

Leadership in Manufacturing
Sannah Vinding
Shaping the Next Generation of Electronics, Supply Chain & Manufacturing LeadersWhat if you could get real-world leadership insights from people actually driving change in electronics, supply chain, and manufacturing?The Leadership in Manufacturing Podcast delivers honest conversations with executives, innovators, and industry experts who know what it takes to motivate teams, solve problems, and deliver results when things get tough.Hosted by Sannah Vinding — a strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience in B2B marketing, product development, and building high-performing teams — the show explores what it really means to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.Each episode dives into practical strategies for leading through change, developing people, and creating a culture where innovation thrives.🎯 No fluff. No theory. Just actionable insights to help you adapt, motivate, and lead forward.✅ Trusted by 4,100+ professionals✅ Ranked among the top leadership podcasts worldwide📺 Watched more than 175,000 times on YouTubeLearn more or sign up for updates at leadershipinmanufacturing.com/hello
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Dec 5, 2023 • 34min
E78, Staying Ahead: AI, Online Sales, and Strategies for the Modern Engineering Industry
In this Episode 78, our host Sannah Vinding sits down with Tom Wichert, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at TTK Lambda. They dive into the value of adapting to change, AI's impact on the industry, and the changing purchasing behavior of engineers. Tom shares insights on the importance of investing in websites to attract and retain engineer interest, as well as the need for informative and educational content to assist them in their product design journey.
They also discuss the evolving role of sales in a hybrid work environment and the necessity of becoming trusted advisors to engineers. Tom emphasizes the need for resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing industry and encourages continuous learning and problem-solving. If you're interested in learning from his experiences and insights, definitely make sure to give this episode a listen!
You can reach Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wichert-42620610/
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You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Nov 21, 2023 • 27min
E77, The Power of Strategic Leadership in the Electronics Industry
In this episode 77, our host Sannah Vinding sits down with Adam Anderson to discuss various aspects of building a strong team and effective customer engagement. Adam emphasizes the importance of team building through group discussions and sharing experiences. He also highlights the value of verbal communication, whether it's with team members or customers, emphasizing the significance of picking up the phone for conversations.
You can reach Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-anderson-cpmr-3bb7795/
or email: aanderson@norrisrep.com
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You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Nov 7, 2023 • 32min
E76, Unleashing the Power of Marketing In Electronics Manufacturing
In this episode, Sannah welcomes the brilliant and accomplished Sander Arts to the show. With an impressive background in global management, digital transformation, closed loop marketing, and strategic partnerships, Sander brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Together, they explore the fascinating realm of marketing in the tech industry, dissecting its successes, failures, and untapped potentials.
You can reach Sander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sander1arts/
or email: sander1arts@gmail.com
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You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Oct 24, 2023 • 32min
E75, Balancing Industry Knowledge and Fresh Perspectives: The Secret to Innovative Leadership
In this episode, Sannah is joined by special guest Hugh Daly, a seasoned expert in sales and operations. Together, they explore the importance of evaluating skills over job titles, the power of effective communication and listening, and the benefits of embracing fresh perspectives within an organization.
You can reach Hugh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-daly-1032877/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah
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Oct 10, 2023 • 38min
E74, Lessons from the Rapidly Evolving Electronics Industry
Join host Sannah Vinding, the host of the “Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast,” as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with industry expert Nigel Watts, President at WPG, EMEA. In this episode, Nigel shares his insights and expertise on the lessons learned by the electronics manufacturing industry.
Discover how technology, innovations, and the recent global pandemic have shaped the industry’s supply and demand dynamics. Gain valuable knowledge about the continuous growth and challenges faced by the semiconductor industry.
You can reach Nigel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelwatts/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Sep 26, 2023 • 32min
E73, Navigating New Horizons and Embracing Change Through Technology
Join Sannah Vinding, host of Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast, as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Michael Knight. Together, they explore the trend of using technology to enhance productivity, focusing on industry 4.0 and its potential for revolutionary change. Prepare to gain valuable insights into the future of technology and innovation with this inspiring episode.
You can reach Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mknightxtg/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Sep 12, 2023 • 35min
E72, Driving Growth through Supplier Relationships and Collaboration
In this episode of the Mind the Innovation Leadership Podcast, host Sannah Vinding engages in a captivating conversation with guest Paul Aspiras, the director of supplier business development at Master Electronics. As a seasoned professional with expertise in project management and business development, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion.
You can reach Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-aspiras/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Aug 29, 2023 • 47min
E71, Navigating Complexity: Exploring Trends in Electronics Manufacturing through Analytic Data
In this episode of the Mind Innovation Leadership podcast, host Sannah Vinding interviews Dennis Reed, a senior research analyst at Edgewater Research. They discuss current trends and outlook for the electronics manufacturing industry. Dennis shares insights on how they stay on top of the complexity of data in their industry and the importance of listening to inform data analysis. He also explains their process of focusing on bottom-up analysis and leveraging their relationships across the supply chain.
You can reach Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisreed22/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit this Website: https://mindtheinnovation.com
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Aug 1, 2023 • 32min
E70, Unlocking the Potential of Intrapreneurs: Driving Business Growth and Success
In this episode of Mind The Innovation Leadership Podcast, host Sannah Vinding engages in a fascinating discussion with RJ Grimshaw, the CEO of Unify, to explore the world of intrapreneurship and its profound impact on business growth and success. RJ's passion for entrepreneurship, stemming from his family's entrepreneurial history, sets the stage for an inspiring conversation.
The episode concludes with valuable insights into unlocking the potential of intrapreneurs and fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Listeners gain essential knowledge for building a successful business, regardless of size, by embracing the entrepreneurial mindset and encouraging intrapreneurship to drive company growth and success.
You can reach RJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjgrimshaw/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit this Website: https://mindtheinnovation.com
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah

Jul 18, 2023 • 32min
E69, Customer-Centric Solutions: Shifting Focus from Products to Problem Solving
On this episode of Mind the Innovation, host Sannah Vinding welcomes special guest Lori Bruno, President of Luscombe Engineering of San Francisco.
Lori shares her expertise in supplier management and driving growth, highlighting the importance of solving problems for customers and fostering strong relationships in the electronics manufacturing industry.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiring examples that will encourage listeners to try new approaches and unlock their leadership potential in the electronics manufacturing industry.
You can reach Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-bruno/
For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.
You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/
or visit this Website: https://mindtheinnovation.com
Stay curious and keep learning
Thanks for listening!
Sannah


