Sinopsis
Join our Leadership experts for weekly advice on how to develop consistent, capable and confident Supervisors, Managers and Team Leaders who drive safety, productivity, quality and team member engagement. In this series we will highlight some of the key elements of the Front Line Leadership Training System. This comprehensive approach will ensure a lasting change in the leadership approach and culture of your business to support high performance.
Episodios
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Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes Made By Newly Promoted Frontline Leaders
25/08/2025 Duración: 19minAre you a newly promoted leader, or do you manage someone stepping into a frontline leadership role? The transition can be trickier than it seems. In this episode, we uncover the core challenges of stepping up and reveal three widespread mistakes new leaders often make. Tune in to discover surprising pitfalls and gain practical strategies to empower your team, enhance your effectiveness, and ensure a smoother, more successful journey into leadership. Don't let these common missteps derail your path to peak operational performance!
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Three Ways to Engage Your Team for Better Performance
11/08/2025 Duración: 14minEmpower manufacturing supervisors to boost employee engagement! Discover three actionable strategies to improve productivity, motivate teams, and enhance morale in the manufacturing industry.
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Let’s Talk About Managing Dominant Personalities
28/07/2025 Duración: 23minLet's discuss the complexities of managing dominant personalities in the workplace. Learn why these personality types are common on the factory floor and how frontline leaders can transform potentially difficult employees into valuable team members.
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Leader Feeder Rewind: Unpacking Key Conversations in Leadership
15/07/2025 Duración: 30minIn this special Leader Feeder Rewind episode, hosts Kirk Langford and Greg Schinkel look back at the most engaging and impactful leadership discussions from the past six months. Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to refine your leadership approach! If you are interested in the clips, you may be interested in the full episode! 1. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AWabKvkxjg4 Full episode: https://youtu.be/9SWjkJXJG0s 2. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Bct6rMw7eO4 Full episode: https://youtu.be/9SWjkJXJG0s 3. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NmlHC4YWP5Q Full episode: https://youtu.be/IBKv5QpRW4k 4. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E_PaCBSprng Full episode: https://youtu.be/IBKv5QpRW4k 5. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wvS3qL1cedQ Full episode: https://youtu.be/kGemaavteJw 6. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HDzQISfGx-I Full episode: https://youtu.be/kGemaavteJw 7. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6tjQt0tKVX0 Full episode: https://youtu.be/sSqHK1wwemI 8. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LJ8A
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5 Ways to Make You a More Efficient Manufacturing Supervisor
30/06/2025 Duración: 18minBoost your efficiency as a manufacturing supervisor! Discover 5 ways to streamline operations, empower teams, and become a highly efficient manufacturing leader.
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Handling Difficult Conversations at Work: 3 Conversations Every Manufacturing Manager Should Master
17/06/2025 Duración: 22minStruggling with a difficult conversation at work? Get proven tips for handling tough conversations as a manufacturing manager with confidence and clarity.
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Effective Strategies to Manage a Multigenerational Workforce Team
02/06/2025 Duración: 15minDiscover effective strategies to manage a multigenerational workforce team, enhancing communication and skills while turning challenges into benefits for all generations.
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The Value of Embracing Workplace Diversity for Frontline Leadership
19/05/2025 Duración: 11minJoin us as we discuss the importance and value of embracing workplace diversity for frontline leaders. We explore how a diverse team encompasses differences in ethnicity and language, age, technical skills, experience levels, and industry backgrounds. Discover how bringing together varied perspectives fuels improved problem-solving and innovation, leading to more creative solutions. How to address the potential challenges of managing a diverse team, including navigating differing values and opinions, and insights on constructive conflict management. Plus, learn how understanding individual strengths, a key aspect of situational leadership, can be leveraged for effective cross-training and building a truly stronger team. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on gauging the positive impact of diversity through enhanced problem-solving efficiency and increased innovation within your team.
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How Being Too Busy Affects Manufacturing Leadership Effectiveness
05/05/2025 Duración: 21minBusy schedules and excessive admin tasks often keep manufacturing leaders away from the floor, impacting team productivity and morale.
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The Challenge of Retaining Manufacturing Employees
21/04/2025 Duración: 15minReduce manufacturing turnover. Discover the 'Hope Slope' strategy: listen to your team, make impactful changes and build hope to retain valuable employees.
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How Frontline Leaders Can Identify and Harness Team Motivation
07/04/2025 Duración: 19minUnlock your team's potential! Discover the best strategies to inspire and motivate your team, drive success, and boost team morale as a frontline leader.
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Effective Communication for Frontline Leaders
24/03/2025 Duración: 12minEffective communication from frontline leaders enhances employee engagement, improves connection to strategy and empowers teams.
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Special Edition: How to Navigate Uncertainty and Drive Business Performance in Any Climate
21/03/2025 Duración: 14minUncertainty in business? We wanted to share an episode of our sister podcast, Accelerating Operational Performance, hosted by Greg Schinkel. Learn how effective leadership can turn challenges into opportunities. Discover strategies to navigate uncertainty, improve operational efficiency, and boost your team's performance. You can watch this episode on our youtube channel as well here: https://youtu.be/wNnUi_4lML8
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How Manufacturing Leaders Can Turn Complaints into Teamwork
10/03/2025 Duración: 11minManufacturing leaders can transform complaints into teamwork through effective shift management.
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Overcoming Communication Silos in Industrial Teams
24/02/2025 Duración: 13minBreak down communication silos within your company to enhance collaboration among teams and departments. Discover strategies to identify and overcome these barriers.
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How to Become a More Proactive Frontline Leader
10/02/2025 Duración: 12minUnlock your potential as a frontline leader! Discover how to develop your leadership skills and engage your workforce through effective frontline leadership training.
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Essential Leadership Traits for Manufacturing Supervisors
27/01/2025 Duración: 10minThese essential leadership traits for manufacturing supervisors build trust in the workplace, create a culture of credibility, and foster high-performing teams.
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How to Lead Through Change and Uncertainty
13/01/2025 Duración: 12minEquip yourself with the strategies to successfully lead your manufacturing team through change. Discover how to maintain morale, improve communication, and achieve organizational goals.
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Leader Feeder: Rewind
02/12/2024 Duración: 36minJoin Greg Schinkel and Kirk Langford as they rewind through previous episodes, unearthing valuable leadership tips and insights. Learn the essential qualities of effective leadership and discover the power of self-awareness, curiosity, and continuous learning in driving performance and empowering teams. Here are the clips and links to the full episodes in the order we talk about them in this episode: 1. Curiosity and Helping Others Matter: https://youtube.com/shorts/rEsX4S1pJs8 From the 'Developing Future Leaders within Your Warehouse' episode: https://youtu.be/4neLsAumcls 2. The Power of Self-Awareness and Curiosity: https://youtube.com/shorts/pOy5QRWZSWY From the 'The Impact of Effective Leadership on Manufacturing Performance' episode: https://youtu.be/dHpuucBxBNk 3. Who's Training Your Team Members?: https://youtube.com/shorts/VWHUAPOsXLQ From the 'HR Training Solutions for the Modern Manufacturing Workforce' episode: https://youtu.be/8lTCgDR6UBM 4. Honest Feedback for Leadership Growth: https://
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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning for Manufacturing Leadership
18/11/2024 Duración: 16minREPLAY: Discover the benefits and drawbacks of synchronous and asynchronous learning for manufacturing leadership training.