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.

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

Staying Ahead: AI, Online Sales, and Strategies for the Modern Engineering Industry – Tom Wichert – Episode 78

Join host Sannah Vinding and guest Tom Wichert on the Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast as they delve into the rapidly changing electronics industry and the evolving role of sales and marketing in a global context.

Driving Business Growth and Exceptional Results – Adam Anderson – Episode 77

Join host Sannah Vinding as she explores the insights of Adam Anderson on building strong teams, the power of verbal communication, customer engagement, and the value proposition in this enlightening episode of the “Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast.”

Unleashing the Power of Marketing In Electronics Manufacturing – Sander Arts – Episode 76

In this episode, Sannah welcomes the brilliant and accomplished Sander Arts to the show. With an impressive background in global management, digital transformation, closed loop marketing, and strategic partnerships, Sander brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Together, they explore the fascinating realm of marketing in the tech industry, dissecting its successes, failures, and untapped potentials.

Balancing Industry Knowledge and Fresh Perspectives: The Secret to Innovative Leadership – Hugh Daly – Episode 75

In this episode, Sannah is joined by special guest Hugh Daly, a seasoned expert in sales and operations. Together, they explore the importance of evaluating skills over job titles, the power of effective communication and listening, and the benefits of embracing fresh perspectives within an organization.

Lessons from the Rapidly Evolving Electronics Industry – Nigel Watts – Episode 74

In this episode of the Mind The Innovation Leadership podcast, Sannah Vinding, the host of the show, sits down with Nigel Watts, President at WPG EMEA, to delve into the rapidly evolving electronics industry