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Your Supervisors Aren't Bad Leaders - You Just Never Taught Them How

Posted by Kevin Burns on November 8, 2024

If your supervisors are struggling with high turnover, spotty attendance, and productivity issues, you might think you made the wrong choice in promoting them. But before you blame their leadership abilities, ask yourself: Did you ever teach them how to lead? The problem with most supervisor promotions isn't the person you chose – it's what happens (or doesn't happen) after you choose them.

How Supervisors Make or Break Team Motivation

Posted by Kevin Burns on October 25, 2024

Want to know the real secret to employee motivation? It's not money, fancy perks, or even recognition programs. The greatest motivator is success - and frontline supervisors hold the key to creating an environment where employees can experience wins both big and small.

The Influence of Supervisors on Safety Culture: From Rules to Relationships

Posted by Kevin Burns on October 11, 2024

Are you leveraging your most powerful asset in building a robust safety culture? Your frontline supervisors hold the key to transforming safety from a set of rules into a shared commitment. A supervisor's soft skills - building trust, fostering respect, and empowering team members - can dramatically influence safety outcomes. A supervisor's leadership abilities aren't just good for safety—it's crucial for overall organizational success.

The Critical Role of Relationship Skills for Industrial Supervisors

Posted by Kevin Burns on September 27, 2024

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Technical expertise isn't enough for today's industrial supervisors. The ability to connect with team members is the real key to success. Supervisor relationship skills drive employee retention, productivity, and safety. Do you have a plan to develop these crucial abilities in your frontline leaders?

Empowering Frontline Supervisors to Build Strong Teams

Posted by Kevin Burns on September 13, 2024

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Industrial companies face an invisible challenge: frontline supervisors lacking essential leadership skills. This gap affects productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction. Untrained supervisors thrown into their positions struggle with decision-making, communication, and building personal connections with their team. This can cause production delays, safety concerns, and low team morale. But the true costs of not addressing these issues are the personal challenges supervisors face.

Supervisors Can Combat Absenteeism by Building Better Relationships

Posted by Kevin Burns on August 30, 2024

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Is your company grappling with rising absenteeism rates? Before you blame it on generational differences or a declining work ethic, consider this: the key to tackling absenteeism might lie in the relationships between supervisors and employees. In this post, we debunk common myths about younger workers, reveal what they truly seek in their careers, and explore how fostering caring, supportive relationships can transform your workplace.

The Human Touch: How Caring Supervisors Transform Safety Culture

Posted by Kevin Burns on August 23, 2024

When we think about improving workplace safety, our minds often jump to technical solutions: better equipment, stricter protocols, or more frequent inspections. While these are undoubtedly important, we often overlook a crucial element that can make or break a company's safety culture: the human touch.

When Supervisors Struggle, Teams Fall Apart: The Real Cost of Poor Leadership

Posted by Kevin Burns on August 16, 2024

being a good leader isn't just about having all the answers

Are your team leaders doing a good job? When supervisors don't know how to lead, it can cause big problems. Teams stop working well together, and people might not try their hardest. In this post, we'll talk about why good leadership matters and how it affects everyone at work. We'll also share some tips on how to be a better leader and make your team stronger. If you're a supervisor or want to become one, keep reading to learn how to make your team the best it can be!

The Hidden Struggle of Frontline Leadership: Empowering Supervisors for Success

Posted by Kevin Burns on August 9, 2024

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Are your frontline supervisors silently struggling with leadership challenges? Discover how to transform technically proficient experts into inspiring leaders! We reveal the hidden hurdles supervisors face and offer practical solutions to empower them. Learn how the right support can boost team performance, enhance safety, and drive organizational success.

Empowering Frontline Leadership: How Supporting Supervisors Drives Industrial Success

Posted by Kevin Burns on August 2, 2024

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In the intricate machinery of trades-based and industrial companies, frontline supervisors serve as the essential gears that keep operations running smoothly. These key players, positioned at the intersection of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, have the power to dramatically influence productivity, safety, and overall company success—yet their pivotal role is often under-appreciated and under-supported.

Leadership for frontline industrial supervisors.