Leadership Lessons from Manufacturing with Rebecca Galley | Customer Focus, People & Purpose

Send us Fan MailLeadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about asking better questions, listening to your people, and never losing sight of the customer.In this episode of The Edge Podcast, I sit down with Rebecca Galley, CEO of Tornado Wire and previously the President of the British Fluid Power Association, during Smart Manufacturing Week.Rebecca shares her leadership journey from aerospace into manufacturing, discussing how customer focus, storytelling, people development and authentic leadership have shaped both her career and the organisations she's helped lead.Together we explore:Why great leaders tell storiesThe importance of staying connected to the shop floorDeveloping confident middle managersWomen in manufacturing and future leadershipBuilding a culture where people genuinely feel valuedCustomer-first thinkingThe future of UK manufacturingWhether you're an aspiring supervisor, engineering manager, manufacturing leader or business owner, this conversation is packed with practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader.Cwcedge.com