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.
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
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