Timothy Stratman

You don't become a leader just by being appointed to a specific position. It requires skill, a willingness to listen, and traits like honesty, empathy, and tact.

Thinking about becoming a mentor? Here are some guidelines for developing and maintaining a successful relationship that will benefit both mentor and mentee.

Your personal energy is the foundation of everything you do as a supply chain professional. Here's some advice on how to take care of yourself so you can be at your best.

Instead of resolving to do more this year, resolve to stop doing the things that get in the way of focusing on your long-term goals and plans.

Learning how to adapt to change is a necessary ingredient for success, both in business and in your career.

If you want to have a successful career as a supply chain professional, it's important that you focus on building and marketing an exceptional professional brand.

Specialize, and you might get "locked in" to a particular area of responsibility. Broaden your knowledge and experience, and you could move further up the career ladder.

When is it the right time to change jobs? Here are some recommendations that can help you decide whether and when to make a move.

It's time to identify your obstacles and deal with them, rather than allow your preferences and fears to dictate your career path.

If you don't know the answer to a question, chances are someone in your network does?but you'll have to understand how to get them to give you the information you need so you can put it to work.