The Owners' Manual

Leadership is Essential No matter what your role, it is important to develop the next Leaders of BL Companies. The Leadership Program can be used in all facets of your life, whether professional or personal. 14 of your fellow colleagues from offices throughout BL (see sidebar) are currently participating in the Leadership Essentials Program. The LDEP curriculum is targeted for those employees who manage people in some capacity and the curriculum continues to evolve as each class goes through the programs.

LDEP Class of 2014 Kathy DeVito Mike Garon

Chad Perkoski Brad Parsons Michelle Carlson Kim Lesay Nick Giardina Robby Erwin Scott Pellman Justin Kababik Heather Halotek Jennifer Usher John Meyer Cindy Paschke David Beachy

INTEGRITY We behave ethically and respectfully while holding ourselves account- able for our actions and performance. EXCELLENCE We perform our work safely and take pride in achieving outstanding results in all aspects of what we do and the way we do it. EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP We encourage the imagination, enthusiasm and collaboration of employees as it creates unlimited potential resulting in sustainable financial performance and profitability. We assist, support and reward personal and professional growth. RELATIONSHIPS We build enduring relationships with our clients, business partners and communities by providing creative solutions and delivering exceptional service. AGILITY We embrace change by being flexible, proactive and decisive in a con- stantly changing environment.

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