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.
Keep Investing In Leadership Skills And Become A Better Leader – Mark Herschberg
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.
Almost no one likes change, but change is necessary for growth – Charlotte Allen
Change management is an integral part of any business strategy because it helps employees feel comfortable with the changes occurring around them. People should feel safe when making changes, and they should also know what they’re getting into before they start.
Reflecting on what you’ve learned helps you retain information better – Terry Barnhart – Episode 31
Reflecting on what you’ve learned helps you retain information better. It also allows you to apply what you know to new situations. Terry Barnhart guest leadership in manufacturing podcast with host Sannah Vinding
What exactly is an innovation strategy? – Bruno Pesec – Episode 30
Strategy is about choosing between a number of different options to get the best possible result. Innovation is just one of the methods used to achieve your strategic goal. Without a good innovation strategy, it’s hard to achieve long-term results.
Your strength as a leader comes from yourself – Stacey Ashley – Episode 29
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.
How to overcome failure & setbacks – Darrell Evans – Episode 28
Setbacks in life are inevitable. You can choose to view them as positive lessons instead. We should learn from our mistakes, but we shouldn’t dwell on them. Minor setbacks can help us grow stronger and get closer to reaching our goals.
Vulnerability in the workplace is the root of authentic leadership – Zoe Routh – Episode 27
It’s a well-known fact that people who are vulnerable are more likely to be liked, trusted, and respected. They make better leaders because they are open to feedback, willing to admit mistakes, and able to connect with others on an emotional level.
Innovation readiness is a critical issue for any organization – Michael Haynes – Episode 26
It’s easy to think of innovation as something that happens only in the lab or in small start-ups. Yet innovation is a key component of every business strategy.
The Four P’s to Entrepreneurial Business Success – Peter Mohr – Episode 25
In order to become an entrepreneur, you must have entrepreneurial freedom. Entrepreneurship is not a choice, it is a necessity. If you choose to start a business, you must have the right products, processes, and people to make it successful.
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