Jan 13, 2021
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Now, let’s jump in!
In this episode, Desen Lu joins the podcast to challenge manufacturing leaders to rethink how they approach everyday decisions and problems.
We explore manufacturing leadership, strategic thinking, and growth mindset for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Desen shares practical insights on communication skills, accountability, and authentic leadership, plus how shifting perspective helps leaders uncover root causes, strengthen trust, and drive better results on the shop floor.
00:00 - Intro
00:35 – Talent development and the awareness of others in growing your organizations
01:18 – Desen Lu introduction
02:01 – Let’s talk Talent. The confusion between Performance & Talent. Talent comes first – Performance is a byproduct of Talent
04:22 – Focusing on the upside of having great talent – not the cost of its absence
05:34 – What separates great talent from average talent - Ownership
08:21 – Ownership and daring to admit that you made a mistake
10:02 – What it looks like to admit mistakes – and the effect
12:00 – The team’s response
13:11 – The night and day difference in an organization’s culture where it’s o.k. to admit mistakes
14:56 – The ripple effect of ownership in talent development
18:15 – Failing your way to success
19:46 – Staying grounded
21:36 – Every day is a battle
22:53 – Diversify with experience opportunities on the ‘opposite side of the table’
24:50 – Mindset focus on what you gain on the backside of the storm
27:23 – Gratitude to check your mindset for the rest of the day
29:10 – “We grew a person” – the best news of all in a day!
30:47 – “Performance is a function of human equity” – Desen Lu