Employee Spotlight: Matt Blunt’s No Dummy

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No one can test a mattress like Leggett & Platt’s International Technical Center (ITC). Discovering how beds will hold up to years of wear and tear is their full-time job. And no one at ITC is closer or more involved in testing than Matt Blunt (no relation to the former Missouri governor, though they have met).

I sat down with Matt for an interview, but it became immediately and awkwardly apparent that he’s not a talker. In fact, I had to get most of my information from his managers and co-workers. Continue reading

Calling All Electronics Engineers!

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We’re looking for electronics experts to work on the next generation of sleeping systems: monitoring, diagnostics, apps, heating, cooling, articulation, the list goes on. Exciting stuff!

Read the job description and apply now!

6 Quick Tips For Lasting Connections – Network Smarter Part 3

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Note: This is the final installment of a three-part series

By now I hope you’ve noticed an emerging theme: networking isn’t all about you. Like any other relationship, it’s a two-way street. If you take anything away from this mini-series, I hope you take this: giving is more important that receiving. You network smarter when you’re attentive to others’ wants and needs. It’s effective and it makes for lasting connections. Continue reading

Never Too Old to Rap

Follow the brand-new Leggett & Platt Bedding page LinkedIn for…wait, what? Hip-hop videos and podcasts? https://www.linkedin.com/company/10013111 

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Follow the Bedding Group on LinkedIn!

 

 

6 Tips for a Great First Impression: Network Smarter Part 2

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Last week, in part one of the Network Smarter series, we talked about social media, personal brand, and your professional online presence. That may be the first step in networking but it’s certainly not the last. Here are six tips to help you make a great first impression:

1. Think about your appearance.

I agree with Oscar Wilde who said, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” Especially when it comes to first impressions. Initial reactions matter. Pay attention your appearance including accessories, clothes, etc., before your next meet-n-greet event. As unfair as it may seem, people will make assumptions about your personality based on what you’re wearing, your hygiene, and how you carry yourself. It’s just human nature.

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3 Steps To Optimize Your Online Reputation – Network Smarter Part 1 of 3

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Welcome to the first in a series of three articles written to help you network smarter, not harder. This week’s topic: getting started with social media.

While face-to-face interactions remain the best form of networking, social networking sites can help you connect with other professionals easier than ever. And, in our increasingly hyper-connected world, it’s now essential to have an online presence you’re proud of.

Step 1 – Assess the situation

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