{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"HR Partnerships in Manufacturing for Executive Leaders: How Coaching Relationships Accelerate Leadership Growth with Kristin Rivait and Joe Carrothers #142","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! When there is a leadership shift in a manufacturing organization, it brings major change, along with new team dynamics, cultural adjustments, and growing pains. But with the right approach, leadership transitions can also create powerful opportunities for growth. In this episode, Joe Carrothers, President of SWT Group, and Kristin Rivait, HR Director at SWT Group, share insights on manufacturing leadership, trust building, and employee engagement for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Joe and Kristin offer a behind the scenes look at their leadership transition as Joe moved from CFO to President. They share honest lessons from both their successes and struggles, along with practical strategies for strengthening culture, improving communication skills, and leading with curiosity and patience. You will learn how authentic leadership and thoughtful change management can turn uncertainty into alignment, accountability, and long term performance. 1:07 \u2013 Some leaders struggle with being results-focused and being seen as unapproachable by teams 2:02 \u2013 During a time of transition, executive coaching can be a valuable tool 2:54 \u2013 How do you quantify the ROI of people-focused initiatives?  6:15 \u2013 If you want to grow and learn, you need to be willing to have tough respectful conversations 8:26 \u2013 Shift away from pre-formulated answers to truly listening and responding 11:17 \u2013 Patience and curiosity are key ingredients to a strong partnership 16:29 \u2013 When there is transparence and humility at the top of an organization, it contributes to a more accountable and open culture 18:00 \u2013 By being present on the floor as a leader you create a stronger sense of unity and collaboration  21:51 \u2013 It is important to be your authentic self and build true relationships with your team 28:13 \u2013 In times of leadership transition, practice patience and perseverance  Connect with Joe Carrothers and Kristin Rivait Learn More about SWT Group ","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":"