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What if manufacturing's biggest challenge isn't finding skilled workers, but how companies treat the people they already have? For Jim Mayer, changing the industry's future starts with listening to employees, improving workplace culture, and telling the stories that often go unheard. In this episode of Verdusco Talks Business, Jim, founder of The Manufacturing Connector and host of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, shares how more than 20 years working with manufacturers led him to focus on the human side of the industry. He explains why traditional employee engagement methods often fail on the shop floor, how poor communication and a lack of performance feedback affect workers, and why leaders need to act more like coaches than bosses. From creating a sold-out industry networking event to learning when to say no, Jim shares why building a stronger manufacturing industry requires better leadership, genuine relationships, and a greater respect for the people doing the work. Key topics: Why Manufacturing Has a Workplace Culture Problem The Disconnect Between Management and Shop Floor Employees Why Leaders Should Be Coaches Instead of Bosses How Storytelling Can Change the Perception of Manufacturing Closing the Skills Gap Through Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship Building a Business by Setting Boundaries and Putting Ego Aside Connect with Raul Verdusco: LinkedIn:   / raul-automation   Website: verduscoautomation.com Connect Jim (James) Mayer: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesgmayer Websites: themfgconnector.com (Company) manufacturingculturepodcast.com (Company) calendly.com (Other)