Active listening is one of the most essential outer core leadership competencies I teach. In every organization I serve, I see a clear pattern. Leadership communication becomes stronger, trust grows, and relationships deepen when leaders learn to listen with intention. Active listening... Continue Reading
As the Metal Treating Institute gears up for its highly anticipated 2026 Spring Meeting, April 13–15 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the MTI Education Committee convened on December 3rd to finalize what promises to be one of the most dynamic and... Continue Reading
The study reveals a shift in business priorities, with half now ranking AI implementation as their top business risk, surpassing traditional concerns such as an economic slowdown and supply chain disruption. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now the leading concern for U.S. business executives,... Continue Reading
Practicing the principles of stoicism, including remaining calm and focused in a crisis, can improve your leadership, writes LaRay Quy. The first time I remember my emotions getting out of control was when I was 7 years old and crossing a flooding river on horseback. I couldn’t... Continue Reading
Every decade has an inflection point…a moment when the forces of economics, technology, labor, and consumer behavior shift so dramatically that the choices leaders make determine the decade ahead. For the 2030s, that pivotal moment is 2026. Although the 2030s are still several years... Continue Reading
Why AI demands a Renaissance mind. For more than a century, organizations have rewarded one kind of intelligence above all others: specialization. The great lawyer knew law. The great surgeon knew surgery. The great engineer knew engineering. Depth was the currency of competence. But... Continue Reading
U.S. firms were shedding more than 11,000 jobs a week through late October, payroll processor ADP said on Tuesday in its latest real-time estimate of job market trends. Though an ADP report last week estimated the U.S. overall added 42,000 jobs in October versus the month before, the new... Continue Reading
As your management team plans for 2026, it is important you are asking all the key questions to drive your strategies in every area to leave no gaps in your annual plan. Below are the key strategic and operational questions you should consider. At the bottom of this article is a checklist... Continue Reading
How leaders can keep teams moving when fear and scarcity take over. As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history finally shows signs of ending, the toll has been significant. Nearly a month and a half without pay has left roughly 1.4 million federal employees scrambling to cover... Continue Reading
Nearly half (45%) of companies experienced a cybersecurity breach in the last year, according to a survey from NCC Group. Businesses are overestimating their ability to respond to supply chain cyber-attacks and their visibility over suppliers, according to new research, The State of... Continue Reading
In today’s unpredictable business climate, information isn’t just power — it’s profit. For manufacturers and commercial heat treaters navigating labor shortages, cost pressures, and market swings, having the right data at the right time can mean the difference between... Continue Reading
From shipyards to space, America's eroding dominance in critical areas needs rebuilding with workforce training and pipelines and public-private partnerships. Sound the alarm: America's manufacturing prowess, once the envy of the world, is at risk of being outpaced by rivals who build faster... Continue Reading
