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Our People: Standard’s Most Important Asset
At Standard, “Do The Right Thing” is one of our Core Values. But it only means something if it applies across the board—to customers and co-workers alike. Doing the right thing for one another means showing care, offering opportunity, and responding when someone is in need. That’s what defines a strong culture.
MOREI Hate Quitters.
The best lessons in leadership often start with uncomfortable truths. My father taught me never to quit—a lesson that’s guided me through every tough decision, jobsite setback, and leadership challenge.
MOREStandard Roofing Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence in Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope Solutions
This year marks Standard Roofing’s 80th anniversary—a milestone built on quality, dedication, and long-term relationships. For eight decades, we’ve proudly provided commercial roofing and building envelope solutions, adapting to the evolving needs of our clients and the industry.
MOREDoes Culture Matter?
Boeing’s delivery delays and over-budget costs are just symptoms of a deeper issue—a lack of consistent leadership and a company culture that needs rebuilding.
MOREDecisions & Consequences
As a leader, I’ve realized that the smartest decisions come from avoiding common pitfalls—Keith Cunningham’s book ‘The Road Less Stupid’ provides a clear roadmap for doing just that.
MOREMaking The Right Call
On Christmas Eve 2024, a Standard Division Manager received an urgent call about a roof leak threatening a customer’s renovation project and, despite it not being Standard’s responsibility, chose to leave his family’s festivities to handle the repairs. His selfless actions, guided by Standard’s core values, reflect the team’s unwavering commitment to doing the right thing and putting customers first.
MORECore Values Must Be Absolute
During a conversation with an HVAC technician, I learned that his company's service calls had been declining, and customer complaints had been rising due to technician disputes. This made me realize that the company was struggling with a culture problem, which likely stemmed from a lack of clear and consistent Core Values for its team to follow.
MOREWhat Are Your Breaking Points?
Reaching a breaking point occurs when you feel you've done all you can but can’t go any further, yet successful people manage their breaking points by recognizing and addressing their triggers. By understanding these triggers—like fatigue, stage fright, and feeling overwhelmed—you can prevent hitting your breaking point and stay productive, even under pressure.
MOREHR Standards of Success
There are certainly multiple components that lead to the success of an organization, but it can be argued that effectively managing the human resources of a company is the most important determinant of that company’s long-term success. And the effective management of the HR function depends on more than just the HR department. Getting it right takes an active team approach that includes the HR department as well as supervisors and managers all the way up to the CEO. And just like on any successful team, members each have critical roles. It’s important to note that all of these functions are ongoing, interrelated and should be conducted in as near to “real-time” as possible.
MOREMoving Forward or Falling Behind?
On October 1, 2024, thousands of International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) members struck for a 77% wage increase and job protections, rejecting a prior 50% offer. Paradoxically, the union also demands that ports refrain from automation, potentially stifling efficiency and raising shipping costs for consumers. As my father often said, “If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind,” and the ILA risks leaving its members stuck in the past.
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