Strategic Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Playing to Win on the Factory Floor with Joel Block #144

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! What does successful manufacturing leadership have in common with winning big at the casino? It comes down to becoming an advantage player and learning how to make smarter decisions under pressure. In this episode, Joel Block, former professional blackjack player turned Wall Street strategist, shares insights on manufacturing leadership, mindset, and team performance for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Joel draws from his experience in blackjack, venture capital, and hedge funds to explain how leaders can improve strategic thinking, boost employee 1:26 – There are many lessons from card games like blackjack that can be applied to business and manufacturing 2:58 – To succeed, learn how to Think, See, and Act (TSA) differently  4:40 – Many people stay busy without actually accomplishing meaningful work 5:00 – The difference between average performers and advantage players is that advantage players seek out and create opportunities  8:33 – All organizations can find ways to improve, even top-performing companies  11:50 – To change your strategy and find more success, schedule time to step back and gain perspective  12:15 – Use "high limit questions" to push thinking forward 15:51 – In business, advantage players learn how to anticipate workforce needs 18:37 – Everyone has a role to play when it comes to a team's success  20:07 – Motivate your team by making sure everyone is connected to a meaningful goal 21:20 – When you're successful, it lifts your business, family, and community  Connect with Joel Block Visit his website Connect by email at [email protected]  Subscribe to his newsletter