesi
Terex's (TEX) Mission Statement
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Our Purpose
Our Mission
Our Vision
Source: Terex
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- To improve the lives of people around the world.
Our Mission
- To delight our current and future construction, infrastructure, mining, and other customers with value added offerings that exceed their current and future needs.
- To achieve our mission we must attract the best people by creating a Terex culture that is safe, exciting, creative, fun and embraces continuous improvement.
Our Vision
- Customer - to be the most customer responsive company in the industry as determined by our customers
- Financial - to be the most profitable company in the industry as measured by ROIC
- Team Member - to be the best place to work in the industry as determined by our team members
Source: Terex
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Please Vote for my Apache Mare!
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I have entered one of my photos from last year’s Christmas Snow Storm, in a contest over on the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) Facebook page.
So far my Apache mare is in the lead with 43 votes! And today is the last day to vote for us! (You only have until Midnight!)
This is the photo you will be voting for:
Click on the link below or visit the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) Facebook page....make sure you Like their page first, then click on the Photo Contest link and scroll down through the photos on the first page. Apache's photo is the 3rd up from the bottom "Sandia Mountain Snow Storm".
ACTHA Photo Contest
If Apache’s photo wins, we win a gift basket filled with Cowgirl Coffee and other yummy goodies!
Thanks for your vote!
The Aluminum Yucca
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My kids and I went for a Letterboxing hike in Albuquerque a few weeks ago, and I’m finally getting around to posting the photos and the fun that we had.
The trail we hiked was only about 20 minutes west of our our home, among the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, just above and east of Albuquerque.
These trails are all a part of the Albuquerque Open Space and are open to horseback riders, too. Since this area is 2,000 ft lower in elevation than our home, these trails are a good place to hike or horseback ride in the winter, since they usually don’t get snow, and if they do, just a dusting.
This was a perfect day for a hike…blue skies, sunshine, no wind, and temps in the upper 70s. The trails were smooth and sandy, and only gently hilly.
From these trails we could see Kirtland Air Force Base and the Albuquerque Sunport in the distance, and watch the airplanes taking off and landing.
Along the way, there were lots of boulders to climb and explore.
Boulders bigger than cars are fun to climb.
More boulders beckoned from atop the ridges.
I always have a great time hiking with my kids.
Soon we could see Interstate 40 down below us.
Also down below us we could finally see our destination: The Aluminum Yucca!!
Approaching Albuquerque from the east on I-40, a public art installation welcomes visitors to the city: The Aluminum Yucca.
Since the letterbox was down near the Aluminum Yucca, which required a rugged hike over and through some large boulders, Jen and I chose to stay up on the side of the hill, while the boys hiked down to retrieve the Letterbox.
The Aluminum Yucca is a 22-foot tall sculpture created by artist Gordon Huether using salvaged aluminum fuel tanks from F-15 aircraft. At night, the giant yucca is illuminated by LED panels of slowly varying color, powered by solar energy.
Visit this link to see a beautiful nighttime photo: Aluminum Yucca at Night
While we waited for the boys, Jen and I enjoyed the views from above.
Jen especially liked watching all of the semi-trucks and traffic down below on I-40, wondering where they had come from and where they were going.
But soon the boys had climbed back up to us, and after stamping in, Jax and Jem took the Letterbox back down to rehide it near the Aluminum Yucca.
While waiting on them to finish up so we could head back to our car, we noticed these interesting boulders seemingly blushing with orangey red along their edges.
And on all the boulders around us we noticed the sage green and pink colored granite, which created the name for these mountains: Sandia, which means Watermelon in Spanish.
My Dobbie Girl didn’t mind posing for a photo on a granite boulder.
But Mustang Sally was ready to go.
It was a beautiful day for a hike and I do enjoy hiking and spending time in the outdoors with my kids.
Before we headed back up through the canyon for the drive home, we went out for some dinner in Albuquerque and found one more Letterbox. And on the way home, we were treated to some beautiful views:
The Sandia Mountains
And a pretty sunset
Memories of San Acacia, NM
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I created the collage below from photos taken during some of my trail rides down in San Acacia, New Mexico earlier this past year.
I have to credit quite a bit of my self-confidence, sense of adventure, and new skills to my time spent riding the horses at Acacia Riding Adventures.
I cantered through wide canyons, trotted up and down steep rocky hills, explored narrow side canyons, galloped across sandy arroyos, and splashed in the Rio Grande
But as much fun as I had in San Acacia riding someone else’s horses, it was time to get back on my own mare’s wide, comfy back again and transfer the self-confidence, sense of adventure, and newfound skills to riding my own horse in new and exciting places.
My Apache Mare was getting bored just hanging out at home while I rode other horses. She wanted to head out on the trails with me, too.
So, that’s just what we did.
The horses that I was riding, in the photos below, are Splendor, the grey mare, and Ranger, the bay gelding.
24 Şubat 2013 Pazar
Happy Valentines Day!!
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Apache has truly become my Heart Horse, and not just because she wears a heart on her shoulder. But because she is the horse I always dreamed of having someday and because she has become my best friend and trustworthy partner. Apache makes my dreams come true and she brings me joy every day.
I love my Apache Mare Heart Horse!
Happy Valentines Day Everyone! I hope your day is filled with loads of love and horsey kisses and hugs!
Galisteo Basin Preserve Trail Ride ~ A Sneak Peek
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On Sunday, me and some friends got together for a trail ride at Galisteo Basin Nature Preserve in Lamy, New Mexico, less than an hour from my house.
The day could not have been more perfect! Sunny, warm and almost windless, we didn’t even need to wear coats. Amazing for a February day!
Between the five of us we took a ton of photos, so I’m going to spread them out over a few days.
So for now, here’s a sneak peek!
My friend, Loeta (some of you long-time readers might remember her has the owner of Rosie, the mare that helped give me my self confidence back and taught me to love riding again, after my previous horse mishaps and injuries). Here she is riding her sweet Paso Fino gelding, Profe.
My friend, Kendra (who I hadn’t ridden with since the Christmas Parade last November!) riding her terrific trail horse, Bailey.
Some new riding friends, Marek and Marcella, riding a Mangalarga Marchador gelding and a Rocky Mountain Horse gelding.
And me and my Apache mare….whom by the way was the only mare on this ride.
Lots of amazing vistas around every bend in the trail.
Very diverse terrain with lots of fun and interesting challenges. Like this rock step.
Kendra happened to take a photo of Apache going up that same step in the photo above.
There were quite a few rocks, but three of our horses, including Apache, were barefoot, and none had any problems with the rocky trails.
(You may have noticed that Kendra and I are both wearing pink helmet covers. Kendra’s birthday is this week and I bought her a pink helmet cover because that’s her favorite color, and then I liked the color so much that I decided to buy one for me, too. And since it was also Valentine’s Day week, it just seemed like a perfect reason to wear our pink helmet covers)
This is what we were taking a photo of….and Marek and Marcella were taking a photo of us!
Most of the trails were smooth and sandy, and very easy to follow.
Loeta, Kendra and I had a great time riding together.
We had a lot of laughter.
A beautiful day, amazing trails, terrific horses, and good friends. What more could you ask for?
Breathtaking views are always nice, too.
It’s difficult to put your camera away when there is always something amazing or beautiful to photograph around every bend in the trail.
We discovered it was important to not only look all around, but to also look up.
And when you’re up high on a ridge or mesa top, you should also enjoy the views looking down.
That was a pretty big sneak peek!
More to come!
I can't explain
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This blog title was the name of a 1960s hit by The Who. It is also the key to using social media without turning into a boor. Let me, um, explain...
Say someone posts something. Someone else doesn't like it - and posts a comment saying so. Then the first person responds by explaining their position. The second person still doesn't like it. Invariably the first person usually keeps explaining, and explaining, and explaining some more.
Does it work? Never.
When people don't agree with you, online or in the real world, you can't explain. At least at first. If someone doesn't like your political position, explaining it further will not change their mind. If what you posted offended someone, explaining it will only make you sound defensive. And if someone is ranting, explaining your rational position usually leads to more ranting.
If you want to see an example of this in action, look no further than the comments section of just about any online news story. Some troll posts something that annoys people, someone else takes offense and responds, the troll responds with more trollishness, and they go back and forth at it until everyone is exhausted and gives up. Does anyone ever "see the light" in these discussions? Nope.
So how can you respond to someone else's negativity online? You really only have three choices:
1) Apologize. Apologizing when you offend someone does not diminish you. It enhances you. Unfortunately, most people react the opposite way because they do not get this.
2) Own your truth. If you firmly believe what you write, and someone else disagrees with you, don't try to convince them they are wrong – convince them how firmly you believe in yourself. There is all the difference in the world between "Here are X reasons why I am correct" versus "I respect your view. I see why you feel that way. And I have a different view."
3) Walk away. For example, lots of people post reviews of my books in places like Amazon.com. Most of them are just ducky. Recently, one wasn't very complimentary at all. My response? No response. First, I respect whatever the marketplace thinks of my wares – but more important, nothing I could possibly say would matter. So often, the best answer of all is the lack of one.
All of these revolve around the subtle difference between engaging people versus defending yourself. One approach works and the other doesn't. If you feel differently, you would have to somehow explain it to me. No, wait, scratch that.
Say someone posts something. Someone else doesn't like it - and posts a comment saying so. Then the first person responds by explaining their position. The second person still doesn't like it. Invariably the first person usually keeps explaining, and explaining, and explaining some more.
Does it work? Never.
When people don't agree with you, online or in the real world, you can't explain. At least at first. If someone doesn't like your political position, explaining it further will not change their mind. If what you posted offended someone, explaining it will only make you sound defensive. And if someone is ranting, explaining your rational position usually leads to more ranting.
If you want to see an example of this in action, look no further than the comments section of just about any online news story. Some troll posts something that annoys people, someone else takes offense and responds, the troll responds with more trollishness, and they go back and forth at it until everyone is exhausted and gives up. Does anyone ever "see the light" in these discussions? Nope.
So how can you respond to someone else's negativity online? You really only have three choices:
1) Apologize. Apologizing when you offend someone does not diminish you. It enhances you. Unfortunately, most people react the opposite way because they do not get this.
2) Own your truth. If you firmly believe what you write, and someone else disagrees with you, don't try to convince them they are wrong – convince them how firmly you believe in yourself. There is all the difference in the world between "Here are X reasons why I am correct" versus "I respect your view. I see why you feel that way. And I have a different view."
3) Walk away. For example, lots of people post reviews of my books in places like Amazon.com. Most of them are just ducky. Recently, one wasn't very complimentary at all. My response? No response. First, I respect whatever the marketplace thinks of my wares – but more important, nothing I could possibly say would matter. So often, the best answer of all is the lack of one.
All of these revolve around the subtle difference between engaging people versus defending yourself. One approach works and the other doesn't. If you feel differently, you would have to somehow explain it to me. No, wait, scratch that.
Feel the fear and don't do it anyway
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Hi there, all you people who write motivational articles about how to "go for it," "feel the fear and do it anyway," and "get out of your comfort zone." I really appreciate what you are trying to accomplish with these articles.
Now, respectfully, could you all please knock it off?
Over the last two and a half years, I have done a lot of work with people with anxiety disorders. These are not people with quote-unquote too much stress, but rather people who suffer from issues like fears, phobias, and compulsions. They can't board airplanes, drive over bridges, or stop washing their hands 50 times a day. And whether you know it or not, articles like yours are part of their problem.
Since early 2009 I have been running a group program called "Anxiety Camp," and to a man or woman, its participants all tell me the same thing: well-meaning friends and relatives have always pushed them to engage in "Nike therapy" about their fears (e.g. just do it). The results are always the same. At best they suck it up, muddle through fearful situations, and then feel no better the next time they face them. More often they freak out, have setbacks, and end up worse off than where they started. And then everyone assumes that the sufferer simply isn't trying hard enough.
In reality, trying hard *is* the problem. It goes against your neurobiology. Being afraid is a survival instinct that protects us, and when we try to short-circuit that instinct, our subconscious pushes back - hard. So how do you get well from anxiety disorders? In tiny baby steps. While paying a lot of attention to what you tell yourself. That way, you start re-programming your circuits about what is frightening to you, as you gradually expand your comfort zone.
You see, the suck-it-up types want you to face your fears by gritting your teeth, putting your head down, and enduring situations. At best, doing this simply distracts you and teaches you nothing. At worst, it sensitizes you to situations you really want to become *de*-sensitized to. I want you to learn to become fully present in feared situations. And that almost always requires experiencing them gradually.
To be fair, I do understand the value of these motivational articles. Sometimes people decide to make brave, fundamental moves that change their lives. They choose to take control instead of take cover. And sometimes it works. For example, the day I leaped without a net from corporate life into self-employment will always rank up there as one of the most life-affirming things I've ever done.
But that is not the same as dealing with the fears that, statistically, one in five of us struggle with. And when fearful people read these articles - or worse, are handed them by well-meaning others - they become disheartened. And worst of all, don't realize that from a clinical standpoint, these words are often leading them toward illness and not wellness.
Conversely, when people start taking tiny baby steps from within their comfort zone, magic often starts to happen. I've watched this happen over and over. Anxiety scores drop, limits start disappearing, and people develop a renewed sense of faith in themselves. So if you're fearful, remember: learn all you can about your fears. Take things one small step at a time. And stay far away from motivational speakers.
Now, respectfully, could you all please knock it off?
Over the last two and a half years, I have done a lot of work with people with anxiety disorders. These are not people with quote-unquote too much stress, but rather people who suffer from issues like fears, phobias, and compulsions. They can't board airplanes, drive over bridges, or stop washing their hands 50 times a day. And whether you know it or not, articles like yours are part of their problem.
Since early 2009 I have been running a group program called "Anxiety Camp," and to a man or woman, its participants all tell me the same thing: well-meaning friends and relatives have always pushed them to engage in "Nike therapy" about their fears (e.g. just do it). The results are always the same. At best they suck it up, muddle through fearful situations, and then feel no better the next time they face them. More often they freak out, have setbacks, and end up worse off than where they started. And then everyone assumes that the sufferer simply isn't trying hard enough.
In reality, trying hard *is* the problem. It goes against your neurobiology. Being afraid is a survival instinct that protects us, and when we try to short-circuit that instinct, our subconscious pushes back - hard. So how do you get well from anxiety disorders? In tiny baby steps. While paying a lot of attention to what you tell yourself. That way, you start re-programming your circuits about what is frightening to you, as you gradually expand your comfort zone.
You see, the suck-it-up types want you to face your fears by gritting your teeth, putting your head down, and enduring situations. At best, doing this simply distracts you and teaches you nothing. At worst, it sensitizes you to situations you really want to become *de*-sensitized to. I want you to learn to become fully present in feared situations. And that almost always requires experiencing them gradually.
To be fair, I do understand the value of these motivational articles. Sometimes people decide to make brave, fundamental moves that change their lives. They choose to take control instead of take cover. And sometimes it works. For example, the day I leaped without a net from corporate life into self-employment will always rank up there as one of the most life-affirming things I've ever done.
But that is not the same as dealing with the fears that, statistically, one in five of us struggle with. And when fearful people read these articles - or worse, are handed them by well-meaning others - they become disheartened. And worst of all, don't realize that from a clinical standpoint, these words are often leading them toward illness and not wellness.
Conversely, when people start taking tiny baby steps from within their comfort zone, magic often starts to happen. I've watched this happen over and over. Anxiety scores drop, limits start disappearing, and people develop a renewed sense of faith in themselves. So if you're fearful, remember: learn all you can about your fears. Take things one small step at a time. And stay far away from motivational speakers.
Too Big to Listen: A "Brief" Course in Corporate Communications
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One thing never ceases to amaze me: bigcompanies whose responses to customers sound like they were written by robots.
Here is a recent example. At the risk of TMI, I recentlywrote to one of my favorite big-box department stores about their men'sunderwear - or lack thereof. Here is what I wrote:
"I'll be brief - no pun intended.
My note was short, to the point, well researched, and even alittle humorous. It was not the least bit impolite. I even avoided thetechnically accurate groaner of signing off with my work address of BriefTherapy Associates (where I do actually practice as a therapist).
So here is the gist of their response -- with my thoughts in bold:
"Dear Richard,
We are continually looking for ways to best meet the needsof all customers and in turn, improve customer convenience.(I am writing aboutsomething you do poorly -- and often -- and you respond by telling mehow you are always busy improving? Methinks you've been looking under the wrongrock.)
Therefore, your feedback is very important and will be takenunder consideration for any of our future buying decisions. We apologize forany inconvenience our current selection may have caused. We appreciate the timeyou took to contact us and look forward to serving you again at (insert name ofbig box store again).(So my request hasbeen put on the suggestion pile. Whoop-de-doo. I am thrilled, I tell you,thrilled.)
So how should people react to this? Well, picture this. Amother catches her son with his hand in the cookie jar. He responds, "Mygoal is to only eat cookies at the appropriate times. I am always looking forways to improve our supply of cookies as well as my dental health. Thereforeyour feedback is very important, and I will take it under consideration."Think this would work?
This is why the average six year old is smarter -- in fact,much smarter -- than the average big-box retailer. Meanwhile some corporateweenie is actually drawing a paycheck for penning words like these, fortheir customer service departments to cut-and-paste, thinking they willactually help.
Here is the response I was really thinking about: "HeyRich. Sorry about that. We really should do a better job of stocking men'sunderwear. It's a hassle going all the way to a store and not finding somethingthat basic in stock. We'll let you know when we fix this. Meanwhile, here's afive buck discount for your trouble. Thanks!" Now, would that be so hard?
One thing never ceases to amaze me: bigcompanies whose responses to customers sound like they were written by robots.
Here is a recent example. At the risk of TMI, I recentlywrote to one of my favorite big-box department stores about their men'sunderwear - or lack thereof. Here is what I wrote:
"I'll be brief - no pun intended.
My note was short, to the point, well researched, and even alittle humorous. It was not the least bit impolite. I even avoided thetechnically accurate groaner of signing off with my work address of BriefTherapy Associates (where I do actually practice as a therapist).
So here is the gist of their response -- with my thoughts in bold:
"Dear Richard,
We are continually looking for ways to best meet the needsof all customers and in turn, improve customer convenience.(I am writing aboutsomething you do poorly -- and often -- and you respond by telling mehow you are always busy improving? Methinks you've been looking under the wrongrock.)
Therefore, your feedback is very important and will be takenunder consideration for any of our future buying decisions. We apologize forany inconvenience our current selection may have caused. We appreciate the timeyou took to contact us and look forward to serving you again at (insert name ofbig box store again).(So my request hasbeen put on the suggestion pile. Whoop-de-doo. I am thrilled, I tell you,thrilled.)
So how should people react to this? Well, picture this. Amother catches her son with his hand in the cookie jar. He responds, "Mygoal is to only eat cookies at the appropriate times. I am always looking forways to improve our supply of cookies as well as my dental health. Thereforeyour feedback is very important, and I will take it under consideration."Think this would work?
This is why the average six year old is smarter -- in fact,much smarter -- than the average big-box retailer. Meanwhile some corporateweenie is actually drawing a paycheck for penning words like these, fortheir customer service departments to cut-and-paste, thinking they willactually help.
Here is the response I was really thinking about: "HeyRich. Sorry about that. We really should do a better job of stocking men'sunderwear. It's a hassle going all the way to a store and not finding somethingthat basic in stock. We'll let you know when we fix this. Meanwhile, here's afive buck discount for your trouble. Thanks!" Now, would that be so hard?
23 Şubat 2013 Cumartesi
National Oilwell Varco's (NOV) Mission Statement
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National Oilwell Varco utilized a Shared Values Statement.
Integrity: We say what we mean, our actions reflect our words, and we honor our commitments.
Customer Focus: Our customers are our number one priority and we consistently meet or exceed their expectations.
Enthusiasm: We are passionate about our work and take pride in designing quality into the products, services and solutions that we provide.
Stakeholder Value Creation: We employ creativity and initiative in the creation of stakeholder value and are recognized and rewarded for it.
Performance Drives Results: We create our future through our choices and actions today.
Teamwork: We collaborate with our suppliers, our customers and each other to optimize the sum of all individual efforts.
Citizenship: We honor the culture and laws of all areas in which we participate and demonstrate respect for all.
Source: NatOil.com
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Integrity: We say what we mean, our actions reflect our words, and we honor our commitments.
Customer Focus: Our customers are our number one priority and we consistently meet or exceed their expectations.
Enthusiasm: We are passionate about our work and take pride in designing quality into the products, services and solutions that we provide.
Stakeholder Value Creation: We employ creativity and initiative in the creation of stakeholder value and are recognized and rewarded for it.
Performance Drives Results: We create our future through our choices and actions today.
Teamwork: We collaborate with our suppliers, our customers and each other to optimize the sum of all individual efforts.
Citizenship: We honor the culture and laws of all areas in which we participate and demonstrate respect for all.
Source: NatOil.com
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Smith International's (SII) Mission Statement
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MISSION
Our people and technology make us a world leader in drilling tools and services. We work together to constantly improve customer satisfaction, employee opportunity and shareholder value.
PHILOSOPHY
Committing ourselves to integrity, we will:
Source: Smith International
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Our people and technology make us a world leader in drilling tools and services. We work together to constantly improve customer satisfaction, employee opportunity and shareholder value.
PHILOSOPHY
Committing ourselves to integrity, we will:
- Earn the respect, confidence and loyalty of OUR CUSTOMERS by serving them so well that they profit from their association with us.
- Provide OUR PEOPLE the highest degree of challenge and opportunity so they can realize their ambitions in terms of career, rewards and family security.
- Fulfill our obligations to OUR INVESTORS to such an extent that they are both proud and eager to share in our enterprise. Be fair to OUR SUPPLIERS and encourage their contributions to our success.
- Not malign OUR COMPETITORS and gain their respect through our ethical practices. Be good citizens of OUR COMMUNITIES and OUR COUNTRIES.
Source: Smith International
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Publix's Mission Statement
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Our Mission at Publix is to be the premier quality food retailer in the world.To that end we commit to be:
Source: Publix.com
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- Passionately focused on Customer Value,
- Intolerant of Waste,
- Dedicated to the Dignity, Value and Employment Security of our Associates,
- Devoted to the highest standards of stewardship for our Stockholders, and
- Involved as Responsible Citizens in our Communities.
Source: Publix.com
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Franklin Resources' (BEN) Mission Statement
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Our mission is to be the premier global investment management organization. Guided by our core values and unique perspective, we achieve this mission by offering high quality investment solutions, providing outstanding service and attracting, motivating and retaining talented people.
Our core values reflect what is most important to us as a company.
1. Put clients first. We strive to know and meet our clients' needs, and we fully accept our fiduciary responsibility to protect shareholders' interests.
2. Build relationships. We work to establish enduring relationships with our clients and business partners. We value collaboration and cooperation in our workplaces.
3. Achieve quality results. We value professional excellence and expertise, and we work together to produce consistent, competitive results for our clients.
4. Work with integrity. We speak and act in an honest manner. We believe in being accountable for the impact we have on others.
Source: Franklin Templeton Investments
Tags: Frankline Templeton Investments, BEN, Mission Statement, Mission Statements
Our core values reflect what is most important to us as a company.
1. Put clients first. We strive to know and meet our clients' needs, and we fully accept our fiduciary responsibility to protect shareholders' interests.
2. Build relationships. We work to establish enduring relationships with our clients and business partners. We value collaboration and cooperation in our workplaces.
3. Achieve quality results. We value professional excellence and expertise, and we work together to produce consistent, competitive results for our clients.
4. Work with integrity. We speak and act in an honest manner. We believe in being accountable for the impact we have on others.
Source: Franklin Templeton Investments
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Terex's (TEX) Mission Statement
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Our Purpose
Our Mission
Our Vision
Source: Terex
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- To improve the lives of people around the world.
Our Mission
- To delight our current and future construction, infrastructure, mining, and other customers with value added offerings that exceed their current and future needs.
- To achieve our mission we must attract the best people by creating a Terex culture that is safe, exciting, creative, fun and embraces continuous improvement.
Our Vision
- Customer - to be the most customer responsive company in the industry as determined by our customers
- Financial - to be the most profitable company in the industry as measured by ROIC
- Team Member - to be the best place to work in the industry as determined by our team members
Source: Terex
Tags: Terex, TEX, Mission Statement, Mission Statements, Vision Statement
22 Şubat 2013 Cuma
DON'T FORGET - TEXAS 4-H TWEETUP ON 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS - 1/10/13 at 7 pm
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Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7 pm is the third Tweet-Up with Texas 4-H focusing on 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS! Please join us, and encourage 4-H members/parents, who are applying for a 4-H Scholarship this year or in the next couple of years to join also. We will us this social media platform to address common questions. as well as participants questions, about the scholarship application and process. To participate log on to your Twitter account and use the the hash tag of #tx4hconvo and the identifier of @texas4h to follow along and post questions.
Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7 pm is the third Tweet-Up with Texas 4-H focusing on 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS! Please join us, and encourage 4-H members/parents, who are applying for a 4-H Scholarship this year or in the next couple of years to join also. We will us this social media platform to address common questions. as well as participants questions, about the scholarship application and process. To participate log on to your Twitter account and use the the hash tag of #tx4hconvo and the identifier of @texas4h to follow along and post questions.
4-H Science met goal of one million new young people in Science Programs
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To address increased demand for science and technology professionals, 4-H set out to reach a bold goal of engaging one million new young people in science programs by 2013 - and we've met it.
Learn how 4-H is helping to develop one million new scientists in this short video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tOuPzdAmmAACurrently, 4-H Science programs reach more than 5 million youth with hands-on learning experiences to ensure global competitiveness and prepare the next generation of science, engineering, and technology leaders.
4-H’s approach is comprehensive and holistic—from agriculture to climate change to alternative energy—youth are learning about highly relevant complex systems and issues that will ensure their contributions to their communities today and their success as global leaders tomorrow.
Read more at http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-science-programs/
To address increased demand for science and technology professionals, 4-H set out to reach a bold goal of engaging one million new young people in science programs by 2013 - and we've met it.
Learn how 4-H is helping to develop one million new scientists in this short video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tOuPzdAmmAACurrently, 4-H Science programs reach more than 5 million youth with hands-on learning experiences to ensure global competitiveness and prepare the next generation of science, engineering, and technology leaders.
4-H’s approach is comprehensive and holistic—from agriculture to climate change to alternative energy—youth are learning about highly relevant complex systems and issues that will ensure their contributions to their communities today and their success as global leaders tomorrow.
Read more at http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-science-programs/
Vote for your Favorite 4-H Recipe Rally Video
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4-H Recipe Rally video entries have been posted on the Texas 4-H & Youth Development Program's Facebook page. Everyone is welcome to vote for their favorite video. To cast a vote, simply "like" the video on Facebook by Friday, March 1st. Public voting counts for 25% of each participant's score, and the top three participants in each age division are invited to compete at Texas 4-H Roundup!
For more information on the Recipe Rally, visit texas4-h.tamu.edu/healthy_lifestyles or contact Courtney Dodd at 979.845.6533.
For more information on the Recipe Rally, visit texas4-h.tamu.edu/healthy_lifestyles or contact Courtney Dodd at 979.845.6533.
I can't explain
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This blog title was the name of a 1960s hit by The Who. It is also the key to using social media without turning into a boor. Let me, um, explain...
Say someone posts something. Someone else doesn't like it - and posts a comment saying so. Then the first person responds by explaining their position. The second person still doesn't like it. Invariably the first person usually keeps explaining, and explaining, and explaining some more.
Does it work? Never.
When people don't agree with you, online or in the real world, you can't explain. At least at first. If someone doesn't like your political position, explaining it further will not change their mind. If what you posted offended someone, explaining it will only make you sound defensive. And if someone is ranting, explaining your rational position usually leads to more ranting.
If you want to see an example of this in action, look no further than the comments section of just about any online news story. Some troll posts something that annoys people, someone else takes offense and responds, the troll responds with more trollishness, and they go back and forth at it until everyone is exhausted and gives up. Does anyone ever "see the light" in these discussions? Nope.
So how can you respond to someone else's negativity online? You really only have three choices:
1) Apologize. Apologizing when you offend someone does not diminish you. It enhances you. Unfortunately, most people react the opposite way because they do not get this.
2) Own your truth. If you firmly believe what you write, and someone else disagrees with you, don't try to convince them they are wrong – convince them how firmly you believe in yourself. There is all the difference in the world between "Here are X reasons why I am correct" versus "I respect your view. I see why you feel that way. And I have a different view."
3) Walk away. For example, lots of people post reviews of my books in places like Amazon.com. Most of them are just ducky. Recently, one wasn't very complimentary at all. My response? No response. First, I respect whatever the marketplace thinks of my wares – but more important, nothing I could possibly say would matter. So often, the best answer of all is the lack of one.
All of these revolve around the subtle difference between engaging people versus defending yourself. One approach works and the other doesn't. If you feel differently, you would have to somehow explain it to me. No, wait, scratch that.
Say someone posts something. Someone else doesn't like it - and posts a comment saying so. Then the first person responds by explaining their position. The second person still doesn't like it. Invariably the first person usually keeps explaining, and explaining, and explaining some more.
Does it work? Never.
When people don't agree with you, online or in the real world, you can't explain. At least at first. If someone doesn't like your political position, explaining it further will not change their mind. If what you posted offended someone, explaining it will only make you sound defensive. And if someone is ranting, explaining your rational position usually leads to more ranting.
If you want to see an example of this in action, look no further than the comments section of just about any online news story. Some troll posts something that annoys people, someone else takes offense and responds, the troll responds with more trollishness, and they go back and forth at it until everyone is exhausted and gives up. Does anyone ever "see the light" in these discussions? Nope.
So how can you respond to someone else's negativity online? You really only have three choices:
1) Apologize. Apologizing when you offend someone does not diminish you. It enhances you. Unfortunately, most people react the opposite way because they do not get this.
2) Own your truth. If you firmly believe what you write, and someone else disagrees with you, don't try to convince them they are wrong – convince them how firmly you believe in yourself. There is all the difference in the world between "Here are X reasons why I am correct" versus "I respect your view. I see why you feel that way. And I have a different view."
3) Walk away. For example, lots of people post reviews of my books in places like Amazon.com. Most of them are just ducky. Recently, one wasn't very complimentary at all. My response? No response. First, I respect whatever the marketplace thinks of my wares – but more important, nothing I could possibly say would matter. So often, the best answer of all is the lack of one.
All of these revolve around the subtle difference between engaging people versus defending yourself. One approach works and the other doesn't. If you feel differently, you would have to somehow explain it to me. No, wait, scratch that.
Feel the fear and don't do it anyway
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Hi there, all you people who write motivational articles about how to "go for it," "feel the fear and do it anyway," and "get out of your comfort zone." I really appreciate what you are trying to accomplish with these articles.
Now, respectfully, could you all please knock it off?
Over the last two and a half years, I have done a lot of work with people with anxiety disorders. These are not people with quote-unquote too much stress, but rather people who suffer from issues like fears, phobias, and compulsions. They can't board airplanes, drive over bridges, or stop washing their hands 50 times a day. And whether you know it or not, articles like yours are part of their problem.
Since early 2009 I have been running a group program called "Anxiety Camp," and to a man or woman, its participants all tell me the same thing: well-meaning friends and relatives have always pushed them to engage in "Nike therapy" about their fears (e.g. just do it). The results are always the same. At best they suck it up, muddle through fearful situations, and then feel no better the next time they face them. More often they freak out, have setbacks, and end up worse off than where they started. And then everyone assumes that the sufferer simply isn't trying hard enough.
In reality, trying hard *is* the problem. It goes against your neurobiology. Being afraid is a survival instinct that protects us, and when we try to short-circuit that instinct, our subconscious pushes back - hard. So how do you get well from anxiety disorders? In tiny baby steps. While paying a lot of attention to what you tell yourself. That way, you start re-programming your circuits about what is frightening to you, as you gradually expand your comfort zone.
You see, the suck-it-up types want you to face your fears by gritting your teeth, putting your head down, and enduring situations. At best, doing this simply distracts you and teaches you nothing. At worst, it sensitizes you to situations you really want to become *de*-sensitized to. I want you to learn to become fully present in feared situations. And that almost always requires experiencing them gradually.
To be fair, I do understand the value of these motivational articles. Sometimes people decide to make brave, fundamental moves that change their lives. They choose to take control instead of take cover. And sometimes it works. For example, the day I leaped without a net from corporate life into self-employment will always rank up there as one of the most life-affirming things I've ever done.
But that is not the same as dealing with the fears that, statistically, one in five of us struggle with. And when fearful people read these articles - or worse, are handed them by well-meaning others - they become disheartened. And worst of all, don't realize that from a clinical standpoint, these words are often leading them toward illness and not wellness.
Conversely, when people start taking tiny baby steps from within their comfort zone, magic often starts to happen. I've watched this happen over and over. Anxiety scores drop, limits start disappearing, and people develop a renewed sense of faith in themselves. So if you're fearful, remember: learn all you can about your fears. Take things one small step at a time. And stay far away from motivational speakers.
Now, respectfully, could you all please knock it off?
Over the last two and a half years, I have done a lot of work with people with anxiety disorders. These are not people with quote-unquote too much stress, but rather people who suffer from issues like fears, phobias, and compulsions. They can't board airplanes, drive over bridges, or stop washing their hands 50 times a day. And whether you know it or not, articles like yours are part of their problem.
Since early 2009 I have been running a group program called "Anxiety Camp," and to a man or woman, its participants all tell me the same thing: well-meaning friends and relatives have always pushed them to engage in "Nike therapy" about their fears (e.g. just do it). The results are always the same. At best they suck it up, muddle through fearful situations, and then feel no better the next time they face them. More often they freak out, have setbacks, and end up worse off than where they started. And then everyone assumes that the sufferer simply isn't trying hard enough.
In reality, trying hard *is* the problem. It goes against your neurobiology. Being afraid is a survival instinct that protects us, and when we try to short-circuit that instinct, our subconscious pushes back - hard. So how do you get well from anxiety disorders? In tiny baby steps. While paying a lot of attention to what you tell yourself. That way, you start re-programming your circuits about what is frightening to you, as you gradually expand your comfort zone.
You see, the suck-it-up types want you to face your fears by gritting your teeth, putting your head down, and enduring situations. At best, doing this simply distracts you and teaches you nothing. At worst, it sensitizes you to situations you really want to become *de*-sensitized to. I want you to learn to become fully present in feared situations. And that almost always requires experiencing them gradually.
To be fair, I do understand the value of these motivational articles. Sometimes people decide to make brave, fundamental moves that change their lives. They choose to take control instead of take cover. And sometimes it works. For example, the day I leaped without a net from corporate life into self-employment will always rank up there as one of the most life-affirming things I've ever done.
But that is not the same as dealing with the fears that, statistically, one in five of us struggle with. And when fearful people read these articles - or worse, are handed them by well-meaning others - they become disheartened. And worst of all, don't realize that from a clinical standpoint, these words are often leading them toward illness and not wellness.
Conversely, when people start taking tiny baby steps from within their comfort zone, magic often starts to happen. I've watched this happen over and over. Anxiety scores drop, limits start disappearing, and people develop a renewed sense of faith in themselves. So if you're fearful, remember: learn all you can about your fears. Take things one small step at a time. And stay far away from motivational speakers.
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2013 Texas 4-H Robotics Contest to be announced
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2013 Texas 4-H Robotics ContestAnnouncement of Texas 4-H Contest information will be in early 2013 (after GEAR announcement)All three age divisions will do same challenge, and the timeper round will also be the same. This isa change from last year’s (2012) Contest guide.There will be FOUR Regional Texas 4-H Contests offered in2013. A team may select to participatein only one, or compete in all four. Wewill not limit how many Texas 4-H Robotics Contest a team may enter. An additional Texas 4-H Robotics Contest willbe offered at the Midland County Fair again in August 2013, making a total offive Texas 4-H Robotics Contests teams may compete in.
Texas Tech University Whitacre College of Engineering Dr. Tanja Karp will host a 'New Teachers Workshop' on teaching youth robotics on Saturday Janury 19, 2013 in Lubbock. Contact your County Extension Office for the Registration form for Texas 4-H Robotics Contest and find how to register for this 9AM to Noon workshop with Dr. Karp.
Kick-off Workshops for the 2013 Texas 4-H Robotics Contest will be held around the State in late January through February. Plan to keep checking the Texas 4-H SET Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/4-H-Science-4-H-SET-Texas/) and the Texas 4-H Science web page (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4hscience) for details beginning in mid December.
2013 Texas 4-H Robotics ContestAnnouncement of Texas 4-H Contest information will be in early 2013 (after GEAR announcement)All three age divisions will do same challenge, and the timeper round will also be the same. This isa change from last year’s (2012) Contest guide.There will be FOUR Regional Texas 4-H Contests offered in2013. A team may select to participatein only one, or compete in all four. Wewill not limit how many Texas 4-H Robotics Contest a team may enter. An additional Texas 4-H Robotics Contest willbe offered at the Midland County Fair again in August 2013, making a total offive Texas 4-H Robotics Contests teams may compete in.
Texas Tech University Whitacre College of Engineering Dr. Tanja Karp will host a 'New Teachers Workshop' on teaching youth robotics on Saturday Janury 19, 2013 in Lubbock. Contact your County Extension Office for the Registration form for Texas 4-H Robotics Contest and find how to register for this 9AM to Noon workshop with Dr. Karp.
Kick-off Workshops for the 2013 Texas 4-H Robotics Contest will be held around the State in late January through February. Plan to keep checking the Texas 4-H SET Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/4-H-Science-4-H-SET-Texas/) and the Texas 4-H Science web page (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4hscience) for details beginning in mid December.
DON'T FORGET - TEXAS 4-H TWEETUP ON 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS - 1/10/13 at 7 pm
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Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7 pm is the third Tweet-Up with Texas 4-H focusing on 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS! Please join us, and encourage 4-H members/parents, who are applying for a 4-H Scholarship this year or in the next couple of years to join also. We will us this social media platform to address common questions. as well as participants questions, about the scholarship application and process. To participate log on to your Twitter account and use the the hash tag of #tx4hconvo and the identifier of @texas4h to follow along and post questions.
Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7 pm is the third Tweet-Up with Texas 4-H focusing on 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS! Please join us, and encourage 4-H members/parents, who are applying for a 4-H Scholarship this year or in the next couple of years to join also. We will us this social media platform to address common questions. as well as participants questions, about the scholarship application and process. To participate log on to your Twitter account and use the the hash tag of #tx4hconvo and the identifier of @texas4h to follow along and post questions.
National Opportunity to Serve on Healthy Living Summit Focus Groups
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Health is a critical issue in ourcountry. It is essential that young people are armed with qualityinformation about health and its impact on all aspects of personal andcommunity well-being.
Currently plans are underway forthe creation of a National 4-H Youth Healthy Living Summit at the National 4-HConference Center for late 2013 or early 2014. Teams of youth, aged 16 – 19,will be encouraged to apply and become involved in this interactivelearning/training experience.
This inaugural event will:
• Train youth to become engaged in their communities• Focus attention on communities becoming a healthier place in which to live• Provide the opportunity to create a plan of action for use in their owncommunities • Encourage the participants to explore opportunities in health-related careers
Your assistance is needed for thedevelopment of this approach to a community engagement experience. To helpdetermine the content and learning sessions for this first National 4-H HealthyLiving Summit, five focus group sessions are being planned in the Adobe Connectformat for March. Please help us identify potential youth and adultparticipants for the focus groups. Please send the names to Courtney Dodd (cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu) by 12:00noon on Monday, February 25th. Participants forthe focus groups will be determined and notified promptly.
Health is a critical issue in ourcountry. It is essential that young people are armed with qualityinformation about health and its impact on all aspects of personal andcommunity well-being.
Currently plans are underway forthe creation of a National 4-H Youth Healthy Living Summit at the National 4-HConference Center for late 2013 or early 2014. Teams of youth, aged 16 – 19,will be encouraged to apply and become involved in this interactivelearning/training experience.
This inaugural event will:
• Train youth to become engaged in their communities• Focus attention on communities becoming a healthier place in which to live• Provide the opportunity to create a plan of action for use in their owncommunities • Encourage the participants to explore opportunities in health-related careers
Your assistance is needed for thedevelopment of this approach to a community engagement experience. To helpdetermine the content and learning sessions for this first National 4-H HealthyLiving Summit, five focus group sessions are being planned in the Adobe Connectformat for March. Please help us identify potential youth and adultparticipants for the focus groups. Please send the names to Courtney Dodd (cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu) by 12:00noon on Monday, February 25th. Participants forthe focus groups will be determined and notified promptly.
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