Leadership

When a crisis occurs on the manufacturing floor, you want to add water to the fire, not oil! But in the bustling and technical manufacturing industry, many people overlook the importance of critical thinking and emotional intelligence, which means they might not have the tools and mindset they need to safely and effectively navigate threats, … Read More

Are you too comfortable in your manufacturing role? While stress sounds like something you want to avoid on the manufacturing floor, facing stressful and challenging situations can actually help you grow your mindset, improve your resilience, and change the way you engage with your team. We recently took a deep dive into stress and resilience … Read More

Recently, I heard the story of a GM plant in New York who were struggling to fix a machinery issue that was slowing down production and losing their plant almost $40,000 per week—that’s nearly $1.5 million dollars a year! But then, during a single short meeting, they found a simple and affordable solution. How? They … Read More

In manufacturing, we have a tendency to focus on the technical, like broken parts, mechanical failures, and physical problems. Manufacturing is a fast-paced industry, after all, and when there’s a problem, we want to find the root cause and a solution—and we want to do it as quickly as possible. But if you’re not taking … Read More

In manufacturing, mental health is not always at the forefront. As a leader, you might think your only focus should be productivity, results, and getting work done on the factory floor. But when you overlook your team’s mental wellbeing, it can actually lead to more issues, like decreased productivity, more disconnected, and high employee turnover. … Read More

In manufacturing, everything is connected—and what happens at the top impacts everything else, including productivity and morale on the floor. This is especially true when it comes to culture. If leaders at the top aren’t practicing intentionality or accountability, it can trickle down and have a negative impact on the entire organization. To better understand … Read More