Episodes

  • Megan Barder: Leadership Development and Operational Performance Strategies

    Megan Barder: Leadership Development and Operational Performance Strategies
    Jun 9 2025
    Learn how to build a high-performing manufacturing culture with Megan Barder. Learn how she champions human-centric development, leverages technology, and fosters resilience to drive operational excellence.
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    26 mins
  • Lorne Kelton: The Impact of Leadership Behavioral Change

    Lorne Kelton: The Impact of Leadership Behavioral Change
    May 26 2025
    Join us and Lorne Kelton, founder of ThinkShift Performance Solutions Inc., as we dive into impactful leadership behavioral change. Lorne reveals his unique "deep dive" approach, moving beyond traditional training to uncover organizational truth through "invasive" on-site observation and quantified behavioral data. Discover how this rigorous method, combined with the power of active listening, drives genuine transformation. Tune in for insights to accelerate your leadership, engage teams, and achieve operational excellence.
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    39 mins
  • Dr. Gwen Acton: Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists

    Dr. Gwen Acton: Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists
    May 12 2025
    Dr. Acton shares her insights on transforming technical experts into high-impact leaders, particularly within R&D and biotech organizations. Discover practical strategies for improving delegation, providing effective feedback, and understanding the crucial impact of leadership on team performance and project timelines. Learn how to foster a leadership mindset, overcome common pitfalls, and increase team engagement and confidence.
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    33 mins
  • Kirby Griffin: Linking Leadership Directly to Operational Performance

    Kirby Griffin: Linking Leadership Directly to Operational Performance
    Apr 28 2025
    Boost operational performance by focusing on people. Learn expert tips on leadership, talent development, and navigating challenges for better results.
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    36 mins
  • Reduce Operational Variance: Leadership Strategies for Consistent Business Performance

    Reduce Operational Variance: Leadership Strategies for Consistent Business Performance
    Apr 17 2025
    Struggling with inconsistent variation in operating performance? Explore how leadership gaps, decision-making waste, and ignoring core issues create unreliable results. Discover strategies including systems audits, targeted leadership development (like OPAL), and active management to effectively reduce variance and achieve high-level consistency across your business.
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    19 mins
  • Bob Parker: How to Make Training Unforgettable with Experiential Learning

    Bob Parker: How to Make Training Unforgettable with Experiential Learning
    Apr 14 2025
    Greg Schinkel interviews Bob Parker, a speaker, trainer, facilitator, and consultant, about his innovative approach to leadership development through experiential learning. Parker shares the origin story of the Pit Crew Challenge, a unique team-building experience that uses a NASCAR pit crew simulation to teach valuable lessons about teamwork, communication, and achieving a common goal. The conversation explores the benefits of experiential learning, the importance of connecting the learning experience to real-world applications, and the challenges and rewards of integrating soft skills with operational excellence.
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    35 mins
  • Kari Ann Versace: Leadership Development, Driving Efficiency and Operational Excellence

    Kari Ann Versace: Leadership Development, Driving Efficiency and Operational Excellence
    Mar 31 2025
    Get actionable advice on improving communication, building rapport, and implementing change in operational environments. Learn how to bridge the gap between intent and impact for better leadership.
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    39 mins
  • Special Edition: How to Navigate Uncertainty and Drive Business Performance in Any Climate

    Special Edition: How to Navigate Uncertainty and Drive Business Performance in Any Climate
    Mar 21 2025
    Uncertainty in your manufacturing business? Learn how effective leadership can turn challenges into opportunities. Discover strategies to navigate uncertainty, improve operational efficiency, and boost your team's performance. You can watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/wNnUi_4lML8
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    14 mins