Manufacturing Workforce Engagement for Plant Leaders: Asking Better Questions to Attract and Retain Talent with Chad Littlefield #151

Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Do you want drive results, retain your team, and create a culture where people show up and stick around? Then it's time to embrace the art of powerful questions! Through curious questions and intentional conversations, you can change the way people think and work. Learn more in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing with guest Chad Littlefield, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and the creator of We! Connect cards, which help leaders ask powerful questions and cultivate deeper conversations. Chad shares stories that highlight the power of questions, unpacks the struggles many leaders face when it comes to genuine dialogue, and offers actionable tips for using curiosity and intention to engage your team. If you're ready to learn how to drive better results, ask stronger questions, and build a workplace where people want to stay and grow, you won't want to miss this conversation. 1:02 – In manufacturing, we often struggle with creating genuine conversations  2:18 – Intentional plays a critical role in building safe conversations 4:17 – When initiative is met with gratitude, it can lead to long-term loyalty and promotion 8:14 – Expressing intentions directly creates clarity and stronger connections 14:40 – People want to work, they just don't want to work for someone who doesn't care about them 16:35 – Leadership at the top influencers your entire organization  17:59 – Ask the second question to take a conversation to a deeper level 21:20 – Use open-ended questions to deepen reflection and learning  Connect with Chad Littlefield Watch his videos on YouTube Visit his website and find free resources