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.

Why a Continuous Improvement Mindset Is Crucial at Mouser Electronics with Pete Shopp – Episode 114

Discover how continuous improvement drives operational success at scale.
In this episode, Pete Shopp, SVP of Business Operations at Mouser Electronics, shares practical leadership lessons from nearly 30 years in distribution. Learn how small changes, cross-functional collaboration, and on-the-ground visibility can transform your leadership approach.

What Role Does Recognition Play in Leadership Success? – Shane Zutz, Damien Croft – Sannah Vinding Episode 113

In this essential episode, we unveil strategies that transform traditional performance reviews into dynamic processes that cultivate growth and enhance team performance.

How to Create a Feedback Culture that Drives Team Growth – Shane Zutz – Damien Croft – Episode 112

Episode 112 How to Create a Feedback Culture that Drives Team Growth Leading with Intent:...

How to Build Trust-Based Leadership: Lessons from oemsecrets.com Founder Sam Cowley – Episode 111

Join host Sannah Vinding on the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast as she chats with Sam Cowley, founder of oemsecrets.com. Explore his insights on leadership, building partnerships, company culture, and mentorship in the electronics industry. Hear Sam’s journey from starting oemsecrets.com to forging global industry relationships. Perfect for anyone interested in leadership and growth in manufacturing!

What’s The Best Advice For New Leaders In Manufacturing? Episode 110

What Is the Best Advice for New Leaders in Manufacturing? Making decisions with confidence and seeing mistakes not as failures, but as opportunities to learn. Listen to the full episode

Why Core Values Matter in Leadership: Insights from Manny Brunson of Carlton-Bates – Episode 109

Explore the significance of core values in business leadership with Manny Brunson, VP of Sales at WESCO OEM, on the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast.

How to Build a Winning Culture: Insights from Schneider Electric’s Michael Lotfy Gierges – Episode 108

Join Michael Lotfy Gierges, Executive Vice President at Schneider Electric, as he shares insights on building a winning company culture through people-centric leadership, diversity, and collaborative practices. Discover actionable strategies for ethical leadership and driving positive change in your organization

2025 Market Outlook – Electronics Manufacturing Insights – Dennis Reed – Episode 107

Join host Sannah Vinding in Episode 107 of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast with Dennis Reed as they dive into the automotive industry’s shift to electric vehicles, addressing key challenges such as performance, pricing, and infrastructure. Learn about market trends, the impact of tariffs, and the role of AI in manufacturing. Tune in for strategic insights and cautious optimism for 2025.