Podcast - Mindfulness Manufacturing
Trevor Blondeel ran manufacturing facilities and was not always a very ‘Mindful’ leader. He didn’t have a resource like this when he was caught in the whirlwind of manufacturing.
Experience taught him that you can be assertive and drive accountability in manufacturing, and also be kind. Inspired by the desire to make manufacturing a better place to work, and improve the lives of their colleagues, this podcast was born.
His intriguing offsets and authentic guests provide new ways of thinking for his audience. Have a listen to this relaxed, candid format you can consume on your drive to work, or whenever you are just looking for a different perspective!
Mindfulness Manufacturing
Our show is about providing listeners with real stories that come from a place of experience, transparency, and authenticity. Most importantly it’s about what we learn from these stories and applying Mindfulness in our everyday work and personal lives.
Our intention is to create an environment where people can learn through open honest discussions on how we apply Mindfulness. Although our experiences and stories come from time in a manufacturing environment hence the title “Mindfulness Manufacturing”, we still see our discussions and topics relatable to any organization or profession.
In 2009, total engine loss forced US Airways Flight 1549 to make an emergency crash landing in New York City’s Hudson River—and thanks to the quick actions of the pilot, flight crew, and passengers, all 155 people on board made it safely off the plane. Now known as “the miracle on the Hudson,” this harrowing incident offers up important lessons on staying calm under pressure, coping with traumatic challenges, and making every moment count.
To learn more, let’s hear from a Flight 1549 survivor! Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker and bestselling author, who draws from his inspirational story of survival to encourage others to do the right thing and find healthy ways to cope with their own struggles and adversity. In this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, Dave shares his own Miracle on the Hudson story, and offers powerful insights he learned from being the last passenger off Flight 1549!
2:18 – Dave shares his Flight 1549 story
8:11 – In times of conflict, whether it’s a plane crash or issue on the manufacturing floor, calmness and confidence play key roles
9:05 – To get through challenging situations, you need to manage your own mindset
10:05 – You don’t need to know everything to handle a crisis, but you have to be able to lead yourself first
11:09 – Every moment in your life happens for a reason
13:38 – How to react to and cope with a challenging situation depends on the meaning you attach to it
14:22 – By reframing the meaning you attach to a situation, you can find healthy and productive ways to react and grow
15:33 – Everyone assigns different meanings to different challenges, so it’s important to approach others with curiosity instead of judgement
17:56 – To truly understand others, you need be curious and have authentic interactions
21:52 – To feel included in an organization’s mission, people need and want certainty, variety, connection, significance, growth, and the ability to contribute
24:48 – As a leader, it’s up to you to find creative solutions and create opportunity from challenges
28:57 – If you get casual, it can lead to safety issues, accidents, and other serious problems for your organization
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Perfect Morning Mantra! I've incorporated this podcast as part of my morning routine before work and it is truly a fiery way to start my day. This will give the listener a refreshing perspective on managing and help prepare them for the day ahead.
Evan Pelton, Manager at NSG Pilkington
Love This Podcast!! All of the episodes contain a wealth of information, which I am able to implement in my everyday job duties! Do yourself a favour and start listening today!
Missy Jackson, TL A-Crew Supervisor, Nucor Tubular Products