What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
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What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
Fred Stipkovits - Part 1: Industry Networks and Developing Your Own Leadership
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
32 minutes
10 months ago
Fred Stipkovits - Part 1: Industry Networks and Developing Your Own Leadership
The episode centers on leadership insights from Fred Stipkovits of Ultratech Aerospace, where he discusses the importance of networking, trust-building, and empowering teams. Fred emphasizes collaboration over competition to create a thriving manufacturing environment and shares strategies for enhancing employee retention and involvement in industry associations. • Fred Stipkovits shares his journey in building a network in Kansas City • Emphasizing trust-building among competito...
People in Production Podcast with Ryan Nelson
What if the most valuable tool on your shop floor isn’t a machine, but trust? We sit down with Katherine O’Toole of the Kansas City NTMA to unpack how humility, human-powered networking, and a smart partnership with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers sparked a new kind of regional expo—one that actually shortens supply chains, surfaces hidden capabilities, and helps local OEMs meet local suppliers. Katherine brings a grounded, no-frills perspective shaped by growing up in a family too...
