I vividly recall the exhilaration of my first job as a paper boy at 12 years old. My mornings began before dawn, delivering the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette to over 100 homes, ensuring that my customers could enjoy their morning coffee with the latest news. The role was physically demanding; I had to retrieve bundles of newspapers from a corner drop-off, carefully fold and … [Read more...] about Viewpoint Issue 3, 2024: Harnessing the Power of Compounding: Captive Insurance Programs Counteract Inflation’s Bite
Leadership
Top 5 Ways to Turn Failure into Advantage
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing,” said Henry Ford. Trying, failing and succeeding are part of the business environment. No one succeeds without trying, and no one ever tries without failing at least occasionally. Here are tips for finding value in the inevitable failures experienced by those trying to … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Turn Failure into Advantage
Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business “If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted,” are words that resonate with leaders. This quote stands as a simple reminder and sound advice to those seeking a leadership role or being a “succession” – on-the-job training and sharing processes and procedures are critical components to reaching the next step on the ladder. … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
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
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”