Daily Headlines - Afternoon Edition - Aug 11th, 2026
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August 11, 2026
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Lean Myth No. 6: Leaders Naturally Want Empowered Teams
The truth is that many leaders resist team empowerment because they believe it diminishes their importance, argue the hosts of Behind the Curtain. The key is to redefine what makes a good leader.
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America Isn't Running Out of Missiles. It's Running Out of Factories.
The stockpile fight is a symptom. The disease is an industrial base that can expend in months what it needs years to replace.
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Successful Change Requires Going Where the Work Happens
Very often, employees know what needs to be done, but feel the system is fighting them.
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What US Manufacturers Need to Know About Europe's Reform Push
The goal of the Industrial Accelerator Act: to lift manufacturing to 20% of EU GDP by 2035.
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Updated: IndustryWeek’s Big List of Manufacturing Scholarships
Looking for financial help with trade school or college? Check out our compendium of STEM scholarship opportunities.
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