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Bob Chapman: Inspiring Empathy Through Truly Human Leadership

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What if managing employees wasn’t a responsibility, but a privilege? What if, before efficiencies and synergies, empathy was a driving force in leadership? In this episode, Connor Bradley speaks with Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a leader who transformed his company with a potent mix of strategy and culture, shaping a vision that breathes life and meaning into Barry-Wehmiller team members’ existence.

Bob Chapman is widely recognized as a transformative leader from the manufacturing industry. As CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services, he has grown his company through a prolifically successful acquisition strategy. Chapman's deep understanding of leadership and his unique methods have made him a bestselling author and speaker. Chapman has successfully instilled a culture of empathy and purpose within Barry-Wehmiller, solidifying his position as a revolutionary in both business and leadership.

 

Discussion Points

  • Bob Chapman has transformed Barry-Wehmiller - providing employees with meaning and launching initiatives to share culture and leadership training.
  • How to address the "poverty of dignity" in organizations for overall well-being.
  • Connor and Bob discuss balanced business models, culture in leadership, and empathetic listening to create leaders.
  • Chapman shares his message of caring for others, teaching the skill of recognizing goodness, and navigating difficult decisions when culture and business conflict.
  • A discussion around sharing strategy and culture to lead business, encouraging listeners to apply same philosophy and share blessings.

    • Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, the premiere advisory firm in the industrial technology space that provies transformation and consulting services to its clients. The host of this episode, Connor Bradley, is a former Senior Analyst at Ayna.

     

    For More Information

    Barry-Wehmiller

    Truly Human Leadership Blog

    Book: Everybody Matters

    Chapman & Co.

    Book: The Titanium Economy

    Ayna's Website

    Connor Bradley on LinkedIn

     

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