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Greetings - Now that the first month is gone, it’s time to focus on leadership and strategy skills.

Promoting print profits,
Andy & Julie Plata, Co-CEOs

Alec Couckuyt

Convergence Tests Leadership
Another printer-to-printer deflection from Alec Couckuyt, who shares that “The leaders who navigate convergence well do something different. They slow the organization down just enough to decide: What are they truly good at? Which opportunities actually strengthen the business? What will they deliberately not pursue?” Read on to see if you agree >.

Megan Griffith

Bossing Unlike the ‘Old Days’
Another Printer-to-Printer Reflection: Megan Griffith shares how employees who feel valued deliver quality service, act with integrity, and earn client loyalty, thereby accelerating profits. To see whether her ‘culture of trust’ experiences can help your business prosper in 2026, read on >.

Print Profits are Tough: 5 High-Impact Growth Strategies
McKinsey reports that leaders are widening the gap by leaning into technology and AI. Five moves stand out: using AI to spot opportunities, personalizing experiences, pricing for value, automating seller work, and building talent. These shifts can unlock your next B2B growth >.

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PrintTech: New Consolidator Shakes Up Print Industry
Consolidators continue to expand their footprints across print, packaging, cartons, and labels. This Target Report breaks down where they’re heading and how fast. Whether you consider consolidators as devils or angels, this report is worth reading >.

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Sid Chadwick

Long-Term Agreements - Improve the Value of Your Company
Sid's article reviews how more companies are locking in long‑term customer agreements, and the financial impact is hard to ignore. The result is steadier revenue, tighter cost control, and stronger valuations. If you’re not exploring these conversations with your top accounts, you may be leaving money on the table. Read more >.

Debbie Nicholson

The Power of Shared Insight in a Competitive Industry
Debbie offers a clear look at what happens when this industry stops guarding its challenges and starts learning from one another. It’s a grounded reminder that collaboration is still a competitive advantage. Read Debbie's full article >.

Most Read Featured Article from Last Edition:
Hersh Rephun

A 5-Minute Shift Empowers Your 5-Year Plan
It is easy to underestimate the power of five minutes. In this article, Hersh Rephun discusses a simple 5-minute fix to help you identify and overcome barriers that may be stalling strategic plans and projects. If your big idea, such as a rebrand, new service, or shift in direction, has been stalled too long, stop waiting. For a 5-minute reset to regain critical momentum, read on >.

 
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." ~ Robert Brault
 
Names in the News
Cindy Cooperman
Kent Wolford
Joe Settanni
Mackenzie Henderson
Michael Marcian
In Memoriam
Kosh Miyao
 
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