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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.
7 Essential Lessons on Leadership from 2024: A Leaders’ Guide – Sannah Vinding – Episode 106
Episode 106: 7 Essential Lessons on Leadership from 2024: A Leaders’ GuideLearning to maximize...
How Does Empathy Impact Teamwork? – Paul Pickard – Episode 105
Sannah Vinding interviews Paul Pickard, CTO at Insight Lighting, about his 24-year journey in lighting leadership. Paul discusses balancing precision with a supportive team, strategic management, risk assessment, and fostering trust.
Why Electronics Lead the Future! – Sannah Vinding – Episode 104
Join us in Episode 104 of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast as host Sannah Vinding dives deep with industry experts Don Akery, Tobi Cornell, and Rob Brunson into the exciting future of electronics. Discover what fuels their passion and insights on dynamic leadership!
Why is feedback so important in leadership? Sannah Vinding – Episode 103
Why is Feedback So Important in Leadership?
Join Sannah Vinding as she uncovers key techniques to effectively navigate leadership feedback and foster a culture of open communication within your team.
How to Evaluate and Enhance Your Leadership Skills – Sannah Vinding – Episode 102
Discover actionable strategies for assessing and improving your leadership skills in the latest episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast. Join Sannah Vinding and guests Shane Zutz, Don Akery, Tobi Cornell, and more as they share practical tips on personal connections, self-awareness, feedback, and adaptability in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Tune in now!
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