{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Clueless CEO or Culture Genius? When Curiosity Beats Credentials","description":"What happens when a self-proclaimed \u201cmechanically deficient\u201d leader takes the reins of a 170-person fabrication business? For Brandon Stanchock, it meant leaning into curiosity, asking \u201cdumb\u201d questions, and spending a week in every department\u2014boots on the ground, in the heat of summer. In this episode of Making Sparks, Brandon joins Casey and Matthew to talk about:  How imposter syndrome shaped his leadership style Why asking the right questions beats having all the answers His mission to turn culture into a competitive advantage Practical ways he\u2019s using AI and AR to improve operations And the launch of his internal content series: The Clueless CEO Chronicles  Whether you're a seasoned executive or an up-and-comer in the trades, this one\u2019s for anyone who believes leadership is earned, not inherited. Timeline: 00:00 \u2013 LinkedIn Is the Wild West 06:00 \u2013 From Project Manager to CEO 09:40 \u2013 Imposter Syndrome at the Top 14:30 \u2013 Leading Without Knowing the Trade 20:00 \u2013 Culture as a Leadership Strategy 24:00 \u2013 Walking the Floor, One Department at a Time 27:00 \u2013 AR, AI &amp;amp; Asking Better Questions 36:00 \u2013 Culture Sells &amp;nbsp; Resources:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Join our Facebook Group for conversations that will help grow your business: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1Dspnz4Qt5\/&amp;nbsp;  Brandon's LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brandonstanchock\/  Lights Out Podcast: https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/lights-out\/  Buy the Numbers Podcast: https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/buy-the-numbers\/&amp;nbsp;  Connect with Brandon: https:\/\/justsomebs.buzzsprout.com\/share&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Making Sparks Podcast for Fabrication Leaders","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540547","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37593565\/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\/191285865"}