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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:

What does it mean to be one of "The Best?"

Each of the last 6 years, Sealstrip Corporation has participated in the Pennsylvania Best Places to Work survey, and each year the easy reseal and easy open system innovators made the list. This year, Sealstrip placed 15th!

Two Words that Make Everyone in the Workforce Groan

As a leader, providing feedback to the people on my team is crucial both for individual development as well as overall team performance. Accepting feedback given by team members is also critical to my success. Celebrating our 5th year earning a place in the PA Best Places to Work, we listen to everyone's suggestions and feelings about reviews. Here are some thoughts on the subject that have been dancing in my head as we tweak our review system again.