“Tradition Meets Transformation” by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton is released with Forbes Books NEW YORK (January 30, 2024) — Tradition Meets Transformation: Leadership Strategies to Revitalize Manufacturing, by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Consultants Work to Ensure a Prosperous Future for a Vital Sector
Booklist
It’s Time to Sell
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business In 2000, a movie was released that didn’t have much of an impact on theater audiences, despite its lineup of “name-brand” young actors. Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck and Scott Caan had leading roles in a film called Boiler Room, a crime drama centered around a brokerage firm that spends more time generating … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Sell
Booklist: Step Back to Let Others Lead
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business A few years ago, I was invited to participate in a three-day leadership experience at the Kansas Leadership Institute. It was a mentally exhausting examination of what I believed about leadership, how my personal style helped or hindered the people around me, and the ways in which I could thoughtfully change the … [Read more...] about Booklist: Step Back to Let Others Lead
I Put the “Pro” in Procrastinate
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business It’s 6:56 p.m. I started this article much earlier this afternoon. Well, I opened a new document in Microsoft Word, wrote the title, made sure my byline looked good… And then time got away from me. The office phone wouldn’t stop ringing, there were questions about the contract for an upcoming event and we added … [Read more...] about I Put the “Pro” in Procrastinate
It’s Time to Intentionally Connect
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business I’m traveling more these days – to tradeshows, conferences and plant tours – and it feels GOOD to connect with people again. From hugs with old friends to handshakes with new acquaintances, these relationships are filling my tank with energy, ideas and purpose. However, it’s not easy for everyone to reach out and … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Intentionally Connect