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:

Stay grounded and decisive during disruption
Build trust across functions, regions, and cultures
Lead change without micromanaging
Communicate priorities clearly when everything feels urgent
Use AI and data to reduce noise, not replace leadership
Develop people without losing accountability
Turn belief, listening, and feedback into execution

All Leadership Episodes

Explore conversations leaders return to when expectations are high and answers are not obvious.

How Active Listening Transformed a Controls Expert Into a Stronger Leader – Charles Johnson – Lynxspring – Episode 123

Discover how active listening transformed Charles Johnson, Lead Trainer at Lynxspring and host of It’s a Controls Problem, into a stronger leader. In this Leadership in Manufacturing episode, learn practical lessons on communication, collaboration, and building a learning culture in technical teams.

Why Authentic Stories Win Over Even the Most Technical Buyers – Jacob Baldwin – United Grinding North Amercia, Episode 122

Bonus episode with Jacob Baldwin on authentic storytelling in manufacturing marketing and why customer voices build trust and brand value.

How Do You Know You’re a Good Leader? Real Answers from Real Leaders. Leadership in Manufacturing podcast – Episode 121

In this powerful rerun, industry leaders reflect on the question: How do you know if you’re a good leader? Real stories, honest insights, and practical takeaways on trust, growth, and leading with purpose in manufacturing.

How Marketing Becomes a Strategic Partner in Manufacturing, Jacob Baldwin, United Grinding North America, Episode 120

In this episode, Jacob Baldwin, Director of Corporate Marketing at UNITED GRINDING North America, shares how marketing can drive real business impact in B2B manufacturing. Learn how cross-functional alignment, authentic storytelling, and customer-focused strategy turn marketing into a true growth partner.

How Leading Without a Title and Listening First Are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing – Ben Hamilton at NorComp – Episode 119

Learn how active listening, collaboration, and leadership without a title are driving impact in manufacturing with NorComp’s Ben Hamilton.

How to Turn Industry Trends Into Actionable Supplier Strategies with Heather Fulara, VP at DigiKey – Episode 118

Learn how DigiKey’s Heather Fulara turns trends into supplier strategy, builds trust, and leads with data, curiosity, and clear communication.

How the Shift from Manager to Director Changed My Leadership Style – Joshua Nix Supplier Management Director at Mouser Electronics – Episode 117

Joshua Nix, Director at Mouser Electronics, shares how his leadership style evolved from manager to director—and why mindset, trust, and curiosity matter more than titles.

How Cultural Awareness Shapes High-Impact Leadership – Mark Burr-Lonnon, President EDAC Group – Episode 116

In this episode, Mark Burr-Lonnon, President of EDAC Group, reveals how understanding local cultures and leading with empathy can unlock stronger global teams, deeper trust, and high-impact results in the electronics industry.

How Mentorship Shapes Stronger Sales Leaders at Harwin – with Jessica Knight- Episode 115

Join host Sannah Vinding as she sits down with Jessica Knight, Vice President of Sales, Americas, at Harwin, for an inspiring discussion on how mentorship can transform leadership—from the boardroom to the field.