{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Positive Leadership in Manufacturing for Operations Leaders: Using Energy and Optimism to Strengthen Team Connection with Jon Gordon #114","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! If you want to improve safety, quality, productivity, and results, the first step is looking toward improving connection. With more mindfulness and connection, your entire organization can thrive\u2014and in this episode, guest Jon Gordon is here to show you exactly how you can improve connection and fight disconnect in your organization! Jon is one of the top three leadership speakers in the world, and his talks on mindset and leadership have inspired hundreds of individuals and organizations. He is also the bestselling author of 28 books, including one of my favorites, The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy. In this episode, Jon delves deeper into some of the insights in The Energy Bus to share how leaders can use positivity and connection to improve results and combat difficult situations.   3:31 \u2013 You are always going to have to deal with negative people, or energy vampires, but overcoming them is a key part of your journey to connection 4:40 \u2013 Every negative person is a test for you to find your own power and resiliency 6:40 \u2013 We are meant to be connected, which is why disconnect and isolation leads to anxiety and other mental health issues 7:55 \u2013 The more united and connected you are, the stronger you\u2019ll be as a team 10:10 \u2013 If you only focus on the results instead of the process, it can lead to disconnect and other negative outcomes 11:15 \u2013 Feed yourself with words of positivity and encouragement instead of listening to negative self-talk 12:30 \u2013 Understand the wound behind your negative thoughts, so you can find a way to speak truth to them 13:49 \u2013 By embracing opportunities to heal and grow, you become a stronger leader for your team 16:25 \u2013 A positive team starts with positive leadership 18:03 \u2013 Understanding the dynamics of your team can help you find ways to improve connection 20:23 \u2013 You need both love and accountability 22:48 \u2013 There will always been the need for difficult conversations, so find a way to deal with them and make them less difficult for you and your team 24:49 \u2013 You can\u2019t be thankful and stressed at the same time Connect with Jon Gordon Visit his website Learn More about The Energy Bus and his other books Read my previous book report on The Energy Bus Connect on LinkedIn and social media Hear Jon's podcast with Alan Mullally ","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":"