Every movement that ever shifted an industry began with a question, not a spreadsheet. Apple asked why computers couldn’t feel personal; Southwest wondered why airfares had to punish families. Such leaders plant purpose like a flag atop the unknown, and teams march because they glimpse themselves within its fabric before profit changes course.

Starting with why, there is no abstract philosophy or marketing varnish; it functions as an operating system. When a leader communicates purpose first, the limbic brain listens, trust blooms, and behavior follows naturally. Clarity of why guides which features to cut, which partnerships to deepen, and which tempting diversions to refuse on every sprint.

So, collect your people this morning and invert the agenda. Begin not with quarterly targets but with the difference you mean to make in someone’s life. Let engineers, accountants, and interns offer stories that prove the purpose is alive. Then release them to decide how, and watch momentum multiply without further persuasion required.

Start conversations with purpose, invite team stories, and align today’s tasks tightly to that shared why.

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Nearly a dozen EPC executives gathered in Northeast Louisiana for an advanced “AI Whisperer for Business” workshop led by Severin Sorensen of ePraxis. Live polling shaped the curriculum, providing leaders with a rapid, in-depth view of artificial intelligence and sparking ideas for significant efficiency gains.

Inspired by the session, EPC immediately purchased ChatGPT subscriptions for most managers. Project Management, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, and Sales teams are already building AI-supported databases to accelerate estimating, bid preparation, lead generation, job description drafting, time-sheet approvals, compliance tracking, and compensation analysis. Automating these repetitive tasks frees staff to concentrate on strategy and client relationships.

The initiative embodies EPC’s core value of relentless productivity. Leaders champion a no‑excuses mindset, planning, and collaborating intelligently to remove barriers and spark innovation. With AI now integrated into everyday workflows, the company says it is cultivating a creative and entrepreneurial culture that will propel future growth and attract professionals eager to develop into next-level leaders.

Applause echoed at St. Paul Downtown Airport on Thursday as Minnesota leaders and drone cameras captured the launch of America’s first purpose-built vertiport for electric air taxis. The $194 million MetroAir Hub will anchor a Twin Cities network whisking travelers among Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, and lake‑country resorts in ten‑minute hops.

Crews are driving sixty steel piles for a 200‑foot elevated deck that holds rotor downwash clear of historic hangars. The pad will feature four inductive charging bays, a battery‑swap carousel, and a glass lounge displaying live noise data for neighbors. A rooftop microgrid of bifacial solar panels powers lighting, nighttime security, elevators, and pumps, while reducing glare for migratory birds.

Funding comprises a $90 million FAA grant, Metropolitan Airports Commission bonds, and equity from Joby, Archer, and Delta Air Lines. Project labor agreements guarantee 620 union jobs plus internships for local youth entering aerospace trades. Opening spring 2028, the hub should cut airport‑to‑downtown trips to just eight minutes and eliminate 7,000 daily car miles.

Delaware’s Building Code Review Board voted Tuesday to require bird‑collision‑deterrent glazing on all new single‑family homes within five miles of the Atlantic or Delaware Bay shoreline beginning July 31. The rule cites ASTM F3467 and mandates a two-by-four-inch dot or line pattern on any exterior pane exceeding 24 square feet.

State wildlife officials reported nine hundred documented residential bird strikes last year, mostly involving threatened red knots during autumn migration. They project that the glazing could cut collisions by seventy percent. Builders praising the decision note that the patterned glass already qualifies for ENERGY STAR when combined with low‑e coatings, simplifying compliance paperwork in coastal communities.

Rehoboth‑based ShoreBright Homes field‑tested the rule Wednesday, installing fritted panes in a model cottage. Two glaziers swapped standard tempered windows for marked units in thirty‑six minutes, matching usual set times. Superintendent Jaime Cruz said the upgrade costs $180 per house, yet offsets print advertising, as buyers appreciate visible conservation measures and widely share walkthrough videos online.

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today’s toolbox talk focuses on preventing accidents caused by poor lighting. Inadequate lighting increases the risk of slips, trips, falls, and equipment accidents.

Why It Matters
Poor visibility can lead to serious injuries, affecting both your safety and productivity.

Strategies to Prevent Accidents

Discussion Questions

Conclusion
Proper lighting reduces accidents and ensures the safety of everyone.

Stay visible, stay safe!

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