Leadership
Pursue your own dream
Avoid the pitfalls of failed leaders
Question:
"I wonder if you can address the topic of leadership flaws. What are some common mistakes or traps that leaders fall into? I'm the HR manager at my company, and we're exploring the idea of offering some focused leadership development but want to be sure we address the right things. Any suggestions?"
“Thinking in New Boxes”
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Johnson Controls embarks on ‘next era’ with new CEO
Take a trip: Journeys abroad teach us about opportunities and threats
Take these steps to seize new opportunities
Volunteer to be a lifelong learner
Volunteerism can help business leaders gain valuable learning and critical thinking skills, according to Gary Meier, president of Metalworld Inc. in Racine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The company, formerly known as Racine Boiler and Tank, fabricates a wide variety of metal products.
Be a boss ‘everyone wants to work for’
Lessons learned
Gary Steinhafel is president of Steinhafels Inc., a third-generation family furniture business started in 1934 by his grandfather. Gary works alonside his sister Ellen Steinhafel-Lappe (CFO) and cousins Mark (COO), Steve and Tom Steinhafel. Mark's son, Andrew, recently joined Steinhafels as IT director. Steinhafels operates 17 retail stores in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The company has more than 600 employees. Here, Steinhafel shares valuable leassons he has learned during his career.
