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Culture of Ownership in Manufacturing: How Owners Stop Being the Bottleneck with Josh McKain | Ep. 175

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When 'You Should Just Know' Stops Working | Communication Skills #174

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Silencing Self-Doubt and Leading with Confidence with Jenn Donahue #173 I Labor Shortage in Manufacturing

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Workforce Development and Leadership Development: The Showing Up Gap That Is Undermining Your Manufacturing Productivity #172

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Lean Manufacturing Leadership for Plant Managers: Why Kaizen Fails Without Curiosity with Dr. Debra Clary #171

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Manufacturing Leadership Development: The 3 Conversations That Fix Accountability, Alignment, and Results #170

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Manufacturing Leadership Development: Why Connection Drives Productivity and Retention with Morag Barrett #169

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Why Productivity Problems Start at the Top: Manufacturing Leadership and Employee Retention: #168

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Leadership Resilience in Manufacturing: Leading Under Pressure with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier #167

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Why People Leave Manufacturing Jobs — A New North American Research Study #166

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Resilience for Frontline Supervisors: Building High Agency to Navigate Adversity and Improve Team Performance with Vickie Lanthier #165

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Defining Manufacturing Greatness: Help Me Choose the Subtitle #164

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Manufacturing Leadership Development for Plant Managers: Driving Continuous Improvement Through Curiosity on the Shop Floor with Bruce Mayhew #163

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Employee Engagement in Manufacturing for Plant Managers: Designing Time for Frontline Connection with Brian Herriot #162

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Employee Retention in Manufacturing for Frontline Supervisors: How Structure, Curiosity, and Accountability Build Strong Teams with Ken Handsaeme #161

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Employee Retention in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Reducing Uncertainty to Build Engaged Teams with Falisha Karpati #160

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Leadership Effectiveness in Manufacturing for Plant Managers: Closing the Showing Up Gap to Increase Influence with Susan M. Barber #159

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Employee Retention in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Building Purpose, Optimism, and Stronger Relationships with Kathy Miller #158

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Manufacturing Team Performance for Operation Managers: Driving Better Outcomes Through Deeper Conversations with Reggie Davis #157

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Accountability and Teamwork in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Leading with the Thermostat Mindset with Sheri Holt #156

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Manufacturing Culture Improvement for Plant Leaders: Building Self-Aware Leadership That Drives Results with Anne Bonney #155

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Problem-Solving Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Breaking the Blame Cycle to Drive Better Outcomes with Maggie Harlow #154

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Generational Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Closing the Generational Gap to Strengthen Engagement with Michelle McCullough #153

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Employee Motivation in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Why Teams Disengage and How to Reignite Performance with Jim Pancero #152

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

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Leadership Resilience in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Commanding Chaos and Driving Results with Angela Billings #150

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Employee Loyalty in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Building Trust and Retention Through Story-Driven Leadership with David Semersheim #149

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Employee Retention in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Reducing Risk Through Transparent Accountability with Christopher Santomassimo #148

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Sustainable Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Building Energy That Lasts and Preventing Burnout with Kathy Oneto #147

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Purpose-Driven Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Using Vision to Motivate Results with Simon Vetter #146

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Change Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Leading Through Uncertainty and Big Transitions with Cara Moeller Poppitt #145

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

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Manufacturing Leadership Transformation for Operations Managers: Moving Beyond Command-and-Control to Drive Results with Brian Gottlieb #143

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HR Partnerships in Manufacturing for Executive Leaders: How Coaching Relationships Accelerate Leadership Growth with Kristin Rivait and Joe Carrothers #142

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Negotiation Skills in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Influencing Better Outcomes on the Shop Floor with Fotini Iconomopoulos #141

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Manufacturing Safety Leadership for Plant Leaders: Using De-Escalation to Prevent Conflict and Protect Teams with Carol Cambridge #140

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Leadership Resilience in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Embracing Discomfort to Build Stronger Teams with Paul Taylor #139

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Cost Savings in Manufacturing for Operations Managers: Using Deliberate Creativity to Improve Performance with Amy Climer #138

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Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Improving Decisions and Preventing Repeat Problems with Bob Latino #137

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Manufacturing Productivity for Plant Leaders: Reducing the Hidden Costs of Mental Health on Team Performance with Adam Nemer #136

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Problem-Solving Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Shifting from Blame to Solutions with Darcy Luoma #135

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Frontline Engagement in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Rethinking Shop Floor Time to Better Support Technical Teams with Emily Nichols #134

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Strategic Differentiation in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Using Your Big Idea to Stand Out and Lead Boldly with Mark Levy #133

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Leadership Accountability in Manufacturing for Plant Managers: Eliminating Bullying and Rebuilding Respect on the Shop Floor with Renee Thompson #132

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Team Alignment in Manufacturing for Production Managers: Turning Disconnected Groups into High-Performing Teams with Mark Kenny #131

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Frontline Empowerment in Manufacturing for Production Supervisors: Practical Leadership Lessons from the Drive-Thru with Monica Rothgery #130

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Manufacturing Productivity for Operations Managers: Using Mindfulness to Improve Focus and Results with Sarah Ohanesian #129

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Organizational Transformation in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Using People Power to Drive Performance with Hugh Hornsby #128

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Empathetic Leadership in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Using Storytelling to Strengthen Curiosity and Connection with Shane Zutz #127

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Workforce Retention in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Rethinking How You Keep Your Best People with Cara Silletto #126

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Curiosity-Driven Leadership in Manufacturing for Operations Managers: Saying Less to Learn More and Improve Results with Michael Bungay Stanier #125

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Greenfield Leadership in Manufacturing for Operations Managers: Building Culture and Performance in a New Plant with Daniel Knecht #124

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Leading Through Uncertainty in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Practical Tools for Creating Clarity and Confidence with Jay Baer #123

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Performance Measurement in Manufacturing for Continuous Improvement Leaders: Fixing Broken Processes to Elevate Team Results with Martin Low #122

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Storytelling in Manufacturing for Production Managers: Using Real Stories to Improve Alignment and Team Performance with Terry Perry #121

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High Performance in Manufacturing for Area Managers: Unlocking Individual Potential to Drive Team Results with Mike Mooney #120

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Trust-Building in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Creating Stronger Teams Through Authentic Leadership with Justin Patton #119

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Human-Centered Transformation in Manufacturing for Manufacturing Managers: How Compassion and Connection Drive Real Change with Karin J. Lund #118

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Frontline Decision-Making in Manufacturing for Operations Managers: Why You Can't Proceduralize Everything with Jake Mazulewicz #117

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Crisis Leadership in Manufacturing for Operations Managers: Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence and Clarity with Dave Sanderson #116

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Core Values in Manufacturing for Operations Managers: Turning Principles into Daily Action with Adam Hill #115

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Positive Leadership in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Using Energy and Optimism to Strengthen Team Connection with Jon Gordon #114

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Leadership Perspective in Manufacturing for Workforce Development Managers: Using Emotional Intelligence to See Challenges Differently with Karine Leblanc #113

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Execution Discipline in Manufacturing for Business Unit Leaders: Why Hope Is Not a Strategy with Shawn Rhodes #112

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Self-Aware Leadership in Manufacturing for Workforce Development Managers: Becoming a Champion for Better Behavior and Results with Zovig Garboushian #111

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Entrepreneurial Leadership in Manufacturing: Using Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance to Drive Results with Tonia Jahshan #110

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Leadership Stamina in Manufacturing for Operations Directors: Endurance Lessons That Build Stronger Shop Floor Performance with Steven Pivnik #109

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Leadership Influence in Manufacturing: How Everyday Actions Create Infinite Impact with Alyson Van Hooser #108

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daptive Leadership in Manufacturing for Manufacturing Directors: Building a Reset Mindset to Navigate Change with Penny Zenker #107

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Frontline Communication in Manufacturing for Line Supervisors: How Humor Creates Buy-In and Stronger Relationships with Tim Gard #106

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Positive Leadership in Manufacturing: A New Thinking Model to Improve Focus, Engagement, and Results with Paul Jenkins #105

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Intentional Leadership in Manufacturing for Site Managers: Turning Purpose into Daily Action with Jon Giganti #104

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Leadership Clarity in Manufacturing for Manufacturing Managers: Setting Direction Through Intentional Action with Jon Giganti #103

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Workplace Recognition in Manufacturing for Plant Directors: Why Being Seen and Seeing Others Builds Stronger Teams with Corban David Jenai #102

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Authentic Leadership in Manufacturing for Manufacturing Supervisors: Turning Relationships into Real Results with Kathy Miller #101

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Manufacturing Team Performance: Winning the Day Through Daily Leadership Habits with Eric Berdan #100

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Culture + Trust for HR Leaders: Being Relentlessly Helpful to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Engagement with Susan Baier #99

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eadership + Productivity for Manufacturing Leaders: Writing a Must-Read to Clarify Your Message and Expand Your Influence with AJ Harper #98

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Leadership Communication in Manufacturing for Training Managers: Using "Yes, And" to Improve Engagement and Team Performance with Michael Port #97

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Authentic Leadership Presence in Manufacturing for Department Heads: Dressing with Confidence to Strengthen Credibility with Morgan Wider #96

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Leadership + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Creating Memorable Moments That Boost Team Performance with Jon Petz #95

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Emotional Intelligence in Manufacturing for Team Managers: Practical Leadership Lessons from an Irish Pub with Irvine Nugent #94

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eadership + Resilience for Manufacturing Managers: Saying No to Burnout and Building Sustainable Performance with Nina Nesdoly #93

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Leadership Presence in Manufacturing for Department Directors: Mastering First Impressions That Build Credibility with Sylvie di Giusto #92

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eadership + Accountability for Operations Managers: Becoming the Ultimate Diffuser of Drama and Restoring Team Focus with Cy Wakeman #84

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Culture + Trust for HR Leaders: Using the "SAVE" Framework to Strengthen Relationships and Boost Team Engagement with Sandy Gerber #90

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Leadership Energy in Manufacturing for Division Managers: Igniting Momentum Instead of Managing Burnout with Sara Canaday #89

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Leadership + Accountability for Manufacturing Managers: Using 360-Degree Feedback to Strengthen Self-Awareness and Improve Team Performance with Brian Houp #88

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Leadership Self-Awareness in Manufacturing for Capability Managers: Using Personality Assessments to Improve How You Show Up with Christy Smallwood #87

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Leadership + Accountability for Operations Managers: Using Powerful Questions to Build Ownership and Autonomy with Jeff Nally #86

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Situational Leadership in Manufacturing for Production Directors: Applying Cockpit Discipline to Improve Team Decisions with Shawn Dawley #85

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Culture + Trust for Plant Managers: Creating a Family Mindset That Strengthens Loyalty and Team Commitment with Paul Younes #65

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Performance + Productivity for Production Supervisors: Taking Your Team from Average to Amazing with Dustin E. James #83

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Culture + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Weaving Appreciation into Daily Interactions to Boost Morale and Team Performance with Lisa Johnson #82

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Manufacturing Leadership + Communication for Frontline Supervisors: Eliminating Miscommunication to Build Clarity and Stronger Team Performance with Dean Heffta #81

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Manufacturing Leadership + Mindset for Operations Managers: Using the Serendipity Mindset to Improve Focus, Opportunity, and Results with Noah Graff #80

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Leadership + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Fueling Great Conversations to Build Trust and Improve Team Performance with Phil M. Jones #79

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Employee Engagement in Manufacturing: Tools and Mindsets to Stop Quiet Quitting with Joe Mull #78

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Leadership + Trust for Manufacturing Managers: Strengthening Your Personal Brand to Increase Credibility and Influence with Kenneth Kinney #77

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Leadership Fundamentals in Manufacturing for Business Unit Managers: The Four Necessities That Drive Consistent Results with Andy Neillie #76

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Communication + Confidence for Manufacturing Managers: Speaking Up Clearly to Build Credibility and Stronger Team Alignment with Tracy Hooper #75

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Manufacturing Leadership + Continuous Improvement for Operations Leaders: Preparing for a Tech-Driven Future with Kate O'Neil #74

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Productivity for Manufacturing Managers: Applying Six Steps to Think Bigger and Drive Measurable Results with Ann McNeill #73

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Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for HR Leaders: Using Heart-Centered Stories to Strengthen Inclusion and Team Connection with Reggie Davis #72

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Productivity for Operations Managers: Using Brain Science to Improve Focus, Decisions, and Shop Floor Performance with John B. Molidor #71

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Productivity for Manufacturing Managers: Communicating with Clarity to Influence Teams and Drive Results with Patricia Fripp #70

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Collaboration for Operations Managers: Aligning the Why, How, and When to Strengthen Team Engagement and Results with Michael Neuendorff #69

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Employee Engagement in Manufacturing: Growing a Leadership Mindset That Shows People They Matter with Josh Levin #68

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Culture + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Using Connection and Empathy to Strengthen Loyalty and Team Commitment with Ziggy Blondeel and Ronny Ledoux #67

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Culture + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Using Connection and Empathy to Strengthen Loyalty and Team Commitment with Ziggy Blondeel and Ronny Ledoux #66

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Culture + Trust for Plant Managers: Creating a Family Mindset That Strengthens Loyalty and Team Commitment with Paul Younes #65

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Resilience + Productivity for Operations Managers: Building "Rubber Band" Strength to Stay Focused and Perform Under Pressure with Kathy Parry #64

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Engagement for Manufacturing Managers: Using Connection, Collaboration, and Healthy Competition to Drive Team Performance with Thom Singer #63

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Manufacturing Leadership + Engagement for Plant Managers: Using Vision and Wisdom to Align Teams and Drive Measurable Results with W. Kevin Ward #62

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Accountability for Operations Managers: Applying the Four Characteristics That Build Stronger Teams and Better Results with John Raymer #61

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Accountability for Operations Managers: Applying the Four Characteristics That Build Stronger Teams and Better Results with John Raymer #60

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Engagement for HR Leaders: Breaking Down Barriers to Advance Women and Strengthen Team Performance with Nicole Provonchee #59

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Manufacturing Retention + Accountability for Plant Managers: Using Giving Back to Build Loyalty and Stronger Team Commitment with Jon Finch #58

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Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Understanding Emotions to Improve Behavior and Team Performance with Sara Westbrook #57

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Leadership + Trust for Operations Leaders: Building Bridges and Leading from Behind to Strengthen Team Performance with LaVerne Roberts #56

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Culture + Accountability for Operations Managers: Creating Open Conversations Instead of Bottling Up Conflict with Troy Corrigan #55

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Manufacturing Leadership + Engagement for Operations Managers: Using Your Business as a Vehicle to Serve Others and Build Stronger Teams with Joel Davis #54

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Curiosity for Frontline Supervisors: Asking Better Questions to Improve Engagement and Daily Performance #53

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Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for HR Leaders: Building Social Capital Through Mindful Influence to Strengthen Team Performance with Vivian Blade #52

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Productivity for Operations Managers: Using Economic Perspective to Improve Decision-Making and Team Performance with Jim Ray #51

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Manufacturing Retention + Engagement for HR Leaders: Turning the Great Resignation into Long-Term Workforce Commitment with Debbie Muno #50

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Manufacturing Leadership + Accountability for Production Managers: Becoming the Thermostat That Sets the Tone for Team Performance P2 with Mike Forhan #49

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Manufacturing Leadership + Accountability for Production Managers: Becoming the Thermostat That Sets the Tone for Team Performance with Mike Forhan #48

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Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Leading Raw, Real, and Relevant Conversations That Improve Team Performance #47

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Self-Awareness + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Using Reflection to Build Confidence and Stronger Team Connections with Nikki Langman #46

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Productivity + Engagement for Manufacturing Leaders: Using Mindfulness Without Losing Operational Focus #45

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Self-Awareness for Frontline Supervisors: Gaining Clarity to Improve Relationships and Team Performance with Nikki Langman #44

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Accountability for Operations Managers: Using Coaching to Break Burnout Cycles and Reignite Team Performance with Andrew Nietlich #43

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Trust for Operations Managers: Replacing Assumptions with Transparency to Strengthen Team Engagement with Joe Johnson #42

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Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Creating Psychological Safety to Speak Up and Improve Team Performance with Ryan Forte #41

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Trust for Operations Managers: Becoming a Go-Giver to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Team Performance with Bob Burg #40

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Engagement for Manufacturing Managers: Embracing Sales Mindset to Build Buy-In, Influence, and Better Team Results with Jeff Summers #39

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Resilience for Frontline Supervisors: Replacing Fear and Regret with Confident Action on the Shop Floor #38

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Mindset + Productivity for Production Supervisors: Using "Magic Mindset Goggles" to Improve Focus, Attitude, and Daily Results with Dave Baker #37

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Culture + Trust for Manufacturing Leaders: Using Kindness to Strengthen Relationships and Improve Team Performance with Elizabeth Gist #36

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Resilience for Operations Managers: Helping Teams Push Through Tough Times and Sustain Performance with Rick Ezell #35

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Retention + Engagement for HR Leaders: Using Gratitude to Keep Top Manufacturing Talent with Lisa Ryan #34

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Engagement for Operations Managers: Strengthening Relationships Before Driving Accountability and Results #33

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Productivity + Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Moving Ideas from Frustration to Action on the Shop Floor #32

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Accountability for Manufacturing Managers: Believing in the Outcome to Strengthen Focus and Drive Team Results with Martha Clarke #31

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Accountability for HR Leaders: Building Ownership to Strengthen Talent Commitment and Team Performance with Desen Lu #30

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Emotional Intelligence + Productivity for HR Leaders: Using Genos Insights to Improve Leadership Behavior and Team Results with Ben Palmer #29

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Manufacturing Culture + Accountability for Operations Managers: Using Transparency to Build Trust and Improve Team Performance with Jason Zenger #28

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Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Meeting People Where They Are to Build Trust and Improve Daily Performance with Patrick Carter #27

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Manufacturing Leadership + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Engaging and Enrolling Teams to Build Buy-In and Improve Daily Performance with Greg Morgan #26

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Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Leading by Example to Strengthen Trust and Improve Team Performance with Mark Whitten #25

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Accountability for Operations Managers: Driving Core Values and Beliefs to Strengthen Alignment and Team Performance with Brian Leising #24

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Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Understanding Your Impact to Build Stronger Teams and Better Daily Performance with Dave Baker #23

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Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for HR Leaders: Addressing Unconscious Bias to Build Inclusion, Trust, and Team Performance with Michelle Maldonado #22

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Continuous Improvement for Operations Managers: Rethinking Workflows to Improve Focus and Team Performance with Connor Swenson #21

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Trust for HR Leaders: Helping Team Members Find Their Seat at the Table and Build Belonging with Jesika Young #20

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Emotional Intelligence + Influence for Operations Managers: Using Charisma to Strengthen Leadership Impact and Team Performance with Deiric McCann #19

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Employee Engagement + Productivity for Operations Managers: Improving the Human Interface to Strengthen Team Communication and Results with Terry Iverson #18

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Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for HR Leaders: Learning from a Woman's Journey to Strengthen Inclusion and Team Performance with Diana Soares #17

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Accountability for Operations Managers: Using Transparency to Build Trust and Improve Team Performance with Scott Turner #16

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Performance + Accountability for Operations Managers: Closing the Gap Between Good and Great to Drive Consistent Results P2 with Horst Prelog and Scott Turner #15

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Performance + Accountability for Operations Managers: Closing the Gap Between Good and Great to Drive Consistent Results P1 with Horst Prelog and Scott Turner #14

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Accountability for Manufacturing Managers: Moving from Individual Contributor to Team Captain to Drive Stronger Performance with Bo Horvat #13

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Frontline Supervisors: Building New Habits That Strengthen Focus and Daily Performance with Trevor Blondeel #12

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Resilience for Operations Managers: Lessons from an NFL Center on Overcoming Adversity and Driving Team Performance with Eric Wood #11

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Productivity for Manufacturing Leaders: Building Stronger Teams and Sustaining Performance Through COVID-19 with Trevor Blondeel and Mike Hillman #10

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Trust for Manufacturing Managers: Practical Authenticity Lessons to Strengthen Credibility and Team Performance with Trevor Blondeel and Mike Hillman #9

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Emotional Intelligence + Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Channeling Emotions with Intention to Improve Team Focus and Daily Performance with Lianne Gallie #8

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Continuous Improvement + Accountability for Operations Managers: Lessons from a Manufacturing Legend to Strengthen Execution and Team Performance with Brian Skerrett #7

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Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Leading from the Shop Floor to Build Trust and Improve Daily Performance with JC Wilkinson #6

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Emotional Intelligence for Operations Managers: Using Advanced Tools to Improve Self-Awareness and Team Performance P2 with Andrew De Haan #5

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Emotional Intelligence for Operations Managers: Using Advanced Tools to Improve Self-Awareness and Team Performance P1 with Andrew De Haan #4

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Trust for Manufacturing Managers: Showing Up Authentically to Build Credibility and Stronger Team Performance with Bill Priamo #2

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Trust for Manufacturing Managers: Showing Up Authentically to Build Credibility and Stronger Team Performance P2 with Bill Priamo #3

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1 An Introduction Mindfulness Manufacturing