Hi Leadership Community,

Episode 123 of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast drops today — and it’s one packed with lessons every leader can use.

This time, host Sannah Vinding sits down with Charles Johnson, Lead Trainer and Technical Engineer at Lynxspring, Inc. and host of the It’s a Controls Problem podcast, to explore how one leadership shift changed everything.

Charles shares the story of the leadership mistake that forced him to rethink how he communicates — and how embracing active listening transformed the way he teaches, mentors, and leads technical teams.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ Why active listening is the most overlooked leadership skill

✅ How to lead mixed-skill engineering and technical teams effectively

✅ Why humility and curiosity make collaboration stronger

✅ The habits that keep leaders sharp in fast-changing industries

✅ How small leadership shifts can have career-changing impact

At Leadership in Manufacturing, we bring you conversations that help you lead smarter, communicate better, and create more impact. Whether you’re leading engineers, managing projects, or stepping into leadership for the first time, this episode offers actionable takeaways you can apply right now.

👉 Listen now and discover why active listening may be the leadership shift you need:

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Sannah

Sannah Vinding Producer & Host, Leadership In Manufacturing Podcast  leadershipinmanufacturing.com/hello/

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