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Leaders Lean in to Negative Emotions
We all must face negative emotions from time to time. We might get into a discussion with someone who is angry about an organizational decision or we might find it necessary to mediate a heated disagr... Read More
Invisible Losses
Your company’s ability to gather, utilize, and maintain information is critical to long term success. Few leaders would argue this point and yet every day valuable information is still walking out t... Read More
Awarded Tax Credits Help With Expansions of Three Ohio Manufacturers
Pledges by three Northeast Ohio manufacturers to create a total of 599 jobs are the result of the companies winning state tax credits for their expansion plans. Great Lakes Cheese Co., Morgan Truck Bo... Read More
Ten Tips for Effective Feedback
With their goal of assisting in the growth and achievements of their team members, effective leaders know that valuable feedback is essential for the success of any organization. It’s an important t... Read More
Import Tariffs Stifle Manufacturing Growth in Ohio
Though 2018 was a strong year for manufacturing, import tariffs along with retaliatory tariffs have hindered growth in the industry. Ohio’s Manufacturing employment is up by 12,000, but those ma... Read More
Lima Plant Nearly Doubling its Workforce
Good news for those seeking work in the manufacturing industry! Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio, held the first of several recruiting sessions yesterday and, when combined with the ad... Read More
Character and Competency and What They Mean to Leadership
Leadership can be described as the art of influencing, and the ability to influence is the result of a relationship that is built on mutual trust and respect between leader and followers. This type of... Read More
What the Loss of the Chevy Cruze Means to Mahoning Valley
By announcing that the Chevy Cruze will no longer be produced at their Lordstown plant starting in March 2019, General Motors has sent shockwaves through the Mahoning Valley region that may last for q... Read More
Understanding the Difference Between Culture and Climate
Ask someone about the culture at their current place of employment and they may tell you “It’s very stressful. It’s a high-pressure workplace” or “It’s a fun place to work. We have video g... Read More
Team NEO Releases Roadmap to Industrial Internet of Things
With a goal to assist manufacturers in improving their production, Team NEO worked with a number of companies, business groups and educational institutions over a period of six months to compile their... Read More