By Jen Porett, manager, Wipfli Leadership isn’t defined by a title, but by influence. Whether it’s formally recognized or not, everyone within an organization has the ability to lead. Leadership shows up in: It’s about what a person does, not the position they hold. For example, two powerful ways to demonstrate leadership are to set clear expectations and coach for … [Read more...] about Leadership Isn’t Just a Title
Talent
Shaping the Next Generation: A Q&A with an Emerging Leader
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In 2024, AMBA launched its Emerging Leaders Rising Star of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding growth, leadership and/or contributions by an emerging professional in the AMBA community. In 2025, AMBA awarded its second recipient, Austin Sykora, manufacturing engineer, Vincent Tool Technologies Corporation, … [Read more...] about Shaping the Next Generation: A Q&A with an Emerging Leader
Key Talent Takeaways: Employee Recruitment, Retention and Culture
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA For US mold manufacturers, access to skilled labor continues to be both an impediment to profitability and a constraint on capacity, making it a major roadblock to long-term growth and operational sustainability. To better understand how mold builders are tackling this particular challenge and provide best … [Read more...] about Key Talent Takeaways: Employee Recruitment, Retention and Culture
Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA As the industry knows, developing its workforce continues to be a major priority for US mold manufacturers. This need is why the AMBA has launched initiatives like its Emerging Leaders Network, which prioritizes the connection of up-and-coming leaders and their personal and professional growth. But companies … [Read more...] about Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
Servant Leadership and Accountability Pave the Way for Professional Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Being a leader is more than supervising others and telling them what to do. In fact, leadership – at any level within a company – requires more internal reflection and active work than any other skill. But without training and guidance, the development of this necessary quality often is overlooked, impacting the … [Read more...] about Servant Leadership and Accountability Pave the Way for Professional Development
AMBA Paves Path for Emerging Leadership in US Manufacturing
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In 2018, AMBA launched the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, a program that provides professional development opportunities to innovative, creative and dedicated young professionals from across all AMBA member companies. These up-and-coming individuals come from all over the country and all areas of business and are … [Read more...] about AMBA Paves Path for Emerging Leadership in US Manufacturing