The Accelerating Operational Performance podcast, hosted by leadership author and expert Greg Schinkel, is your destination for breakthrough strategies in manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership. Here, a diverse array of guests delivers a trifecta of value in every episode: accelerating projects, engaging teams, and enhancing leadership skills for a stress-reduced path to success.
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Be a Better Leader is a podcast dedicated to business owners, managers, supervisors, team leaders and career minded individuals who are committed to having a positive impact on the people around them. Presented by best-selling author and top-rated speaker Greg Schinkel, President of Unique Training & Development Inc. 1-866-700-9043
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Dr. Gwen Acton: Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists
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33:00Dr. Acton shares her insights on transforming technical experts into high-impact leaders, particularly within R&D and biotech organizations. Discover practical strategies for improving delegation, providing effective feedback, and understanding the crucial impact of leadership on team performance and project timelines. Learn how to foster a leaders…
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Kirby Griffin: Linking Leadership Directly to Operational Performance
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36:10Boost operational performance by focusing on people. Learn expert tips on leadership, talent development, and navigating challenges for better results.By Unique Training & Development
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Reduce Operational Variance: Leadership Strategies for Consistent Business Performance
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19:08Struggling with inconsistent variation in operating performance? Explore how leadership gaps, decision-making waste, and ignoring core issues create unreliable results. Discover strategies including systems audits, targeted leadership development (like OPAL), and active management to effectively reduce variance and achieve high-level consistency ac…
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Bob Parker: How to Make Training Unforgettable with Experiential Learning
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34:31Greg Schinkel interviews Bob Parker, a speaker, trainer, facilitator, and consultant, about his innovative approach to leadership development through experiential learning. Parker shares the origin story of the Pit Crew Challenge, a unique team-building experience that uses a NASCAR pit crew simulation to teach valuable lessons about teamwork, comm…
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Kari Ann Versace: Leadership Development, Driving Efficiency and Operational Excellence
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39:24Get actionable advice on improving communication, building rapport, and implementing change in operational environments. Learn how to bridge the gap between intent and impact for better leadership.By Unique Training & Development
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Special Edition: How to Navigate Uncertainty and Drive Business Performance in Any Climate
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13:54Uncertainty in your manufacturing business? 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 the video version here: https://youtu.be/wNnUi_4lML8By Unique Training & Development
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Lorne Girard: How Putting Your People First Drives Success
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34:08Discover how to champion servant leadership, a leadership style that empowers employees and drives success by prioritizing their growth and well-being.By Unique Training & Development
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Jonathan Chase: Connecting with Team Members and Driving Engagement
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34:42Learn key leadership insights to connect with people, drive engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.By Unique Training & Development
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James Ott on Lean Leadership: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
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36:20Discover actionable insights on lean leadership from James Ott, who emphasizes servant leadership, problem-solving, and mentorship for driving operational excellence. Learn how to empower your team and achieve breakthrough results!By Unique Training & Development
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Rick Taborda: A Recipe for Operational Excellence
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29:07Learn how to foster a positive work environment and drive organizational success from Rick Taborda, CEO of RDJ Bakeries, through servant leadership, continuous learning, and embracing diversity.By Unique Training & Development
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Vaidesh Subramanyam: The Power of Lean Thinking for Sustainable Success
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40:48Want to drive operational excellence? Learn how to build a culture of continuous improvement with Lean expert Vaidesh Subramanyam. Discover practical strategies and key takeaways for leaders and teams.By Unique Training & Development
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Dr. Dawn-Marie Turner: A Deep Dive into A Readiness Mindset
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33:41Dr. Dawn-Marie Turner discusses change management and shifting from "resistance" to "readiness" by introducing the "readiness mindset." Discover why viewing resistance as the problem can be counterproductive and how to foster a culture of readiness that embraces change. You will learn practical strategies for engaging employees during transitions a…
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Accelerating Operational Performance: Rewind
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29:30Join Greg and Kirk in this special Rewind episode as they revisit some of the year's most popular moments! You'll discover valuable insights on involving your team, setting clear expectations, and fostering a positive culture. If you'd like to listen to the full episodes of the clips Greg and Kirk spoke about, they are listed below: 1. Ben Whitney:…
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Ken Romine: The Core Principles of Effective Operational Leadership
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36:13Learn the core principles of operational leadership for building high-performing teams. Discover how communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive success.By Unique Training & Development
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Chris Taylor: Driving Behavior Change with the Actionable Platform
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23:34Discover how Actionable's tools and features can help individuals and organizations bridge the gap between learning and doing, resulting in increased engagement, improved knowledge retention, and measurable behavior change.By Unique Training & Development
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William El-Khouri: Achieving Operational Excellence Through Resilient Leadership
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28:11William El-Khouri, a seasoned leader in supply chain and manufacturing, shares his insights on building resilient teams and navigating misalignment in organizational priorities. With extensive experience in end-to-end supply chain management, we discuss strategies for effective leadership development and operational excellence. Tune in to discover …
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Ayesha Shah: Rewriting Narratives for Personal and Professional Growth
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33:54Unleash your inner superhero and transform your life! Ayesha Shah, author of The Mindset Prism, shares the power of origin stories, extraordinary compassion, and intentionality to break free from limiting beliefs and achieve success.By Unique Training & Development
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Vince Vlaminck on EHS Leadership: Shifting from Compliance to Culture
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27:28Vince Vlaminck, a seasoned EHS leader, who shares his wisdom on creating a sustainable safety culture. Learn about the core principles of operational excellence and how they contribute to both safety and quality goals. Gain valuable advice on mentorship, engaging the next generation of talent, and building a fulfilling workplace where employees thr…
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Michael Kerr: Why Culture is the Ultimate Driver of Success
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37:20Michael Kerr, author and speaker, reveals how a positive culture fuels organizational success. He shares actionable tips for building accountability, maintaining momentum on projects, and creating a positive workplace culture.By Unique Training & Development
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Jason MacKenzie: Unlocking Leadership Potential with the Power of Appreciative Inquiry
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34:12Join host Greg Schinkel and leadership expert Jason MacKenzie as they discuss the Appreciative Inquiry approach, its impact on strategy, workplace culture, and employee engagement, and the power of leadership training. Learn how involving team members in decision-making and integrating frontline feedback can drive organizational success.…
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Stuart Morley: Strategic Business Growth and Leadership
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33:20Stuart Morley, a seasoned business professional with a rich background in strategy, innovation, and leadership. Stuart shares his journey and how he became a trusted advisor in business strategy. Tune in to explore powerful insights on strategic thinking, business growth, and the art of turning challenges into opportunities.…
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Jason Gscheidmeier: Mastering Leadership Development
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33:22Listen to the challenges and successes that have shaped Jason Gscheidmeier's career. He shares his journey of building high-performing teams, the importance of creating a supportive environment, and the valuable lessons learned from both triumphs and setbacks.By Unique Training & Development
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Steve King: Strategies for Integration, Leadership, and Innovation
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30:49Unlock the secrets to operational excellence in manufacturing! Steve King shares his expertise on Lean manufacturing and how to optimize leadership, overcome challenges, and drive innovation in your organization.By Unique Training & Development
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Philip Tocco: Building a High-Performance Manufacturing Culture
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30:50Learn supply chain and manufacturing insights into leadership vision, functional direction, and the implementation of Lean techniques to achieve focused improvements and outstanding performance.By Unique Training & Development
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Lori Da Silva: Essential Leadership Insights
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26:25Discover key insights on accelerating operational performance and practical strategies for organization, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and embracing technology. Learn how to achieve operational excellence and drive business success with real-world examples and expert advice.By Unique Training & Development
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Phil Buckman: The Essence of Effective Leadership
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30:11Discover the importance of engaging with people to solve process problems, psychological safety, avoiding generational stereotypes and understanding individual motivations.By Unique Training & Development
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Karin DiCarlo: How to Inspire, Motivate, and Achieve Operational Excellence
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37:02Join this insightful discussion on leadership essentials. Discover how your presence as a leader influences team success, and learn actionable strategies for motivation, engagement, and operational leadership.By Unique Training & Development
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John Berkmortel: Navigating Challenges, Fostering Growth, and Achieving Excellence in Manufacturing
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33:47Tap into the expertise of John Berkmortel, a seasoned engineering manager at Attica Manufacturing, to gain valuable strategies that can foster growth and enhance operational efficiency.By Unique Training & Development
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Ben Whitney: Improve Manufacturing Operational Leadership and Efficiency
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37:42Learn strategies from Ben Whitney to improve processes using technology for better operational efficiency in manufacturing.By Unique Training & Development
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What You Can Expect From The Accelerating Operational Performance Podcast
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0:51The Accelerating Operational Performance podcast, hosted by leadership author and expert Greg Schinkel, is your destination for breakthrough strategies in manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership. Here, a diverse array of guests delivers a trifecta of value in every episode: accelerating projects, engaging teams, and enhancing leader…
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Learning from Dogs, Growing Sales, Innovation, Star Performers
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27:55What leaders can learn from dog obedience training, how to grow sales in a recession, how to regain your innovation mojo and whether you should steal top performers from other companies.By Greg Schinkel - Unique Training & Development Inc.
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Gossip, Leading Conflict, Creating Hope, Get Promoted
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16:22We explore how to communicate at the speed of gossip, how to increase your probability of promotion, how to instill hope in others and how to lead conflict, not manage it.By Greg Schinkel - Unique Training & Development Inc.
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Approachability, Leading Change, Mixed Messages, Twitter
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13:12We explore how to be a more approachable leader, how to lead change instead of managing it, how to avoid delivering mixed messages and whether you should embrace Twitter and other social marketing.By Greg Schinkel - Unique Training & Development Inc.
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