Sentences with phrase «do good things on»

«I don't believe that anyone should be stymied in their efforts to do good things on behalf of their family.»

Nice to see Diallo getting some minutes and doing good things on the court.

My wife and I did a good thing on the day of the recent Oscar telecast: we attended a 1 pm showing at our local theater of the Oscar - nominated short films and short animation films.

Not exact matches

But if they ignore some of these things, like the quality issues, how they might adapt the culture, bringing in better practices — I don't know why they would ignore those things — but if they do, it could really blow up on them.»

If there's one thing «The Post» (opening in limited release on December 22 and then wide next year) does well it's capturing the struggle that comes when personal relationships and hard journalism.

While some things you can do on your own, it's best to consult with a lawyer when starting out, so you can make sure you've covered everything that you need.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

Sure, it might be nice to have access to the absolute latest in technology, like John Wick does when he arrives in Rome, but you won't need to drop $ 1,000 on a new unlocked iPhone 8 if you keep your iPhone 6 in good condition, keep it clean (inside and out,) make sure you're not hogging file space for unnecessary things, etc..

«We are focused on the long term and doing the right things, and we will be a better company because of this,» he told the analysts.

All you need to focus on is doing your thing and doing it harder and better than the rest.

Then you can focus on thinking about how to do things better, how to treat people better, how to make your business better.

Working with Foxconn will allow BlackBerry to focus on the things it does well, such as security, mobile device management, and other enterprise services.

And the best thing you can do for the people who love and depend on you is to do your best to make sure you can always be here for them.

Other times, it's best to let someone more qualified run the show, while you focus on the things that you do best.

Obviously, we all want the president - elect to do well, but Starbucks is going to have to do what we do based on the things that we can control.

And certain things are better done on the federal level than at the state level: national defense, a monetary system, interstate commerce (including highways and aviation), the National Park System, and international diplomacy.

The ranking is based on a variety of factors including affordability, weather and a variety of things to do, as well as traveler and expert sentiment.

The best thing you can do is to retain a divorce lawyer to get the best advice on what your options are.

«The best way to make some progress on this... wasn't to go out and hire a consultant, as we often would have done, but rather get some of these people in who are spending their lives developing these things that will hopefully be a big score for them one day,» says Toronto Mayor John Tory.

Raaja Nemani, CEO and co-founder, knows that when you are starting out that you can't focus on too many things at once but rather do one thing really well.

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After noticing that he got some of his best work done on long intercontinental flights, Guido established «Airplane Days» to help him get things done.

So you don't get sucked into the drama of life, so you remain grounded, being an observer of what's going on in terms of «oh, what's the best thing we need to do in this situation.»

It's a brutal suggestion, but the best thing to do is pick up the pieces and move on.»

But that position relies at least in part on the belief that they really are doing things «faster, cheaper, and better.»

Raaja Nemani, CEO and co-founder of Bucketfeet, knows that when you are starting out that you can't focus on too many things at once but rather do one thing really well.

All we'd been doing was posting positive messages on Plasticity Labs» digital platform, and answering occasional questions about things that make us feel good.

Steve Buckley figured that out and thought the best way to make some progress on this, and I think he's right, wasn't to go out and hire a consultant as we often would have done, but rather get some of these people in from the DMZ and so on who are spending their lives developing these things that will hopefully be a big score for them one day.

The same things you generally do to avoid catching any flu — wash your hands and steer clear of the guy hacking and sniffing on the subway or airplane (and hey, if you're want to try stocking up on Vitamin C, you'd be in good company, even if science suggests you're probably not accomplishing much).

You can choose either to do the organizing work or to come in to a home and consult on the things the homeowner could do to better organize.

If you really want to succeed — and I mean really succeed — stop focusing so much on what you should be doing and, instead, take a really good look at the things you should quit doing.

If you're single and ready to mingle, it's possible to select a mate based on a dazzling array of criteria, many of which have nothing to do with traditional factors — you know, things like personality or good old fashioned looks.

«We want them to figure out the best way to do things on their own,» says Kelsey Meyer, co-founder.

If you tend to get stuck on things long after it's obvious that what you're doing isn't working, you can train yourself to do better.

Ultimately, building a dedicated community from the ground up is hard work, but if you find the right location, lead by example, think about cultural fit, create impactful events, and don't overcomplicate things, you'll be well on your way to building a lasting professional community.

Advice abounds this time of year, and Katie Morrell recently offered tips on the Open Forum blog, including pre-planning activities and structure for your intern to prevent you running around the office trying to find things for your intern to do once they arrive, as well as regular check - ins to ask about their experience and swap tasks they hate for to - dos they'll get more out of.

«On paper, things look good — our spoilage is in check, and I don't have a lot of back stock,» he said.

«If they don't have the product and some early market traction, they're not going to get very far in the funding anyway,» he says, «so the best thing they can do to work on their funding is work on the product.»

«People are at their best when they're up against a deadline... Having too much time on your hands or doing things at a leisurely pace can be a mistake.

If you think your compensation committee needs greater independence and expertise, bring on a female compensation consultant with 20 years experience who has done 50 compensation plans, including ones in your industry, with no ties to management, and then watch how things change for the better.

There's actually a pretty good answer to this question — one that's especially relevant for startups — and a pretty simple guideline that can help you determine exactly (a) when is the best time to start hiring some qualified sales managers and (b) whether the time is right for the CEO to take a step or two back from the front line, hand off the ball to the sales team, and focus on doing more valuable things for the business.

«Sometimes as entrepreneurs we get so stuck on a plan that the best thing for us to do is put ourselves in an environment that questions everything.»

On this year's list, robots are going places no human has ever been, «big data» is doing things that weathermen have never been able to master, carbon is being captured from waste and turned into fuel simultaneously, fiber optic cables are searching for oil, and future well blowouts are being averted (maybe).

«The best thing I did was hire a really good operations guy with a commitment to social responsibility, because he knows how to manage, run sales operations, and so on, better than I do,» says Mendelsohn.

Fred Wilson, co-founder of Union Square Ventures, a New York City - based venture capital firm, wrote a blog post on what it takes to be a great CEO, and he talks about the core three things you have to do well:

But when you take the time to get really clear on what works best for you and do things in your own unique style, chances are you will feel successful and happy.

The best thing to do is to use every technique possible to hold your focus and keep your eyes on the prize.

Skip the juggling act and focus on doing one thing well.

«The best things most boards can do is ask as many questions as possible and insist on high - quality information from management and outside advisers,» says Fullbrook.

You want to concentrate on doing a few things really well and saying «No» to a million others.