{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Manufacturing Leadership + Engagement for Plant Managers: Using Vision and Wisdom to Align Teams and Drive Measurable Results with W. Kevin Ward #62","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! Sometimes a chance meeting leads to powerful conversations. After a random breakfast with W. Kevin Ward of WKW Consulting Services, I invited him onto the podcast to talk about manufacturing leadership, growth mindset, and authentic leadership for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Kevin shares practical steps for getting off autopilot, seeking wisdom, and reconnecting to vision and core values. We also discuss how intentional leadership, clear communication skills, and strategic thinking help improve morale, strengthen culture, and drive better results on the shop floor. 2:40 \u2013 Growing wise is the attention process 4:35 \u2013 We all tend to operate on \u201cautopilot\u201d 6:36 \u2013 Any role where you\u2019re teaching and influencing others is a leadership role 10:09 \u2013 It\u2019s all about finding a healthy level for yourself and taking intentional steps to manage yourself 10:49 \u2013 A big part of being a leader is leading by example 11:55 \u2013 The biggest challenge of being a leader can be listening to your own lessons and applying them 13:22 \u2013 If something goes wrong with your team, the first step is looking at yourself 16:00 \u2013 One big reason people feel like they\u2019re on autopilot is that they haven\u2019t given good consideration to their own vision 17:50 \u2013 Your vision should be a driving force in your life 18:39 \u2013 Once you find your vision, communicate it and surround yourself with people with a similar vision 19:34 \u2013 If it\u2019s something you can do yourself, it\u2019s not a vision! 20:04 \u2013 What\u2019s the difference between a vision and a goal? 20:53 \u2013 The pursuit of vision is rarely a straight line 24:56 \u2013 If you express your vision well, others will want to be involved 27:28 \u2013 A core value is something that you cannot be talked out of 27:56 \u2013 There\u2019s a need for more love and care in high-stress industries like manufacturing 29:03 \u2013 The beauty of wisdom is that when you see it, you gain many other things as a result Connect with Kevin: Website  LinkedIn ","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":"