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5 Key Lessons that I Learned about Managing People After a Year of Caregiving for Two Toddlers

5 Key Lessons that I Learned about Managing People After a Year of Caregiving for Two Toddlers In 2013, I became an insta-mom. I had never wanted kids, but found...

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The Post-Pandemic Future

The Post-Pandemic Future Randy Wolken, President & CEO It’s now time to develop your post-pandemic future! Why now? Because the COVID-19 Crisis, although not over yet, has created a radically...

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You Are a Catalyst

You Are a Catalyst David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was thinking about a title for this post, I started with "Are You a Catalyst?," and then I realized...

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10 Tips for Being Productive while Traveling for Work

10 Tips for Being Productive while Traveling for Work If you’ve read the last two articles in the Bench Marks blog series, you know I have been traveling in Hawaii....

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Memo of Support: Tax Parity for All New York Manufacturers

MEMO OF SUPPORT S.27 (Kaplan)/A.3734 (Stirpe) Tax Parity for All New York Manufacturers The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State (MANY)...

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We Need Congress To Act Now And Invest In Manufacturing

We Need Congress To Act Now And Invest In Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO The America COMPETES Act was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. This federal...

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Is it Time to Get Personal?

Is it Time to Get Personal? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Throughout the entire interviewing and hiring process, employers must follow laws and best practices to ensure they are focusing...

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How Setting Intentions Can Help You Avoid Conflict while Achieving Goals

How Setting Intentions Can Help You Avoid Conflict while Achieving Goals Would you have the guts to start a business with your best friend? I was traveling in Hawaii with...

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Manufacturing Matters: February 2022

Click here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Welcomes Ashley Stoltz as Workforce Development Specialist   Page 3 | President's Message: New York Needs to...

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MEMO IN OPPOSITION: S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried)

MEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...

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It’s Time To Improve Problem Solving

It's Time To Improve Problem Solving Randy Wolken, President & CEO Problem-solving is at the heart of good leadership, team performance, and profitability. Problem solvers – and their products and...

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Is it Time to Re-Board?

Is it Time to Re-Board? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When companies hire people, they go through a process of onboarding. In most organizations, there is a series of activities...

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Patrick Langan Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Program Manager

Please join us in welcoming Patrick Langan to the team! Patrick has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Program Manager and will focus on military and veteran services. In...

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Starting Relationships with Strangers is Easier Than You Think: Here are some tips to start the conversation

Starting Relationships with Strangers is Easier Than You Think: Here are some tips to start the conversation I wrote this week’s Bench Marks blog in an Airbnb condo around the...

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The Latest in Business and Personal Development: The Growth Mindset

The Latest in Business and Personal Development: The Growth Mindset Essential skills for today’s business leaders If you’re a company leader looking to develop your talent, or an aspiring leader...

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New York Needs To Invest In Manufacturing Growth

New York Needs To Invest In Manufacturing Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO The manufacturing economy continues to recover. Now it’s time to secure vital manufacturing and tech sector growth...

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In Search of Excellence

In Search of Excellence David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about what I learned in 2021. On our podcast, Marisa and I discussed several topics in detail....

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Strategic Intuition vs. Strategic Planning: Chapter Summary

Strategic Intuition vs. Strategic Planning: Chapter Summary I co-host a leadership book club called the High Impact Reading Challenge with Positive Psychology Coach, Lisa Sears. The last book we read...

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It’s Time To Get Involved!

It’s Time To Get Involved! Randy Wolken, President & CEO So much has changed in our state and nation. This last year, manufacturers and businesses have been severely challenged with...

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What I Learned in 2021

What I Learned in 2021 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been following my emails for any length of time, you know that the week between Christmas and...

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