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Manufacturing Greatness

Trevor Blondeel

On Manufacturing Greatness, Trevor Blondeel invites guests from the manufacturing industry (and beyond!) to have candid discussions about leadership and share stories from a place of experience, transparency, and authenticity. Through the stories and insights shared on this podcast, you"ll find new ways manufacturing greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits.

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31:18

62 Find Your Wisdom and Vision with W. Kevin Ward

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/04/06

Sometimes, a chance meeting leads to great conversations! After having a random breakfast with W. Kevin Ward of WKW Consulting Services, I knew I had to have him on the podcast to talk about how he helps others seek wisdom and reach their greatest potential. In this episode, he shares his steps for getting off “autopilot” and intentionally seeking wisdom. He also talks about why leaders should have a vision and core values, and how manufacturing industry leaders can improve results and morale by

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31:15

61 The Four Characteristics of Great Leaders, P2 with...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/03/23

Welcome to part two with John Raymer, a long-time manufacturing leader who now helps others revitalize themselves and their careers. Last time, John introduced his idea about the four fundamental characteristics of great leaders and focused on the importance of humility. In this episode, he talks about the other key characteristics—integrity, empathy, and challenge—and how leaders can grow and improve these characteristics to create efficiency, improve communications and morale, and act as an

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26:33

60 Show Your Team Who You Really Are, P1 with John...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/03/09

People see who are you—even if you don’t! This is one of the favorite messages of John Raymer, a longtime manufacturing leader and this episode’s podcast guest. With a background at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, John now helps others revitalize themselves and their manufacturing careers through coaching, mentoring, and teaching. In the first section of this two-part podcast about the fundamental characteristics of great leaders, John shares how people learn everything, both good and bad, from their

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29:16

59 Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Manufacturing...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/02/23

Even in the midst of the ongoing worker shortages, women in manufacturing are a massively untapped market. In fact, women only make a small percentage of the manufacturing workforce due to challenges like a lack of flexibility, barriers to leadership positions, and systemic cultural issues. In this episode, executive coach Nicole Provonchee from Bright Blue Consulting discusses some of the common barriers that women and other minorities often face in manufacturing environments, plus shares how

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32:07

58 Giving Back: The Key to Retention and...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/02/09

What’s the secret to retaining talent and promoting a healthy company culture? According to Jon Finch, the senior Vice President of Milwaukee Tool, it’s all about giving back! In this episode, Jon talks about creating (and sustaining!) a culture of productivity and accountability through building company values, delivering on a mission, and gifting employees with opportunities to give back to their community. 00:52 – Talent is currently changing faster than we can put together policies, programs, or

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32:04

57 Emotions-Reasons For Behaviour Not Excuses with...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/01/26

Is it ok that we totally lose it on occasion? Hey, my emotions got the best of me, it happens right? No, that is an excuse, and we brought in an expert and friend Sara Westrook to ask some questions go deep quickly on how to turn those excuses around, own your behaviour, and what you can do to get there! 1:15 – Emotions are a skill 1:45 – Leave your emotions at the door like a backpack, NO they are still coming in with you, so how do you move with and through them in a healthy way 3:02 – Do not

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24:23

56 Building Bridges and Leading From Behind with...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2022/01/12

What happens when you put others first, work hard, and become a bridge builder? A legacy is formed, and we are privleged to go deep with LaVerne Roberts as she reveals what it took to become a Director of Operations in a traditional male dominated role. Paving the way to a better future for manufacturing, LaVerne lights up a room and listening to her wisdom leaves you wanting more. Her authentic, caring, fun, attitude backed with decades of success made her a must guest on the podcast. Enjoy

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26:47

55 Bottle up or blow up - Corrigan Electric on...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/12/29

Not all family businesses successfully transition from one generation to the next, so what is the difference maker? Troy Corrigan joins us discussing how he and his brother Shawn had to make personal adjustments to find success through the team, and why being tied to something bigger than your own independent business is key! 1:45 – IEC, Independent Electrical Contractors Association, you need to step up and support 3:20 – the foundation of Corrigan Electric and how it all started, from college

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26:34

54 A Vehicle to Serve Others - A Construction...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/12/15

Like myself, Joel Davis grew up on a farm. Starting out as a project at the age of 17, growing into an impactful family business in South Carolina. Coming up on 25 years, with 3 divisions now and over 100 employees, this is NOT your typical construction company! A privilege to share this conversation and learn from Joel, on why his people and the community, are not only the foundation of his company, but also the results! Contact info and links coming soon, at the bottom of the show notes.

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15:52

53 Curiosity - What you don't know

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/12/01

2 Years and still going, thanks to YOU, this podcast is sponsored by no one, but the courage and curiosity of our listeners, and their dedication to making manufacturing more mindful. Took on this episode solo for the first time, as we have some great guests lined up for year 3! This is a reflection of our time together on this podcast, and a look into what we need to think about in 2022, to think in new ways, to get different results. More notes to come soon!

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30:25

52 Social Capital gains with Mindful Influence with...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/11/17

In manufacturing we get to work on capital budgets for the next assembly line. In this episode we have a much more interesting conversation with Vivian Blade as she explains what is social capital, and why you should care! With a background in Lean Six Sigma, she just released her third book Influence in Talent Development, and we are excited to have her on the show as a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader, enjoy! Check out below the show notes to see how to connect with Vivian and

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24:45

51 The Economy and Perspective Taking with Jim Ray

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/11/03

With guest Jim Ray! Mindfulness Manufacturing is grateful Jim got us up and running as a professional podcast production, he saved days of frustration and time. Check out more on how Jim can support here https://jimrayconsultingservices.com/podcastproduction/ He is also a great small business consultant so why not have a conversation with him direct, email Jim to set up a time, jimray4@gmail.com 1:33 - When you look at the economy you have inflation rising, issues with supply chain, it will take

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33:31

50 Making the Great Resignation the Great Retention...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/10/20

Debbie Muno of Genos International brings her 25 years of assessment experience and shares her tips to retain team members, making average uncomfortable! 1:17 What can we do about the staff we have today? How do we engage them more? 2:26 The last couple of years have really been a steak in the ground to make life changing decisions. 2:53 What is important in their lives? and how the world of work fits into what is important in their lives. 3:01 Friends that are energized and engaged, has to do

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27:23

49 Staying out of Judgement Mode, Pt 2 with Michael...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/10/06

2:09 Walking in and being judgmental and pointing out all the stuff that is easy, like these guys that are perpetual list makers. 2:55 At Crossover we would not tell you what to do unless we are willing to do it ourselves. 3:32 We are always learning and don’t have all the answers but have enough to get started. 3:53 Holding people accountable is all part of the right outcome. 4:12 "How the heck did they get here?" "What’s so wrong that here’s where we’re at?" "Why did the emotion of a

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25:06

48 Thermostat or Thermometer? with Mike Forhan

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/09/22

With over 30 years in a variety of manufacturing environments Michael Forhan is an expert in organizational transformations, and often enters very emotional situations! As President and Managing Partner at Crossover Solutions, this guy has seen it all. We get the opportunity to discuss staying mindful during supplier interventions - yes, crisis moments of pending shutdown, yikes! Such great content we had to break this into two episodes! 2:24 How do you mentor? How do you walk into situations

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30:54

47 Raw, Real, and Relevant

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/09/08

Raw, Real, and Relevant with Trevor & Dave 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – Enjoy the moment and enjoy the new things; Dave Baker will be moving on 01:39 – 3 things known to be true 02:50 – Always be raw, real, and relevant and the rest will take care of itself 03:30 – Editing and Clean up – keeping it real 06:00 – Polished vs. Real 06:33 – Raw defined 07:14 – Real defined 08:56 – Relevant defined 09:50 – Overdoing it 13:28 – When others see you as raw, real, and

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28:13

46 Conversations with the mirror; Shades of okay with...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/08/25

If you have not checked out episode 44, head back there when we first had Nikki Langman on as a guest. Grateful to have her back as we look at the stress in the manufacturing industry and how leaning into our core values, and checking in on ourselves, is a great start to build short term and long term resilience! Link here to her website where you can purchase her book direct! https://www.nikkilangman.com 1:17 What are the core values in the business, that we’re going to stick to no

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24:04

45 Mindfulness Employment: Throwing the Baby Out with...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/08/11

Mindful Employment: Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water with Trevor & Dave #45 ______________________________________________ 00:00 - Intro 00:28 – Mindfulness relative to the employment challenges today 02:07 – The “shortage 03:35 – We just need warm bodies 05:08 – The pressure on incumbents to feel valued 06:00 – Values and retaining your culture 06:41 – 6 X 12 workweek and its impact 08:18 – Are we driving our workforce away? 09:12 – Making mindful decisions as an employee and employer

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30:25

44 Your Key to Greater Self-Awareness with Nikki Langman

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/07/28

00:00 - Intro 00:28 – Nikki Langman intro 00:51 – Emotional Intelligence and Safety in manufacturing 03:29 – Safety: the common denominator 03:57 – Safety is a ‘safe’ word – emotional intelligence not so much 05:03 – Taking ‘emotion’ out of the mix 06:02 – Psychological Safety training 07:48 – Results: 86% LTI(Lost Time Injury) reduction! 09:12 – Talking about trust, communication, accountability people make better choices 10:00 – Emotional Intelligence training can save lives 10:15 – The Genos

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31:47

43 Coaching: When You’re Sick & Tired of Being Sick &...

Manufacturing Greatness ·

2021/07/14

Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 – If you’re going to coach others, you may want to look this guy up – Andrew Neitlich! 01:50 – Coaching: a term used rather flippantly 02:47 – What Coaching Is and what it’s Not 06:36 – When to Coach and when not to 08:02 – The most powerful technique to apply in real life 09:11 – The 1, 2, 3 Punch 11:00 – Accountability and powerful Coaching – an example 13:49 – Understanding and being mindful of what’s truly going on 14:43 – Ending a conversation with

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