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DECEMBER 2019
FAITH, FAMILY, AND WAFFLE HOUSE THE LUNSFORD FAMILY CHRISTMAS
It’s looking like we Lunsfords will have another Christmas here at home this year, which is fine by me. I deal with the chaos of travel enough during the spring months, so I’m excited to have a relaxing holiday with those who matter most to me. Besides, we’ve developed some great traditions here over the years. After the candlelight service on Christmas Eve, we usually end up going to Waffle House, and by we, I don’t just mean my immediate family. Our congregation is close, so Jessica, Margaret, and I usually end up inviting just about anyone who wants to go. Of course, finding three seats at Waffle House on Christmas Eve can be hard enough as it is, never mind coming in with a small army. Still, the wait for that “All-Star Special” is more than worth it. It’s pretty late by the time we’re finished eating, so the family and I go home, make some hot chocolate, and sit by the tree. This is also when we exchange our gifts for each other— it’s a great way to finish off the night. However, “Santa” still leaves a trio of presents for Jessica to open in the morning. When our daughter was born, the whole Santa Claus tradition was a big point of debate for us. After all, the jolly man in the flying sleigh isn’t exactly biblical. Still, there’s something to be said about the excitement and mystery of it all, so Margaret and I decided on a compromise. Santa comes to our house each year and leaves three gifts, just like the three wise men. It’s become such a staple tradition that we still keep it up today! We usually have a relaxing Christmas morning at home before getting ready to visit loved ones. We alternate where we have dinner from year to year, so the traditions can be a little up in the air at this juncture. As of late, when we’re with my in-laws, there’s usually some talk about going to see a movie, which seems to be an increasingly popular way to spend the holiday. I don’t mind. We Lunsfords are nothing if not big movie fans. In truth, it’s not really Christmas at our house unless we’ve managed to watch at least one of the seasonal classics. We’ll usually go for “White Christmas,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” or “A Christmas Story.” I
always try to get “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “Scrooged” on the list, too, though I’m usually overruled.
While this is a joyous time of year at home, it’s also an exciting time at the office. We’ve added a lot of new faces to the Pye- Barker team in preparation for the new year, and I can’t wait to introduce them all! On a more bittersweet note, our longtime shipping and receiving clerk, Patrick Percival, is retiring at the end of the year. Since 1985, he’s been an amazing member of the Pye-Barker family, working (much like Santa Claus) to get all our packages where they need to be. We wish Patrick all the best in this next chapter and thank him for his many decades of hard work. So whether you’re sticking to long-standing holiday traditions or trying something new this year, we wish you and your family a joyous season and a happy start to 2020!
-Eric Lunsford
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DELEGATE TO ELEVATE Poor delegation is the Achilles’ heel of most leaders, who often confuse being “involved” with being “essential.” To determine if you’re holding on to work you should delegate out, the Harvard
THE SECRET TO BEING A GREAT LEADER
Business Review (HBR) recommends asking this simple question: “If you had to take an unexpected week off work, would your initiatives and priorities advance in your absence?” If your answer is no or you aren’t sure, then you’re probably too involved. No one person should be the cog that keeps everything in motion, no matter their position in the company. Luckily, HBR has created an audit using the following six T’s to identify which tasks can be delegated. TINY: Small tasks that stack up can undermine the flow of your work. Registering for a conference, putting it on the calendar, and booking the flight are all small tasks someone else can handle. TEDIOUS: These tasks are straightforward but not the best use of your time. Someone else can input lists into spreadsheets or update key performance indicators for a presentation.
DEONTAE HOOD KEEPS HIS EYE ON THE BALL MEET OUR NEW SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK!
Of course, there are certain unique processes in our industry, and Deontae has picked up these subtle differences quickly. “Right now, I’m learning the Pye-Barker way of shipping,” he says. “It’s a fun learning experience.” Attentive and direct, Deontae has proven perfect for the position. He’s stepping into some big shoes now that our longtime shipping and receiving clerk Patrick Percival is retiring at the end of the year. In his two months with the company, Deontae has risen to that challenge, learning all he can from Patrick and making the position his own. But more than his skill, Deontae’s openness to learning new ways of doing things and his positive attitude make him fit right in with the Pye-Barker family. “It’s great to be in a friendly workplace,” he says about his move to our company. We’re glad he feels that way.
Nothing we do at Pye-Barker would be possible without our shipping and receiving department. Whether it’s stocking our own selection of pumps or sending out vital parts and equipment to the businesses we serve, this department is the connective tissue that keeps our operation moving forward. Deontae Hood is our newest shipping and receiving clerk, and he’s already proven he can keep his eye on the ball. “Outside the office, I like shooting pool,” Deontae explains. “I’ve been playing in a league for about a year now.” Beyond finding it an engaging game, Deontae sees a lot of parallels between pool and his work. “Both are about staying focused,” he reflects. “You have to have an eye out for the small details.” Deontae joined the Pye-Barker team in October and is a fast learner. Having worked shipping and receiving jobs in the past, he had no problem hitting the ground running.
Thanks for taking a shot on us, Deontae!
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A PACKAGED DEAL ADVANTAGES OF THE GARDNER DENVER IQ-HE BLOWER PACKAGE Many engineers and maintenance professionals live by the maxim “If you want something done right, build it yourself.” Whether for budgetary reasons, flexibility, or to meet a niche need, plant owners often embrace this idea, having their team build custom blower applications using a variety of parts and accessories. While these specially built blowers can have their upsides, it’s important not to overlook the strengths of getting a full, factory-made package. No unit illustrates this better than the Gardner Denver IQ-HE. REDUCED COSTS Often, the sticker price of factory-built units can take them out of consideration. But a finely tuned, innovative blower package can quickly deliver a return on investment. The IQ-HE does this by saving on both energy and maintenance costs. Its integrated helical screw blower delivers high-compression efficiency at a low rotor speed, consuming up to 30% less energy than other models. Maintenance and downtime are also reduced thanks to Gardner Denver’s user-friendly design sensibilities. MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY Factory-built packages have the advantage of being able to make sure every part fits together perfectly to make life easier on service technicians. For example, every routine maintenance operation can be done from the front of the IQ-HE, including checking oil levels and changing the belt drive. The front panel of the enclosure also features a digital control panel using Gardner Denver’s proprietary monitoring software, which will notify you the moment any abnormalities in operation occur. This allows you to stop minor issues before they become major ones, cutting back significantly on damaged parts and downtime. SMALL AND SILENT Last but not least, packaged units are often built from the ground up to save space and cut down on noise. This is certainly true with the IQ-HE, which can come in a frame as compact as 53.15 inches by 53.15 inches by 62.30 inches. This enclosure doesn’t just reduce the footprint the package has on your factory floor — it also uses open-cell polyurethane foam and optimized air passages to keep sound pressure levels below 70 dB(A).
TIME-CONSUMING: These important, complex tasks don’t require you to do the first 80% of the work. Identify what they are, pass them to someone else, and step in for the final 20% to give approval. TEACHABLE: Is there a task only you know how to do? If so, teach someone else to do it, and step in for the last quality check when it’s done. TERRIBLE AT: It’s okay to be bad at some things. Great leaders know when to pass tasks off to someone who is more skilled than they are. The task will get done faster and at a much higher quality. TIME-SENSITIVE: These tasks need to get done right now but are competing with tasks of a higher priority. Just because it has to get done immediately doesn’t mean you have to be the one to do it. Sure, some tasks only you can accomplish, but these are extremely rare. As the Virgin Group founder Richard Branson warns, needlessly resisting delegation is the path to disaster. “You need to learn to delegate so that you can focus on the big picture,” Branson says. “It’s vital to the success of your business that you learn to hand off those things that you aren’t able to do well.” LAUGH OUT LOUD
This overall level of optimization and efficiency should make any business in need of an industrial blower think twice before seeking out a custom job.
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The Lunsford Family Christmas
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Have a Laugh on Us! In Defense of Blower Packages
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Get to Know Some of Curling’s Best Athletes
Every four years, as some of the world’s best Olympic athletes battle for gold medals, the world falls in love with curling. Curling originated in 16th-century Scotland and is most popular in Canada, where many Scots immigrated. Now, 480 years after the first recorded instance of curling occurred on a frozen pond in Scotland, many devotees have left their mark on the sport’s history. These are just a few of the greats. ROY THIESSEN Choosing only one devoted coach to highlight is difficult, but it must be Roy Thiessen. Roy coached championship teams — or rinks, as they are called in curling — at both provincial and national levels. His expertise led him to chair the first Saskatchewan Summer Games in 1972, the World Junior Men’s Curling Championships in 1979, and the World Ladies’ Curling Championships in 1983. Budding athletes can learn all of Roy’s secrets and the fundamentals of curling in the numerous books he wrote. HARVEY MAZINKE CURLING TEAM In 1973, Canada held its collective breath as the Harvey Mazinke Curling Team took their final shot in a world championship match against Sweden. The rock ultimately failed to reach the rings, CURLING ATHLETES EVERY FAN SHOULD KNOW ROYAL RINKS
crowning Sweden as world champions and snapping the 10-0 record Harvey Mazinke had built during a week of competition. But regardless of that final score, Harvey Mazinke’s impact on the sport was not diminished. The team was crowned the Canadian Men’s Curling Champions in 1973, and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame recognizes them as “ambassadors to the game.” JOYCE MCKEE CURLING TEAM Without Joyce McKee, Sylvia Fedoruk, Donna Belding, and Muriel Coben, the Canadian Ladies Curling Association Championship, now called the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, would have never become the nationally recognized organization it is today. The aforementioned women were part of the Joyce McKee rink and were the first winners of the championship in 1960. Their style, play, and knowledge propelled women’s curling into the leagues of men’s competitions, proving that women could compete at just as high of a level as their male peers. To this day, the Joyce McKee rink’s accuracy is unparalleled. If you can’t wait another two years before curling hits center stage at the Winter Olympics, check out the podcast “Curling Legends” to get your fix of curling greatness.
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