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James Ott on Lean Leadership: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Discover actionable insights on lean leadership from James Ott, who emphasizes servant leadership, problem-solving, and mentorship for driving operational excellence. Learn how to empower your team and achieve breakthrough results!

How to Become a More Proactive Frontline Leader

Unlock your potential as a frontline leader! Discover how to develop your leadership skills and engage your workforce through effective frontline leadership training.

Rick Taborda: A Recipe for Operational Excellence

Learn how to foster a positive work environment and drive organizational success from Rick Taborda, CEO of RDJ Bakeries, through servant leadership, continuous learning, and embracing diversity.

Essential Leadership Traits for Manufacturing Supervisors

These essential leadership traits for manufacturing supervisors build trust in the workplace, create a culture of credibility, and foster high-performing teams.

Vaidesh Subramanyam: The Power of Lean Thinking for Sustainable Success

Want to drive operational excellence? Learn how to build a culture of continuous improvement with Lean expert Vaidesh Subramanyam. Discover practical strategies and key takeaways for leaders and teams.

How to Lead Through Change and Uncertainty

Equip yourself with the strategies to successfully lead your manufacturing team through change. Discover how to maintain morale, improve communication, and achieve organizational goals.

Dr. Dawn-Marie Turner: A Deep Dive into A Readiness Mindset

Dr. Dawn-Marie Turner discusses change management and shifting from “resistance” to “readiness” by introducing the “readiness mindset.” Discover why viewing resistance as the problem can be counterproductive and how to foster a culture of readiness that embraces change. You will learn practical strategies for engaging employees during transitions and ensuring a smooth change process, as well as the crucial role of leadership behavior and mindset in building a change-ready organization.

Accelerating Operational Performance: Rewind

Join Greg and Kirk in this special Rewind episode as they revisit some of the year’s most popular moments! You’ll discover valuable insights on involving your team, setting clear expectations, and fostering a positive culture.

If you’d like to listen to the full episodes of the clips Greg and Kirk spoke about, they are listed below:

1. Ben Whitney: Improve Manufacturing Operational Leadership and Efficiency – https://youtu.be/Q_lJOt-disA

2. Philip Tocco: Building a High-Performance Manufacturing Culture – https://youtu.be/AzrxgnjjXC0

3. Michael Kerr: Why Culture is the Ultimate Driver of Success – https://youtu.be/6AXSWyxXFNo

4. Lori Da Silva: Essential Leadership Insights – https://youtu.be/x3FuJLsLaJI

Leader Feeder: Rewind

Join Greg Schinkel and Kirk Langford as they rewind through previous episodes, unearthing valuable leadership tips and insights. Learn the essential qualities of effective leadership and discover the power of self-awareness, curiosity, and continuous learning in driving performance and empowering teams.

Here are the clips and links to the full episodes in the order we talk about them in this episode:

1. Curiosity and Helping Others Matter: https://youtube.com/shorts/rEsX4S1pJs8

From the ‘Developing Future Leaders within Your Warehouse’ episode: https://youtu.be/4neLsAumcls

2. The Power of Self-Awareness and Curiosity: https://youtube.com/shorts/pOy5QRWZSWY

From the ‘The Impact of Effective Leadership on Manufacturing Performance’ episode: https://youtu.be/dHpuucBxBNk

3. Who’s Training Your Team Members?: https://youtube.com/shorts/VWHUAPOsXLQ

From the ‘HR Training Solutions for the Modern Manufacturing Workforce’ episode: https://youtu.be/8lTCgDR6UBM

4. Honest Feedback for Leadership Growth: https://youtube.com/shorts/NvuDkHU1CYg

From the ‘The Impact of Effective Leadership on Manufacturing Performance’ episode: https://youtu.be/dHpuucBxBNk

Ken Romine: The Core Principles of Effective Operational Leadership

Learn the core principles of operational leadership for building high-performing teams. Discover how communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive success.