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Dean Crawford: Leadership Development for Peak Operational Performance
Discover how effective leadership development can accelerate operational performance with Dean Crawford, VP of HR at Aspire MRO. Learn strategies for growth and building high-performing teams.
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Three Ways to Engage Your Team for Better Performance
Empower manufacturing supervisors to boost employee engagement! Discover three actionable strategies to improve productivity, motivate teams, and enhance morale in the manufacturing industry.
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Reeve Southam: A Human-Centered Approach to Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
Discover how a human-centered approach to optimizing manufacturing processes can drive innovation, improve team engagement, and lead to significant cost savings.
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Let’s Talk About Managing Dominant Personalities
Let’s discuss the complexities of managing dominant personalities in the workplace. Learn why these personality types are common on the factory floor and how frontline leaders can transform potentially difficult employees into valuable team members.
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Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind: Our Top Leadership Wisdom Revisited
Join us for a special Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind episode! As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and make those small, impactful adjustments to your leadership approach that drive big results. We’re revisiting some of our most memorable guests and powerful insights from the last six months, offering practical wisdom you can implement today.
If you’d like to listen to the full episodes of the clips Greg and Kirk spoke about, they are listed below:
1. Megan Barder: Leadership Development and Operational Performance Strategies – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVoW77yClBk&t=1s
2. Dr. Gwen Acton: Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx7blF0F7Eg&t=2s
3. Kirby Griffin: Linking Leadership Directly to Operational Performance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZmytIwIGo&t=1s
4. Lorne Girard on Servant Leadership: How Putting Your People First Drives Success – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXlQLnS6P9o
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Leader Feeder Rewind: Unpacking Key Conversations in Leadership
In this special Leader Feeder Rewind episode, hosts Kirk Langford and Greg Schinkel look back at the most engaging and impactful leadership discussions from the past six months. Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to refine your leadership approach!
If you are interested in the clips, you may be interested in the full episode!
1. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AWabKvkxjg4
Full episode: https://youtu.be/9SWjkJXJG0s
2. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Bct6rMw7eO4
Full episode: https://youtu.be/9SWjkJXJG0s
3. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NmlHC4YWP5Q
Full episode: https://youtu.be/IBKv5QpRW4k
4. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E_PaCBSprng
Full episode: https://youtu.be/IBKv5QpRW4k
5. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wvS3qL1cedQ
Full episode: https://youtu.be/kGemaavteJw
6. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HDzQISfGx-I
Full episode: https://youtu.be/kGemaavteJw
7. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6tjQt0tKVX0
Full episode: https://youtu.be/sSqHK1wwemI
8. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LJ8Axg_Iybo
Full episode: https://youtu.be/sSqHK1wwemI
9. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6erSucMW4LA
Full episode: https://youtu.be/f8Dzl9VkUE8
Jon Heffelfinger: Optimizing Plant Manager Leadership
Explore Jon Heffelfinger’s journey to Plant Manager at Hendrickson. Learn how strong culture, mentorship, and empowering teams drive operational excellence in manufacturing. Discover key insights on leadership, overcoming challenges, and motivating diverse workforces.
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5 Ways to Make You a More Efficient Manufacturing Supervisor
Boost your efficiency as a manufacturing supervisor! Discover 5 ways to streamline operations, empower teams, and become a highly efficient manufacturing leader.
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Mathew Showalter: Mastering Operational Excellence
Harness operational excellence with insights from Mathew Showalter. Learn how people-focused leadership, continuous improvement, and empowered decision-making drive productivity and profitability.
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Handling Difficult Conversations at Work: 3 Conversations Every Manufacturing Manager Should Master
Struggling with a difficult conversation at work? Get proven tips for handling tough conversations as a manufacturing manager with confidence and clarity.
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