American Gas - March 2012 - (Page 1)

AmericanGas contents march12 VOLUME 94 | NUMBER 2 FEATURES COLUMNS 2 President’s Message Lessons in Leadership—Leaders must listen, search for consensus, then act and encourage others to follow. 18 Leaders on Leadership BY BRUCE G. KAUFFMANN—CEOs share their perspectives on what leadership means for both utilities and individuals today. 24 15 10 Safety First 30 Days to ‘Dig’ It—Along with April showers come many opportunities to spread the safe digging message. 15 Ask AGA Time to Take the Deﬁcit Down— U.S. debt currently exceeds $15.2 trillion, representing a ticking time bomb for America’s citizens, businesses and future. 24 A Better Balance BY JIM BIRD—Having a hard time getting it all done? What you need to know to achieve work-life balance. DEPARTMENTS 5 In the News Global natural gas consumption hits record high; ACEEE reports 40 states now offer natural gas energy efﬁciency programs; survey ﬁnds consumers are changing their bill-paying habits 31 Vendor News Industry leaders share the latest developments about technology and their companies. 5 30 Places to Be 33 Noteworthies 34 Jobline ON OUR COVER: From left to right, Larry Borgard, 2012 AGA chairman, is president and COO of Integrys Energy Group; Gregg Kantor, AGA second vice chairman for 2012, is president and CEO of NW Natural; Ron Jibson, AGA ﬁrst vice chairman for 2012, is president and CEO of Questar Corp.; and John Somerhalder II is immediate past chairman of AGA and chairman, president and CEO of AGL Resources Inc. COVER PHOTO BY RODNEY REGALA OF REGALA STUDIO 35 Marketplace 35 Advertisers’ Index 36 Facts on Gas www. .org http://www.aga.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - March 2012

American Gas - March 2012
Contents
President’s Message
In the News
Safety First
Ask AGA
Leaders on Leadership
A Better Balance
Places to Be
Vendor News
Noteworthies
Jobline
Marketplace
Advertisers’ Index
Facts on Gas

American Gas - March 2012