PPC Spring Meeting (CONT’D FROM PAGE 24)
The takeaway: Long-term career growth is not acciden- tal. It requires clarity, intentional relationships, and con- sistent action. Playing the long game starts with how you
focused on building long-term influence rather than short- term success. Through structured exercises, participants mapped their careers, networks, and strengths in real time, turning reflection into action.
show up today. Safety In Action
This year, PPC expanded its Safety Excellence Awards Program to recognize performance across multiple cate- gories and measures. These awards highlight companies that have demonstrated sustained commitment to safe op- erations through strong systems, accountability, and em- ployee engagement. The 2026 Safety Excellence Award honorees includ- ed PaperWorks, BOXit Corporation, Warneke Paper Box, Pioneer Packaging, Menasha Packaging Company, and Southern Champion Tray. The program culminated with PPC’s highest safety honor, the Chair’s Safety Award, presented to Smurfit We- strock (Joplin, MO). This recognition represents the high- est total hours worked without an OSHA-recordable injury Across every session, from leadership to economics to AI, the same principle emerged: Focus. Focus on what drives real outcomes. Focus on what matters most to your business. Focus on building long-term value, not chasing short-term noise. Or, as reinforced throughout the meet- ing: not every trend deserves your attention. The right ones demand it. across all categories: 1,014,240 hours. The Thread That Connected It All
Key takeaways: • Career growth is not just about what you do, but how you are known. • Advancement depends on building the right mix of re- lationships, including mentors, sponsors, and underde- veloped connections. • Your value comes from how you solve others’ prob- lems. Influence is built through contribution, not just connection. • Effective leaders understand where they have influ- ence and where they need to build it.
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