Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family | Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia, June 2016 What’s It All About? A company is like a family—everybody matters! This might sound like a trite statement, but it’s a sentiment that led Bob Chapman and his company, Barry-Wehmiller, to great success and a … Read More
Is humor the secret weapon for combatting disconnect in your organization? In the often fast-paced and high-stress manufacturing industry, it might not seem like there’s time for humor . . . but Tim Gard wants to change your mind! Tim is a Hall of Fame Speaker and business coach, who uses his own humor-infused presentations … Read More
“Just think positive!” We’ve all heard this saying dozens of times in our lives. It’s likely you’ve even said it yourself to a friend or coworker struggling with a challenge or setback. But is “just think positive!” really helpful, or is it nothing more than a trite motivational phase? Could we all benefit from shifting … Read More
Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones | James Clear, 2018 What’s It All About? Do you want to break your bad habits or get better at forming positive habits? This book is the place to start! In his massively popular bestseller Atomic Habits: An Easy and … Read More
Have you ever started the day with positive intentions, then left your plant at the end of the day feeling like you didn’t actually accomplish any of your intentions? You might be struggling with “intention deficit disorder,” a term coined by my friend, public speaking colleague, and USA Today bestselling author Jon Giganti in his … Read More
Winning starts with small steps! If you want to climb a mountain or run a marathon, you can’t get there just by thinking about the peak or the finish line. You have to put in the time, establish a routine, and put one foot in front of the other in your path toward success. This … Read More
With Intention: A Proven Path to Uncommon Results, Unleashed Influence, and Ultimate Fulfillment | Author : Jon Giganti, 2022 What’s It All About? Do you ever start with positive intentions, but struggle to take the action you need to find your desired outcome? You might have an “intention deficit disorder!” This feeling is definitely something … Read More
“How can I be my most authentic self at work?” Throughout her years working in the male-dominated auto manufacturing industry, recent Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast guest Kathy Miller was no stranger to this question. For women like Kathy, it can be a challenge to find the balance between holding their own on the floor and staying … Read More
The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind Unlock Your Power Heal Your Soul | Author : Jon Gordon, 2023 What’s It All About? We aren’t meant to feel negative emotions, like anxiety, insecurity, or chronic stress most of time. Instead, we’re meant to live with hope, clarity, power, purpose, and confidence. But how are we supposed … Read More
Are you winning? I love to ask this question when I enter a manufacturing plant, and it’s always interesting to see the variety of results. I recently had my own win—reaching Episode 100 on my Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast! I started the podcast in 2019, and have released an episode every two weeks without a single … Read More