Podcast Episode #4

Episode Outline and Highlights:

Preparing for Success: Unleashing the Power of Contingency Plans and People Management

Get ready to unlock the secrets of business success that @David Friedson (star emoji) has used throughout his career. In this episode of @Manufacturing365, we dive into David’s world, a visionary leader who is known for planning and being intentional with business decisions.

David built his career in Supply Chain using techniques for keeping his organization intact despite bumps in the business and the industry. Contingency planning for all of the functions he is responsible for, as well as his team members, suppliers, vendors and customers is one of his greatest strengths

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Listen to our conversation and pick up some gold nuggets that might help your career or your business. And learn about heliskiing!

00:00 - Introduction: David Friedson

02:57 - David's career history

05:09 - Inxeption’s business

05:28 - What drew David to Inxeption?

08:01 - Supply chain as a career choice

09:05 - Lessons from his career

10:14 - The value and art of delegating

14:30 - Managing team members’ why

17:28 - Communication: how David sees it’s more than a team meeting

18:42 - CoVid: David’s preparation and planning

20:34 - Contingency planning

28:43 - Balance career and personal life

30:21 - Adventures

34:11 - Three (3) tips for your career

39:30 - Hiring talent

40:47 - Taking risks is the key to advancing your career

42:01 - David’s mantra in life – “Be the person in the arena!”

43:22 - Closing

Connect with David Friedson:

David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfriedson/

Inxeption’s website: https://inxeption.com/

Connect with Christina Stroud

Set up a 30-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/30-minute-discovery-call

Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/

Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/