Authentic leadership begins where authority ends. It lives in the choice to protect, equip, and elevate your people. When Aisha faced a chaotic launch, her manager stayed late, removed roadblocks, and listened before acting. The Team felt safe, and performance followed. Care builds trust, and trust unlocks initiative. When people feel seen, they volunteer solutions, own outcomes, and grow.

Serving does not mean pleasing everyone; it means meeting real needs. Marco credited his analysts publicly and coached privately in moments of strain. Priya asked for hard feedback, then shared context that clarified priorities. Listening, shielding, and clarity are everyday acts of courage. They multiply energy, align effort, and prevent burnout. Teams flourish when leaders model humility, consistency, and relentless encouragement.

Today, choose one person and make their work easier. Offer focus, remove friction, and say thank you with specificity. Set a clear purpose, give ownership, and celebrate progress, not just perfection. Courage is contagious; so is care. When service becomes a habit, results become sustainable. Begin now, and let your leadership be measured by the growth of the people you lift.

Each day, remove one barrier for someone, listen deeply, credit generously, clarify priorities, and celebrate progress to strengthen shared success.

Aligning Change by ACTS Now Inc. powers progress in the damage prevention world by turning rivals into teammates. Founder Roger Cox brings decades across the table as an excavator utility owner operator, former chief executive at ARKUPS, and former chief executive at Arkansas One Call. That lived experience drives a culture that elevates mutual respect and invites every voice to be heard.

Instead of one-way messaging, the Team builds two-way conversations and practical tools that stick. From 811 Magazines that inform and inspire to Summits and Training that connect the field with decision makers, ACTS helps stakeholders design programs, boards, and courses that work in the real world. The result is stronger compliance, fewer conflicts, and safer communities.

The promise is simple and powerful. Create the setting where people with different views can speak openly and listen to understand, then align on fair solutions. Bring your locators, owners, excavators, engineers, and public officials, and ACTS will help craft plans that last because they start with listening.

Roger Cox and ACTS Now align diverse stakeholders through listening, respect, and action to advance damage prevention and safety nationwide.

This week, California said it will replace the Albion River Bridge on Highway 1, citing structural decay and seismic risk. The 1944 wooden span is the last timber trestle carrying state highway traffic. Caltrans plans to construct a new arch bridge, with construction expected to take place from 2028 to 2031 at an estimated cost of $136 million.

Residents and preservation advocates argue that the bridge is central to the community’s identity and coastal tourism. They question whether rehabilitation options received full consideration and warn of cultural loss if the structure is removed.

State and federal officials point to rotting members, corroded hardware, and modern safety standards. They promise mitigation measures and an interpretive exhibit. Environmental review and design work continue before final bids. The debate reflects a broader tension as agencies replace aging assets while communities fight to preserve character.

News underscores the challenge of renewing aging assets while honoring place, requiring transparent analysis, responsive design, and sustained community trust.

A long-awaited update to the HUD Code for manufactured homes takes effect today, September 15, after a regulatory freeze earlier this year. The change resets national construction standards, moving the previously postponed effective date to March. With the rule now active, builders and state agencies must align designs, testing, and inspections to the updated specifications.

Manufactured housing anchors entry-level demand nationwide, so producers, lenders, and insurers will watch implementation. Supporters expect more precise requirements to reduce uncertainty and aid innovation. Others caution that compliance investments and training could lift near-term costs for plants and installers.

The next few months are pivotal. State administrative agencies will calibrate enforcement, factories will retool, and supply chains will adjust. If transition frictions prove brief, production could rise and ease shortages. If bottlenecks linger, output could dip just as affordability pressures keep many buyers on the sidelines.

New standards could accelerate factory-built supply, but transition risks, compliance costs, and adoption uncertainties will shape affordability gains ahead.

Introduction

Good morning, Team! Today, we’re covering safe selection, setup, and use of portable ladders.

Why It Matters

Falls from ladders are a leading job-site injury. A slip, missed step, or overreach can cause fractures or head injuries.

Strategies for Safe Ladder Use

Discussion Questions

Conclusion

Right ladder, sound setup, and centered movement prevent falls.

Inspect it, secure it, climb smart!