You don’t need to be loud to lead. Influence starts with clarity, presence, and daily intention. Here’s how to lead quietly and powerfully. Most people think of influence as something you have over others. But the most effective influence starts with how well you understand... Continue Reading
Sometimes, the best way to land a job at a company is to get rejected by them first. In the months before graduating from Cornell University in 2023, Jahnavi Shah said she applied to over 500 jobs and secured five interviews, but none led to a full-time offer — at least not right away.... Continue Reading
Most of us enter the workforce like wide-eyed toddlers clutching a sippy cup of optimism, ready to “make a difference.” Then, one day, we notice that Becky in accounting is suspiciously good at turning other people’s ideas into her own ideas. And Brad in marketing keeps... Continue Reading
A strong safety culture is the result of intentional decisions and consistent practices that begin long before a driver ever hits the road. In the world of trucking, safety is not just a priority, but the foundation. A strong safety culture does not happen by chance; it’s the result of... Continue Reading
Companies need to get serious about building systems that develop talent, not just manage it. There’s a growing narrative that AI is the only force reshaping work, as if a tidal wave is just offshore, ready to crash. In meetings and strategy sessions, it’s almost all anyone talks... Continue Reading
How can a time-tested military strategy help executives navigate the highest economic uncertainty in three decades? Roughly a quarter century ago, during the Iraq War, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld shed some light on how military leaders manage uncertainty. In what became his most... Continue Reading
Changing tariffs and geopolitical tensions have forced manufacturers to adapt quickly, often changing suppliers and partners. While these shifts are typically implemented to help ensure future prosperity, they often neglect a crucial risk: cybersecurity. Cybersecurity management plays a... Continue Reading
In the fast-changing heat treating industry, success belongs to companies that stay informed, skilled, and connected. The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) equips you with proven tools to help grow your people, productivity, and profits—but their value is only realized when you use... Continue Reading
MTI Members who have a stake in Nadcap accreditation and technical standard-setting—are invited to attend two informative Member only events during the upcoming October Nadcap meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. During these two events Members will have an open discussion on key audit and... Continue Reading
Everyone makes mistakes, but we can earn a second chance by apologizing and seeking to set things right, writes John Baldoni. A good number of senior executives with whom I have worked have told me that at some point in their early careers, a senior colleague or maybe a boss pulled them... Continue Reading
The ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Manufacturing PMI registered 48% in July. This decrease of one percentage point from June’s figure of 49% indicates that manufacturing economic activity contracted at a faster rate last month. July marks the fifth consecutive month of... Continue Reading
Are these leadership myths hobbling your effectiveness? Marlene Chism brings a dose of reality and some handy ways to reframe the situation. Leadership isn’t just about making decisions or driving performance — it’s about how you show up under pressure, how you communicate... Continue Reading
