8 steps to navigating uncertainty
As business leaders struggle to navigate COVID-19, one of the most difficult challenges is dealing with the many levels of uncertainty…
Relationships matter: 5 steps to stronger partnerships
“People Need People” was the title of my second-grade reading textbook. My 7-year-old mind was curious about this title choice, but it wasn’t until much later that I really understood its meaning…
Deep work: Moving beyond busyness to true productivity
Today’s technological tools are useful, but too often they seem to be using us — keeping us busy but not productive…
New membership organization to champion smaller manufacturers
The Kinexus Group has launched the newest addition to its nonprofit family — the Manufacturing Growth Alliance…
Creative Studio Promotions: Developing a killer sales system
“The challenge was getting through the prospect’s doors — and getting to the right perso,” said Ann Vidro.
All the world’s a stage: the importance of shifting roles
As they launch and scale a business, company founders encounter a series of pivotal points that require them to embrace different roles…
EVS: expanding the solar market
“There’s nothing else like it out there,” says Andy Kim, vice president of EVS, referring to his company’s recent SIG engagement.
Lighten your leader’s load
Middle managers can add value to their organizations by not only influencing subordinates but also their bosses, a concept known as “leading up.”
Leading for the common good
I recently wrapped up an intensive program at the Great Lakes Leadership Academy (GLLA) — one that challenged me on a lot of fronts…
Jeremy Mortl of Messersmith Mfg.
Jeremy Mortl credits PeerSpectives for helping him with a wide range of issues, ranging from HR strategies to different manufacturing technologies.