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