What will YOU do to unlock innovation?
Featured Episodes
Guest: Mark Adler Madsen
Episode 40
Don’t just go agile, be smart about becoming agile.
Guest: Kim & Todd Saxton
Episode 39
What Determines Whether A Startup Will Fail Or Succeed In The Market?
Guest: Norbert Majerus
Episode 38
Winning Innovation – Interview with Norbert Majerus
Guest: Heather Polivka
Episode 37
Why Companies Must Invest In People-Centered Leadership Development
Guest: Roy Osing
Episode 36
Why You Need To Be An Audacious Leader
Audacious leaders are those who are willing to admit when they are wrong. They are also honest about what they do not know. This makes them vulnerable and shows others that they are human. They are brave enough to make mistakes and learn from them. Audacious leaders work alongside their people.
Guest: RJ Grimshaw
Episode 35
Intrapreneurship – What Is It And How Does It Matter In Today’s World?
Guest: Jamie Flinchbaugh
Episode 34
Understand why framing your problem statement matters.
Guest: Mark Herschberg
Episode 33
Keep Investing In Leadership Skills And Become A Better Leader.
In today’s world, organizations need to be proactive about leadership development. Leaders must develop their skills and abilities to meet the challenges of the future. Only two out of five businesses think they are developing leaders who benefit the company.
Guest: Charlotte Allen
Episode 32
Almost no one likes change, but change is necessary for growth.
Guest: Terry Barnhart
Organizational transformation executive
Episode 31
How to think outside of your own experiences.
Reflecting on what you’ve learned helps you retain information better. It also allows you to apply what you know to new situations. So this episode is a re-run where I had a great conversation with Terry Barnhart about how to teach people to think better – especially the advantages of skill stack, work in collaboration, and how to think outside of your own experience.
What are the tools you teach people about how to think? How do you get teams to work together collaboratively on learning? It’s really hard. Every high-performing team goes through cycles of growth and development and what really matters is how the team thinks and acts together.
Guest: Bruno Pešec
Episode 30
What exactly is an innovation strategy?
Guest: Stacey Ashley
Episode 29
Your strength as a leader comes from yourself.
Leadership is about helping people to realize their potential. If you want to lead, you must learn to listen. People often think that leaders are born, not made. But leadership is learned. Leaders are learners. They learn from experience, from mistakes, from successes, from other people. They learn from themselves and from each other. They learn to ask questions, to seek answers, to understand why things happen.
Guest: Darrell Evans
Episode 28
How to overcome failure & setbacks.
Guest: Zoë Routh
Episode 27
Vulnerability in the workplace is the root of authentic leadership.
Guest: Michael Haynes
Episode 26
Innovation readiness is a critical issue for any organization.
Guest: Peter Mohr
Episode 25
The four P’s to entrepreneurial business success.
Guest: Gabriel Yoder
Episode 24
Design thinking – it starts with empathy every time.
Guest: Lauren Winans
Episode 23
Transparency in leadership is an essential component of effective management.
Guest: Ally Muller
Managing Director GOYA Consulting
Episode 22
How to inspire leaders to change their approach to innovation in the corporate landscape.
Guest: Flip Brown
Founder & CEO at Business Culture Consultant.
Episode 21
When implementing a change, you’re asking people to go into the unknown with you
Change is inevitable in the workplace, but it doesn’t have to be disruptive or chaotic. In fact, there are many ways to implement organizational changes that will lead to success for your organization. The first step towards implementing any kind of organizational change is preparing your organization and yourself for it.
Guest: Alex Brueckman
Business strategist, Board advisor, and author. He coaches executives on designing and implementing business strategies with measurable impact.
Episode 20
A strategy process is the perfect vehicle to shape culture
Many leaders struggle with strategy. Understanding the key steps in strategy implementation is critical to being a successful and effective leader within your company.
Guest: John Zachara
Vice President at Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc.
Episode 19
How Does Lean Construction Help Companies Become More Efficient?
What is Lean Construction? The main difference between lean construction and traditional approaches is that lean construction looks for opportunities to improve efficiency rather than just trying to reduce cost.
Guest: Jeff Smith
Motivational Speaker and Virtual Training on Advanced Leadership for KPI and Business Management at Jeff-Smith.com
Episode 18
KPIs have not evolved, the way we use KPI’s has evolved.
What are the KPIs and what do they mean and how can you use them to improve performance? First of all, KPIs are not targets to be hit, they help you identify areas where improvements need to be made so you can focus your efforts accordingly.
Guest: Ricardo Liberato
Making Companies Better
Episode 17
If you’re only trying things that succeed. You’re not going to innovate.
Why is agile important for a learning organization? Agile is about teaching the mindset that we are always questioning what we are doing.
Guest: Jared Allmond
Culture Collaborator | Partnering with HR and L&D professionals to ethically and safely strengthen culture
Episode 16
The importance of being a people-centric organization.
How do you build a people-centric culture? you start with aligning with people’s values. The culture is the secret sauce and it is unique for every business – it’s all about fostering a culture where the employees feel valued and engaged.
Guest: Andy Skipper
CTO Coach at CTO Craft, Startup Technology Advisor
Episode 15
Coach or mentor? You need both.
Encouraging coaching and mentorship are key components when managing modern employees. The right skills play a critical role in driving future success and it is all about asking the right questions, empower employees, provide feedback, know each individual’s strengths and be a great listener. Coach to inspire — and to learn.
Guest: Steve Stucky
President MN Chapter PDMA | Business Owner | Agile / Lean Product Development Coach, Helping Businesses Drive Profitable Growth
Episode 14
How a Lean-Agile Mindset and Practices can Improve your Product Development Outcome.
How can you radically reduce idea-to-market cycle times? How do you build sustainable, profitable growth for the business through better product development and the elimination of waste? Learn more about lean/agile methodology and why lean product development is not about cost reduction.
Guest: Sudhanshu Srivastava
Entrepreneur | Customer Success | Product Success
Episode 13
Failing fast is a great thing, but fail forward – so that you’re moving.
What is the secret sauce for a successful product launch? The secret is to create a knowledge-intensive company where there is a dynamic between knowledge creation and knowledge sharing across the entire company.
Guest: Fred Leland
Director and Principal Trainer for Law Enforcement & Security Consulting (LESC)
Episode 12
Don’t be afraid to adapt and adjust your methods of learning.
How can decision making and problems solving skills be improved? What is sense-making teaching/learning and can it helps us to solve problems better? Learn how to help your people work together more effectively by changing your way of teaching
Guest: Terry Barnhart
Organizational transformation executive
Episode 11
How to think outside of your own experiences.
What are the tools you teach people about how to think? How do you get teams to work together collaboratively on learning? It’s really hard. Every high-performing team goes through cycles of growth and development and what really matters is how the team thinks and acts together.
Guest: Paul Dunlop
Supporting organisations and individuals to go from CHAOS to CALM Productivity
Episode 10
Let go and stay curious so you can ask the good questions.
How good is your company at problem-solving? Learn more about how LEGO serious play works as a catalyst and can improve the implementation of a lean management system in your organization. The lean mindset is effective in any process-driven environment whether it’s in the delivery of a service or a product.
Guest: David Shiller
Product & Business Development For The Advanced Lighting Industry
Episode 9
Marketing innovation – the business side of Innovation
Many companies are making poor decisions in their marketing messaging which leads to terrible outcomes. Understanding both the sales and marketing side as well as the technology side can lead to better Solutions and Innovation.
Guest: Robin Gaster
President of Incumetrics Inc, a data and analysis consultancy
Episode 8
What is the secret of Amazon’s huge Success?
Why is amazon one of the most successful companies worldwide and what innovation strategies drive their ongoing quest to become the most customer-centric company? Amazon has mastered the art of innovation on a massive scale by becoming a massive cluster of highly innovative and driven teams.
Guest: Chaim Guggenheim
Co-Founder and CEO at Stealth – L&D Start-Up
Episode 7
A world of thinking and learning.
Guest: Jeff Hastie
Founder and President at Learn-Apply-Lead, LLC
Episode 6
The Role of Leadership in Changing Organizational Culture.
Guest: Charlotte Nytoft
I help Companies Conquer Transatlantic Markets
Episode 5
How to drive digital innovation across businesses, departments, borders, and cultures.
Guest: Louise Them Kjølholm
Chief Advisor Environmental and Social Risk at EKF Denmarks Export Credit
Episode 4
The importance of accepting the early stages of innovation.
Guest: Norbert Majerus
Business Owner & Retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Episode 3
The process is easy, it’s the people part that is the difficult one.
Guest: Bella Englebach
Creating Better Organizations where the Music of the Human Spirit Sings.
Lead Consultant, Lean for Humans, Inc.
Episode 2
It’s all about the people – become better problem solvers
Guest: Bob Melvin
Episode 1
Passion for lean product development.
Why Electronics Lead the Future! – Sannah Vinding – Episode 104
Join us in Episode 104 of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast as host Sannah Vinding dives deep with industry experts Don Akery, Tobi Cornell, and Rob Brunson into the exciting future of electronics. Discover what fuels their passion and insights on dynamic leadership!
Why is feedback so important in leadership? Sannah Vinding – Episode 103
Why is Feedback So Important in Leadership?
Join Sannah Vinding as she uncovers key techniques to effectively navigate leadership feedback and foster a culture of open communication within your team.
How to Evaluate and Enhance Your Leadership Skills – Sannah Vinding – Episode 102
Discover actionable strategies for assessing and improving your leadership skills in the latest episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast. Join Sannah Vinding and guests Shane Zutz, Don Akery, Tobi Cornell, and more as they share practical tips on personal connections, self-awareness, feedback, and adaptability in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Tune in now!
What Values Guide you As A Leader – Leadership Tips -Episode 101 – Sannah Vinding
Explore essential leadership values in Episode 101 of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast with Sannah Vinding. Learn from industry experts like Tobi Cornell, Rob Brunson, and others as they share insights on honesty, authenticity, and team building in the manufacturing sector. Listen now for actionable tips to enhance your leadership skills
How Do You Know if You Are a Good Leader? Leadership Tips – Episode 100 – Sannah Vinding
Discover effective leadership in manufacturing with insights from experts like Don Akery, Walter Tobin, Mary Ellen Stack, Shane Zutz, Rob Brunson, and Tobi Cornell. In this episode of the ‘Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast,’ hosted by Sannah Vinding, learn to identify good leadership through team success, feedback, and authentic interactions.
How to Balance Change and Stability in Global Leadership? Jaime Plank – Episode 99
Sannah Vinding sits down with Jaime Plank, Director of Supplier Management at Mouser Electronics. Discover insights on effective leadership, embracing change, maintaining a work-life balance in a hybrid work model, and the latest trends in the electronics industry.
How to Leverage Localization and Technology for Global Sales Growth – David Luna – Episode 98
Join Sannah Vinding and David Luna discussing global sales strategies, localizing in European markets, and navigating cultural differences in the electronics industry.
How to Overcome Key Challenges in Expanding Manufacturing Operations Across Borders – Terry Arbaugh – Episode 97
Curious about the cost-effectiveness of manufacturing in Mexico or how to grow a business amid global disruptions? Terry Arbaugh, CCO at SEACOMP, discusses electronics contract manufacturing with Sannah Vinding.
The Secrets to Effective Communication in Logistics – Dave Gulas – Episode 96
Ready to master customer service and leadership in manufacturing? Dive into this conversation with Dave Gulas and Sannah Vinding.
Strategic Flexibility: Serving Customers Anywhere with Remote Leadership – Greg Trainor – Episode 95
In this episode of the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast, Sannah Vinding chats with Greg Trainor from Banner Engineering about the role of active listening in fostering relationships and strategies for engaging younger workers in today’s email-driven world.
Advice for Industry Leaders: Reflecting on Career Lessons and Growth Strategies – Sannah Vinding – Episode 94
This episode each guest reflects on the pivotal career advice they would give their younger selves, offering wisdom and strategies that have shaped their successful journeys.
Adapting to Technical Changes and Embracing Data in Manufacturing – Maryellen Stack – Episode 93
Discover how digital platforms, self-service models, and collaborative CRM systems are shaping the electronics component industry. Guest: Maryellen Stack, Host: Sannah Vinding. Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast
The Role of Empathy and Blameless Problem-Solving in Effective Leadership – Damien Croft – Episode 92
In Episode 92, I had the honor of speaking with Damien Croft, General Manager at NorComp, about building high-performance teams and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and creativity
Building a Future-Ready Sales Team with Mark Wachtel’s Leadership Insights – Episode 91
Join us on Episode 91 of the “Leadership in Manufacturing” podcast where our host, Sannah Vinding, talks with Mark Wachtel, president of SJ Associates. They explore leadership and business efficiency in the post-pandemic era
How to Leverage Digital Tools for Enhanced Manufacturing Marketing – Dan Salganik – Episode 90
Dive into the future of manufacturing with this episode featuring Dan Salganik from Visual Fizz. We’re talking serious transformation in the industry through sophisticated digital marketing.
The Art of Asking Questions in Manufacturing Leadership – Deb Speer – Episode 89
In episode hosts Sannah Vinding and guest Deb Speer, a seasoned sales manager in the electronics industry, delve into various aspects of leadership and communication within the sector
Electric Vehicles to AI: Navigating Tech Trends – Dennis Reed – Episode 88
In this episode of the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast, we dive deep with Dennis Reed, a savvy senior research analyst at Edgewater Research, who sheds light on the seismic shifts in the global supply chain and the electric vehicle market.
Embracing Change and Forward-Thinking in Manufacturing Leadership – Eric Slatten – Episode 87
Join us in this insightful episode of the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast, where our hosts, Sannah Vinding and Eric Slatten, tackle the multifaceted challenges and strategies that come with leading in the manufacturing industry.
Millennial Perspectives on Manufacturing: Bridging the Generational Gap – Eric Gleason – Episode 86
Join host Sannah Vinding as she sits down with special guest Eric Gleason on Episode 86 for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the manufacturing industry.
Unveiling Sales Tactics and Challenges in Manufacturing – Ben Kelly – Episode 85
In this episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Ben Kelly, an experienced sales professional in the manufacturing industry.
Cultivating Relationships and Expanding Networks in Manufacturing – Holly Good – Episode 84
It’s time for a deep dive into the world of innovation and manufacturing leadership with Sannah Vinding and guest Holly Good on the Leadership Manufacturing Podcast.
Unveiling the Electronic Industry’s Transformation – Zachary Feuerstein – episode 83
In this episode of the Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Zachary Feuerstein, the founder and CEO of Breadboard, a company automating electronics procurement
Growth and Evolution in the Electronics Industry: Mallerie Merchant’s Perspective – Episode 82
In this episode of Mind the Innovation Manufacturing Leadership Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Mallerie Merchant, a dedicated professional with a strong background in business and sales.
Driving Business Success through Purposeful Manufacturing Innovation – Matt Johnson – Episode 81
In this episode of the Mind The Innovation Manufacturing Leadership Podcast, Sannah Vinding interviews Matt Johnson, CEO and co-founder of LAIIER.IO. They discuss innovation, product development, and managing a technology company.
Embracing Technology and Innovation in Electronic Component Distribution – Don Akery – Episode 80
In this episode of the Mind the Innovation Leadership podcast, our host Sannah Vinding speaks with Don Akery, the CEO of Waldom Electronics, about the challenges and opportunities in the electronic component distribution industry.
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