By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold Builder I’ve been on enough planes at this point in my life that the safety presentation prior to takeoff is a little like Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah wah wah wah wah…” I’m not the only one with this attention-span problem, which is why the Southwest flight attendants sometimes add sarcasm and humor to their … [Read more...] about Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
Leadership
AMBA Delivers Power – Packed Conference in Michigan
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) delivered a power-packed three-day conference in early March, where attendees – engaged, elevated and evolved – in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by listening to inspiring keynote speakers, collaborating at roundtable discussions with peers, actively listening at breakout sessions and … [Read more...] about AMBA Delivers Power – Packed Conference in Michigan
We Already Are Leaders
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold Builder In 2000, a movie was released that didn’t have much of an impact on theater audiences, despite its lineup of “name-brand” young actors. Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck and Scott Caan had leading roles in a film called Boiler Room, a crime drama centered around a brokerage firm that spends more time … [Read more...] about We Already Are Leaders
Manufacturing Consultants Work to Ensure a Prosperous Future for a Vital Sector
“Tradition Meets Transformation” by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton is released with Forbes Books NEW YORK (January 30, 2024) — Tradition Meets Transformation: Leadership Strategies to Revitalize Manufacturing, by Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Consultants Work to Ensure a Prosperous Future for a Vital Sector
The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Despite the sophistication of the US mold manufacturing industry, many of its executives would not necessarily use the word “sophisticated” to describe themselves in terms of management skill or financial prowess. How is that possible in such a specialized and technical field where companies are handling millions … [Read more...] about The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
AMBA Emerging Leaders Take the Reins in Connecticut
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA On July 19-20, 2023, AMBA convened its first plant tour workshop run entirely by emerging leadership. Sponsored by the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, this dual plant tour workshop provided all AMBA members with an opportunity to tour two facilities renowned for their workforce development efforts – Wepco Plastics … [Read more...] about AMBA Emerging Leaders Take the Reins in Connecticut