The cornerstone of a thriving organization lies within its leadership. In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing the insights of a seasoned leader from the manufacturing industry, who will impart two of his 11 fundamental principles for fostering a strong team to cultivate success.

Our distinguished guest, Scott Spencer, served as the recent president of Island Abbey Food Sciences, with an impressive career of 25 years solely dedicated to leadership and executive-level positions within the manufacturing industry. Throughout this episode, Scott will generously share his remarkable journey – from his military background to his pivot into the manufacturing sector – and the deep beliefs that form the foundation of his guiding principles.

Join us in warmly welcoming Scott Spencer!

00:37 - Introduction: Scott Spencer

01:16 - Career Background 

05:54  - Scott’s first leadership lesson

08:08  - From military to supply chain

12:00 - Scott’s recruiting background

14:10 - Behind the leadership principles

15:51 - The worst thing Scott did in his career

18:32 - Servant leadership

21:21 - The beginning of leadership

24:00 - Leading by example

27:29 - First leadership principle: Integrity

30:58 - The power of ownership32:23 - Second leadership principle: “They” is the four-letter word

36:55 - Closing

Connect with Scott Spencer:

·         Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-spencer-14191a122/ 

Connect with Christina Stroud:

·         Schedule a 15-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/office-hours

·         Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/

·         Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/

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In this exciting episode, we meet Richard Morris, a skilled leader and mentor who transitioned from the automotive industry to the aerospace field with SpaceX! We'll explore Rich's remarkable journey and learn valuable lessons for building a successful career. Rich shares his career tips to help you reach new heights and achieve great success.

Want a sneak peek? Here are a few tips from Rich: 1) Build your professional network in the field you're interested in. 2) Stay humble, look for ways to help others, and contribute to your workplace. 3) Recognize your strengths and focus on using them effectively, rather than dwelling on your weaknesses, as your strengths are where you can provide the most value. 

This episode demands your undivided attention. Without further ado, let’s extend a warm welcome to the remarkable Rich Morris!

00:40 - Introduction: Rich Morris

01:29 - Career Journey

02:49 - BMW journey 

03:39 - What drew Rich to cars and rockets?

05:20 - Generation of automotive professionals

06:10 - MBA decision

08:25 - Rich’s unintentional move

11:37 - Career advice from Rich 

14:21 - The power of influence

15:20 - Three (3) steps for a successful career

17:48 - Importance of self-awareness

20:30 - The humble leader

22:40 - “Create and develop folks that are better than you and leave the organization in better shape than you found it”.

23:11 - Closing

Connect with Richard Morris:

·         Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-morris-15786124/ 

Connect with Christina Stroud

·         Schedule a 15-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/office-hours

·         Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/

·         Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41ArPmp 

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Nn4ZZo 

iHeart: https://ihr.fm/3NvdFgu 

Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Xp6mv7 
Amazon/Audible:https://bit.ly/46hsVGa

Get ready to unlock the secrets of business success that @David Friedson (star emoji) has used throughout his career. In this episode of @Manufacturing365, we dive into David’s world, a visionary leader who is known for planning and being intentional with business decisions. 

David built his career in Supply Chain using techniques for keeping his organization intact despite bumps in the business and the industry. Contingency planning for all of the functions he is responsible for, as well as his team members, suppliers, vendors and customers is one of his greatest strengths.  

Listen to our conversation and pick up some gold nuggets that might help your career or your business.  And learn about heliskiing!  

00:00 - Introduction: David Friedson 

02:57 - David's career history

05:09 - Inxeption’s business 

05:28 - What drew David to Inxeption?

08:01 - Supply chain as a career choice

09:05 - Lessons from his career

10:14 - The value and art of delegating

14:30 - Managing team members’ why 

17:28 - Communication: how David sees it’s more than a team meeting 

18:42 - CoVid: David’s preparation and planning 

20:34 - Contingency planning 

28:43 - Balance career and personal life

30:21 - Adventures

34:11 - Three (3) tips for your career 

39:30 - Hiring talent

40:47 - Taking risks is the key to advancing your career 

42:01 - David’s mantra in life – “Be the person in the arena!”

43:22 - Closing

Connect with David Friedson:

• David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfriedson/
• Inxeption’s website: https://inxeption.com/

Connect with Christina Stroud

• Schedule a 30-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/30-minute-discovery-call
• Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/
• Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/