Leadership

In the bustling world of manufacturing, it’s hard to achieve peak productivity without succumbing to burnout or feeling like you’re always putting out fires! But there’s a key to unlocking productivity while still maintaining a sustainable mindset: mindfulness! Learn more on a recent episode of the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast featuring guest Sarah Ohanesian! In her … Read More

To transform your organization, start with your people! Everyone in your organization has unique gifts, and if you can find a way to harness their potential, you can grow your organization, improve your hiring processes, and build stronger, more connected teams. Hugh Hornsby, the vice president of Everflow Supplies, is an expert in the power … Read More

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, their vice president of human resources, recently stopped by Mindfulness Manufacturing to share the stories and lessons behind DigiKey’s success. … Read More

Are your team members houseplants or trees? Learning the difference can be the key to improving retention, reducing turnover, and improving relationships with your team! The houseplant and tree analogy comes from Cara Silletto, the founder, president, and chief retention office of Magnet Culture, a partner in helping organizations reduce turnover and create cultures where … Read More

We all love giving advice! Wanting to help others and show our value is ingrained in us from an early age, and many leaders find themselves naturally defaulting to providing advice and answers to their team. But when giving advice is always your default, it can actually hurt your team by crushing curiosity, spreading disconnection, … Read More