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PATRICK LENCIONI:
CONQUERING TEAM DYSFUNCTION
CONTENTS
5 LETTER FROM THE COO
6 UPHEAVAL
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
9 A WORKAHOLIC’S LESSON ON LOVE & LOSS
Lindsey Boggs - From The Ritz To a Padded Cell
12 BE A BETTER LEADER
Be More Like Your Heroes
14 TEAM CULTURE
There’s An App For That
20 ARE YOU AN ACCIDENTAL DIMINISHER?
Diminishers Vs. Multipliers
22 IS CAREER REINVENTION IN YOUR FUTURE?
24 MIKE MICHALOWICZ
A Simple Technique To Skyrocket Productivity
Hello and welcome to the next edition of BMB’s The Risk Manager
Magazine. We are nearing the end of the year, and the holiday season
will be in full swing by the time we go to print. With that as the
backdrop, we remain firmly committed to serving the insurance
and risk management needs of our clients as we reflect on 2017 and
shift our focus to the year ahead. The topics discussed in this edition
include Contractors Pollution Liability, Cyber Risks, OSHA’s new
Silica Standard, and an update on the Affordable Care Act.
Although our Houston headquarters is still riding the high of the
World Series Champion Houston Astros, the Gulf region has had
its fair share of challenges during the course of the year, not the
least of which was Hurricane Harvey and the historic flooding that
accompanied that particular storm. While we considered taking
advantage of this platform to talk about flood-related topics, it just
seems too soon to venture down that road. Rather, we deemed it more
appropriate to recognize the sense of community, the outpouring of
support, and the local heroes that emerged in the days, weeks, and
months following the flood. Many gave their time, talent, or treasure
without any consideration to cost or any expectation of receiving
payment in return. The people of the communities in and around the
Houston area demonstrated for everyone else around the country
what it means to be “Houston Strong,” and our thoughts and prayers
continue to be with those who are still recovering.
For more than thirty-five years, BMB has provided our clients a
commitment to excellence, innovation, and service. Our large-agency
capabilities allow us to leverage talent and technology, enabling
us to deliver world-class products and services to our clients while
maintaining small-agency values. The clients we serve span a broad
range of industries, including construction, energy, manufacturing,
transportation, real estate, professional services, and marine. We
also provide custom insurance products to help our clients navigate
the increasingly complex world of insurance and risk management.
Through this publication, we want to help keep our readers updated
on the latest market changes, trends, and products. By staying at
the forefront, w e are able to shape change and drive the industry
to organize around the needs of our clients rather than reacting to
issues after they’ve already emerged. We hope you find the content
helpful and look forward to your continued feedback and support.
Thank you,
25 COMMON PLUMBING PROBLEMS FOR BUSINESSES
The Most Cost-Effective Fixes
28 CYBER RISKS & LIABILITIES
What You Need To Know
30 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE
NEW SILICA STANDARD
Paul M. Cerone, COO
Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance Agency
BMBINC.COM
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