NYS Manufacturing Conditions Improve In September Randy Wolken, President & CEO Manufacturers have indicated that they are growing. The economic landscape remains challenging, but members are responding. This appears to...
READ MOREA Leader David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer One of my favorite parts of my job is conducting 360-degree assessments. The information I get about a leader is priceless, and while...
READ MOREJust Keep Moving David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever found yourself stuck? You don’t know where to go or what to do? A couple of weeks ago, that...
READ MOREAre you a good PARTNER? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer While I was at the most recent Maxwell Leadership conference, I heard John challenge each of us to be a...
READ MOREA Head Start – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I shared some thoughts on how you can get a head start over your peers and the...
READ MOREA Head Start David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Would you like to have a head start over your peers? How about a head start over your competitors? While I was...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Another Eventful Day on the Links at Our 26th Annual Golf Tournament Page 3...
READ MOREBeware of the Dip David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever noticed how you have this dip in emotions after you return from a vacation or an inspiring event?...
READ MORECulture is the key to innovation. Research shows that one of the keys to innovation is psychological safety. Innovative ideas flow out of a creative process that allows for brainstorming,...
READ MORENine Years Ago David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Nine years ago this month, I walked into the biggest hotel I had ever seen, The Orlando World Center Marriott. This would...
READ MORENot investing in your culture is costing you more than you think. Research shows that companies who invest in creating a growth culture outperform those who don't. Have you intentionally...
READ MOREA Very Personal Insult David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote my post titled “Hard is Good.” This week I want to take a look at another aspect...
READ MORECulture is the key ingredient in everything we make. Our culture will dictate who we attract to hire, how we treat our customer, and what defines a job well done.
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