Connecting for Keeps

Sean Bott, Emerging Leaders Conference Speaker, gives advice to help leaders build authentic connections and servant leadership mindsets. He recently sat down with The MHEDA Journal to share a bit about his planned presentation, including the messages he hopes will inspire the up-and-coming leaders in the crowd.


Attracting and Retaining Hourly Employees

Hourly employees think differently about their jobs than salaried employees, period. I assumed that most people thought about their jobs the same way that I thought about my job. I was wrong.



Turn Uncertainty to Your Competitive Advantage

If the last few years have taught us nothing else, they have taught us that our lives, our businesses, our health – things can change in a moment's notice. And every year, the pace of change seems to get faster, the challenges seem to get bigger and the marketplace becomes even more uncertain.


Members Give Back: Steel King

Each year, industrial racking supplier and manufacturer Steel King and local partners – technical colleges and manufacturers, including Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids – invite students to see the behind-the-scenes of manufacturing processes such as welding, fabricating, engineering and more.


Inclusivity Is More Than Just a Word

Inclusion is often just a word used in businesses with little meaning. It is either a box companies check or a buzzword they use for recruiting. But what does it mean to practice inclusivity and make a conscious effort to have a diverse workforce? It all starts with a discussion.