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Building Better with Brandon Bartneck#244 – Trevor Blondeel | Transforming Manufacturing LeadershipIn this episode of Building Better with Brandon Bartneck, Trevor Blondeel, founder of Manufacturing Greatness, joins the conversation to explore the evolving landscape of manufacturing leadership. Trevor brings over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, sharing insights on bridging the gap between expectations and reality in leadership roles, fostering self-awareness, and driving continuous improvement.
The discussion highlights the importance of transparency, curiosity, and core values in shaping a positive organizational culture. Trevor shares actionable strategies for connecting the top to the shop and emphasizes the power of emotional intelligence and feedback in developing engaged, accountable teams.2025-01-2648 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing127 Stories for Leading with Curiosity and Empathy with Shane Zutz What’s the secret to retaining your team members and creating an organization where people love to work? DigiKey, an electronic component manufacturing organization in Thief River Falls, Minnesota has it all figured out—and Shane Zutz, DigiKey’s vice president of human resources, is here to share the stories and insights behind DigiKey’s success! In this episode, Shane shares stories highlighting the importance of curiosity, empathy, and leadership presence, and offers simple-yet-powerful strategies manufacturing leaders can put into action to build trust, accountability, and stronger connections at their own plant. 5:12 – Building a better organizati...2024-10-0232 min
a BROADcast for Manufacturers56: The Intersection of Mindfulness and Manufacturing- with Trevor BlondeelMeet Trevor BlondeelTrevor Blondeel founded Manufacturing Greatness. He has 25 years of experience leading manufacturing plants and is the host of the podcast Mindfulness Manufacturing.He works with organizations as a speaker, advisor, and coach to connect the top to the shop. In his spare time, he serves as the president for the Kentucky/Indiana National Speakers Association chapter.Connect with Trevor!Manufacturing Greatnesstrevorblondeel.comLinkedInInstagramMindfulness Manufacturing PodcastHighlights00:36 Introduction and Recent TV...2024-07-1725 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing121 Why We Need Storytelling on the Manufacturing Floor Stories resonate with people, which makes them a valuable tool for sharing information, seeking new outcomes and connecting with your team. So let’s bring more storytelling to the manufacturing floor! In this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, meet guest Trevor Perry. Trevor is an award-winning speaker, author, and perspective-changer, who uses his unique perspectives and love of storytelling to help others find their own light and improve their influence in the world. In this episode, Trevor shares his journey of finding his storytelling passion, and discusses why leaders should learn and practice storytelling skills. 4:04 – When some...2024-07-1026 min
Time to ResetThe Curiosity Advantage: Redefining Leadership In The Workplace With Trevor BlondeelBy being curious and willing to understand each other, teams can reach their full potential. In this episode, Trevor Blondeel discusses the art of fostering meaningful connections in the workplace. Trevor shares his thoughts on the importance of understanding others in manufacturing while using mindfulness, showing how it can help unlock your team's full potential. Together with our host, Penny Zenker, they dissect a real-life scenario that explores practical strategies to navigate tricky workplace dynamics. The pair discusses how curiosity and honesty affect work relationships, dealing with discomfort with intention and self-awareness, and other topics. Tune in now!2024-03-0129 min
Whiskey, Jazz and LeadershipA Grounding Conversation with Trevor Blondeel (Part 2)Trevor Blondeel draws a clear distinction between "have to" and "want to," emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation in effective leadership. The discussion then unfolds into the power of dialogue versus monologue, underlining the significance of open communication in building trust and fostering growth within organizations. Inspired by the iconic Miles Davis, Trevor seamlessly weaves together the realms of jazz and leadership, illuminating their improvisational nature. Finally, we discover a profound metaphor that harmonizes the depth of whiskey, the fluidity of jazz, and the intricacies of leadership.
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Mindfulness Manufacturing98 Write Your Own "Must-Read" with AJ HarperHave you ever wanted to write a book? Do you want to grow your writing skills or find new ways to use words to inspire your team and grow your organization? If you’re ready to take the first steps toward writing a book, AJ Harper is here to help! AJ is an editor, publishing strategist, and former ghostwriter who now uses her skills to help others write transformational books, grow their leadership, and make a unique impact on the world. She shares her methods through workshops like her Top Three Books Workshop, and she is also the author of...2023-08-2325 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing97 "Yes, And . . . " Speaking and Performance Tips for Engaging Your Team with Michael PortWhat do manufacturing leaders have in common with performers? More than you think! In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Port, a bestselling author, former professional actor, and the founder of Heroic Public Speaking. Drawing from his experience as an actor and speaker, he joins me in this episode to talk about how leaders can improve their performance skills to heighten their impact, grow their role in their organization, and find the most effective ways to inform, persuade, and motivate their teams. 3:30 – Putting on a performance doesn’t necessarily mean showcasing a fake version of yourself, and pe...2023-08-0934 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing96 How to Dress for Success and Authenticity with Morgan Wider In episode 92, guest Sylvie di Guisto talked about the factors that go into creating a successful and memorable first impression. One of these factors is appearance, particularly the way we dress. To dig deeper, I’m excited to chat with today’s guest, Morgan Wider! Morgan is a personal style expert, speaker, and the founder of Wider Style, as well as the author of Worthy Wardrobe: Your Guide to Style, Shopping, & Soul. Drawing on her decade of leadership experience at major retail giants, she now uses her speaking, consulting, and styling to help others increase their performance through their imag...2023-07-2630 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing95 Bringing Magic to the Manufacturing Floor with Jon PetzOn the manufacturing floor, you might not see rabbits being pulled out of hats or people being miraculously levitated, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t everyday chances to create magical moments. To find out how leaders can create moments of magic, surprise, and delight on the manufacturing floor, I knew I had to go to the expert: Jon Petz, an entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, and magician! In this episode, he shares why workplaces need more everyday magic, plus shares insights on how leaders can use intentionality, creativity, and mindfulness to turn simple, everyday moments into important connections. 2023-07-1223 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing94 Emotional Intelligence Lessons from an Irish Pub with Dr. Irvine NugentWhy does communication break down and lead to conflict? Can we find a way to harness emotions for good, or are we always doomed to division and misunderstandings? As someone who grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, Dr. Irvine Nugent is no stranger to questions like these. Living in a time of great violence and turbulence has given him a unique perspective on emotions and body language, and he now uses his skills to help leaders understand and master their own emotions, discover the power of emotional intelligence, and transform their ability to engage with others. He...2023-06-2826 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing93 Saying No to Burnout with Nina NesdolyDo you find yourself dreading Mondays ? Are you constantly stressed out about falling behind or not living up to your team’s expectations? You might be dealing with burnout, an occupational phenomenon that arises from chronic workplace stress. To learn more about burnout and what you can do to prevent it, check out this episode with guest Nina Nesdoly. Nina has an academic background in both neuroscience and organizational behavior, and she uses her niche expertise to help other manage stress, prevent burnout, and promote health and resilience in their organizations. In this podcast, she combines scientific insights and pr...2023-06-1432 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing92 The ABCs of a Great First Impression with Sylvie di GiustoIn an interaction with someone new, you only have about seven seconds to make a great first impression. What can you do to make every second count? Find out in this episode with guest Sylvie di Giusto! Sylvie is a consultant, author, and international keynote speaker, who uses her years of corporate experience to help other professionals use emotional intelligence and conscious decision-making to change their behavior and find the best outcomes. In this episode, Sylvie joins me for a conversation about first impressions, overcoming biases, and why behavior and communications play a big role in setting yourself up...2023-05-3129 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing91 Connecting the Leadership Locomotive with Jason A. Hunt If the front isn’t connected to the caboose, a train won’t stay on the rails for very long! The same idea applies to manufacturing: if top-level leadership isn’t connected to the shop floor, there’s bound to be miscommunications, productivity breakdowns, and more. What can leaders do to keep the leadership locomotive running smoothly? Find out in this episode with Jason A. Hunt. With a background in both education and manufacturing, Jason is full of great stories about why connection plays a critical role in problem-solving. He also shares his tips on how leaders can use skills l...2023-05-1726 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing90 How to "SAVE" and Nurture Your Relationships with Sandy GerberIn our personal and workplace relationships, we’ve all come across this frustration situation: you’re telling someone about a topic that’s important to you, but the other person just isn’t understanding what you’re saying. In her fantastic book Emotional Magnetism, my friend (and fellow Canadian!) Sandy Gerber breaks why this happens and shares what we can all do to overcome our own communication blocks. In this episode, I’m excited to have Sandy as my guest to talk about her personal stories behind Emotional Magnetism, as well as how to use her “SAVE” communication motivators to improve commu...2023-05-0327 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing89 Ignite Fires, Don't Put Them Out: How Leaders Can Shift Their Energy with Sara CanadayIn today’s busy manufacturing world, leaders are feeling more stressed and stretched-thin than ever, as they deal with the staggering expectations and everyday demands on their time, energy, and attention. In this episode on how leaders can discover productive, healthy ways to free up their time and energy, I’m joined by author and leadership development coach Sara Canaday. Sara uses her years of corporate experience to advocate for leaders and help them grow the skills they need to strengthen their leadership skills, enhance their relationships, and thrive in today’s complex, competitive climate. In this episode, she talks...2023-04-1926 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing88 Mastering the Art of 360-Degree Feedback with Brian Houp To understand and improve our own behavior, we need feedback. But getting—or giving—authentic, actionable feedback isn’t always easy, especially in a fast-paced industry like manufacturing. In this podcast, I’m joined by my friend Brian Houp, a leadership development coach based in Louisville, Kentucky. One of his primary areas of expertise is 360 Feedback, which he uses to help executives and their teams improve behavior. In this episode, Brian talks more about the importance of feedback—and “feed forward!”—plus shares insight into 360-Degree Feedback and how leaders can harness the power of feedback and use it to strengthen th...2023-04-0530 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing87 Using Personality Assessments to Determine How You Show Up with Christy SmallwoodFrom DiSC assessments to the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator, there are many different personality assessments leaders can use to identify their personality type and how it impacts the way they show up on the manufacturing floor. To get a better understanding of this unique topic, I brought in Christy Smallwood, a speaker and author who helps leaders “supercharge” their organization and find their own ways to make a positive impact. In this podcast, she shares information about the different types of personality assessments, plus gives personality assessment insights leaders can use to connect with and support their teams. 1:54 – There...2023-03-2227 min
Small Business Success TalkBoost your manufacturing productivity with effective people management-Trevor Blondeel shows you howAre you looking to take your manufacturing process to the next level? Look no further than Trevor Blondeel, the expert in people management in the manufacturing sector. In this episode of Small Business Success Talks, Trevor shares his insider secrets to optimizing your team's performance and revolutionizing your manufacturing process. From the boardroom to the shop floor, Trevor's innovative strategies will help you build a successful manufacturing team and take your productivity to new heights. Don't miss out on this ultimate guide to people management in manufacturing, featuring Trevor Blondeel.BIO: Trevor Blondeel works...2023-03-2142 min
Small Business Success TalkBoost your manufacturing productivity with effective people management - Trevor Blondeel shows you howAre you looking to take your manufacturing process to the next level? Look no further than Trevor Blondeel, the expert in people management in the manufacturing sector. In this episode of Small Business Success Talks, Trevor shares his insider secrets to optimizing your team's performance and revolutionizing your manufacturing process. From the boardroom to the shop floor, Trevor's innovative strategies will help you build a successful manufacturing team and take your productivity to new heights. Don't miss out on this ultimate guide to people management in manufacturing, featuring Trevor Blondeel.BIO: Trevor Blondeel works...2023-03-1842 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing86 Powerful Questions for Accountability and Autonomy with Jeff NallyDo you want to improve accountability and encourage autonomy in your organization? It all starts with asking the right questions! In this episode, I'm joined by guest Jeff Nally, the president of Nally Group Inc. and a coach and speaker who uses neuroscience-based solutions to help leaders improve their workplace interactions. He shares the questions leaders should ask to foster accountability and autonomy in their organizations, plus offers some great stories of his own to highlight the importance of mission, vision, storytelling, and more! 1:52 - Many leaders think that their team members simply want to be told...2023-03-0824 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing85 Lessons from the Cockpit with Shawn Dawley In all industries, poor behavior and high emotions can lead to massive issues . . . and this is especially true in the aviation industry, where small errors can be the difference between a safe flight and a deadly accident. In this podcast, I’m joined by Shawn Dawley, the president of OT2 Consulting and a former Air Force pilot. Shawn often draws on his own combat experience to help leaders overcome challenges and inspire their teams, and has many great lessons about the importance of emotional intelligence, building healthy team dynamics, and finding the balance between intellect and emotions. 0:42 – Lead...2023-02-2226 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing84 Becoming the Ultimate Diffuser of Drama with Cy WakemanDo you want to get rid of drama on the manufacturing floor? As a leader, you avoid drama, set boundaries, and inspire by your team by becoming the ultimate “drama diffuser!” In this episode, I’m joined by guest Cy Wakeman, the president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership and the bestselling author of books like No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results. I’ve been a fan of Cy’s writing for years, and I’m excited to have her as a guest to talk about how leader can use skills l...2023-02-0838 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing83 Taking Your Team from Average to Amazing with Dustin E. James On the manufacturing floor, you don’t want your leadership and your team to be average . . .you want to be amazing! To learn more about how leaders can find the energy and inspiration to take themselves and their team to the next level of success, I’m excited to welcome my friend Dustin E. James to the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast. Through his work with Moments Leadership, Dustin uses motivational speaking and interactive learning experiences to help organizations find greater engagement, creativity, and inspiration. In this episode, he takes stories from his past experiences and turns them into lessons leaders can...2023-01-2524 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing82 How to Weave Appreciation into Everyday Interactions with Lisa JohnsonShowing appreciation is a great way to connect with your team! But if you’re a leader in a busy organization, it can be difficult to find the time and discipline to show appreciation for your team. Or you might struggle to find the best ways to show appreciation, or even worry that you’re not doing enough. If this is you, don’t miss this episode on appreciation with guest Lisa Johnson. Lisa is a global human resources professional and the founder and owner of HR Know-How LLC, where she helps organizations bring consistency and humanity to their daily...2023-01-1127 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing81 Overcoming Miscommunications - It Starts With You with Dean Heffta“Put on your own mask before assisting others.” You’ve likely heard this phrase while listening to the safety instructions before a flight, but did you know it also applies to leadership in the manufacturing industry? In this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, I’m joined by Dean Heffta, a speaker and trainer with Clarus Results. With years of experience helping organizations overcome communication challenges and improve their impact, Dean has many stories about how leaders can analyze and improve their own behavior to overcome common communication issues on the manufacturing floor. 1:45 – “I know what I said, but I don’t know...2022-12-2825 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing80 Right Time, Right Place, Right Mindset: The Serendipity Mindset with Noah GraffSerendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. “Getting stuck in traffic” doesn’t sound like it fits the definition of serendipity, but it does for me and this week’s guest, Noah Graff of Graff-Pinkert and the Swarfcast podcast! Noah and I connected when he caught an episode of my podcast while stuck in traffic, and it led to a great conversation about his experiences as a treasure hunter who travels around the world to find interesting pieces of manufacturing equipment, and how he uses a serendipity mindset to find new connecti...2022-12-1424 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing79 Finding the Fuel for Great Conversations with Phil M. Jones On the manufacturing floor, have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like you made a conversation more complicated? Or have you asked a team member to do something multiple times, then felt frustrated when they still didn’t do it? Your words might be the problem! In this episode of the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast, Phil M. Jones is here to help! Phil is a master of influence and persuasion, and the author of international bestseller Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact. In this podcast, Phil breaks down how leaders can change their mi...2022-11-3029 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing78 The Tools and Mindsets to Combat "Quiet Quitting" with Joe Mull“I want to take a vacation, but I’m worried about falling behind at work.” Have you ever heard a team member express this sentiment, or even thought about it yourself? Fear of falling behind is the number one reason why employee hesitate to take time-off . . . and this mindset is leading to retention problems, unhappy employees, and even the dreaded phenomenon of “quiet quitting.” In today’s episode, speaker and author Joe Mull joins us to talk more about the causes of quiet quitting and other dilemmas facing modern manufacturing leaders, plus delves deeper into how leaders practice skills like boundar...2022-11-1628 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing77 Take a Deep Dive Into Your Personal Brand with Kenneth “Shark” KinneyThere’s a lot manufacturing leaders can learn from sharks—just ask Kenneth “Shark” Kinney! Shark is a speaker, marketing strategist, and podcast host who helps leaders use curiosity and fearless to improve their brands and drive real change, all by incorporating insights he’s learned for his passion for sharks and shark diving. In this episode, Shark talks about how manufacturing leaders can expand their brand, connect with their community, and grow their social media toolkit . . . and of course, I couldn’t resist asking him to talk a bit more about his unique shark diving hobby, too! 1:00 – We...2022-11-0231 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing76 The Four Necessities of Leadership with Dr. Andy Neillie Becoming a leader—not just a manager or supervisor—can be a long, challenging process that requires tough conversations and changes to behavior. But in this week’s podcast, Dr. Andy Neillie is here to show that becoming a leader doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Dr. Andy is a speaker, corporate trainer, and coach with Neillie Leadership Group, as well as the author of The Golden Principle: Life and Leadership Lessons from a Rescued Dog. To help leaders find the skills and mindset they need to fully take charge of their team, he shares personal anecdotes about gr...2022-10-1930 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing75 Say What You Want to Say - With Confidence with Tracy HooperGet ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about confidence with this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing featuring guest Tracy Hooper! Tracy is the founder of The Confidence Project, where she works with clients to improve culture, clarity, and confidence in their organization. She is also the author The Now Hello: What to Say/What to Do in the World of Work. To help manufacturing leaders improve their confidence, she came onto the podcast to share tips on everything from eye contact to the best ways to successfully kick off—and end—conversations on the floor. 1:36 – Confidence isn’t...2022-10-0528 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing74 How Manufacturing Leaders Can Prepare for the Tech-Driven Future with Kate O’NeilAs manufacturing becomes more reliant on machines, automation, and other emerging forms of technology, human leadership is more important than ever. To learn more about the best practices for leadership in a technology-driven world, I brought in “tech humanist” and technology expert Kate O’Neil. As the founder and CEO of KO Insights, Kate helps organizations create meaningful strategies for balancing human experiences and the tech-driven future. In this podcast, she shares some of her favorite tips for how manufacturing leaders can find the brightest possible futures for themselves and their organizations. 1:30 – How can we reclaim our agency?2022-09-2133 min
Mindfulness ManufacturingHow Manufacturing Leaders Can Prepare for the Tech-Driven Future with Kate O’NeilAs manufacturing becomes more reliant on machines, automation, and other emerging forms of technology, human leadership is more important than ever. To learn more about the best practices for leadership in a technology-driven world, I brought in “tech humanist” and technology expert Kate O’Neil. As the founder and CEO of KO Insights, Kate helps organizations create meaningful strategies for balancing human experiences and the tech-driven future. In this podcast, she shares some of her favorite tips for how manufacturing leaders can find the brightest possible futures for themselves and their organizations. 1:30 – How can we reclaim our agency?2022-09-2133 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing73 Six Steps to "Think and Grow Rich" with Ann McNeillIn his 1937 book Think and Grow Rich, author Napoleon Hill breaks down six steps leaders can take to increase their wealth and success. After reading his book, I knew I had to talk to someone who could take his classic advice and turn it into lessons for modern manufacturing leaders—and I knew Ann McNeill would be just the person! Ann is the president of MCO Construction Services and MCO Consulting, and the founder of the National Association of Black Women in Construction. She’s also an accomplished public speaker and the founder of the International Mastermind Association, which help...2022-09-0725 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing72 Reaching From the Heart: Stories for Improving Diversity and Inclusion with guest Reggie DavisWhen it comes to improving diversity and inclusion in your manufacturing workplace, it’s not always an easy road! Creating a more diverse environment can mean having difficult conversations—with yourself and others—about issues like unconscious bias, unintentional divides, and how employees with different views can support each other. Luckily, Reggie Davis is here to help! Reggie is the founder and CEO of Uplift Coaching and Consulting, where he helps organizations improve equity and promote unity. In this powerful and candid podcast, he breaks down some of the common diversity issues that organizations face. He also shares his own st...2022-08-2425 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing71 Bringing Brain Power to the Manufacturing Floor with Dr. John B. Molidor In manufacturing, so much revolves around our brains. How we use our brain (and how well we take care of it!) can have a huge impact on many factors on the manufacturing floor, from how we communicate with our teams to how we budget our time. To gain a better understanding of the brain’s role in leadership, I welcomed Dr. John B. Molidor onto the podcast! Dr. John is the CEO and president of the Brain Based Leadership Institute and professor emeritus at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. In this episode, he shares some key deta...2022-08-1025 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing70 Say No to “Stuff” and Other Secrets from Improving Your Speaking with Patricia FrippStuff, things, literally, simply . . . how often do you use these words when communicating with your team? “Naughty words” like these might be popping up in your speaking more often than you think, as I quickly learned during this week’s podcast with Patricia Fripp! As an executive speech coach, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and the first female president of the National Speakers Association, Patricia knows all the secrets for how manufacturing leaders can improve their speaking skills and find the magic words for inspiring action, creating well-crafted communications, and showcasing the best possible version of themselves and their organi...2022-07-2729 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing69 Your Power- Collaboration, The Why, How, and When with Michael NeuendorffWith the rise of artificial intelligence and new types of technology coming out every year, the manufacturing industry could be on the verge of some big changes—and the technology hub of San Francisco could be at the center of it all. That’s why I’m so excited to have my friend and San Francisco-based executive coach Michael Neuendorff on this week’s podcast. Michael is the president of Bay Area Executive Coach, and brings some great insights on how manufacturing industry leaders can learn from others, improve their collaborative mindsets, and ask the right questions for reaching creative...2022-07-1319 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing68 Your Employees Aren't Batteries: Growing Your Mindset to Show People They Matter with Josh LevinAt Empowered Electric in Kanas City, Missouri, it’s all about people! That’s why I was so excited to welcome Empowered Electric CEO Josh Levin onto the podcast to talk about all the unique and amazing ways he puts his people over profit. In this high-energy conversation, Josh talks about how leaders in the construction industry and beyond can practice accountability, harness their passion, and focus on their organization’s culture to create an environment that encourages their team to show up. 0:37 – In some organizations, people are treated like batteries, which can be easily used and quickly...2022-06-2930 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing67 Growing Employees into Family: 3 Tips for Using Connection and Empathy, P2 with Ziggy Blondeel and Ronny LedouxWelcome to part two of my podcast with my father Ziggy Blondeel and his long-term team member Ronny Ledoux, who are sharing the stories and secrets they’ve learned over the many years they’ve worked together at Ziggy’s business, Blondeel Nursery. In this continuation of their conversation, Ronny and Ziggy talk more about they’ve built and maintained a successful connection, plus share how leaders across all industries can use trust and respect to create positive, productive workplaces where employees want to do their best possible work. 2:05 – When an issue arises, approach it with calmness 3:14 – Think about...2022-06-1528 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing66 Over 40 Years of Lessons and Connections, P1 with Ziggy Blondeel and Ronny LedouxA great working relationship can last a lifetime! Just ask my father Ziggy Blondeel and Ronny Ledoux, the guests of this week’s podcast. Ronny has been an employee with Ziggy’s nursery business for over 40 years, and the two of them came onto the podcast to share the lessons they’ve learned together about handling conflict, building respect, and creating long-lasting connections. 2:30 – What can leaders do to retain their employees for a long time? 3:25 – Respect plays a big role in building strong relationships 4:30 – In times of disagreement, look for common ground 8:40 – It’s important to t...2022-06-0126 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing65 How Leaders Make Employees Their Family with Paul YounesDuring a recent visit to Kearney, Nebraska, I had the pleasure of staying at a property run by Younes Hospitality, where I observed how friendly and motivated all the staff members were, from the housekeeping staff to the employees at the front desk. To learn more about this positive environment, I spoke with owner Paul Younes, who shared some amazing insights about fostering employee relationships, creating a supportive workplace, and how leaders can learn to really treat their employees like family. 1:00 – The manufacturing industry can learn a lot from the hospital industry 1:20 – When everyone on the team is happy, customers, clie...2022-05-1816 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing64 Growing Your "Rubber Band Resilience" with Kathy ParryAs a manufacturing leader, you’ve probably had emotional times where you’ve felt “stretched” like a rubber band. In this podcast, corporate energy expert Kathy Parry joins me to talk about why the stretch doesn’t have to be a negative thing. Using her background in both business and wellness, Kathy shares her favorite tips for how leaders and their team members can handle conflict, improve their communications, and learn when to take a step back instead of blowing up or burning out. She also shares more about how times of tension can encourage leaders to embrace their own resilience...2022-05-0424 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing63 Embracing Connections, Collaboration, and Even Competition with Thom SingerYou probably know the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. But what does it have to do with manufacturing? A lot, according to this podcast with public speaker Thom Singer! In this episode, Thom talks about the many ways manufacturing leaders and business owners can use empathy to build better relationships, foster collaboration, and ensure their current and former employee speak positively of them. He also shares some ways leaders can turn their employees into their company’s best ambassadors by promoting growth opportunities, encouraging connections, and embracing competition. 1:04 - All opportunities in life comes fr...2022-04-2030 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing62 Find Your Wisdom and Vision with W. Kevin WardSometimes, a chance meeting leads to great conversations! After having a random breakfast with W. Kevin Ward of WKW Consulting Services, I knew I had to have him on the podcast to talk about how he helps others seek wisdom and reach their greatest potential. In this episode, he shares his steps for getting off “autopilot” and intentionally seeking wisdom. He also talks about why leaders should have a vision and core values, and how manufacturing industry leaders can improve results and morale by strengthening and communicating their vision and goals. 2:07 – To seek wisdom, start off by disconnecting from the noise...2022-04-0631 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing61 The Four Characteristics of Great Leaders, P2 with John RaymerWelcome to part two with John Raymer, a long-time manufacturing leader who now helps others revitalize themselves and their careers. Last time, John introduced his idea about the four fundamental characteristics of great leaders and focused on the importance of humility. In this episode, he talks about the other key characteristics—integrity, empathy, and challenge—and how leaders can grow and improve these characteristics to create efficiency, improve communications and morale, and act as an inspiration to their team. 1:00 – Integrity is vital to being a sought-after leader 1:11 – If people aren’t seeking out your insights, you might not be as effective...2022-03-2331 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing60 Show Your Team Who You Really Are, P1 with John RaymerPeople see who are you—even if you don’t! This is one of the favorite messages of John Raymer, a longtime manufacturing leader and this episode’s podcast guest. With a background at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, John now helps others revitalize themselves and their manufacturing careers through coaching, mentoring, and teaching. In the first section of this two-part podcast about the fundamental characteristics of great leaders, John shares how people learn everything, both good and bad, from their organization’s leaders—and how practicing humility can help leaders own their mistakes, improve communications, and make their employees feel valued.2022-03-0926 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing59 Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Manufacturing with Nicole ProvoncheeEven in the midst of the ongoing worker shortages, women in manufacturing are a massively untapped market. In fact, women only make a small percentage of the manufacturing workforce due to challenges like a lack of flexibility, barriers to leadership positions, and systemic cultural issues. In this episode, executive coach Nicole Provonchee from Bright Blue Consulting discusses some of the common barriers that women and other minorities often face in manufacturing environments, plus shares how people in leadership roles can change their practices and mindset to help cultivate female leadership. 00:22 – Women in manufacturing are an untapped market 1:48 – 47% of the total work...2022-02-2329 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing58 Giving Back: The Key to Retention and Accountability with Jon FinchWhat’s the secret to retaining talent and promoting a healthy company culture? According to Jon Finch, the senior Vice President of Milwaukee Tool, it’s all about giving back! In this episode, Jon talks about creating (and sustaining!) a culture of productivity and accountability through building company values, delivering on a mission, and gifting employees with opportunities to give back to their community. 00:52 – Talent is currently changing faster than we can put together policies, programs, or infrastructures 1:40 – With the total amount of human beings in North American in decline, it’s time to think about new ways of finding talent 2:12...2022-02-0932 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing57 Emotions-Reasons For Behaviour Not Excuses with Sara WestrookIs it ok that we totally lose it on occasion? Hey, my emotions got the best of me, it happens right? No, that is an excuse, and we brought in an expert and friend Sara Westrook to ask some questions go deep quickly on how to turn those excuses around, own your behaviour, and what you can do to get there! 1:15 – Emotions are a skill 1:45 – Leave your emotions at the door like a backpack, NO they are still coming in with you, so how do you move with and through them in a healthy way 3:02 – Do not want to m...2022-01-2632 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing56 Building Bridges and Leading From Behind with LaVerne RobertsWhat happens when you put others first, work hard, and become a bridge builder? A legacy is formed, and we are privleged to go deep with LaVerne Roberts as she reveals what it took to become a Director of Operations in a traditional male dominated role. Paving the way to a better future for manufacturing, LaVerne lights up a room and listening to her wisdom leaves you wanting more. Her authentic, caring, fun, attitude backed with decades of success made her a must guest on the podcast. Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think! 1:45 – 45 years, research, and develop...2022-01-1224 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing55 Bottle up or blow up - Corrigan Electric on creating conversations with Troy CorriganNot all family businesses successfully transition from one generation to the next, so what is the difference maker? Troy Corrigan joins us discussing how he and his brother Shawn had to make personal adjustments to find success through the team, and why being tied to something bigger than your own independent business is key! 1:45 – IEC, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, you need to step up and support 3:20 – the foundation of Corrigan Electric and how it all started, from college to the 4-year apprenticeship program, and decided to get involved in IEC leadership 6:25 – electricians are hands on...2021-12-2926 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing54 A Vehicle to Serve Others - A Construction Business? with Joel DavisLike myself, Joel Davis grew up on a farm. Starting out as a project at the age of 17, growing into an impactful family business in South Carolina. Coming up on 25 years, with 3 divisions now and over 100 employees, this is NOT your typical construction company! A privilege to share this conversation and learn from Joel, on why his people and the community, are not only the foundation of his company, but also the results! Contact info and links coming soon, at the bottom of the show notes. 2:05 – spending more time with your people than you do your family, and when you loo...2021-12-1526 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing53 Curiosity - What you don't know2 Years and still going, thanks to YOU, this podcast is sponsored by no one, but the courage and curiosity of our listeners, and their dedication to making manufacturing more mindful. Took on this episode solo for the first time, as we have some great guests lined up for year 3! This is a reflection of our time together on this podcast, and a look into what we need to think about in 2022, to think in new ways, to get different results. More notes to come soon! 2021-12-0115 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing52 Social Capital gains with Mindful Influence with Vivian BladeIn manufacturing we get to work on capital budgets for the next assembly line. In this episode we have a much more interesting conversation with Vivian Blade as she explains what is social capital, and why you should care! With a background in Lean Six Sigma, she just released her third book Influence in Talent Development, and we are excited to have her on the show as a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader, enjoy! Check out below the show notes to see how to connect with Vivian and learn more! 1:48 - In the news, is all about the great res...2021-11-1730 minMindfulness Manufacturing51 The Economy and Perspective Taking with Jim RayWith guest Jim Ray! Mindfulness Manufacturing is grateful Jim got us up and running as a professional podcast production, he saved days of frustration and time. Check out more on how Jim can support here https://jimrayconsultingservices.com/podcastproduction/ He is also a great small business consultant so why not have a conversation with him direct, email Jim to set up a time, jimray4@gmail.com 1:33 - When you look at the economy you have inflation rising, issues with supply chain, it will take a long time to work its way out. 1:51 – People are getting a littl...2021-11-0324 minMindfulness Manufacturing50 Making the Great Resignation the Great Retention with Debbie MunoDebbie Muno of Genos International brings her 25 years of assessment experience and shares her tips to retain team members, making average uncomfortable! 1:17 What can we do about the staff we have today? How do we engage them more? 2:26 The last couple of years have really been a steak in the ground to make life changing decisions. 2:53 What is important in their lives? and how the world of work fits into what is important in their lives. 3:01 Friends that are energized and engaged, has to do with their work and has...2021-10-2033 minMindfulness Manufacturing49 Staying out of Judgement Mode, Pt 2 with Michael Forhan2:09 Walking in and being judgmental and pointing out all the stuff that is easy, like these guys that are perpetual list makers. 2:55 At Crossover we would not tell you what to do unless we are willing to do it ourselves. 3:32 We are always learning and don’t have all the answers but have enough to get started. 3:53 Holding people accountable is all part of the right outcome. 4:12 "How the heck did they get here?" "What’s so wrong that here’s where we’re at?" "Why did the emotion o...2021-10-0627 minMindfulness Manufacturing48 Thermostat or Thermometer? with Mike ForhanWith over 30 years in a variety of manufacturing environments Michael Forhan is an expert in organizational transformations, and often enters very emotional situations! As President and Managing Partner at Crossover Solutions, this guy has seen it all. We get the opportunity to discuss staying mindful during supplier interventions - yes, crisis moments of pending shutdown, yikes! Such great content we had to break this into two episodes! 2:24 How do you mentor? How do you walk into situations under the gun? 2:57 Thoughtful and respectful of what is going on, and bringing sense of calmness, unde...2021-09-2225 minMindfulness Manufacturing47 Raw, Real, and Relevant Raw, Real, and Relevant with Trevor & Dave 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – Enjoy the moment and enjoy the new things; Dave Baker will be moving on 01:39 – 3 things known to be true 02:50 – Always be raw, real, and relevant and the rest will take care of itself 03:30 – Editing and Clean up – keeping it real 06:00 – Polished vs. Real 06:33 – Raw defined 07:14 – Real defined 08:56 – Relevant defined 09:50 – Overdoing it 13:28 – When others see you as raw, real, and relevant 14:50 – When you go home are you a different person? 18:15 – A platform for living with no re...2021-09-0830 minMindfulness Manufacturing46 Conversations with the mirror; Shades of okay with Nikki LangmanIf you have not checked out episode 44, head back there when we first had Nikki Langman on as a guest. Grateful to have her back as we look at the stress in the manufacturing industry and how leaning into our core values, and checking in on ourselves, is a great start to build short term and long term resilience! Link here to her website where you can purchase her book direct! https://www.nikkilangman.com 1:17 What are the core values in the business, that we’re going to stick to no matt...2021-08-2528 minMindfulness Manufacturing45 Mindfulness Employment: Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath WaterMindful Employment: Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water with Trevor & Dave #45 ______________________________________________ 00:00 - Intro 00:28 – Mindfulness relative to the employment challenges today 02:07 – The “shortage 03:35 – We just need warm bodies 05:08 – The pressure on incumbents to feel valued 06:00 – Values and retaining your culture 06:41 – 6 X 12 workweek and its impact 08:18 – Are we driving our workforce away? 09:12 – Making mindful decisions as an employee and employer 10:56 – Intentionality 10:15 – “If you can label it, you can tame it” 10:50 – Turnover rationale 12:02 – Lov...2021-08-1124 min
Mindfulness Manufacturing44 Your Key to Greater Self-Awareness with Nikki Langman00:00 - Intro 00:28 – Nikki Langman intro 00:51 – Emotional Intelligence and Safety in manufacturing 03:29 – Safety: the common denominator 03:57 – Safety is a ‘safe’ word – emotional intelligence not so much 05:03 – Taking ‘emotion’ out of the mix 06:02 – Psychological Safety training 07:48 – Results: 86% LTI(Lost Time Injury) reduction! 09:12 – Talking about trust, communication, accountability people make better choices 10:00 – Emotional Intelligence training can save lives 10:15 – The Genos Emotional Intelligence model 11:00 – The most impactful: Self-Awareness and Self-Management 13:50 – Opportunities for compromises. Really? 15:19 – The Leader’s overall presence and empowerment 2021-07-2830 minMindfulness Manufacturing43 Coaching: When You’re Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired with Andrew Nietlich Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 – If you’re going to coach others, you may want to look this guy up – Andrew Neitlich! 01:50 – Coaching: a term used rather flippantly 02:47 – What Coaching Is and what it’s Not 06:36 – When to Coach and when not to 08:02 – The most powerful technique to apply in real life 09:11 – The 1, 2, 3 Punch 11:00 – Accountability and powerful Coaching – an example 13:49 – Understanding and being mindful of what’s truly going on 14:43 – Ending a conversation with accountability with new actions 15:58 – “I don’t have time to Coach others” 2021-07-1431 minMindfulness Manufacturing42 "I know Something You Don't" with Joe Johnson Hey, I have something to tell you, but don’t tell anyone! That makes me question whether I can trust you moving forward. Joe Johnson introduction Being Mindful of your Actions in what you Say and Do. Letting someone know of what’s to come. Why share it? Why now? What will be gained? What are the risks and burdens you put on others by sharing what you know? Transparency and truthfulness vs. letting the cat out of the bag. Who is it about? You OR them? Keeping those lips sealed When do you have the license to share information? That...2021-06-3029 minMindfulness Manufacturing41 A License to Call Out Your Boss with Ryan ForteShow Notes: 00:05 – Get out of your own way 01:30 – Ryan Forte – Jefferson Metal Products 03:28 – You can’t do it by yourself 04:01 – When it’s time to engage others and break the pattern of what you’ve always done 05:52 – That critical moment where there was a turning point 06:30 – Wow! Everything looks great, the way I wanted it 07:00 – 360 feedback – what an eye-opener 09:30 – What would have come up in that 360?! 10:30 – Mindfulness manufacturing at it’s best 12:35 – If you always do what you’ve always done, you get what you always got 13:20 –...2021-06-1627 minMindfulness Manufacturing40 Go-Givers aren't Takers with Bob BurgIntro 00:06 - Are you giving more than you’re receiving? 01:23 – Adding value; a real-life story – Michelle with Grizzly Country Wildlife Adventures 03:50 – Welcome Bob Burg – finding ways to add value and create change https://burg.com/ 05:00 – A story of Go-Giving: excellence, knowledge-base, needs, do you care, consistency, consider others as a human being, empathetic, conscience of fears, gratitude, 07:35 – The Go-Getter vs. Go-Giver vs. ‘a Go-Taker’ 11:39 – When they call, you know instantly whether they are a Giver or Taker 12:32 – Human nature, we deal in truths and work successfully within those truths 13:04 – Getting...2021-06-0231 minMindfulness Manufacturing39 You ARE in Sales - Embrace it! with Jeff Summers:40 - Sara Blakely - greatest lesson in life is working in Sales when she spoke to Simon Sinek 3:30 - We did not call it emotional intelligence, Jeff Summers shares his experience of buying a Cutlass Supreme in 1983 - Authenticity 7:35 - Vulnerability, being humble when you need to get a weld fixed and spend the time before building a relationship 8:10 - Difference between the good ol boys club and a real relationship - transparency 9:50 - The superstar in sales they did not want to benchmark - Jeff explains the internal damage 12:25 - Have the...2021-05-1930 minMindfulness Manufacturing39 Fear is stupid. So are regrets.Marilyn Monroe kicks it off with her famous quote - Fear is Stupid. So are regrets. 1:30 - Getting caught in our own fears, and how the environment fuels it over the last 18 months. 2:50 - The 4 fears - loss, failure, rejection, and the unknown 5:00 - Dave talks about the fear of a new plant manager! 9:30 - Taking the armor off, turn the tables with a different approach 12:00 - Like riding a bike or a new leader in an organization 13:30 - Pull over and reflect, self-awareness looking at yourself, conversations can create more...2021-05-0524 minMindfulness Manufacturing37 Those Magic Mindset Goggles with Dave Baker00:00:03.510 --> 00:00:51.510 Trevor Blondeel: Well Dave I was about to start a training session a couple of days ago, and with a group of manufacturing leaders and we're talking about the aware leader I’m all pumped up. And I got a call from my son about 15 minutes before he's 22 and he's going through some major challenges that I can't all explain here, but I can tell you, as a dad, I was shaken up, and it was difficult for me and my mindset to kind of get back on track. A lot of that comes do...2021-04-2131 minMindfulness Manufacturing36 The Currency of Success - Kindness with Elizabeth GistTrevor 0:12 You know Dave, I've been working a long time on my awareness of others, and I'm a task-oriented. Go get them, type person, and really been trying to balance that. And the same thing is that I always kind of wake up thinking, I'm a good person. But then sometimes I find myself being short with people and someone said to me, you know, it's not about, you got to try to be kind, you just got to be mindful of not being unkind, what do you think of that Dave. Dave 0:47 That's crazy. I, fi...2021-04-0728 minMindfulness Manufacturing35 Tough Times Don't Last. People Do with Rick Ezell00:00 – Introduction 00:29 – We’re all wound up and need to unpack 01:33 – Rick Ezell; a workplace Chaplain 02:19 – The "boss’s role" 02:46 – Unpacking vs. Venting 03:35 - Work, Personal, and Relational issues 04:25 – The Paradox 05:25 – The impact of time, expertise, and geography 06:11 – The proven need to talk, be reassured, and reminded 08:55 – Listening for the trends 09:30 – Advice for leaders without the luxury of an onsite Chaplaincy service 11:14 – The rules and value of a “listening session” 12:53 – % of conversations at work tend to be about personal and relationships 15:12 – Ane...2021-03-2429 minMindfulness Manufacturing34 Gratitude: Helping Manufacturers Keep Their Top Talent with Lisa Ryan00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – What is there to be grateful for in 2021 01:04 – Keeping your mindset not on what you don’t have 01:51 – Lisa Ryan introduction and tie in of gratitude to manufacturing 02:41 – Gratitude starts within yourself 03:52 – “They get their paycheck every Friday” 05:25 – Discretionary Effort; a gamechanger 06:34 – Making a beeline to the office because I’m all that and a bag of chips 07:43 – Ideas are Free 08:18 – The companies that need it the most are the one’s least likely to make the investment 09:20 – Make the decision whether to stay in a toxic environment 10...2021-03-1027 minMindfulness Manufacturing33 Stop Trying to Leapfrog the Relationship00:00 - Intro 00:28 – Authenticity and sharing your knowledge 02:01 – Seeing others not just through your own personal needs 02:38 – Selling ice to an Eskimo 03:29 – The unique ability to connect with others 04:39 – Where do these skills come from? 06:54 – DNA? Yes. But where’s the choice? 08:44 – 2,000 new relationships 09:25 – Managing expectations and focus of time 11:52 – Contacts change, but relationships remain 13:30 – 3:3 above & below 15:00 – Relationships and risks go hand in hand 16:30 – The task at hand and impact on others 17:48 - Relationships trump the perfect plan 19:25 – The challenge for new-in-car...2021-02-2432 minMindfulness Manufacturing32 When Your Ideas Hit the Wall00:30 - Well, Dave and I have been talking a lot about getting stuff done. And in manufacturing, every hour is about getting something done, whether it's just getting that order out, getting that task completed, getting that inspection done. 01:45 - Just this week I’ve heard three different people say, ‘I gave this idea, but they turned it down.’ ‘They didn't listen to me.’ ‘Yeah, we've tried that.’ 03:14 - Running through the glass door to get it done. 03:39 - But how do we stop Dave, and just be present so you can see more? Because when we're run...2021-02-1026 minMindfulness Manufacturing31 Believe In the Outcome with Martha ClarkeMartha Clarke challenges us to know our desired outcome then the right questions and behaviors will follow. 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – Martha Clarke introduction; Fremont Consulting Group 01:40 – Being mindful when you don’t have the answer 03:20 – …but what you do have to have 04:50 – Manufacturing ‘is the same’ everywhere 06:52 – Be mindful of what you want 07:35 – A perfect outcome based on your language 09:51 – The secret sauce to connecting with the ‘locals’ 12:24 – It’s O.K. to smile – how your presence impac...2021-01-2728 minMindfulness Manufacturing30 On Talent: Ownership is Everything with Desen Lu Desen Lu (Vice President and Head of Sourcing) challenges us in taking a different approach to the ways we typically look at things. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 – Talent development and the awareness of others in growing your organizations 01:18 – Desen Lu introduction 02:01 – Let’s talk Talent. The confusion between Performance & Talent. Talent comes first – Performance is a byproduct of Talent 04:22 – Focusing on the upside of having great talent – not the cost of its absence 05:34 – What separates great talent from average talent - Ownership...2021-01-1331 minMindfulness Manufacturing29 Genos International with Dr. Ben PalmerDr. Ben Palmer challenges us to check ourselves in unique ways that are game-changing for business, life-changing for people. 00:00 - Intro 00:38 – 2020: a year with much-needed empathy, resilience, and self-management 01:35 – Intro to Ben Palmer with Genos International 02:42 – Game-changing for business, life-changing for people 03:49 – “HR Puff & Stuff” - What’s NOT emotional intelligence (EI) 05:45 – Sizing up Anger. Anger that creates Engagement – not disengagement 07:14 – Here’s what emotional intelligence IS 07:49 – A No Crying Zone? 08:52 – The emotional intelligence experience in real life 10:33 – The Story of 2 Pens and your business 13:31 –...2020-12-3036 minMindfulness Manufacturing28 When Transparency Counts with Jason ZengerWhat does it mean to leave a legacy of love? Jason Zenger opens up about his leadership style, and how he commits to it and stays grounded. 00:40 – 1 year of Mindfulness Manufacturing 01:54 – Jason Zenger; President of Zenger’s and ‘Making Chips’ podcast host 03:00 – A transparent business model based on relationships 03:53 – Every great story comes from a history of struggles 04:23 – A Legacy: I want my team to know that I lead them like I loved them 05:40 – How am I going to show up for work today2020-12-1633 minMindfulness Manufacturing27 Meeting People Where They Are with Dr. Patrick CarterHow does mindfulness and manufacturing intersect with Dentistry? Find out here as Dr. Patrick Carter opens up on connecting with people and how it all starts when patients walk through the door. 00:47 - A great experience at the dentist? Yes 01:29 - Dr. Patrick Carter - Introduction 02:46 - The connection to Mindfulness Manufacturing and a Dentist 05:33 - What's different? Meeting people where they are and knowing that you care 08:29 - We've seen it before, but for others it's all new - it's all abo...2020-12-0231 minMindfulness Manufacturing26 Engage & Enroll with Greg MorganTo get your team on board, join us on this episode as we learn from Greg Morgan, and why mindfulness is actually a key skill set! 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Welcome 01:20 - Greg Morgan introduction and connecting Mindfulness to Manufacturing 02:15 - LinkedIn “Inspirational Leader” award even now 03:45 - What does Mindfulness have to do with it 04:58 - Top 3 things contributing to success of a start up in India 06:52 - Making the connection - we all have the same basic needs 08:0...2020-11-1833 minMindfulness Manufacturing25 Leading by Example with Mark WhittenTalk is cheap and to lead a team, you need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work! Mark Whitten joins us on this episode to share his experiences and what it takes. 0:35 – Feedback from listener Danny; “I appreciate these truths from experience” 1:16 – Mark Whitten introduction 2:21 – Your actions and how you show up. It is about leading by example 3:04 – Early influence on what leadership looks like & the burden of leadership 3:28 – Talk is cheap 4:55 – Retaining credibility and trust ...2020-11-0435 minMindfulness Manufacturing24 Driving Core Values & Beliefs with Brian LeisingThe buck stops here, as Brian shares why it is so important to keep your head up and look around! :05 – Introduction :50 – Brian Leising introduction 03:13 – How Mindfulness has contributed to Brian’s success 05:36 – Servant leadership 06:00 – “How are you going to turn this thing around?” P.R.O.U.D. 09:34 – Listening to understand, not just respond 12:00 – Modeling, Accountability, and Humility 14:24 – Rewarding aspects of being Mindful 15:50 – The fight to retain your Integrity 17:34 – The problem with blame. Accept responsibility and ownership 20:55 – The “Buck Stops” here 21:45 – Your decision is...2020-10-2130 minMindfulness Manufacturing23 Your Impact on Others with Dave BakerHave some fun and listen in as Mindfulness Manufacturing introduces Dave Baker. After spending more than 20 years in HR working in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and wood products industries, he knows what truly drives organizational culture, workforce engagement, and employee retention. Listen in as Dave discusses the quality of leadership at all levels and how they connect, communicate, and support their team members in getting results! :05 – Introduction :40 – Listener feedback: Kim reminded us that just being aware that sometimes we're very hard on ourselves and that it's okay, to not get everything done, nor show up as that person that's always doing...2020-10-0730 minMindfulness Manufacturing22 Unconscious Bias - We all have it! with Michelle MaldonadoMichelle Maldonado - Join us today, as we unpack Unconscious Bias, and this ties into the challenges of hiring and attracting the right staff. This special guest makes uncomfortable conversations comfortable! Welcome Michelle Maldonado! She is the Founder of Lucenscia (pronounced loo-SENSE-see-ah), a firm dedicated to human flourishing and mindful business transformation. She is a former attorney turned business leader and an internationally certified mindfulness and emotional intelligence teacher and practitioner. Michelle’s work focuses on leadership development at the pivotal intersection of mindfulness, unconscious bias, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and compassion, nestled on a foundation of neuroscience and research. She serve...2020-09-2339 minMindfulness Manufacturing21 Rethinking Productivity with Connor SwensonConnor Swenson is on a mission to help businesses rethink the definition of productivity to create happier and healthier organizations. Drawing on 7 years of experience at Google, where he taught internal programs on productivity, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, he now shares that knowledge with businesses and entrepreneurs around the world, and now with the Mindfulness Manufacturing community! 2:40 – Multi-tasking – technology has a huge role to play in what we can do, however combining two cognitive tasks – switch tasking is different and actually slows you down, it can take you 23 minutes to get back on track according to studies by Gloria Mark. O...2020-09-0943 minMindfulness Manufacturing20 Finding Your Seat at the Table with Jesika YoungWhat kind of leader does it take to a team member, owner and president of three manufacturing companies? Today Jesika Young of Cimtech (named Top 10 Precision Manufacturer of 2020) shares her tips on how to get a seat at the table, the three C’s to building the right culture and more. Have a listen and see why she has been named among the “most influential woman in manufacturing 2020” by Influential Women in Manufacturing. Oh, did we also mention she is the first female president of the Metro Manufacturing Alliance? Have a listen, and see what kind of mindfulness goes on to achieve...2020-08-2632 minMindfulness Manufacturing19 Emotional Intelligence and Charisma with Deiric McCannWe are excited to introduce our listeners to our first international guest zooming in from Ireland the great Deiric McCann! As head of International Development for Genos International about-genos-international-europe, he is an expert in the space of emotional intelligence and charisma and dives in, on how this can impact the bottom line of your company! 1:05 IOM.The Institute of Organizational Mindfulness. Trevor talks about this institute and the benefits of the IOM. Join the effort by signing up for their free community membership program. By joining you'll get access to exclusive member content, webinars, news, and more! www.iomindfulness.org/membe...2020-08-1438 minMindfulness Manufacturing18 The Human Interface with Terry IversonMindfulness Manufacturing is pleased to have Terry Iverson as a guest on our podcast today. Terry is a 3rd generation President and CEO of a family built CNC distribution business. He is also the founder of an Organization called “Champion Now and its sole purpose is to change people’s perception of manufacturing for the better. Listen as Terry shares his passion and years of experience on Mindfulness Manufacturing. 2:56 The human interface. Terry discusses the human element and how this has always been a constant. The human interface in buying and selling components is still consistent today, 40 years later since Terry...2020-07-2929 minMindfulness Manufacturing17 A Woman's Journey in Manufacturing with Diana SoaresWhat does it take to progress your career when you are a woman in Manufacturing on the shop floor running production? Diana Soares joins us for this episode to discuss her journey over the past 30 years from loading parts, to leading plants through continuous improvement activities. As you may have already guessed, it has a lot more to do with mindfulness and relationships than it does being technical. Join us for some laughs and lessons to make your next day better! 00:55 Introductions, Mike and Trevor welcome Diana to the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast. 4:27 It’s a man’s world, isn’...2020-07-1535 minMindfulness Manufacturing16 Culture and Transparency with Scott Turner 1:48 What was it really like working in that culture?Scott explains what it was like working for Horst and the type of transparency and culture he focused on. Scoot encourages the listeners to listen to the podcast with him and Horst if you haven't yet as it will help understand some of the items he discusses. 4:07 Leadership approach, what was yours?We had a lot of successes and in many cases the guys were promoted into leadership because they were the best tool and die maker, best engineer but we didn’t equip them to be prepared as a general man...2020-07-0136 minMindfulness Manufacturing15 The Difference Between Good and Great with Horst Prelog and Scott Turner, P2Enjoy part 2 and pick up where we left off on episode 14! 1:12 Do something small. Horst talks about being a Plant Manager and you are behind financially and on resources, do something small, take a small step and this is not expensive and is better than doing nothing. 2:59 You can’t be a spreadsheet manager. You can’t drive results from a spreadsheet, you have to help people hands on and be an inspired manager and help build the teams. I cannot promise anyone it is easy, in manufacturing as a leader it is challenging but very rewarding. 4:26 How did you manage...2020-06-1735 minMindfulness Manufacturing14 The Difference Between Good and Great with Horst Prelog and Scott Turner, P1 1:07 Introduction, Horst Prelog and Scott Turner on Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast. Trevor talks about these two gentlemen, their background, accomplishments and how this impacted manufacturing and 3:42 A challenging undertaking. Horst spends time talking about taking over a successful organization and the challenges that go along with this. Explaining how important it is to have goals and everyone moving in the same direction with good alignment. Focus on the people and what is expected. 5:50 People and Different mindsets. We were great but how do we become greater? Horst references good to great and not to become complacent and giving good direction. 7:40 Hands on, Sco...2020-06-0334 minMindfulness Manufacturing13 From Player to Captain with Bo HorvatKeep your stick on the ice, even during these times! Join us for some great discussion around with Vancouver Canucks Captain Bo Horvat. Great insights on how Bo goes from a player to a captain, what that takes from a mindfulness perspective, and much more! 2:10 Being out of the game. Bo shares his thoughts on getting the team back in the mode once they return to the ice. Getting back to the team aspect again and in the same mindset, everyone is on the same page. Team bonding. 4:40 Promoted within the same group. Trevor asks how did you find g...2020-05-2023 minMindfulness Manufacturing12 Finding What Fits for You - New Habits 2:55 I’ve never spent so much time at home. Trevor discusses the challenges of changing habits and the time we all have right now and how that creates space. With space you have a chance to get to know the inner self more, understanding self-awareness. 5:27 Why are you going so fast? Trevor talks about the feedback given by Mike as to why Trevor was driving so fast. There is no reason to rush or speed. You can take that and apply it to your own life. What have you felt during these times and will it change to help you...2020-05-0722 minMindfulness Manufacturing11 Manufacturing Lessons from a Football Player with Eric WoodWhat a great connection with Former NFL Pro Bowler Eric Wood. An amazing conversation about leadership, impacting others and of course, a couple football stories. A privilege to have such a great leader and person share his insights on mindfulness! 1:20 Eric Wood introduction and background. Listen as Eric talks about his NFL career and when his world was rocked and how God had different plans for him and his family. 3:18 Looked like one of the everyday members in the gym. Eric talks about humility and how he played a game where he got to throw a ball around for a l...2020-04-2330 minMindfulness Manufacturing9 Authenticity - Mike and Trevor Share Tips From Lessons Learned The guys take some time to talk about what they have learned about authenticity based on their success and failures. Signs on how you can tell how self-aware people are, and ways to show up as your best self! 2:55 The ways we got better. We discuss our offsets and the benefits of this. Being different is good as you learn from each other and grow. Emotional Intelligence. 5:05 If you have to announce it your likely not practicing it! Ways to be more mindful and come from a place of authenticity. Saying your something all the time doesn’t necessarily mean your liv...2020-03-2530 minMindfulness Manufacturing7 Lessons from a Manufacturing Legend with Brian SkerrettWelcome Mindfulness Manufacturing community! The legendary Brian Skerrett shares some of his wisdom gained through his 40 plus year career. A pioneer integrating mindfulness and leadership training, it is a privilege to share this with you today. His primary focus has been business coaching, with a niche in helping people to make individual changes today that will help them to grow and live more fulfilled and satisfying lives. 1:50 The beginning of Brian’s career. Listen as Brian talks about his experience meeting the one and only Stephen Covey and the mindfulness journey. 4:00 Pushing yourself into a pretzel! Brian talks about t...2020-02-2639 minMindfulness Manufacturing1 An Introduction Mindfulness ManufacturingEpisode 1: Mike Hillman and Trevor Blondeel are excited to launch their new manufacturing podcast. This episode provides information about how and why they decided to develop this resource. Each episode will feature an interview with manufacturing leaders on the topics of leadership challenges.2019-11-2120 min