Dave Baker

What does successful manufacturing leadership have in common with winning big at the casino? It's all about being an advantage player! In this episode, [...]

In manufacturing, many leaders try to use the same tools to address different problems. But just like a hammer won't work for all projects [...]

When there's a leadership shift in a manufacturing organization it leads to major change—and brings its own unique challenges like new team dynamics, cultural [...]

On the manufacturing floor, you have dozens of everyday opportunities for negotiation, from talking with a team member about an upcoming pay raise [...]

When your manufacturing organization is experiencing a crisis, the last thing you want to do is add more oil to the fire! But in [...]

In manufacturing, we're all familiar with stress. But did you know that a lack of challenges and too much comfort can also have a [...]

To find improved cost-savings and better team dynamics, there's a solution—more creativity! In the technical world of manufacturing, creativity isn't always a priority, but [...]

Are you really doing root cause analysis (RCA) or only scratching at the surface of your organization's problems? When a problem occurs in a [...]

In manufacturing, mental health is not always at the forefront. But when you don't pay attention to your team's mental wellbeing, it can negatively [...]

In manufacturing, it seems like it's always go, go go! But what if we could take a moment to pause, think, and act [...]