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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.

Embracing Change and Forward-Thinking in Manufacturing Leadership – Eric Slatten – Episode 87

Join us in this insightful episode of the Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast, where our hosts, Sannah Vinding and Eric Slatten, tackle the multifaceted challenges and strategies that come with leading in the manufacturing industry.

Millennial Perspectives on Manufacturing: Bridging the Generational Gap – Eric Gleason – Episode 86

Join host Sannah Vinding as she sits down with special guest Eric Gleason on Episode 86 for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the manufacturing industry.

Unveiling Sales Tactics and Challenges in Manufacturing – Ben Kelly – Episode 85

In this episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Ben Kelly, an experienced sales professional in the manufacturing industry.

Cultivating Relationships and Expanding Networks in Manufacturing – Holly Good – Episode 84

It’s time for a deep dive into the world of innovation and manufacturing leadership with Sannah Vinding and guest Holly Good on the Leadership Manufacturing Podcast.

Unveiling the Electronic Industry’s Transformation – Zachary Feuerstein – episode 83

In this episode of the Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Zachary Feuerstein, the founder and CEO of Breadboard, a company automating electronics procurement

Growth and Evolution in the Electronics Industry: Mallerie Merchant’s Perspective – Episode 82

In this episode of Mind the Innovation Manufacturing Leadership Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Mallerie Merchant, a dedicated professional with a strong background in business and sales.

Driving Business Success through Purposeful Manufacturing Innovation – Matt Johnson – Episode 81

In this episode of the Mind The Innovation Manufacturing Leadership Podcast, Sannah Vinding interviews Matt Johnson, CEO and co-founder of LAIIER.IO. They discuss innovation, product development, and managing a technology company.

Embracing Technology and Innovation in Electronic Component Distribution – Don Akery – Episode 80

In this episode of the Mind the Innovation Leadership podcast, our host Sannah Vinding speaks with Don Akery, the CEO of Waldom Electronics, about the challenges and opportunities in the electronic component distribution industry.

Relationship Building in the Manufacturing Industry – Jennifer Townsend – Episode 79

In this episode 79, our host Sannah Vinding sits down with Jennifer Townsend, a business developer and relationship builder at Phoenix Contact USA. Jennifer shares her passion for building and maintaining long-term relationships within the manufacturing industry