by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business As I sat down to work on this issue's Booklist, I was distracted by an advertisement for an accessory that would make it easier for me to manage my planner, notebooks and other workday necessities. I went back to using a paper planner a few years ago… partially as a strategy to gather all of my sticky notes in one location. … [Read more...] about Goal Setting and Follow Through
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A Nonfiction Brain Break
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business How high is the stack of business-themed books on your desk? Is your e-reader overloaded with those game-changing books you'll get to - eventually? Does your brain need a break? When was the last time you read a book for fun? No worries - this list isn't full of fiction titles (no one has time for that!). Instead, grab … [Read more...] about A Nonfiction Brain Break
Podcasts for Leaders
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business Each quarter, Plastics Business staff has been offering five or six book selections on topics from building culture to storytelling to management techniques. In this issue, the focus is taken off the printed page - instead featuring podcasts that draw on the business experiences of leaders from all industries. Editor's … [Read more...] about Podcasts for Leaders
Booklist: Motivational Leadership
Organizational leaders are many things: decision makers, financial strategists, strategic visionaries and more. But, how many have added "coach" to their list of job titles? Leading a plastics processing company - especially in today's workforce environment, where finding and keeping employees is a crucial task - requires motivational leadership. Not only do employees need to … [Read more...] about Booklist: Motivational Leadership
Booklist: Strategic Planning
Rarely is success stumbled upon by accident. Instead, it's the result of careful, focused planning that identifies direction, market and strategies to achieve goals that also have been deliberately set. How many plastics processors today are taking the time to study, assess and understand their companies' strategic plans? And, how many are expending the effort necessary to … [Read more...] about Booklist: Strategic Planning