

Podcast - Mindfulness Manufacturing
Trevor Blondeel ran manufacturing facilities and was not always a very ‘Mindful’ leader. He didn’t have a resource like this when he was caught in the whirlwind of manufacturing.
Experience taught him that you can be assertive and drive accountability in manufacturing, and also be kind. Inspired by the desire to make manufacturing a better place to work, and improve the lives of their colleagues, this podcast was born.
His intriguing offsets and authentic guests provide new ways of thinking for his audience. Have a listen to this relaxed, candid format you can consume on your drive to work, or whenever you are just looking for a different perspective!

00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Authenticity and sharing your knowledge
02:01 – Seeing others not just through your own personal needs
02:38 – Selling ice to an Eskimo
03:29 – The unique ability to connect with others
04:39 – Where do these skills come from?
06:54 – DNA? Yes. But where’s the choice?
08:44 – 2,000 new relationships
09:25 – Managing expectations and focus of time
11:52 – Contacts change, but relationships remain
13:30 – 3:3 above & below
15:00 – Relationships and risks go hand in hand
16:30 – The task at hand and impact on others
17:48 – Relationships trump the perfect plan
19:25 – The challenge for new-in-career or those in a new role
21:12 – Try to do something alone
22:04 – The more I let go, the more I have
22:49 – Getting the ‘mileage’
25:25 – Your greatest legacy may be how you’ve helped others
26:20 – Staying grounded
30:28 – Summary
31:36 – Closing
32:12 – End


Working with Trevor is an inspirational and rewarding experience. He is an outstanding collaborator who knows how to take the lead when it’s called for and how to pass the mic when it benefits the group overall. Trevor provides teammates and clients with candid observations that help everyone succeed in achieving their objectives. I would highly recommend working with Trevor when the opportunity presents itself.
Alex Green, ACC, President Alex Green Associates LLC