Category Archives: January 2013

This-N-That

Understanding Stone Finishes Fort Worth, Texas–A basic understanding that all cleaning professionals must have when cleaning and maintaining stone floors—such as marble and granite—is how the floor has been finished. This is not always an easy assessment, yet it can … Continue reading

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Take Time To Teach

Father and son, a few years back!

Over the holidays this year my son finally mastered the art of tying a necktie. I was also around 15 or 16 when my dad taught me. We Ciancutti men wear a half-Windsor drawn very tight. There’s nothing sloppier-looking than … Continue reading

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Passion With A Purpose

Duane Smith. Photo Courtesy of NAYS

Duane Smith has always been passionate about sports. So, when he chose to switch careers—moving from education to parks and recreation—he funneled that passion in a new direction, and the roughly 2,000 children who participate in sports programs at the … Continue reading

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Field Maintenance

Looks like this infield needs some tender loving care!

Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading

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Create Exceptional Customer Service

We can all learn lessons about loyalty from our dogs! Photo Courtesy of Craig Dishman

My family and I recently visited Disney World, and while I went with high expectations of experiencing magic, I did not come away with an incredible feeling of exceptional service. Don’t get me wrong–we had a great time, and we … Continue reading

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