{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Leadership Clarity in Manufacturing for Manufacturing Managers: Setting Direction Through Intentional Action with Jon Giganti #103","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!   Do your days start with positive intentions but end without meaningful progress? Many manufacturing leaders struggle with intentionality while juggling productivity demands and daily challenges. In this episode, Jon Giganti, speaker, tech executive, and USA Today bestselling author, shares insights on manufacturing leadership, growth mindset, and employee engagement for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Team Leaders, and Shift Supervisors. Jon explains how self awareness, agency, and authentic leadership strengthen communication skills, trust building, and accountability. You will learn practical strategies to improve focus, support workforce retention, and create manufacturing cultures where intentional leadership drives productivity, engagement, and stronger results. 6:33 \u2013 To accomplish something, you need to show up, serve, and add value 7:08 \u2013 Intention is finding out what your priorities are, then living into it as much as possible 7:58 \u2013 Every day is a new day with opportunities to be intentional and make an impact 9:28 \u2013 In order to serve others, you have to serve yourself first by establishing a routine and setting yourself up for success 10:48 \u2013 To find sustainable results, you need to have self-awareness and self-intention 13:13 \u2013 You need to put yourself in the right position for success 14:08 \u2013 Your energy levels are not the same throughout the day, so being intentional about your time is important 15:44 \u2013 Journaling or writing down affirmations is one way to practice intentionality 16:34 \u2013 You should also set a core foundation yourself by working on your own standards and beliefs 18:30 \u2013 To accomplish what you want to accomplish, show up, and form habits 21:07 \u2013 If you want to be more intentional about how you lead or connect with others, start with curiosity, connection, and bridging disconnects 23:29 \u2013 To serve others on your team, act as a safe place to connect 24:00 \u2013 To get stronger results or find out what is driving a performance issue, stay curious and find ways to connect with your teams 24:39 \u2013 Trust also plays a large role in building connections and finding results 25:23 \u2013 Along with self-awareness, you also need agency and the ability to take ownership of your past, present, and future Tune in next episode to learn more about intentionality with Jon Giganti! Connect with Jon Giganti Visit his website, where you can learn about his speaking, podcasts, and With Intention course Check out my book report of With Intention, then get your own copy ","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":"