{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Workplace Recognition in Manufacturing for Plant Directors: Why Being Seen and Seeing Others Builds Stronger Teams with Corban David Jenai #102","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! Strong relationships drive curiosity, connection, and performance on the manufacturing floor. In this episode, Corban David Jenai, entrepreneur and Chief Hope Officer at HopeGuide, shares insights on manufacturing leadership, trust building, and employee engagement for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Team Leaders, and Shift Supervisors. Corban explains how vulnerability, intentionality, and authentic leadership strengthen communication skills and accountability. You will learn practical strategies for difficult conversations, growth mindset, and feedback delivery that support workforce retention and create manufacturing cultures where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to perform.   3:14 \u2013 Talking about ourselves and real aspects of our lives is a way to kick off strong connections 4:00 \u2013 Vulnerability is a path to connection 4:23 \u2013 By listening and getting to know others on your team, you build a sense of trust, which in turn leads to greater results on performance, quality, safety, and more 5:03 \u2013 To show others that you care, you have to actually care 6:36 \u2013 To build connections, think about what is important to you, and work with the assumption that others might have feelings similar to yours 8:23 \u2013 While modern society gives us the chance to connect with many people, we don\u2019t always have the time or capacity to form meaningful connections with every person we encounter   10:15 \u2013 By connecting with smaller groups, we have the chance to be a witness to others, and they can be a witness to hear, see, and feel us as we are 11:06 \u2013 By investing in others at a deeper level, you can improve productivity and results 12:56 \u2013 Being vulnerable and open with your team allows them to see your humanity as a leader 14:38 \u2013 By looking at someone and actually seeing them, you can make a major difference, even if you don\u2019t have a solution to their problems 16:51 \u2013 When people feel seen and heard, they are more likely to show up for you and your organization 20:06 \u2013 Even small moments of connection, like making eye contact, go a long way when forming connections 25:54 \u2013 Being a witness can help you show up better in all your relationships Connect with Corban David Janai Find Corban online at his website Learn More About HopeGuide here ","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":"