Top Voice Tuesday with Michael J. López
Top Voice Tuesday with Michael J. López
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Each week, I sit down with a fellow LinkedIn Top Voice to unpack the most pressing issues in business, leadership, and transformation. Together, we explore fresh insights, bold ideas, and real-world stories from the top 0.0001% of thought leaders on LinkedIn. As a Top Voice myself and an expert in change and transformation, I bring a unique lens to every conversation—connecting each episode to powerful, science-backed strategies that help individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change with confidence. Whether you're leading a company, driving culture shifts, or simply looking to level up in your career or life, these episodes are designed to challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.Want episode summaries straight to your inbox? Subscribe to my newsletter in my links. Subscribers get additional insights from my book, CHANGE, to implement these strategies in your own life.
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The podcast covers themes centered around personal and professional development, leadership strategies, and organizational change, with episodes exploring topics such as storytelling for personal branding, healthcare equity, and the future of work, offering actionable insights for audiences looking to navigate modern business challenges.

Each week, I sit down with a fellow LinkedIn Top Voice to unpack the most pressing issues in business, leadership, and transformation. Together, we explore fresh insights, bold ideas, and real-world stories from the top 0.0001% of thought leaders on LinkedIn.
As a Top Voice myself and an expert in change and transformation, I bring a unique lens to every conversation—connecting each episode to powerful, science-backed strategies that help individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change with confidence.
Whether you’re leading a company, driving culture shifts, or simply looking to level up in your career or life, these episodes are designed to challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.
Want episode summaries straight to your inbox? Subscribe to my newsletter in my links. Subscribers get additional insights from my book, CHANGE, to implement these strategies in your own life.
Join us for an insightful episode of Top Voice Tuesday as we dive into the contemporary debate of reshoring manufacturing jobs to America with Joe Strangel. Joe, a university professor and former plant manager, shares his journey from manufacturing to academia and thought leadership. We discuss the challenges facing US manufacturing, including talent acquisition and the misperceptions of modern manufacturing jobs. Joe highlights the importance of good leadership, innovative strategies for worker retention, and the transformative role of AI in manufacturing. If you're curious about the future of manufacturing and the essential elements of strong leadership, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamp:
00:15 Introduction and Welcome
01:16 Meet Joe Strel: From Manufacturing to Academia
05:33 The Manufacturing Conundrum: Challenges and Opportunities
09:13 Employee Experience in Modern Manufacturing
13:06 Innovative Solutions for Talent Acquisition
17:32 Leadership in Manufacturing: A New Approach
24:43 The Role of AI in Manufacturing
28:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Joe:
Company website: https://www.emmanuelstrategicsustainability.com/
LinkedIn personal profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sprangel-dba-7ba31a2
LinkedIn company profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emmanuel-strategic-sustainability-llc/?viewAsMember=true
LinkedIn AI Strategy Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-strategy-6874741270099693569/

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