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Coach Joe Kines - Looking for a good lead dog?
By Christy Ryland
Good humor with a
Southern charm is what Coach Joe Kines brought to the fire
chiefs of Alabama during the 2008 Fire Chiefs Conference in
Tuscaloosa. He told stories about Southern cooking, bird
hunting, football and community leadership.
Coach Kines stated
that whether it is football, business, or personal goals,
you should have a plan to be successful. A successful plan
starts with a mission statement that reflects the essence of
what you are striving to achieve. After with the mission
statement, you then develop the processes it will take to
meet the mission statement.
Preparation,
preparation, preparation, according to Coach Kines, is the
tool that helps you to achieve your goals. Stay focused and
strong, and treat people with respect. Above all, remember
that people are your most important assets.
Coach Kines said,
“You’ve got to know where you are going and how to get
there; otherwise, you may not reach your goal. You should
try to find a way to do your job faster, better, and safer
than before. Build a good team. Look at their strengths and
weaknesses, and use each individual in the process to grow
and advance the team, and to reach the goal.”
2/15/08
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