by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In late 2020, Kyle Scott, project manager, Liberty Molds, Portage, Michigan, left the construction industry to join his family-run company, where he planned to share and apply developed skills in sales and relationship-building. Shortly after, he attended the AMBA 2021 pre-conference session for its Emerging … [Read more...] about New Perspectives at Family-Run Company
Leadership
What You Need If You Are Called to Lead
by Dr. Rhea Seddon, astronaut and author Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be a leader but the paths they have chosen require that they become one. Regardless of the size of the group, its makeup or goals, there are proven principles that can be applied to lead any assemblage of people – even … [Read more...] about What You Need If You Are Called to Lead
Learning and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand for AMBA’s Emerging Leaders
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In a Harvard Business Review (HBR) article by Dr. Sunnie Giles, organizational scientist and leadership development consultant, titled, “The Most Important Leadership Competencies, According to Leaders Around the World,”1 the author suggests that while soft skills and emotional intelligence often are heralded as key … [Read more...] about Learning and Leadership Go Hand-in-Hand for AMBA’s Emerging Leaders
Mike MacArthur Selected to Lead RobbJack Corporation
RobbJack, Lincoln, California, announces the selection of Michael MacArthur as new President. MacArthur is a 26-year veteran of RobbJack. During his tenure as sales manager, he developed a reputation for building relationships and providing innovative solutions to meet customer challenges in the machining of myriad components for manufacturers and subcontractors alike. Mike … [Read more...] about Mike MacArthur Selected to Lead RobbJack Corporation
Emerging Leaders Address Decision Making and Leadership
By Rachael Pfenninger, Director of Strategic Execution, AMBA On June 22, 2021, members of AMBA’s Emerging Leaders Network met in person for the first time in more than 18 months at AMBA Conference 2021’s pre-conference session. Facilitated by keynote speaker Phil Van Hooser, Phil Van Hooser Associates, this session investigated the intricacies of decision making for … [Read more...] about Emerging Leaders Address Decision Making and Leadership
New Mentorship Series Impacts Emerging Leaders
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Although many up-and-coming leaders have a desire to learn from those who have come before them, accessing tribal knowledge from industry executives continues to be a challenge for next-generation employees, particularly in mold manufacturing. Between generational gaps, differences in communication, the lack of … [Read more...] about New Mentorship Series Impacts Emerging Leaders