Leadership in Manufacturing

By Sannah Vinding

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Leading technical, commercial, cross-functional, and global teams takes clarity, trust, and sound judgment. Leadership in Manufacturing is built for the people doing that work across the electronics and manufacturing ecosystem.

Hosted and produced by Sannah Vinding, an engineer with a master’s in mechanical engineering, a product marketing and go-to-market leader, and an author. She brings firsthand experience building teams, developing products, and connecting technical expertise with commercial growth to every conversation.

Hear from executives and industry leaders across electronics, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, semiconductors, and the manufacturers’ rep community. Guests share real decisions, hard lessons, and practical habits that help teams move forward when pressure is high, resources are stretched, and customer needs are changing.

Each episode explores how leaders:

  • Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams

  • Build trust across functions, cultures, and regions

  • Develop the next generation of leaders

  • Navigate market shifts and organizational change

  • Use AI and data with sound judgment

  • Turn listening and feedback into action

These are practical leadership lessons grounded in the experiences of people working inside the industry.

Trusted by 4,800+ leaders across manufacturing, distribution, and technical industries. Listed #5 on Million Podcasts’ Best Podcasts for Manufacturers in the US, ranked in the Top 5% globally by Listen Notes, and watched more than 250,000 times on YouTube.

New episodes weekly. Explore the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast for full episodes and leadership resources.


Episode Date
How Distribution Leaders Build Trust as AI Speeds Up Work
Sep 08, 2026
Why Good Managers Build Trust Before They Need It
Aug 25, 2026
Why Credibility Still Wins in Technical Sales
Aug 11, 2026
AI as the Assistant, Not the Salesperson
Jul 28, 2026
Why Strong Leaders Get Comfortable Saying I Don’t Know
Jul 14, 2026
Why the Last Mile of Sales Still Happens Face to Face
Jun 30, 2026
What Distribution Leaders Need Before They Automate
Jun 16, 2026
How Rep Firms Prove Value Beyond Sales
Jun 02, 2026
Why Sales Training Matters When Outreach Stops Working
May 19, 2026
Why Building Your Successor Is the Real Leadership Test
May 12, 2026
How Leaders Build Trust When Buyers Already Have the Answers
May 05, 2026
Why Combining Two Skills Plus AI Beats Knowing Just One Thing
Apr 21, 2026
Why Tone and Trust Define How People Learn
Apr 07, 2026
Why Judgment Still Wins in an AI-Assisted Sales World
Mar 24, 2026
How to Lead When the Rules Change Between Startup and Enterprise
Mar 10, 2026
How to Build Trust as a Modern Rep Using AI to Prep Smarter Conversations
Feb 24, 2026
How Leaders Modernize the Manufacturers Rep Role Using AI and Smarter Workflows
Feb 10, 2026
How Leaders Start Using AI Without Overwhelming Their Teams
Jan 27, 2026
How Leaders Turn Technical Data Into Faster Sales Answers Using AI
Jan 13, 2026
How should leaders respond when disruption cannot be predicted?
Dec 31, 2025
Why AI Should Support Leaders, Not Replace Them
Dec 16, 2025
How Leaders Build Trust Across Cultures
Dec 02, 2025
How Leaders Build High Performing Remote Teams with AI and Trust
Nov 18, 2025
How to Lead Every Generation with Experience and Trust
Nov 04, 2025
How to Adapt Your Leadership Style for Every Generation
Oct 21, 2025
How Belief Shapes Leadership and Drives Success in Electronics Industry
Oct 07, 2025
How a CEO Learned to Lead With Trust, Flexibility, and Curiosity
Sep 23, 2025
How UNITED GRINDING Prepares the Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders
Sep 09, 2025
How Active Listening Transformed a Controls Expert Into a Stronger Leader
Aug 26, 2025
Why Authentic Stories Win Over Even the Most Technical Buyers
Aug 12, 2025
How Do You Know You’re a Good Leader? Real Answers from Real Leaders
Jul 29, 2025
How Marketing Becomes a Strategic Partner in Manufacturing
Jul 15, 2025
How Leading Without a Title and Listening First Are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing
Jul 01, 2025
How to Turn Industry Trends Into Actionable Supplier Strategies with Heather Fulara, VP at DigiKey
Jun 17, 2025
How the Shift from Manager to Director Changed My Leadership Style with Joshua Nix, Mouser Electronics
Jun 03, 2025
Why Cultural Awareness Builds Stronger Teams in Electronics with Mark Burr-Lonnon, President of EDAC Group
May 20, 2025
How Mentorship Shapes Stronger Sales Leaders at Harwin – with Jessica Knight
May 06, 2025
Why a Continuous Improvement Mindset Is Crucial at Mouser Electronics with Pete Shopp
Apr 22, 2025
What Role Does Recognition Play in Leadership Success?
Apr 08, 2025
How to Create a Feedback Culture that Drives Team Growth
Mar 25, 2025
How to Build Trust-Based Leadership: Lessons from oemsecrets.com Founder Sam Cowley
Mar 11, 2025
What Is the Best Advice for New Leaders in Manufacturing?
Feb 25, 2025
Why Core Values Matter in Leadership Insights from Manny Brunson of Carlton-Bates (Wesco OEM Solutions)
Feb 11, 2025
How to Build a Winning Culture: Insights from Schneider Electric's Michael Lotfy Gierges
Jan 28, 2025
2025 Market Outlook - Electronics Manufacturing Insights
Jan 14, 2025
E106, 7 Essential Lessons on Leadership from 2024: A Leaders’ Guide
Dec 31, 2024
E105, How Can Empathy and Leadership Be Used Together
Dec 17, 2024
E104. Why Electronics Lead the Future!
Dec 03, 2024
E103, Why Is Feedback So Important In Leadership?
Nov 19, 2024
E102: How to Evaluate and Enhance Your Leadership Skills
Nov 05, 2024
E101: What Values Guide You As A Leader
Oct 22, 2024
E100, How Do You Know if You Are a Good Leader?
Oct 08, 2024
E99, How to Balance Change and Stability in Global Leadership
Sep 24, 2024
E98, How to Leverage Localization and Technology for Global Sales Growth
Sep 10, 2024
E97, How to Overcome Key Challenges in Expanding Manufacturing Operations Across Borders
Aug 27, 2024
E96, The Secrets to Effective Communication in Logistics
Aug 13, 2024
E95, Strategic Flexibility Serving Customers Anywhere with Remote Leadership
Jul 30, 2024
E94, Advice for Industry Leaders: Reflecting on Career Lessons and Growth Strategies
Jul 16, 2024
E93, Adapting to Technical Changes and Embracing Data in Manufacturing
Jul 02, 2024
E92, The Role of Empathy and Blameless Problem-Solving in Effective Leadership
Jun 18, 2024
E91, Building a Future-Ready Sales Team with Mark Wachtel's Leadership Insights
Jun 04, 2024
E90, How to Leverage Digital Tools for Enhanced Manufacturing Marketing
May 21, 2024
E89, The Art of Asking Questions in Manufacturing Leadership
May 07, 2024
E88, Electric Vehicles to AI: Navigating Tech Trends
Apr 23, 2024
E87, Embracing Change and Forward-Thinking in Manufacturing Leadership
Apr 09, 2024
E86, Millennial Perspectives on Manufacturing: Bridging the Generational Gap
Mar 26, 2024
E85, Unveiling Sales Tactics and Challenges in Manufacturing
Mar 12, 2024
E84, Cultivating Relationships and Expanding Networks in Manufacturing
Feb 27, 2024
E83, Unveiling the Electronic Industry's Transformation
Feb 13, 2024
E82, Growth and Evolution in the Electronics Industry
Jan 30, 2024
E81, Driving Business Success through Purposeful Manufacturing Innovation
Jan 16, 2024
E80, Embracing Technology and Innovation in Electronic Component Distribution
Jan 02, 2024
E79, Relationship Building in the Manufacturing Industry
Dec 19, 2023
E78, Staying Ahead: AI, Online Sales, and Strategies for the Modern Engineering Industry
Dec 05, 2023
E77, The Power of Strategic Leadership in the Electronics Industry
Nov 21, 2023
E76, Unleashing the Power of Marketing In Electronics Manufacturing
Nov 07, 2023
E75, Balancing Industry Knowledge and Fresh Perspectives: The Secret to Innovative Leadership
Oct 24, 2023
E74, Lessons from the Rapidly Evolving Electronics Industry
Oct 10, 2023
E73, Navigating New Horizons and Embracing Change Through Technology
Sep 26, 2023
E72, Driving Growth through Supplier Relationships and Collaboration
Sep 12, 2023
E71, Navigating Complexity: Exploring Trends in Electronics Manufacturing through Analytic Data
Aug 29, 2023
E70, Unlocking the Potential of Intrapreneurs: Driving Business Growth and Success
Aug 01, 2023
E69, Customer-Centric Solutions: Shifting Focus from Products to Problem Solving
Jul 18, 2023
E68, Adapting to Change: How the Electronics Industry Embraced Digital Communication
Jul 04, 2023
E67: The Importance of People-First Values Backed by Transparent Leadership
Jun 20, 2023
E66: Unmasking the Truth: Debunking Attention Span Myths and Mastering Visual Communication
Jun 06, 2023
E65, Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry
May 23, 2023
E64, Navigating the Evolving Role of Marketing in Manufacturing: Insights from a Marketing Director
May 09, 2023
E63; Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Electronics Industry
Apr 25, 2023
E62: From Manual to Automated: How Technology is Changing the Sales Game
Apr 11, 2023
E61, Diversity in Data: Why Inclusion Matters in Generating Effective Solutions
Mar 28, 2023
E60, The Benefits of Investing in a Strong Digital Marketing Strategy for Manufacturers
Mar 14, 2023
E59, Manufacturing: The Shift Towards Problem-Solving Instead of Product-Pitching
Feb 28, 2023
E58: The Future of Manufacturing Marketing: Embracing the Human Element to Stand Out from the Crowd
Feb 14, 2023
E57, Invest in Outcomes, Not Just Inputs, for Successful Digital Transformation and Customer Experience Initiatives
Jan 31, 2023
E56, Achieving Digital Transformation in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry
Jan 17, 2023
E55, Gaining an Edge in the Electronics Industry: From Skills to Strategies
Jan 03, 2023
E54, Why are visualization and sketching beneficial to businesses?
Dec 20, 2022
E53, Why experience-centric design and cross-cultural design really matter
Dec 06, 2022
E52, How to Humanize the Recruiting & Hiring Process
Nov 22, 2022
E51, How To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
Nov 08, 2022
E50, Consumer Psychology - what does it mean and how to use it?
Oct 25, 2022
E49, Is Innovation Measurable?
Oct 11, 2022
E48, Why Strategic Product Management (SPM) is Important.
Sep 27, 2022
E47, Why Project Management is a Behavioral Discipline
Sep 13, 2022
E46, Effective Leadership - How to Tackle Difficult Conversations
Aug 30, 2022
E45, Why Trust Between Leaders and Employees is Crucial for Innovation and Growth
Aug 16, 2022
E44, Company Culture In A Hybrid Environment – Why It’s Important
Aug 02, 2022
E43, Entrepreneur or corporate explorer? A new choice for innovators
Jul 19, 2022
E42: Challenges around entrepreneurship (the good, the bad and the ugly side)
Jul 05, 2022
E41: Don't underestimate the value of internal communication
Jun 21, 2022
E40, Don't just go agile, be smart about becoming agile.
Jun 07, 2022
E39: What Determines Whether A Startup Will Fail Or Succeed In The Market?
May 24, 2022
E38 Bonus - Winning Innovation - Interview with Norbert Majerus
May 17, 2022
E37: Why Companies Must Invest In People Centered Leadership Development
May 10, 2022
E36: Why You Need To Be An Audacious Leader
Apr 26, 2022
E35: Intrapreneurship - What Is It And How Does It Matter In Today's World?
Apr 12, 2022
E34: Understand why framing your problem statement matters.
Mar 29, 2022
E33 Keep Investing In Leadership Skills And Become A Better Leader
Mar 15, 2022
E32: Almost no one likes change, but change is necessary for growth
Mar 01, 2022
E31 How to think outside of your own experience.
Feb 15, 2022
E30 What exactly is an innovation strategy?
Feb 01, 2022
E29: Your strength as a leader comes from yourself
Jan 18, 2022
E28: How to overcome failure & setbacks
Jan 04, 2022
E27: Vulnerability in the workplace is the root of authentic leadership
Dec 21, 2021
E26: Innovation readiness is a critical issue for any organization
Dec 07, 2021
E25: The Four P's to Entrepreneurial Business Success
Nov 23, 2021
E24: Design thinking - it starts with empathy every time
Nov 09, 2021
E23: Transparency in leadership is an essential component of effective management.
Oct 26, 2021
E22 How to inspire leaders to change their approach to innovation in the corporate landscape
Oct 12, 2021
E21 When implementing a change, you're asking people to go into the unknown with you.
Sep 29, 2021
E20 Strategy process is the perfect vehicle to shape culture
Sep 14, 2021
E19 How Does Lean Construction Help Companies Become More Efficient?
Aug 31, 2021
E18 KPIs have not evolved, the way we use KPI's has evolved
Aug 17, 2021
E17 If you're only trying things that succeed  You're not going to innovate
Aug 03, 2021
E16 The importance of being a people-centric organization
Jul 20, 2021
E15 Coach or mentor? You need both.
Jul 06, 2021
E14 How a Lean-Agile Mindset and Practices can Improve Your Product Development Outcome
Jun 22, 2021
E13 Failing fast is a great thing, but fail forward - so that you're moving
Jun 08, 2021
E12 Don't be afraid to adapt and adjust your methods of learning.
May 25, 2021
E11 How to think outside of your own experiences
May 11, 2021
E10 Let Go and Stay Curious so You Can Ask the Good Questions
Apr 28, 2021
E9 Marketing Innovation - the Business Side of Innovation
Apr 20, 2021
E8 What Is the Secret of Amazon's Huge Success?
Apr 06, 2021
E7 A World of Thinking and Learning
Mar 28, 2021
E6 The Role of Leadership in Changing Organizational Culture
Mar 13, 2021
E5 How to drive digital innovation across  businesses, departments, borders, and cultures.
Feb 21, 2021
E4 The importance of accepting the early stages of innovation
Feb 09, 2021
E3 The process is easy, it's the people part that is the difficult one.
Jan 17, 2021
E2 It's all about the people - become better problem solvers
Dec 20, 2020
E1 Passion for lean product development
Nov 27, 2020