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  • 3 weeks ago | industryweek.com | Ashleigh Walters

    I've witnessed this firsthand. Every time I visit Benton’s in Madisonville, Tennessee, I’m greeted with a warm smile and a cheerful greeting. Pride is evident throughout the facility, where employees carefully slice bacon and package hams for delivery. I’ve even seen extra food offered to a customer in need—not as a handout, but as a friendly gesture: “Here, try this. We think you'll like it.”Darrell Benton, a second-generation leader, carries a deep passion for the family business.

  • 1 month ago | industryweek.com | Ashleigh Walters

    As a leader in manufacturing, I’ve always believed in the value of learning from other industries. Linens manufacturer Red Land Cotton, in particular, has reminded me of the immense power of innovation, resilience, and strong leadership. What began as a financial goal for Mark Yeager evolved into a business that exceeded the family’s wildest dreams. Cotton farming, like many agricultural endeavors, has become increasingly expensive.

  • Feb 13, 2025 | industryweek.com | Ashleigh Walters

    Tim Sanders, a former Yahoo! executive says, “Your network is your net worth.” This simple but powerful statement underscores an essential truth in the world of business: Relationships matter. However, in today’s fast-paced, results-driven environment, business leaders often find themselves caught up in daily responsibilities. It can be difficult to step away from the endless to-do lists and meetings to focus on expanding your network.

  • Dec 11, 2024 | industryweek.com | Ashleigh Walters

    During this time of the year, I find myself reflecting on the accomplishments made in the current year and dreaming of what the new year will bring. For many years now, I have had a practice of homing in on one word that will provide me focus for the new year. The chosen word will help me say “no” or “not yet” to good opportunities that are not in line with my vision for the year while leaving room for enthusiastic “yeses” for amazing experiences I could only dream of.

  • Oct 31, 2024 | industryweek.com | Ashleigh Walters

    You are stronger than you think. My husband Drew and I saw these words written on a print of a hiking boot by Rosalie Haizlett when we stopped for coffee this morning. We were on our way to ride the 11-mile loop around Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is one thing to drive the loop oohing and aahing at the wildlife and beautiful fall foliage. It is another thing to be on a bicycle climbing hills you never noticed before in a car. My legs were hurting, and my lungs were burning.

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