There are many definitions of leadership. I did a little research. Kevin Kruse wrote a short article in Forbes titled “What is Leadership?” (see https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/04/09/what-is-leadership/#3e7a28455b90). He discusses what leadership is NOT...

By Roger Cox President ACTS Now, Inc. An EF3 tornado ripped through Ruston early Thursday morning on April 25. EF3 tornadoes have winds of 136 – 165 miles per hour. Two people were killed as the powerful twister sent trees into houses, ripped roofs off buildings and...

By Lauren Salenski Communications Specialist Marathon Pipeline, LLC The Ohio State Fair is one of the largest, most celebrated events in the state. This summer, Marathon Pipe Line, LLC (MPL) added to the celebration. On Saturday, Aug. 3, MPL sponsored 811 Day at the...

By Joe Igel For some reason, when we think of leaders, we often think of bold, charismatic people, who, despite the odds being stacked against them, unite people under them and show them the way to a successful outcome. While leadership can and often simply refers to...

By Wallace Jones Director, Gas Pipeline Safety Alabama Public Service Commission The older we get, the faster everything seems to happen. Days, weeks, months and years fly by at record speed. Retirement keeps creeping up on us from every angle and direction. And when...

By Abbi Ferri Women make up nearly 50 percent of the global workforce and often experience occupational risks differently than men. However, safety interventions frequently take a one-size-fits-all approach. Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) believes we must advocate...

By Jason Fryer Damage Prevention Liaison Tennessee 811 I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the leadership team at Portland Utilities Construction Company (PUCC) in Portland, Tennessee. I spoke with founder and president Ernie Woodcock, vice president Mike...

Henry Greer retires after a 56-year career in damage prevention and telecommunications By Michael Downes 811 Magazines Henry Greer isn’t an elected official, nor is he a famous public figure. But if you’ve ever had lunch with him in Mississippi, you’d easily mistake...