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The Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast delivers practical advice and valuable leadership lessons to help you strengthen your leadership skills.

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And now, here are 3 insights, 2 quotes, 1 actionable tip and 1 challenge to ponder this week...

🔍 Three Insights From Industry Leader

I. Mentorship is a Growth Accelerator

Mentors help you avoid common pitfalls and make better decisions based on their experience—no matter where you are in your career. Whether you’re a mentee or a mentor, you’ll learn from each other and develop critical skills, including active listening and strategic leadership.

II. Foster Team Confidence and Engagement

Encouraging team members to actively contribute and share their expertise in meetings creates a culture of confidence and collaboration. Allowing everyone to participate boosts motivation and brings the best ideas to the table.

III. Share and Celebrate ‘Learning Moments’

Openly discussing difficult questions, mistakes, and lessons learned as a team strengthens bonds and builds trust. Creating a safe space to reflect and brainstorm together not only deepens learning but also leads to better decision-making.

💬 Two Quotes From Our Guest

“In the meeting room, just always remember that you’re the expert, you know the information, and you know the details better than anyone else in the room so that you can be, you know, ultimately your most confident self.”

– Jessica Knight, VP of Sales, Americas, at Harwin

“There’s so much that you can learn from a mentor. And as a mentor, it can really help you to develop your active listening skills and help you just to be become a stronger leader.”

– Jessica Knight, VP of Sales, Americas, at Harwin

✅ One Actionable Tip For You

Practice Active Listening

At your next team meeting, challenge yourself to spend more time listening than talking. Ask open-ended questions and encourage team members to share their lessons and ideas. Reflect back what you hear to ensure everyone feels heard and valued.

❓One Challenge For You

Facilitate a “What Did We Learn?” Session

Start or end your next meeting with a round where each team member shares one thing they learned from a recent challenge or situation—even if it didn’t go as planned. Create a supportive atmosphere where growth is celebrated. Notice how this practice shifts your team’s dynamic over time!

Leadership is a journey—not a destination.

Thanks for tuning in and growing with us. Stay curious, stay bold, and keep shaping the future of your industry.

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I’m grateful to have you as part of the Leadership In Manufacturing community.

Until next time—keep learning, keep leading, and keep making an impact.

Sannah

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

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