What does successful manufacturing leadership have in common with winning big at the casino? It’s all about being an advantage player! In this episode, guest Joel Block breaks down the strategies you need to win big, whether you’re at the casino or on the manufacturing floor.

Joel is a former professional blackjack player, who later took his talents to Wall Street to work in venture capital and hedge funds. He’s a dealmaker, strategist, and trusted advisor who helps others grow the mindset they need to outpace the competition and win the game. In this episode, Joel shares unique stories from his blackjack and Wall Street days. He also offers actionable insights manufacturing leaders can use to seek our success, inspire their teams, and position themselves as winners in the ever-changing world of manufacturing.

1:26 – There are many lessons from card games like blackjack that can be applied to business and manufacturing 2:58 – To succeed, learn how to Think, See, and Act (TSA) differently  4:40 – Many people stay busy without actually accomplishing meaningful work 5:00 – The difference between average performers and advantage players is that advantage players seek out and create opportunities  8:33 – All organizations can find ways to improve, even top-performing companies  11:50 – To change your strategy and find more success, schedule time to step back and gain perspective  12:15 – Use “high limit questions” to push thinking forward 15:51 – In business, advantage players learn how to anticipate workforce needs 18:37 – Everyone has a role to play when it comes to a team’s success  20:07 – Motivate your team by making sure everyone is connected to a meaningful goal 21:20 – When you’re successful, it lifts your business, family, and community 

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