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NEWS RELEASE - Metal Treating Institute Meets on Decarbonization, Air Quality and Technical Specs

April has been an eventful and enlightening month for the Metal Treating Institute (MTI), focusing on pivotal issues like decarbonization, air quality, and aerospace technical specifications—each significantly influencing the heat treating industry. On April 3rd, MTI held a regional... Continue Reading

Work-life balance: A myth or reality?

There are many myths about work-life balance, but Sandeep Gupta offers 11 ways to dispel those myths and find the perfect balance. Have you ever had the feeling that there is too much work and very little life? Have you ever searched for a job with a more favorable work-life... Continue Reading

Ten Principles to Keep Our Anger in Check

Anger comes down to a distortion of the self in relation to the world. It is the distorted view that we are the arbitrators of truth and justice. Anger assumes privilege. Anger exercised gives us a jolt of temporary superiority. It is fair to say that there is often much at work and the world at... Continue Reading

Hot Inflation Report Derails Case for Fed’s June Rate Cut

Consumer prices rose 3.5% in March and underlying price pressures remained strong. The consumer price index accelerated at a faster-than-expected pace in March, pushing inflation higher and likely dashing hopes that the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates anytime soon. The CPI,... Continue Reading

ISM Report: Manufacturing Activity Expands Following 16 Months of Contraction

Nine out of 15 manufacturing industries reported growth in March, up from eight in February. With a March Purchasing Manager’s Index reading of 50.3%, manufacturing economic activity expanded for the first time since September 2022. Compared to the Februaryreading of 47.8%, the... Continue Reading

6 Important Business Lessons I Learned from Failure

Success breeds arrogance. Failure is the gift that keeps on giving. It was midnight the day before the big event. Midnight before all of my net worth, and more, were on the line. I had done everything I could to make it a success. I plowed everything I had into this venture, and planned for every... Continue Reading

Why You Need to Prioritize Aliveness, Starting Today

We all have a "voice of aliveness" within us, waiting to be uncovered. Executive coach Jack Craven offers 3 questions and 3 strategies to feel more alive. I realized how urgently something needed to change when I found myself at a leadership retreat in California and was asked by the... Continue Reading

MTI Launching New Website Enhancements in April

The Metal Treating Institute has always strived to lead from the front when it comes to technology that can connect Members to each other, industry discussions, and resources in real-time, 24/7. MTI’s CEO, Tom Morrison states, “The market moves fast and changes happens overnight... Continue Reading

This Is How to Be More Decisive: 20 Practices

To live and lead well, we must be decisive. While this may come naturally for some, many people struggle with it for a variety of reasons. In our lives, what price do we pay when we’re stuck in “analysis paralysis” and unclear about how to move forward in the face of our... Continue Reading

Release the Untapped Potential of Your Female Leaders

Companies need to be more intentional to tap the talents of their female leaders. Joel Garfinkle offers a three-step process. Winning the talent war isn’t about finding the right employees. You already have the right employees. They are just waiting to be engaged, empowered, and leveraged.... Continue Reading

The Power of Being Over Doing in Leadership

The essence of impactful leadership lies not in the multitude of tasks we accomplish, but in how we show up each day to create the conditions for learning and continuous improvement. "Don't focus on how to do, but rather, how to be.” This was a simple yet profound answer to a... Continue Reading

Analyzing the Growing Number of IIoT Device Hacks

Breaking down these vulnerabilities will be key to prioritizing and optimizing security. Manufacturers continue ramping up their procurement and deployment of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) equipment, sensors, and devices—and with good reason. Successful modernization depends on... Continue Reading