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For me, the spring symbolizes the perfect time to challenge oneself to bigger and brighter futures. As I’ve said before, if you lead your company, it can become what you…
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Artificial stimulation: The pros and cons for Canada's manufacturing industry
Written by Paul Hogendoorn March 13, 2012
In recent years, our governments have invested billions of dollars into stimulation projects and bailout packages designed to keep our economies buoyant and our workforces employed. A strong argument is…
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Yesterday, today and tomorrow: The challenges of the decades
Written by Paul Hogendoorn January 24, 2012
These are indeed interesting times, but they are not much different, or more difficult, than any other time in the last century.
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Working with Sam: Lessons learned on a sabbatical, Part 2
Written by Paul Hogendoorn November 17, 2011
Meet Sam. He's not my son-in-law, but he's certainly more than my daughter's boyfriend; he's the father of my grandson - "baby Paul," named after yours truly. I don't know…
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It's a different world today: And it's time to stand out
Written by Paul Hogendoorn October 19, 2011
There's nothing wrong with being "different," or so we say. As parents, we try to teach our kids to be tolerant and accepting of other kids, regardless of their appearance…
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Len's Skillet: Lessons learned on a six-month sabbatical
Written by Paul Hogendoorn September 16, 2011
There is a little greasy spoon in a small port town on the Georgian Bay, a block from the town dock. It's a great place for breakfast, especially after a…
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Here's a column that's been brewing for, oh, let's say 25 years. Leadership is lonely. And even if you are surrounded by a great team, you should never be too…
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Help wanted: Looking for skilled workers to fill critical manufacturing roles
Written by Paul Hogendoorn May 31, 2011
These are funny times in the manufacturing world. Though unemployment is still pretty high and many displaced manufacturing workers are unable to find work, it is still difficult to find…
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In the last few months, I have done an extensive amount of travel to the different industrial regions in North America, including the Southeast, the Midwest, the Southwest, the "Rust…
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Sympathy for the salesman: A valuable asset to any organization
Written by Paul Hogendoorn January 20, 2011
Sometimes I feel sorry for sales people. They get so little love. They are often underappreciated and unsupported, especially considering the importance of their jobs. They are held more accountable…
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