News & Insights

Resilience the Key to Career Success

Great leaders are always learning, particularly around personal growth and self-awareness. Coaches are an often underutilized resource that current leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions should tap whenever possible. Here's an insightful piece written by Peg Calvario, a fantastic coach I've had the privilege to work with.

Party Please

When people hear about all the fun stuff that we do at Sealstrip- parties on the clock, team building, weekly lunch, lunch and learns, and so many more- sometimes I get the feedback that people would rather have the money in their paycheck. I contend that the money spent on these activities actually improves profits.

The Value of Negativity

Negative employees can be a drag, but understanding the reasons for their behavior and finding ways to address them can create a better environment for everyone.

An organization can only grow as quickly as its leaders.

One of the best ways to grow as a leader is by reading. Reading, lots. There are so many great books about life, business, relationships, and history, for example. Reading books on any of these topics expands our knowledge base and helps us think and do better.

Learning and Leadership

Today's leaders, the really good ones, have the primary guiding principle of helping others be their best selves. Don't get me wrong - those whose brilliant ideas and charisma bring followers rarely have anyone but themselves and their ideas as their guiding principle - but they're not leaders

5 Points for Power Packaging in 2016

What Your Brand Delivers through Packaging Consumers attribute certain values to your brand based on their experience with your package. Are you communicating your value to your customer or completely missing the mark?

"The List"- You can be on it too!

On December 30 Sealstrip issued a press release announcing our 15th place ranking in the PA Best Places to Work program. The release touches on some of the things that I feel create a best place to work. Sealstrip has placed on the list each of the 6 times we've applied, so I think we've found at least some parts of the recipe for success. First, I'd like to address why it matters to be on the list. Here are a few reasons: