All Leadership Episodes
Where Experience Meets Leadership Growth
Browse all episodes of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast and hear how experienced leaders across electronics, manufacturing, and supply chain navigate complexity, lead people through change, and build trust in high pressure environments.
These are real conversations with executives, directors, and operators who are actively leading technical teams today.
Built for Leaders Navigating Rising Complexity
Every episode focuses on one core challenge leaders face when technical complexity, operational pressure, and people leadership collide.
- No theory.
- No generic leadership advice.
- No hype.
Just practical insights from leaders who have been there.
What You Will Learn
Across the episodes, you will hear how leaders:
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Stay grounded and decisive during disruption
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Build trust across functions, regions, and cultures
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Lead change without micromanaging
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Communicate priorities clearly when everything feels urgent
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Use AI and data to reduce noise, not replace leadership
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Develop people without losing accountability
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Turn belief, listening, and feedback into execution
All Leadership Episodes
Explore conversations leaders return to when expectations are high and answers are not obvious.
Challenges around entrepreneurship (the good, the bad and the ugly side) Eric Lo – Episode 42
There’s no doubt that entrepreneurship is exciting and rewarding. But there’s also a lot of hard work involved. And sometimes that hard work isn’t glamorous at all.
Don’t underestimate the value of internal communication – Caleb Gardner – Episode 41
As organizations become increasingly complex, innovative, and fast-paced, they need leaders who can build strong relationships within their teams and across organizational boundaries.
Don’t just go agile, be smart about becoming agile – Mark Adler Madsen – Episode 40
Most companies talk about their need to transform. They understand that they must change in order to succeed. However, few companies actually take action towards transforming. Agile has become the new normal in business.
What Determines Whether A Startup Will Fail Or Succeed In The Market? Kim and Todd Saxton – Episode 39
A startup is a risky business. There are so many unknown variables that it’s difficult to predict what could happen if you fail. That’s why it’s important to learn how to navigate uncertainty.
Winning Innovation – Interview with Norbert Majerus – Episode 38
Innovation requires creativity, but this is not easy for everyone. It takes time and effort to develop new ideas. Listen to the bonus episode with Norbert Majerus.
Why Companies Must Invest In People Centered Leadership Development – Heather Polivka – Episode 37
People-centered leadership is about understanding people and their needs. It’s about being able to help them achieve what they want out of life. It’s about helping others succeed. It’s about inspiring people to be better than they thought they could be.
Why You Need To Be An Audacious Leader – Roy Osing – Episode 36
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.
Intrapreneurship – What Is It And How Does It Matter In Today’s World? RJ Grimshaw – Episode 35
An intrapreneur is a person who creates something from nothing. They are usually self-starters who are able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.
Understand why framing your problem statement matters – Jamie Flinchbaugh – Episode 34
Problems are always solved by people and business problems today are increasingly more complex and ambiguous.
Leading Technical Teams Should Not Feel This Hard
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