Sometimes things can get tough, and it’s helpful to call on a positive attitude, especially when you don’t feel like it. A positive outlook is associated with better health and creativity.In this episode, you’ll discover how to foster a positive attitude in just a few minutes.You’ll also get an effective way on how to create a positive mindset with ease! You don't need any special tools or tricks- all it takes is your willingness and an open mind. Enjoy this follow-up interview with the new GM for the Southeast ROC, Jorge Pradilla.

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and it’s a great sport for learning about leadership, communication, and building relationships.Enter the Director of Sales and Operations for the Southeast ROC, Jorge Pradilla, who knows a lot about leadership and soccer...as he led the NCAA in both goals and points during his college playing days.He also has a BIG success strategy that can help you achieve more success at Parkland. You'll learn how to stay focused on your goal even if things don't go your way at first.

A bad day for a customer can turn into a really bad week for the company. Often this could have been prevented or resolved with a little time and attention upfront.In this episode, you’ll discover an easy way you can win over any difficult customer and make their day better without much effort on your part.Take a page from the playbook of Bennie Jetton, Store Manager of Parkland USA, Jamestown, North Dakota Store 28.

The path to job promotion doesn’t always run straight, and it’s important to be prepared for twists and turns along the way. It's often helpful to learn from other leaders in the company to understand how they did it.Of course, it’s also helpful to work at a terrific, growing company like Parkland too!Enjoy this engaging interview with Bennie Jetton, Parkland USA Store Manager of Jamestown, North Dakota Store 28, as he discusses his fast rise from parking lot attendant to store manager and what he learned along the way.

At work, it's the little things that count, and being kind to people at work is one of them.It's not just good karma--it has some benefits too! You might think real life isn't like school where people are always telling us "be nice!" But when we do something thoughtful for someone else at work, they'll remember it and maybe even pass on the favor or give us an opportunity in return because our act of kindness made them feel good.So if you want to be a successful professional, take a page from, Lewis Haag, Director of Supply, who shows you how being kind at work can lead to success.Enjoy!

Having a vision just isn't for people like Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney, and George Lucas. It’s for you too! Your vision for your life and career at Parkland is important, and it’s also vital to have a plan to make it real.Lewis Haag, Director of Supply at Parkland, has a helpful strategy for you today as he shares the big vision he created for his life, and how he achieved it!

Want to grow your career at Parkland?If you’re a YES, then this episode is for you.It’s too easy to get so caught up in your daily responsibilities that you forget to consider the bigger picture.That’s where these important insights from Laura Varn, Vice President of People & Culture and Communication, comes in.Don’t miss this open and honest conversion including the origin of The Winning Drive podcast and her passion for Jimmy Buffet!

What’s the single most important skill you need to succeed today at Parkland?It's not a skill that’s taught in school, but it does have something to do with your brain. Success in today's world takes more than just talent. It also takes a skill that many people forget to foster.Laura Varn, Vice President of People & Culture and Communication shares the one skill you need to succeed at this company, and how it can help you excel in your career!

How often do you take the time to think about your professional growth?For many employees, it’s just an afterthought but this question turns out to be important.  Jeff Bush, VP of Business Development for Parkland USA, believes that growth and ownership are mindsets that can be developed. You’ll discover his vision for growth and how Parkland employees can benefit.Plus you’ll also learn three success strategies that will help you flourish in your career at Parkland.

If you could have any mentor, who would it be?For most people they’ve never considered this question, or maybe even having a mentor in the first place.In this episode, Jeff Bush, VP of Business Development at Parkland shares his strategies for finding great mentors that can help your career grow and prosper.Plus you’ll discover the big twist he experienced in his career that led to his success down the road, including his exciting new role at Parkland USA.

As a driver, you’ve probably been doing loading and unloading for years, but getting too complacent can have big consequences when it comes to safety, time, and money.Alvin Parker, Transportation Manager in Billings, Montana explains how a process that takes a few seconds can improve your work day and keep you and others safe.

It’s essential to have a game plan to stay healthy and safe when you’re on the road and that is exactly what you’ll discover in this episode.You'll get the breakdown on hours of service at Parkland USA and a few colorful stories of what happens when they’re ignored.You’re also going to love how Alvin Parker, Transportation Manager in Billings. Montana helps his team stay safe when they bump up against their hours of service limits.Enjoy!

HAZMAT is too important to ignore and why we must continue to revisit and focus on it.  There’s just too much at stake. You may know a lot about HAZMAT, but you’re sure to pick up even more helpful strategies in this episode with Mark Liebersback, Regional Transportation Manager for the Northern Tier ROC. You’ll also discover the most common HAZMAT mistakes made by drivers, and how to address them.

When it comes to driving, complacency is dangerous. And, it's important to acknowledge that it's often the small things we do that make the biggest impact. Enjoy this important episode with Mark Liebersback, Regional Transportation Manager of the Northern Tier ROC.  He shares the daily habit that saves lives and how every driver use it.--We also get into what it’s like to visit the largest motorcycle rally in the world--

Great mentors and guides are important to living a great life and having an enjoyable career. Who better to deliver a dose of mentorship than a 21-year Parkland veteran?Enjoy this episode with Parkland USA Vice President of Retail, Dan Dunstan, who shares his secrets for moving up the ranks and leading the charge in the retail business.Dan’s first job delivering newspapers when he’d often come home covered in snow and ice.His favorite Parkland moments in his 21-year tenure at the company.Advice for employees who'd like to make a career at Parkland.

This is the second half of the interview with Director of Customer Service, Jim Storey.  He delivers insights and some exciting news about Truefill.  Jim’s favorite thing about working at Parkland.The art of the GTKY meeting.What is TrueFill and why he’s so excited about its future.How it helps every employee and customer.Why it's sometimes called the “Pizza App”.How to explain TrueFill to customers.Three success tips for every employee.A twist in his career that led to his personal growth.

Enjoy this fun and engaging interview with the new Director of Customer Service, Jim Storey.  This is the first part of his interview with the second part coming out next week.You’ll discover:Jim’s vision for the Director of Customer Experience Role.How he and his family scientifically determined the BEST microwave popcorn.What he learned riding with a Parkland USA driver that has 40 years of experience.A call to action for every driver.What it was like trading commodities early in his career...including dog food!The greatest 2-minutes in sports.His approach to determining what customers really want.Operation BBQ Relief.The big surprise when began live streaming his music on Facebook.

Enjoy this engaging follow-up episode with VP of Finance, Eddie Ho. You'll discover how you can quickly understand the company's bottom line plus:What Eddie loves most about working at Parkland.What it means to foster an entrepreneurial spirit.Eddie’s vision for Finance at Parkland, and how it benefits you.A 2-minute crash course in Finance.Three key measurements that every employee should understand.What a VP of Finance does and the positive impact his team is seeking to make.How every driver can benefit from knowing a Finance team member.Three success tips for every Parkland employee.

Eddie Ho is VP of Finance for Parkland USA.  In this interview you’ll discover:His first job that included repairing and soldering computer parts.Why he decided to get into Finance.What does a VP of Finance do?Eddie’s career journey through multiple countries and what he learned along the way.The advice he’d give his younger self.What he learned when he visited the “demilitarized zone”.His trip to the most fortified border in the world.  What it was like surviving a plane crash.

Here’s the second half of a terrific interview with the COO of Parkland USA, Jay Erickson.You’ll discover:How a twist in his career led to his success.Why Parkland is a great place to grow.His focus to create a positive environment for all employees of acquisitions.  How to stay positive in an uncertain situation.What a Chief Operating Officer does, and why it’s important.His vision for accelerating Operations within Parkland USA.The biggest potential!  The one trait he'd like to instill in every employee.What he would like his legacy to be one day.Four success strategies for every Parkland employee.