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Manufacturing Greatness

Manufacturing Greatness

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On Manufacturing Greatness, Trevor Blondeel invites guests from the manufacturing industry (and beyond!) to have candid discussions about leadership and share stories from a place of experience, transparency, and authenticity. Through the stories and insights shared on this podcast, you'll find new ways manufacturing greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits.© Mindfulness Manufacturing 2019 Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • 160 Manufacturing Retention and Team Engagement: Why Leaders Must Reduce Uncertainty with Falisha Karpati

    160 Manufacturing Retention and Team Engagement: Why Leaders Must Reduce Uncertainty with Falisha Karpati
    Jan 7 2026
    In manufacturing plants, the same leadership action can motivate one employee and overwhelm another. Why? It's all about brain science! In this episode, guest Falisha Karpati discusses how frontline leaders can harness brain science to build more inclusive, human-centered organizations. Falisha is a Brain-Based Inclusion Consultant located in Montreal, Canada. She holds a PhD in neuroscience and a decade of experience studying the brain. Through her signature UNITING BRAINS framework, she guides organizations through the development of inclusion-focused initiatives and provides interactive brain-based training. In this episode, Falisha breaks down how differences in how our brains are wired directly impact manufacturing leadership, communication, recognition, and team engagement on the shop floor. She covers topics like the neuroscience behind introversion and extroversion, why uncertainty creates stress in manufacturing environments, and how leaders can improve manufacturing culture by asking better questions, minimizing ambiguity, and running more inclusive meetings. 01:05 –Recognition can backfire when manufacturing communication ignores individual brain differences 02:12 – Neuroscience explains how self-awareness in leadership shapes perception, behavior, and relationships in manufacturing plants 04:54 –Manufacturing teamwork and employee engagement manufacturing improve when leaders understand natural brain diversity 9:53 – Brain science brings data—not opinions—into manufacturing management and leadership in industrial operations 11:20 – A powerful reminder that perceptions matter more than intentions in building trust in leadership and strong manufacturing relationships 13:39 – Curiosity-driven leadership starts by asking instead of assuming to close the showing up gap 15:32 – High-stimulus environments explain why leaders take shortcuts that undermine manufacturing culture and clarity on the shop floor 17:11 – Autonomy looks different for everyone, redefining supervisor development, coaching in manufacturing, and performance conversations. 19:55 – Minimizing uncertainty strengthens manufacturing safety culture, emotional intelligence, and consistent leadership behaviors 20:21 – Transparent expectations help close the expectation gap and improve accountability in manufacturing plants 22:40 – Inclusive meetings unlock manufacturing innovation by improving manufacturing communication and psychological safety 24:30 – Simple meeting practices support continuous improvement culture and better team engagement in manufacturing 28:53 – Inclusive discussions fuel operational excellence and authentic leadership across manufacturing organizations Connect with Falisha Karpati Visit her website Connect on LinkedIn and Instagram Read her newsletter Full Transcript [00:00:00] We have some changes today. We've changed the name of the podcast since 2019. It's been mindfulness manufacturing our company name changed a few years ago to manufacturing greatness. So we're just aligning that 'cause we're gonna be here manufacturing greatness today, and we're gonna be talking about building some bridges and, and you know, how we continue to manufacture and, how we deal with changes people's moods and what's going on. And it remind me of a time when we were, had a great manufacturing line at the kickoff meeting in the morning, we recognized one of the team members showed appreciation, [00:00:30] put this person's name and picture up and gave them a little gift. they were upset with us and we're kind of like, well, hold on a minute. we did all this and this person's not very appreciative and getting to learn them a little bit more is that they didn't. They don't like that type of attention. people's brains are different. And in manufacturing it just complicates it for us 'cause we don't understand it. So fortunately I have a great guest on and friend today, Falisha Caridi. Welcome to the show. Thank you so much. [00:01:00] It's a pleasure to be here. Thanks for having me. you are an inclusive consultant. You harness brain science to build inclusive human-centered workplaces. You create space where all brains thrive. And you studied the neuroscience, having a PhD in neuroscience, which for those who don't know what it takes to get a PhD, it's a mountain. So congratulations on that. Thank you. excited to get your knowledge and expertise to talk about this on the show what did we miss Falisha when we upset that team member? how are [00:01:30] people's brains working here? a key point is that everybody's brain works a little bit differently, Humans in general share a core brain structure. we generally have the same parts that do the same functions, but our brains also have differences. like how big certain parts are, how different parts connect to each other, and when different parts get activated. this connects with differences in behavior. so when we [00:02:00] think, behave, ...
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    33 m
  • 159 The Showing Up Gap: Why Great Manufacturing Leaders Get Overlooked with Susan M. Barber

    159 The Showing Up Gap: Why Great Manufacturing Leaders Get Overlooked with Susan M. Barber
    Dec 24 2025

    In manufacturing, it often feels like there's nothing more importance than performance. If they want to move up in their career, leaders are told to hit their targets, keep the line running, and solve problems as quickly as possible. But in reality, performance alone rarely drives real career growth. If you want to actually grow in your manufacturing career, it's time to put more emphasis on visibility, curiosity, and building stronger relationships.


    Learn more in this episode with guest Susan M. Barber, a former Fortune 500 leader with over 25 years of experience at Kraft Heinz. She's also the author of The Visibility Factor: Break Through Your Fears, Stand in Your Own Power, and Become the Authentic Leader You Were Meant To Be, which helps leaders build authentic visibility, overcome imposter syndrome, and close the gap between performance and recognition. In this episode, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the key lessons from The Visibility Factor, plus shares stories and insights manufacturing leaders can use to grow their careers.


    1:40 – Performance matters in manufacturing, but career growth depends on more than just shop floor results
    5:15 – Voice matters in leadership meetings
    7:10 – Thoughtful questions are a powerful way for manufacturing leaders to build credibility and influence
    10:45 – Louder voices often gain exposure over quiet high performers
    12:55 - Leaders must go beyond their job descriptions to demonstrate readiness for the next level in manufacturing
    15:05 - Trust, relationships, and visibility all play a role in how promotion decisions are made
    16:55 - Ask for what you want and "do the job to get the job" before the title arrives
    19:05 - The 10–30–60 framework highlights how performance, image, and exposure drive career success
    22:45 – Psychological safety, authenticity, and confidence are key factors in leadership visibility
    25:40 – By reflecting on past visibility successes and missed opportunities, leaders can understand what holds them back

    Connect with Susan M. Barber

    Visit her website
    Connect on LinkedIn
    Find her on Instagram and YouTube
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    28 m
  • 158 Improving Manufacturing Retention Through Purpose, Optimism, and Better Relationships with Kathy Miller

    158 Improving Manufacturing Retention Through Purpose, Optimism, and Better Relationships with Kathy Miller
    Dec 10 2025

    Welcome back to previous guest Kathy Miller! Kathy is a member of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and has held leadership roles at General Motors, Delphi, and Rolls-Royce. She is also the co-author of Steel Toes and Stilettos and the author of a new book, MORE Is Better, which introduces practical frameworks for frontline plant leaders. She's an expert in blending academic research with real-word stories, and it's always great to hear her insights!


    In this episode, Kathy draws on both her manufacturing experience and her master's degree in applied positive psychology to discuss the pressure and demands faced by modern manufacturing leaders. She also shares practical tools and frameworks today's leaders can use in their own plants to strengthen culture, boost engagement, and drive operational excellence without adding any extra layers of complexity.


    1:22 – Representation and diversity strengthens manufacturing culture
    3:02 – Positive psychology research is a valuable tool for frontline supervisors, plant managers, and shop floor leadership teams
    5:03 – Strengthen manufacturing relationships through creative safety leadership and by supporting accountability without blame
    7:22 – Authenticity improves team engagement and manufacturing retention, especially in high-stress environments
    08:20 - Transitioning teams from command-and-control to inclusive lean leadership is essential for creating a continuous improvement culture
    12:36 - Helping employees find meaning boosts employee engagement and manufacturing retention.
    15:56 – Putting curiosity over compliances helps leaders avoid punitive approaches and improves performance conversations on the floor
    21:15 – Creating psychological safety encourages employees to speak up early, which fuels continuous improvement culture and operational excellence
    22:56 - Finding a balance between realistic optimism and toxic positivity is essential for credible manufacturing communication and decision-making
    24:41 – Relationships are the core foundation of manufacturing teamwork
    26:22 – Your mindset shapes manufacturing relationships and every interaction on the plant floor
    28:37 – Active listening is one of the most effective tools for better coaching in manufacturing.


    Connect with Kathy Miller
    Visit her website and check out the MORE Mentor resources
    Connect on LinkedIn
    Buy MORE Is Better
    Listen to her previous podcast episode

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