{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Strategic Leadership in Manufacturing for Plant Leaders: Playing to Win on the Factory Floor with Joel Block #144","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&amp;nbsp;www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor\u2019s monthly newsletter. Now, let\u2019s jump in! What does successful manufacturing leadership have in common with winning big at the casino? It comes down to becoming an advantage player and learning how to make smarter decisions under pressure. In this episode, Joel Block, former professional blackjack player turned Wall Street strategist, shares insights on manufacturing leadership, mindset, and team performance for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Joel draws from his experience in blackjack, venture capital, and hedge funds to explain how leaders can improve strategic thinking, boost employee 1:26 \u2013 There are many lessons from card games like blackjack that can be applied to business and manufacturing 2:58 \u2013 To succeed, learn how to Think, See, and Act (TSA) differently&amp;nbsp; 4:40 \u2013 Many people stay busy without actually accomplishing meaningful work 5:00 \u2013 The difference between average performers and advantage players is that advantage players seek out and create opportunities&amp;nbsp; 8:33 \u2013 All organizations can find ways to improve, even top-performing companies&amp;nbsp; 11:50 \u2013 To change your strategy and find more success, schedule time to step back and gain perspective&amp;nbsp; 12:15 \u2013 Use \u201chigh limit questions\u201d to push thinking forward 15:51 \u2013 In business, advantage players learn how to anticipate workforce needs 18:37 \u2013 Everyone has a role to play when it comes to a team\u2019s success&amp;nbsp; 20:07 \u2013 Motivate your team by making sure everyone is connected to a meaningful goal 21:20 \u2013 When you\u2019re successful, it lifts your business, family, and community&amp;nbsp; Connect with Joel Block Visit his website Connect by email at joel@theadvantageplayer.com&amp;nbsp; Subscribe to his newsletter  ","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":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36625360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/188530165"}