In my last post, I introduced the 3 Is of leadership: integrity, influence and impact, and discussed how leaders can live and lead with increased integrity. In this post, we will focus on influence, and how a leader’s integrity directly allows them to influence. At the heart of great... Continue Reading
Ahead of its 125th anniversary and the 2020 elections, the NAM announced this week a member-driven campaign to raise at least $10 million for the newly established “Creators Wanted Fund” to inspire and drive more Americans to pursue careers in modern manufacturing. The fund aims to... Continue Reading
Despite sheer scale and worldwide coverage, modern logistics still faces a number of problems that have yet to be solved, such as tracking components along supply chains. Part of the problem is outdated technology that leads to a lack of traceability and transparency, which make it difficult for... Continue Reading
Voice-controlled, hands-free wearable devices are bringing virtual and augmented reality to field service, training and other uses. When you’re 100 yards up in the air trying to fix a wind tower in a blowing gale, you don’t want to take a chance that the piece of paper... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: ANNE MEERBOTH-MALTZ AMEERBOTH@MDNA.COM TEL. (312) 781-5185 FAX (312) 781-5188 June 2019 ... Continue Reading
There are many reasons why giving feedback is challenging. Some people shut down after hearing tough feedback, others will actively avoid the person who gave them the feedback, and still others will become angry and lash out. The result can lead to a culture of avoiding feedback altogether. In one... Continue Reading
While still in its early phases, 4D printing technology has potential to transform organizations with customized and adaptive solutions for supply chain challenges. We interact with infrastructure all the time — from the pipes that bring water each morning to our shower, to the roads we... Continue Reading
The average cost per company for this cybersecurity issue? $8.86 million annually. Like many industries, manufacturing is becoming more digitized and automated, with companies consistently creating new technology to stay one step ahead of competitors. This type of innovation can reap many... Continue Reading
A bad night's sleep, or a night without enough sleep, might not just lead to weight gain, it can actually kill you, or leave you badly injured. A Harvard Medical School study—one of many on the subject—found that insomnia is responsible for 274,000 workplace accidents and errors each... Continue Reading
Toxic employees can affect turnover, productivity, and morale. And they can be harder to deal with than you may think. You know your company’s culture is toxic, but where is it coming from? Is it a systemic issue? Point-source pollution from a handful of bad eggs? Both? It’s not... Continue Reading
Data is a crucial component of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. In fact, it lies at the foundation of every digital initiative. However, data in itself is not a value driver. It must be put to use. In general, manufacturing operations collect more than enough data to form a... Continue Reading
At some point in our lives and our leadership, we all experience insecurity, and when we act out of that insecurity we tend to behave badly. Sometimes harming our relationships and reputation in the process. Especially for leaders, insecurity affects not only ourselves but also those around... Continue Reading
