{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Productivity for Manufacturing Managers: Applying Six Steps to Think Bigger and Drive Measurable Results with Ann McNeill #73","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! In his 1937 classic Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill outlined six steps for success. In this episode, Ann McNeill joins the podcast to help manufacturing leaders turn those timeless ideas into practical tools for today\u2019s workplace. Ann shares insights on manufacturing leadership, growth mindset, strategic thinking, and goal setting for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. We talk about building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and using mastermind thinking to improve team performance, accountability, and long term success. You will also hear real world stories and simple strategies leaders can apply right away to support productivity, workforce development, and authentic leadership on the shop floor. 2:13 \u2013 \u201cNiche to be rich\u201d 2:30 \u2013 To become rich, you have to start with the right mindset 3:00 \u2013 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a great book on this subject 3:30 \u2013 In his book, Hill shares six steps and questions for success. 3:37 \u2013 How much money do you want to make? What are you going to do to make that money? What date do you want to have that money by? 4:00 \u2013 Create an affirmative statement to help find success, then say this statement to yourself twice a day 5:00 \u2013 Accountability is key to success 5:43 \u2013 \u201cA confused mind makes no decisions.\u201d 8:00 \u2013 What about people who don\u2019t care about the money, but simply want to add value or serve others? 9:00 \u2013 Without money, you can\u2019t fuel your passions 10:00 \u2013 You can\u2019t just start a fire! First, you need to add the fuel and wood 11:40 \u2013 If you give, you will get back 14:00 \u2013 Think and Grow Rich includes some great stories to highlight the lessons in this podcast 16:30 \u2013 If you want to be rich and successful, you must be clear about your mindset and purpose 18:00 \u2013 You can train your brain and set yourself up for positive outcomes 21:00 \u2013 The path to riches and success isn\u2019t always easy or perfect Connect with Ann McNeill If you\u2019d like additional resources on the steps outlined in Think and Grow Rich, text \u201cAnn\u201d to 55678. Website   ","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":"