ProTecian Spotlight: Rafael Aguirre

by Danyelle Reese

We're excited to put the spotlight on one of our exceptionally talented ProTecians, Rafael Aguirre (D60), whose artistic skills are truly remarkable. Beyond excelling in his role as a technician, Rafael demonstrates a remarkable talent for creating captivating artworks, like the one shown here, that perfectly capture the essence of the season. His dedication to both his craft and our team is a true inspiration, serving as a reminder that creativity knows no limits. We're fortunate to have Rafael as part of our team, infusing our workplace with his creativity and showcasing the profound impact of artistic expression.

Only The Wise Own It

by Dave Rauch

Philosophers throughout history have had many different interpretations of what constitutes wisdom. In Aristotle’s view, you can’t be wise if you believe you are always right and that your judgment is 100 percent accurate. Here are the four wisest phrases I know: 

• I was wrong. It takes immense courage to admit that you were wrong in a high-stress, negative situation. And I think that courage stems from true wisdom about yourself and your strengths and weaknesses. 

• I made a mistake. Personal growth requires accepting blame for provoking a negative situation. Saying you made a mistake is taking responsibility for your actions, not just your words. It takes great wisdom to recognize that the best course of action to remedy a negative situation is to admit that you played a part in it. 

• I’m sorry. One step further from the previous statements, have the courage and the wisdom to not only admit guilt but also to make reparations for it. Sometimes a simple, heartfelt “sorry” is all it takes to disperse the tension in a conflict. 

• I need help. Perhaps the wisest of them all is realizing that you can’t do it alone. Big-headed people who think they can handle every single situation on their own are not very wise to think that way because the truth is, every single person needs others to support them on their journey. Leaders don’t be afraid to lean on your colleagues or team. 

As they say, “It takes a big person to admit shortcomings,” and my definition of a “big person” is a wise person – one who understands that where there is weakness, there is strength. 

Welcome Our New Estimator and Admin

by Danyelle Reese

We're excited to introduce our newest team members, Yannick Munoz (850) and Maria Gonzalez (710), who have recently joined us. Yannick will be working out of our Lake Forest office, while Maria will be providing her services to our clients in Las Vegas. Their arrival brings a fresh wave of expertise to ProTec, and we're looking forward to the positive impact they will make as we continue to learn and grow together. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Yannick and Maria as they embark on their journey with us. Welcome aboard!

Yannick Munoz:

Email: yamunoz@protec.com

cell: (949) 556-1399

Maria Gonzalez:

Email: magonzalez@protec.com

cell: (949) 607-9438

Q3 Raffle Winners

by Danyelle Reese

We had a blast at our Q3 celebration this past Tuesday, and now it's time to keep the momentum going! Here's the exciting news: when we conclude Q4, we'll be drawing names for 23 $1,000 net checks. We will be drawing from 2 bowls: one bowl will encompass all employees, and the other will exclusively feature the names of those who have not only contributed core value stories but have also had stories written about them during Q4. To maximize your chances of winning, make sure you're actively submitting core value stories throughout the quarter so that your name can be in both bowls. Stay engaged and keep those stories coming!

Here are the Q3 winners:

Janet Montes (2) – 10

Danyelle Reese - 11

Tyler Sadulski – 50

Leonardo Rivera – 60

Jorge Hernandez - 60

Juan Arrieta – 60

Mario Sandoval – 60

Mariano Porras – 60

Tim Hoolihan - 70

Christopher Rosas – 160

Rafael Orosco - 160

Andres Garcia – 250

Les Perry - 250

Tomas Mondragon – 260

Armando Hernandez – 360

Wendy Robles - 435

Adan Ibarra – 535

Santiago Gonzalez - 535

Erick Hernandez – 660

George Palya – 760

Ray Enriquez – 760

Harvey Alcala – 850

If you didn't have a chance to catch the live stream of the raffle, please click here to view all the fun!

Dave's Success Tips: Think Carefully

by Dave Rauch

Tip #3: Think carefully before making any offers, commitments or promises, no matter how seemingly trivial. These are ALL contracts and must be honored. These also include self-resolutions.

Reminder: Shake Out

by Tim Lampman

Remember to mark your calendars for next Thursday, October 19 at 10:19 AM! We'll be participating in the world's largest earthquake drill. For more information, scan one of the flyers around your office, head to ShakeOut.org, or email Tim at tlampman@ProTec.com. 

Dress to Impress

by Danyelle Reese

In the daylight's gentle grace, our Costume Contest takes place,

From witches to heroes, who'll win the shining race?

With prizes and fun, 'neath the sun's warm light,

In this Halloween's celebration, who'll take flight?

Join us on Halloween (Tuesday, October 31st) for a costume contest! Email pictures of you in your costume to dreese@protec.com for your chance to win $100 net check! Feel free to dress up as a group, but please note that only individual entries will be considered for the contest. Let your creativity shine!

Alexis Araiza (60)

Marcelino Hidalgo (660)

Maria Gonzalez (710)

Yannick Munoz (850)

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