Nov 17, 2021
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In manufacturing, we spend plenty of time planning capital budgets and assembly lines. In this episode, we shift the focus to something just as powerful: social capital.
Vivian Blade joins the podcast to talk manufacturing leadership, trust building, and authentic leadership for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors.
With a background in Lean Six Sigma and talent development, Vivian shares why relationships matter more than ever, how values-driven leadership impacts retention, and why today’s workforce is searching for organizations that truly align with who they are. You will walk away with practical insights on communication skills, engagement, and building influence that drives long term team performance.
3:53 - Old way of thinking with command and control, do as I say.
4:29 – People want to be more involved in their workplace, making decisions and contributing in valuable ways.
4:59 - Leading with influence and engaging people, rather than leading by dictating and telling people what to do.
7:56 – Giving people leeway and coaching them through.
9:59 – Leading as a coach and guide at a level of influence.
12:39 – Think about how you can selflessly add value to others.
16:06 – How are people being measured and are your measuring outcomes as a team or individuals.
18:29 – What are you measuring, are you measuring individual goals or the collective effort. it is truly having on your organization, and the health and well-being of your people.24:59- How do we turn this ship around from a people standpoint, which is your most important asset.
26:52 – What people want today is the authenticity from leaders.
Connect with Vivian!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VivianBladeInfluence in Talent Development on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mC8z4BResilience Ready: The Leader's Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3s4pSvC