Michael Riches - Leading People & Leveraging Technology

It's been such a pleasure to have Michael Riches on the podcast. Mike is passionate people leader, with an impressive logical, analytical mind. Throughout the episode, it's clear that he always puts people first, and that would be a larger part of his success. He explains the challenges and long-term benefits of implementing new technology, sharing some success stories and mistakes and previous sites he's led. He mentions practices like asset care software and autonomous maintenance. Mike stresses the need for preparation and sticking to long-term goals, even when immediate results aren't visible. They also discuss how crucial employee engagement is for success. Michael shares how focusing on engagement led to improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and financial performance. The conversation wraps up with insights on leadership, making better daily decisions, and dealing with imposter syndrome.