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Articles tagged with "leadership"

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	More than just southern hospitality: People-focused culture is the foundation for success at Plymouth Tube’s Eupora plant By: Eric Lundin, Editor TPJ's 2009 Industry Award Winner: Plymouth Tube Co. Publish date: January 13, 2009 Tech cell: Finishing
	Managers are not necessarily leaders By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer Often we are told that leadership is the key to the success of any business or organization. What is leadership? Is it the same as management? And whatseparates would-be or so-so leaders from world-class leaders? Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Getting your mojo back: You can't energize others if you aren't energized By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Organizations can be only as energized and focused as their leaders. This article discusses how leaders can replenish their own waning energy levels and refocus. Publish date: August 9, 2005 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Who will fill your shoes? By: Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Who will fill your shoes when you leave your company? What actions have you taken to develop the person who will be your replacement? Succession planning takes time and a well-thought-out strategy. This article can help you develop that strategy and identify potential successors. Publish date: September 11, 2007 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Good leadership comes from inside By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager How important is good leadership? Extremely important. Poor leadership can cause a massive talent drain and cripple a company. When it comes to leadership, emotional intelligence can make the difference between a good leader and one who needs work to become an asset rather than a liability. Publish date: May 27, 2008 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Faith in the face of a recession: Leading effectively during stressful times By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Contributing Writer Leadership isn't for the faint-hearted, particularly in stressful times such as a recession. You can learn to manage your attitudes and behaviors to help you and your organization more effectively weather the storm and emerge even stronger. Publish date: August 25, 2009 Tech cell: For CEOs
	Family business going strong after 100 years By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager The average lifespan of a family-owned business is 24 years, and 60 percent of family-owned businesses do not have a clear succession plan. Tell that to the Peddinghaus Corporation and you might be in for a big "Oh really?" In business for 100 years and with a Peddinghaus still at the helm, the family-owned manufacturer of steel construction industry equipment clearly is a statistical exception. Publish date: December 11, 2003 Tech cell: Fab Stories
	The Perfect Economic Storm and The 100-Year Flood in Manufacturing—Part 1 By: David Goodreau, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 10, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	The Perfect Economic Storm and The 100-Year Flood in Manufacturing—Part 2 By: David Goodreau, Contributing Writer Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Industry Trends and Analysis
	Overcoming organizational paralysis By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Paralysis – what a horrible thought. What if you found yourself in a situation in which you had partial or complete loss of motion and sensation in your body? Publish date: May 15, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Tuning a piano—making the most of your best resources By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Leadership lessons from the forge: Getting 2005 off on the right foot By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer, inspired by Bob Nichols One of the benefits of coaching individuals and teams across the country is that I have the opportunity to meet bright, insightful, and creative people. The inspiration and much of the content of this article come from one of those people—Bob Nichols. Publish date: January 11, 2005 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Are you still settling for good enough?: Avoiding traps that prevent progress By: Woodruff Imberman, Ph.D. A study of executives at several tube and pipe fab shops revealed that the executives and managers are ensnared by four potential traps: talking instead of doing, failing to see the big picture, avoiding listening, and failing to communicate. Publish date: February 7, 2006 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Understanding and motivating the multigenerational work force By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager Generational conflicts among the work force can drain a company's enterprise energy and diminish productivity. This article, based on the 2006 FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show Executive Forum conducted by Dr. Bob Rausch, explains the differences between baby boom and Generation X employees and offers suggestions for melding the multigenerational work force into cohesive, productive teams. Publish date: November 7, 2006 Tech cell: Training and Retention
	Creating a leadership team that speaks, acts with one voice By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer This article is based on a 2006 FABTECH® Intl. & AWS Welding Show seminar presented by Dr. Bob Rausch, a facilitator and coach for executives, managers, and their teams. It explains the importance of creating and energizing effective leadership teams, describes common team characteristics, and discusses potential defuelers and refuelers. Publish date: January 9, 2007 Tech cell: Training and Retention