T-Rex Radio

This episode is a conversation with Operations Engineer Hemik Parikh. He and Paul talk root cause analysis, first principles thinking, working with cross-functional teams, lean processes, and continuous improvement.

In this episode, Paul turns the tables on sometimes-interviewer and pod producer Patti and asks her the questions. They talk about the various aspects of marketing, just getting started, and the many things that go into culture-building.

Finding solutions for clients. Addressing real world issues. Establishing priorities. In this episode, Paul and Bruce sit down to talk about how SMC's products have evolved and continue to evolve to meet the demands of the market.

Living up to our behavioral agreements isn't always easy, but doing so does provide a way through difficult situations. On this episode of T-Rex Radio, Avid and Paul W share a time they had a disagreement, and how each used SMC's five behavioral agreements as a way back to the table. In the end, through practicing extreme ownership and trust, they found a way to not only communicate better, but to find a way to add sustainable value to the company.

On today's episode of T-Rex Radio, we hear from Tim K about R&D and solving hard problems. Raised by a mechanical engineer father, Tim was taught to always question things and never make assumptions. We learn how this approach, coupled with psychological safety and trust, lead to great results.

This week's episode of T-Rex Radio introduces the solutions team. They discuss how they work together, the impact that SMC's Five Agreements and values impact their work, and the fun and challenge of learning something new almost every day.

Effective teamwork requires precise and open sharing of information. On this episode of T-Rex Radio, Ryan talks with VP of Engineering Spencer Worley about how SMC's emphasis on communicating openly and precisely saves precious time and sets the stage for success.

On this episode of T-Rex Radio, Paul and Ryan talk about first principles and the importance of stripping away supposition and assumption to create space for new ideas and solutions to hard problems.

On this episode of T-Rex Radio, Paul Maloney talks to EVP of Sales Paul Wickberg about the value of storytelling, building lasting relationships with customers, authenticity, and playing above the line.

After six years in the Israeli army, there isn't much that daunts Maya Aharon, director of special projects at SMC. In this episode, she shares about growing up fast as a member of the military and how the decisions she learned to make there help her navigate through seeming chaos to find a path to success today.