Fluid Power Journal

Professional Development

Being a Fluid Power Professional means more than just knowing the technical aspects of your job. It’s also knowing how to navigate the professional climate of your business and company. Here are some articles to help you become a master not only in the field but also in the workplace.

 

The Power of Potential: Planting Seeds One at a Time

By Kate Zabriskie. Kendra, I think you are going to do wonderfully at this next task. You have a good idea for detail, and that’s exactly what’s required …

5 Ways to Be More Innovative

By Susan Robertson When you really need new ideas, fresh thinking, or a creative solution to a challenge, a typical day-to-day approach in your thinking is not …

Long-Distance Leadership: Remote Managing the Right Way

By Kate Zabriskie Managing people who work from home is nothing new for many leaders, but getting the mechanics right can be another matter. With a few smart …

Exceptional Leaders SORT Their Thoughts

By Jill J. Johnson Most leaders believe they make good decisions. They believe they already have clarity about their situation. Protecting the status quo is …

5 Agreements for Your Future Culture

By Jason V. Barger Much in the world often seems out of our control. We experience rapid change, political and economic uncertainty, employee shifts and the …

Ransomware Readiness and Recovery: 8 Do’s and Don’t’s

By Bryce Austin There were seven people seated around the table: the CEO, the VP, the CFO, the special agent from the FBI, the owner, the forensics technician, …

6 Mindsets to Help Your Team Reboot

By Jason V. Barger Did you know that 7.6 million people quit their jobs in April and May 2021? Reports of loneliness at work are as high as ever. Divorce rates …

Finding Hidden Innovators: da Vinci, Edison, and the Rest of Us

By Susan Robertson Most people who work in a corporate environment are familiar with some type of personal style indicator, such as the Meyers Briggs Type …

Stop the Wheel, I Want to Get Off

By Kate Zabriskie Wake up, coffee, shower, office, meeting, call, meeting, call, work, work, call, store, gas, home, dinner, walk, work, bed, repeat. Busy, …

Carpe Diem: Seizing Your Opportunities

By Rhea Seddon Common laments we often hear are: _I wish I had. . . I should have. . . If only I had. . ._ They stem from an inability to recognize or act on …

Reassess Your Strategic Assumptions

By Jill J. Johnson Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess the …

Four Steps to Land More Eyes on Your Digital Content

By Lisa Apolinski Think you know how much data is created every day? Think again. Here is some shocking data on data creation from the website techjury: 1. …

5 Communication Habits of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders

By Liz Uram We’ve all seen it. The leader who receives bad news in a meeting and with a loud outburst of disgust, slams his fist on the table. Or the leader …

6 Mindsets to Breathe Oxygen into Your People

By Jason V. Barger We all could use a deep breath. Most teams and companies are still figuring out how to help support their people and engage with them …

4 Keys to Hiring for Performance over Years of Experience

Avoid ruling out the best talent By Jeremy Eskenazi Many organizations use years of experience as a qualifier for jobs. It seems like second nature, but it …