What’s the secret to retaining your team members and creating an organization where people love to work? DigiKey, an electronic component manufacturing organization in Thief River Falls, Minnesota has it all figured out-and Shane Zutz, DigiKey’s vice president of human resources, is here to share the stories and insights behind DigiKey’s success!
In this episode, Shane shares stories highlighting the importance of curiosity, empathy, and leadership presence, and offers simple-yet-powerful strategies manufacturing leaders can put into action to build trust, accountability, and stronger connections at their own plant.
5:12 - Building a better organization starts with being present and making personal connections
8:13 - If your organization is in a small community, making personal connections is extremely important
9:00 - To find curious ways to engage your team, one strategy is to create a list of questions to ask
13:30 - With a strong foundation, you’ll be better equipped to tackle challenges or crises
15:11 - There is a lot of value in simple gestures, like greeting your team in the morning
18:12 - Personalization goes a long way
22:41 Show care and concern for your team members
Connect with Shane Zutz
Learn more about Digikey (www.digikey.com/)
Connect with Shane on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/shane-zutz-digi-key/) and reach out to get added to his newsletter
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