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executive corner What is commitment? A great commitment to self and to a set of business leader once said, “The principles serves as a foundation basic philosophy, spirit, and drive for any organization and its sucof an organization have far more cess. Possibly the best description to do with its relative achieve- of commitment is “persistence with ments than do technological or a purpose.” economic resources, organizational Given the large number of destructure, innovamands placed on all tion, and timing. All of us, it is important these things weigh for each of us to comheavily in success. mit to and concentrate But they are, I think, on achieving the most transcended by how important goals and strongly the people objectives in order in the organization to get results as an believe in its basic organization. Comprecepts and how mitment to results is faithfully they carry largely determined them out.” (From by how clearly priThomas J. Watorities are outlined son Jr., A Busiand what risks are ness and Its BeFloyd Williams, C.E.H. being taken to imlief.) prove the intended SED Director Commitment results. The quality ignites action— of an organization’s especially in an organization like commitment is largely based upon I.E.H.A. To commit is to pledge the quality of its commitment to oneself to a certain purpose or line people. of conduct and to do so consistently. The truth is, demonstrating There are two fundamental condi- commitment is hard work, but tions for commitment. The first is commitment is demonstrated having a sound set of values, prin- basically by a combination of two ciples, or beliefs. As Peter Marshall actions: support and improvement. once said, “Stand for something Genuine support develops a comor you’ll fall for anything.” These mitment in the minds and hearts of principles should be consistent others; and improvement stretches and define both an organization’s our commitment to an even higher uniqueness and fundamental level. Commitment means having direction. The second is faithful a willingness to look for a better adherence to those beliefs within way and to learn from the process; your own behavior—how one acts and genuine commitment stands as a leader. An effective leader pos- the test of time. Commitment is a sesses a strong sense of personal two-way street—you only get it if integrity and self-confidence. The you give it. Are you applying comcombination of a strong, positive mitment to I.E.H.A.? w Where Do YOU Stand on Commitment? Compass and Encompass INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, INC. TM The official publication of the International Executive Housekeepers Association, Inc. MAGAZINE STAFF Beth B. Risinger, Publisher Laura M. DiGiulio, Editor Michael Wise, Editorial Intern Barb Burgie, Advertising Sales I.E.H.A. Toll-free voice: (800) 200-6342 00 Eastwind Dr., Suite 30 Westerville, Ohio 4308-336 Voice: (64) 895-766 Fax: (64) 895-248 E-mail: excel@ieha.org Internet: www.ieha.org TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Andrew Bales, C.E.H. Mason General Hospital P.O. Box 1668 Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-3638 abales@masongeneral.com Jimmie Green Savannah/Hilton Head Airport 640 Gulfstream Rd. Savannah, GA 31408 (912) 964-0514 jgreen@savannahairport.com Patty Kawaoka Mirimar at Waikiki Hotel 1816 10th Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816 (808) 926-8550 Pkawaoka@miramarwaikiki.com Christopher Kopach University of Arizona 1730 North Vine Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 626-4919 kopachc@fm.arizona.edu Sue Vrenna, C.E.H. St. Vincent Health Center 232 W. 25th St. Erie. PA 16544 (814) 452-5714 svrenna@svhs.org Audited By: W 2 Executive Housekeeping Today/April 2008 http://www.ieha.org

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Executive Housekeeping Today - April 2008 Contents Executive Corner Green Certification Issues The Green Benefit from the Roof Down Frugal Housekeeper LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Greening with Mats A Greener Approach to Laundry Feature Article 2008 Candidate Information The Green Scene 2008 Convention Information Get Into the "O-Zone" Product Highlights CEH/REH Members New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside I.E.H.A. What I.E.H.A. Has Done For Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - April 2008

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