by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business The Booklist in the Summer 2015 issue of Plastics Business struck a chord, so this issue features book recommendations by Troy Nix, executive director of Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). Some of these books were given to him by members of the MAPP Board of Directors. While the Summer 2015 list detailed some of the … [Read more...] about Business Books with a Lasting Influence
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Four of the Top Business Books of 2015
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Mark Zuckerberg created a buzz not seen since Oprah's Book Club when he announced his intention of reading a book every two weeks in 2015 – and sharing his selections. As a result, nearly 430,000 people have "liked" the Facebook page that announces the featured book, which also features discussions with the authors and an online discussion … [Read more...] about Four of the Top Business Books of 2015
Are You a Fred? How a Postal Worker Teaches Leadership and Service
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Before I left for the MAPP Benchmarking Conference, I was given a book called The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary. Written by Mark Sanborn, the book blurb exclaimed, "Seize the chance to be extraordinary!" I love to read, but I typically choose well-crafted mysteries over … [Read more...] about Are You a Fred? How a Postal Worker Teaches Leadership and Service