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Corporate Darwinism: Why Change Is Required for Better Business
/in Aspen Ideas Festival /by Story PartnersThe need for change and ways to facilitate the change process were the main topics of conversation during a session titled, “Corporate Darwinism: Why Change Is Required for Better Business.” Karen Dillon, a journalist and author, moderated a panel with leaders of change from different industries, including Tom Fanning, Chairman, President and CEO of Southern […]
Why Women Now
/in Aspen Ideas Festival /by Story PartnersMyla Calhoun, President of Alabama Power Foundation and Vice President of Charitable Giving at Alabama Power, sat down with Anne Mosle, Vice President of The Aspen Institute, during the Why Women Now session, which focused on women’s potential to implement change in the post #MeToo era. During the session, Calhoun was asked to share her […]
A Conversation with NFL Quarterback Matt Ryan
/in Aspen Ideas Festival /by Story PartnersOn Wednesday, June 26, Southern Company hosted a session titled, “The Athlete beyond Athletics: A Conversation with NFL Quarterback Matt Ryan.” Chris Womack, Executive Vice President and President of External Affairs at Southern Company, spoke with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan about the values needed to succeed on the field and in the office and […]
Helping to Create Smarter Work Zones to Reduce Fatalities
/in Around the States, Infrastructure /by Tim HassingerLindsay Transportation Solutions is dedicated to manufacturing products that save lives and reduce risks for drivers and passengers on America’s roadways. And, we continue to look for new ways to improve road safety.
Fixing Our Roads Can Save Lives
/in Infrastructure, News from D.C. /by Roger WentzThe “on-again off-again” discussions of a big infrastructure bill have left people in the roadway safety industry highly frustrated. The sad state of our roadway infrastructure, which receives a D+ rating by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), results in longer travel times, wear and tear on vehicles, and roads that don’t benefit from […]
Don’t Bother me – I’m Busy!!!
/in Infrastructure, News from D.C. /by Honorable Bruce LandsbergCan you do several things at once and do them well? The evidence from decades of study is a resounding NO. Driving while talking or texting is bad – we have the fatalities and serious injuries to prove it. More than 5,000 deaths and more than 500,000 injuries, many life-altering, were caused by distracted drivers […]
Trucking’s Commitment to Highway Safety
/in Around the States, Infrastructure /by Kevin BurchThe National Safety Council reports that every 7 seconds someone is injured, and every 15 minutes someone is killed, because of a car crash. More than 90 percent of car crashes are caused by human error and the three biggest causes of death result from alcohol, speeding and distracted driving. National Safety Month, observed annually […]
Infrastructure Investments Keep Americans Safe
/in Gloria's Column, Infrastructure /by Gloria Story DittusOur economic success, nation’s security and population’s safety depend on a strong infrastructure network. As our infrastructure ages without proper investments on the federal, state and local level, the condition of our roads, bridges, highways, and more, will continue to decline. Modern infrastructure that supports the latest road safety standards and technology is critical to […]