For years now, Michael Porter has reminded all business leaders that their performance is shaped by forces largely outside of their control. Well, in the print world, those forces are alive and well, and at times more intense than ever. None of this is new...
It’s easy to get caught up in the mindset of being a train conductor. Your daily objectives are to keep the engines gassed up, and the schedules tight. With additional goals of keeping the day-to-day operations gliding along without going off the rails, especially in...
The role of the leader has never been more important for businesses that want to thrive. It’s not only about guiding the company toward profitability, keeping clients happy, and maintaining an engaged team, in the big picture, it’s about leading the room. The...
What’s the next big thing you’re working on as the CEO of your business?Is it an offensive move or a defensive one? Or is it both? Most printing company leaders I talk to can rattle off a few of their key priorities. Maybe it’s new equipment, a technology enhancement,...
Most printing company leaders know the feeling: that one employee you’ve got who’s talented, experienced, and seemingly indispensable, but whose toxic behavior poisons the team. Might be your top sales rep or best press operator. And while they may deliver results,...
Clarity is key for building confidence and empowerment within a team. When expectations, roles, and objectives are clear, employees have a better understanding of how their contributions fit into the bigger picture, which reduces ambiguity and promotes ownership of...