Author Speak:

I've tried to be my best, over the past several years because I had to. The places we were in needed my attention and I directed my efforts towards those things I thought would help us the most. A new organization, which ended up in the current "cell" structure, and secondly, methods with which to track manufacturing (data), which was to be used for decision making.

This, through several changes, some dramatic in "Management", still I have succeeded with the help others. Some still here, others, not, we have improved performance to levels never visited before.

To no avail, as I now realize it is I who has established the baseline, and having nothing to compare results with, the outcome is dependant upon "management". The "management" of infinite details will always want more, and the "management" of tuition will just know when it's right. God help me, the knowing doer at the disposal of the seekers of infinite details. "

Here's my reward for a hard years work. Every year they pass out pay slips, indicating your status for the following year. Here’s my last two, one from Judy Carlson, the second from Harvey and Pat:

5/12/97 your current rate is $66,600 (honest to god) your new rate is $68,100. (Pencilled in 5 1/2%) performance bonus is $1300. (Pencilled in 2%)

written: Howard- thanks for all your help & input Judy.

5/11/98 Your individual rate will remain at $68,100.

Written: absolutely nothing.

It’s now time to write and be your best and be your best, and be your best, all the time.

Trying to be your best all the time, seems the next step.