{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for HR Leaders: Using Heart-Centered Stories to Strengthen Inclusion and Team Connection with Reggie Davis #72","description":"Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor\u2019s monthly newsletter. Now, let\u2019s jump in! Improving diversity and inclusion in manufacturing is not always easy. It often requires difficult conversations, honest reflection, and a willingness to address unconscious bias and unintentional divides. In this episode, Reggie Davis joins the podcast to share insights on manufacturing leadership, communication skills, trust building, and authentic leadership for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Reggie, founder of Uplift Coaching and Consulting, breaks down common diversity challenges organizations face and shares personal stories about bias, growth mindset, and connection. You will walk away with practical strategies to strengthen employee engagement, improve team relationships, and create a more supportive manufacturing culture. 0:45 \u2013 We previously talked about unconscious bias with Michelle Maldanado in Episode 22 1:30 \u2013 When companies didn\u2019t keep up with changing technology, they ended up failing or going out of business \u2013 the same thing can be said about diversity and inclusion 2:30 \u2013 Many organizations have conversations about diversity, but don\u2019t fully or authentically embrace it 3:13 \u2013 Don\u2019t be all talk and not action! 4:25 \u2013 It\u2019s a human instinct to be defensive when challenged or corrected 5:18 \u2013 How can people bring their \u201cfull selves\u201d to the workplace? 6:00 \u2013 In an ideal workplace, a very conversative person and a very progressive person should be able to work in harmony, despite their different views 7:05 \u2013 Starting conversations about diversity and differences in the workplace can be awkward 10:21 \u2013 \u201cWhat\u2019s from the heart reaches the heart\u201d 13:07 \u2013 Questions are a great way to start productive conversations 16:35 \u2013 Many people want growth, but don\u2019t know where to begin 18:22 \u2013 Diversity and inclusion start at the \u201croots\u201d of your organization 21:40 \u2013 Approach difficult conversations with intention and trust Connect with Reggie Davis: reggie@uplift-cc.com (901)483-7199   ","author_name":"Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0","author_url":"https:\/\/manufacturinggreatness.com","html":"