Leadership in Manufacturing How Leaders Build Trust Across Cultures
Why trust and clarity matter in cross cultural leadership.
How do leaders communicate clearly, build trust, and navigate cultural differences inside global electronics and manufacturing teams? In this episode of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast, host Sannah Vinding speaks with Jessica Chang, Distribution Sales Manager at MEAN WELL USA, about how leaders build strong relationships across borders and communicate with confidence in multicultural environments.
Jessica shares how cultural expectations shape communication, why clarity prevents misalignment, and how slowing down often leads to better outcomes. She explains how to translate complex headquarters programs into simple steps teams can act on, why urgency means different things across cultures, and how listening has become her most valuable leadership skill.
This conversation is for leaders in electronics, manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain who want to improve communication, strengthen partnerships, and build trust with global teams.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How cultural differences shape communication in global teams
- How clarity, honesty, and repetition reduce misalignment
- Why leaders must translate urgency, not just react to it
- How to simplify complex programs for U S distributors and customers
- Why listening is a core leadership habit across cultures
- How to build long term trust with partners and internal teams
About the guest:
Jessica Chang is the Distribution Sales Manager at MEAN WELL USA. With more than 20 years in the power electronics industry, she leads U S distribution efforts while collaborating closely with headquarters in Taiwan. Jessica is known for simplifying complexity, strengthening distributor relationships, and building trust across cultural and operational boundaries.
Hosted by:
Sannah Vinding, Engineer, B2B marketing strategist, leadership educator, and host of the Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast. With more than 20 years of experience in electronics, manufacturing, and product development, Sannah helps leaders grow their skills, build strong teams, and communicate with clarity.
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This Podcast episode is sponsored by Sager Electronics
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