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  • Jeff Gallant: How Leadership Drives Results

    Jeff Gallant: How Leadership Drives Results
    2026/03/30
    Greg sits down with Jeff Gallant, an operations leader with over 30 years of experience driving transformation across some of Canada’s most recognized industrial organizations. Jeff has led billion-dollar investments, large teams, and major operational change—but what stands out most is his perspective on leadership. This conversation gets into what actually drives results on the floor: - The shift from technical expert to people leader - Why employee engagement directly impacts KPIs - How to implement change that actually sticks - And what great leaders do differently Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 04:52 – From technical expert to people leader 08:01 – Managing by email vs in person 11:00 – Advice for new and aspiring leaders 13:20 – Talent management and succession planning 15:33 – The link between employee engagement and KPIs 21:17 – What makes change initiatives successful 25:41 – Organizational silos and misalignment 29:38 – Decision-making waste and pushing decisions down
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    33 分
  • Kandis Neth: Making Frontline Leadership Training Stick

    Kandis Neth: Making Frontline Leadership Training Stick
    2026/03/16
    Discover how to turn frontline leadership training into lasting behavior change. Greg Schinkel and Kandis Neth share secrets to making operational learning stick.
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    31 分
  • Rick Richkowski: Scaling Operational Excellence

    Rick Richkowski: Scaling Operational Excellence
    2026/03/02
    In this episode, Rick Richkowski, VP of Operations at Arrow TruLine, shares leadership insights. He discusses scaling operational excellence through a situational problem-solving approach, the impact of automation on high-volume manufacturing, and the importance of leadership stability in driving long-term sustainability.
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    39 分
  • Rob Szabo: From Micromanagement to Open Book Management

    Rob Szabo: From Micromanagement to Open Book Management
    2026/02/17
    In this episode of the Accelerating Operational Performance Podcast, Greg sits down with entrepreneur Rob Szabo, owner of Palasad and Escapology, to talk about his journey of leadership growth. Rob shares how he evolved from a hands-on operator in the hospitality industry to a strategic leader running multiple locations with a strong management […]
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    41 分
  • Ted Bezner: How to Elevate Your Team with Frontline Leadership Training

    Ted Bezner: How to Elevate Your Team with Frontline Leadership Training
    2026/02/02
    Greg is joined by Ted Bezner, instructor with Unique Training & Development and an expert in cross-cultural communication and frontline leadership development. Ted shares his journey into training, his experience teaching leadership programs across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, and what it really takes to engage adult learners—especially frontline leaders who […]
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    34 分
  • Steve Cohen: Building a Leadership Training Strategy That Works

    Steve Cohen: Building a Leadership Training Strategy That Works
    2026/01/19
    Greg Schinkel and Dr. Steve Cohen share how to build a leadership training strategy that drives real behavior change.
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    42 分
  • Plant Manager Effectiveness: 3 Tips for Better Results

    Plant Manager Effectiveness: 3 Tips for Better Results
    2026/01/05
    In this special edition of the Accelerating Operational Performance Podcast, Greg Schinkel shares critical insights gained from his recent manufacturing site visits in 2025. As we enter the new year, Greg discusses the common traps that keep plant operations from reaching their full potential and provides a roadmap for leaders to go from good to great.
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    9 分
  • Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind: Leadership Lessons That Stick

    Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind: Leadership Lessons That Stick
    2025/12/22
    On this Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind, Greg Schinkel and Kirk Langford look back at some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast—episodes that resonated most with plant managers, operational leaders, and manufacturing executives. This episode isn’t about theory. It’s about what actually works on the shop floor and in leadership roles where pressure is real, and results matter. We revisit insights from guests and colleagues on topics like: - Taking the work seriously without taking yourself too seriously - Building psychological safety in manufacturing teams - Managing competing corporate priorities as a plant leader - Rewarding effort, not just outcomes - Addressing toxic behavior to protect culture and performance Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Take the work seriously, not yourself 04:09 – The reality of plant leadership 05:28 – Managing corporate centers of excellence 06:57 – Rewarding the try 09:29 – Overcoming the fear of peak performance 13:19 – Dealing with toxic behavior 17:07 – Getting 1% better If you found this episode useful: Like the video Subscribe for future episodes Share it with a colleague who leads people in manufacturing If you are interested in the clips, you may be interested in the full episode! 1. https://youtu.be/tONlo100jmk 2. https://youtu.be/8em4CnRl-EU 3. https://youtu.be/dKqoEuP3ZM0 4. https://youtu.be/7YMeyIm6AJc 5. https://youtu.be/KDXcNmQgYIs Small changes in leadership behavior can create big gains in performance. Connect with us: Website: https://uniquedevelopment.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-training-&-development-inc-/ Email: hello@uniquedevelopment.com
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    18 分