By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business I’ve been on enough planes at this point in my life that the safety presentation prior to takeoff is a little like Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah wah wah wah wah…” I’m not the only one with this attention-span problem, which is why the Southwest flight attendants sometimes add sarcasm and humor to their speeches … [Read more...] about Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
Leadership
Hoffer Plastics Builds Careers Based on the Principle “People Matter”
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Family-owned since 1953, Robert Hoffer and his wife Hellen started Hoffer Plastics embodying four core values: family, integrity, service and trust. These core values were the pillar that held the company together over three generations, and after 70 years, they continue to forge and build a business based on – service to others … [Read more...] about Hoffer Plastics Builds Careers Based on the Principle “People Matter”
Does It Matter or Not – It’s Your Call!
“It’s coming!” I yelled at my teammates as I entered the office. “The polar vortex is coming, and I am so excited because the temperature is forecasted to drop below zero!” I immediately heard groans throughout the entire office, but not because of oncoming bad weather, but because by now nearly everyone on staff was hoping for me to stop telling stories about my daily cold … [Read more...] about Does It Matter or Not – It’s Your Call!
Why Leaders Struggle to Build a Culture of Accountability and How They Can Do It
By Tramico Herman, MBA, BSN, RN A company’s success is attributable to many factors, but for businesses built to thrive over the long term, accountability is essential. Accountability is about taking responsibility for one’s actions. It’s difficult to develop a high-performing team if accountability is lacking because little gets done when no one takes ownership of … [Read more...] about Why Leaders Struggle to Build a Culture of Accountability and How They Can Do It
Manufacturing Consultants Work to Ensure a Prosperous Future for a Vital Sector
“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