Command the Crisis: Navigate Chaos with Battle-Tested Public Relations and Communication Strategies | Angela Billings, 2024 What’s It All About? Command the Crisis is a no-nonsense guide rooted in the discipline and intensity of military communications — and it couldn’t be more relevant for the chaos of manufacturing life. Author Angela Billings, whom I met … Read More
In modern manufacturing, many employees want more than just a paycheck—to truly feel engaged and show up as their best selves at work, they need to feel like they’re part of something bigger. This means that if you really want to build momentum, drive greater results, and find higher employee retention rates, you need to … Read More
As the manufacturing industry continues to grow — and as the labor market gets tighter — it’s more important than ever for leaders to retain and engage their team members. But is it really possible to motivate your team and drive results without contributing to burnout or creating an unhealthy culture? The answer is YES … Read More
Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work | Kathy Oneto, 2025 What’s It All About? This book woke me up. In a world overloaded with productivity hacks and burnout culture, author Kathy Oneto charts a new course by saying you can stay ambitious — and avoiding burn out in … Read More
Between dealing with staffing challenges, hitting targets, and keeping up with mechanical issues leaders are overwhelmed. As you handle everything on your plate, you might find yourself spreading yourself too thin, which can lead to burn-out. It can also hurt your ability to use your energy in the best ways for yourself and your team. … Read More
In manufacturing, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day production numbers, KPIs, and hitting targets. But what about the bigger picture? How do we inspire our teams to not only do great work, but to actually want to be part of something greater? To manufacture meaning and drive results, you need to have a … Read More
Modern manufacturing leaders are currently facing unprecedented shifts, from tariffs and labor shortages to rapidly evolving new technologies. In the words of recent Mindfulness Manufacturing guest Cara Moeller Poppitt, manufacturing is seeing some “big freakin’ change!” As the founder of two award-winning companies, Cara ranks among the top 2% of all female entrepreneurs. Through her … Read More
Big Freakin’ Change: How to Gain Confidence by Stepping Out Before You Are Ready | Cara Moeller Poppit, 2025 What’s It All About? This book lives up to its name. Big Freakin Change: How to Gain Confidence by Stepping Out Before You Are Ready is a bold, honest guide for anyone who feels stuck—and doesn’t know what … Read More
What does successful manufacturing leadership have in common with winning big at the casino? It’s all about being an advantage player! What Makes an Advantage Player? An advantage player is someone who goes beyond simply “wanting” success. They are people who are able to win big—and consistently—because they think, see, and act differently than others. … Read More
Leading with Vision: The Leaders Blueprint for Creating a Compelling Vision and Engaging the Workforce | Simon Vetter, Bonnie Hagemann, John Maketa, 2017 What’s It All About? In manufacturing, too many leaders are caught up in metrics and KPIs, yet struggle to connect people to a bigger picture. That disconnect shows up in engagement, retention, … Read More