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Manufacturing leaders today face the challenge of maintaining efficiency, productivity, and engagement while navigating an increasingly complex industry landscape. Full Throttle Leadership: The Power of Positive Leadership provides a results-driven framework to cultivate a culture of accountability, resilience, and elite team performance. This highly interactive and engaging session equips manufacturing leaders with actionable strategies to:
- Define & Communicate Vision Clearly – Ensure alignment at all organizational levels.
- Address Negativity Before It Spreads – Build a culture of accountability.
- Lead by Example – Your energy and actions shape team culture.
- Develop Resilience – View challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Invest in People – Strengthen team relationships to enhance productivity and morale.
- Commit to Daily Positive Leadership Practices – Create continuous improvement.
Attendees will leave with tangible strategies they can implement immediately to drive team engagement, operational efficiency, and long-term success.
Full Throttle Leadership, Fullthrottleleadership.com
Dennis Mellen, is a speaker, leadership consultant, bestselling author, and internationally recognized authority on leadership. A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and 28-year airline fleet captain overseeing 650 pilots, Dennis brings a wealth of experience in leadership development, culture transformation, and team engagement. His expertise has been featured on ABC, NBC’s Morning Blend Show, CBS, various podcasts, and radio programs. Recent keynote engagements include the United States Air Force Academy alongside four-time Olympian Ruben Gonzalez and the Leading Voice Summit in Grand Rapids.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
10 a.m. Introductions
10:05 a.m. Main Presentation
10:45 a.m. Q&A
11 a.m. Adjourn
The Power of Positive Leadership method blends visionary leadership principles with real-world case studies and interactive discussions tailored to the manufacturing industry.
Attendees will engage in discussions that reinforce key leadership principles. This immersive format ensures that each participant begins to develop a customized action plan for implementing positive leadership in their workplace.
- Manufacturing executives and senior leaders
- Plant managers and operational leaders
- Continuous improvement and Lean management professionals
- Team leaders focused on enhancing culture and performance
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