In MiddleGround’s second episode of executive sessions, discussions are led by MiddleGround's VP of Operations, Alicia Motomura, and a senior associate on the Investor Relations team, Jordan Gabbert. This episode covers:

1. Respecting and valuing shop floor employees
2. Connection between adding value and employee retention/company stability 
3. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of great

Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3WUdAHs
Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/
Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/ 
Find Alicia Motomura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-motomura-a5bb8811/
Find Jordan Gabbert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-gabbert-43572a37/

Timestamps
(00:00:00) The Waterboy skit
(00:02:20) Podcast and guest introduction
(00:17:36) The importance of the shop floor 
(00:20:14) Partnering with shop floor employees
(00:28:30) Creating value in manufacturing processes
(00:35:15) Growth and stability
(00:37:44) Being a woman in manufacturing
(00:41:57) Dealing with adversity in your career
(00:45:30) Data and the Pareto principle
(00:50:00) Worker well being