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 speaking and coaching, she now guides thousands of other business leaders toward unlocking their full potential, breaking down barriers, and taking bold action to achieve their highest aspirations. She’s also the author of the upcoming book Big Freakin’ Change: How to Gain Confidence by Stepping Out Before You Are Ready.

In this episode, Cara discusses some of the major changes impacting manufacturing leaders and their teams, plus shares her simple-yet-empowering process for getting unstuck, building momentum, and navigating big changes with confidence.

1:46 – Manufacturing (and business in general) is in a constant state of change 5:45 – If you’re feeling stuck, it could be due to a lack of confidence 6:15 – To get unstuck, make the shift from problem-based thinking to possibility-orientated thinking 7:20 – The first step in shifting your thinking is recognizing when you and your teams are stuck 7:54 – You also need to learn to identify whether the root of your issue is behavior, financial, or relational 12:38 – Making small, daily improvements can help your team build momentum  13:08 – Define what success looks like for your team 14:48 – Use empowering questions to gain feedback and increase engagement  20:29 – Act boldly and drive change outside your comfort zone 22:42 – Don’t forget to enjoy the journey and acknowledge small victories 

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