Michael Zelek on LinkedIn: I got called out for listening to the radio on my way to work; "people… | 32 comments (2025)

Trust and reputation go hand in hand, in that they can take years to build and mere moments to destroy. Rebuilding that trust/reputation takes longer than it did to build it in the first place, which puts more importance on being respectful, professional and logical when dealing with people and/or issues.#thoughtoftheday #Wednesdaywisdom #WGOC #Zelistotle #trucking #transportation #trust #reputation #professional #nowhiring #3PL #brokerage #HRstuff

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Make a point today to tell one of the unsung heroes at the office what a great job they are doing. Hopefully they will do the same and that starts a chain of appreciation.#Fridaythought #thoughtoftheday #positivity #companyculture #workhard #worksmart #WGOC #Zelistotle #appreciation

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Networking is basically a fancy name for being nice and talking to people.There are many reasons why I love networking, the main one being that I genuinely enjoy doing it. I have met so many great people in the transportation industry through various events and functions.A lot of the people that I have met over the years have become close friends, others have become co-workers, some I've become a customer of and others have become a customer. #networking #WGOC #Zelistotle #thoughtoftheday #network #introductions #6degreesofseparation #kevinbacon #GlennCaldwell #transportation #nowhiring #coworkers #jobs

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Really felt like I was a part of something this weekend at the Terry Fox run in Georgetown. The community raised over $26,000 which is the most that this event has raised in Georgetown in over 20 years (and second most all time).Lots of amazing volunteers and sponsors (Ruffin's Pet Centres, McDonald's, Terra Cotta Cookie Co Ltd, Pizzaiolo The Pizza Maker's Pizza) that helped make this happen, along with all the energetic participants. I love that my nephew (whose middle name is Terry after Terry Fox) is leading the pack in his white T-shirt."I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to.” - Terry Fox#TerryFox #TeryFoxrun #GeorgetownON #HaltonHills #masterofceremonies #fundraiser #community #WGOC #Zelistotle #charity #givingback #sponsors #fundraising #running #myreasonwhy #cancer #beatcancer

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If you are one of 15 candidates interviewing for one position at a company, would you want to be the first person interviewed, the last person interviewed or somewhere in the middle? What is your reasoning behind it?#thoughtoftheday #WGOC #Zelistotle #HRstuff #jobinterviews #hiring #nowhiring #transportation #trucking #3PL #loadbroker #brokerage #jobs #realtalk #Fridaythoughts

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Anyone notice that it is damn near impossible not to spend a bunch of money every single day? I am not talking about $10 here and there.Seems like every day there is a $100 or more expense that seems to run its course. Could be a couple bags of groceries, a tank of gas, a hockey stick, some minor appliance for the house etc.I feel like an old man, but back in my day you could get a decent hockey stick for $20, a sub for $5 and a pile of groceries at a reasonable cost. Sigh.#oldman #inflation #COLA #WGOC #Zelistotle #transportation #costofliving #risingprices #trucking #logistics

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Last night I made my return to organized hockey (low-level adult beer league). I forgot how much I missed being part of a team; the banter in the dressing room, the friendly chirping on the ice and a little bit of competition to keep the competitive juices flowing.I've posted before that lots of people prefer to hire people who have grown up playing team sports, and last night was a reminder of why.You are born alone, you die alone, but in between you play on teams.PS I am currently welcoming recommendations for personal trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors and anything else that will make my body feel better than it does right now!#WGOC #Zelistotle #hockey #rechockey #beerleagueallstar #team #teammates #oldman #stillgotit #transportation #truckingPhoto Cred: Casey Bruton (to the disgust of Rachael McMunn)

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You can tell your kid hundreds of times to say things like "please" or "thank you" or "excuse me" and they don't always listen. But as soon as they hear you say "$hit" when you drop something, they are repeating it all day.A similar thing could be said for your co-workers; you try to lead by example and say the right things, but sometimes it is a mistake or something negative that they replicate.PS, don't tell my wife the new word I "taught" our daughter today ;)#WGOC #Zelistotle #HRstuff #monkeysee #monkeydo #manners #thoughtoftheday #daddydaughter #trucking #transportation #nowhiring #transportationjobs #careers

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August 27th, 2018 (first day at Wellington Group of Companies) compared to August 27th, 2024. They say working in transportation ages you, but quite frankly, I don't see it.6 years in the books at Wellington; there have been lots of personal and professional growth over this time and I have met some incredible people. Thanks to all of those who have contributed positively to my journey.#workanniversary #oldman #aging #everythinghurts #WGOC #Zelistotle #transportation #trucking #nowhiring #tenure #HRstuff #career #thankyou

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