Mike Gainor – Leading Without Ego

In this episode, Camp Jennings talks with Mike Gainor, Executive Vice President at Associated, about what it really means to lead with humility and impact. Mike shares how empathy, accountability, and self-awareness drive better teams, and why leadership in industrial automation is less about control and more about connection. This is a candid conversation about people, perspective, and performance that resonates far beyond the warehouse floor. Highlights: [02:30] Mike’s early leadership lessons and defining career moments [08:20] Why vulnerability makes leaders stronger [14:10] Building culture through mentorship and communication [21:00] How to balance growth and gratitude [27:15] The “ego check” every executive should practice [33:40] What leadership looks like in the next generation of the industry Follow Mike on LinkedIn.