Lisa Brownlee with Leader's Imago

Scott Mackenzie promotes Elevotec's ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions on his industrial podcast. At the SMRP conference, he interviews Lisa Brownlee of Leader's Imago, who discusses her company's leadership development program for manufacturing supervisors and managers. The program, a two-and-a-half-day leadership simulation, focuses on real-world challenges and provides high-quality feedback and coaching. Brownlee emphasizes the importance of managers supporting their employees' growth and the need for vulnerability-based trust. She also highlights the significance of continuous improvement and emotional intelligence in leadership. Brownlee's contact information is provided for further inquiries.

Outline

Introduction to Elevotec and Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec, highlighting their ERP EAM and business intelligence solutions.
• Elevotec offers streamlined processes, real ROI, and over 20 years of expertise.
• Scott Mackenzie emphasizes the importance of technology that drives performance, not complexity.
• The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott Mackenzie is introduced, focusing on industry innovations and trends.

Welcome to SMRP and Introduction of Lisa Brownlee

• Scott Mackenzie thanks listeners for their support and celebrates industry professionals.
• Scott Mackenzie encourages listeners to attend the SMRP conference in 2026.
• Lisa Brownlee is introduced, with her consulting company Leaders Imago.
• Lisa Brownlee explains the meaning of "Imago," the final stage of a butterfly's metamorphosis.

Lisa Brownlee's Background and Leaders Imago

• Lisa Brownlee shares her background as a chemical engineer from the University of South Carolina.
• She worked at Westinghouse Electric Company, gaining experience in nuclear fuel production and Lean Six Sigma.
• Lisa Brownlee discusses her passion for helping supervisors and mid-level managers improve their leadership skills.
• Leaders Imago focuses on helping leaders and teams through their transformation process.

Leaders Imago's Team Manager Development Center (TMDC)

• Lisa Brownlee describes the TMDC as a two-and-a-half-day leadership simulation for manufacturing supervisors and managers.
• The program involves real-world manufacturing challenges and provides high-quality feedback and coaching.
• Participants create action plans and receive follow-up support from their managers.
• The importance of managers providing reinforcement and support for behavior change is emphasized.

Challenges and Importance of Feedback in Leadership Development

• Scott Mackenzie and Lisa Brownlee discuss the challenges of sustaining leadership development in the workplace.
• Lisa Brownlee highlights the need for managers to provide consistent feedback and support.
• The conversation touches on the importance of managers understanding the challenges of growth and development.
• Lisa Brownlee shares her experience with emotional intelligence and manufacturing, emphasizing the need for vulnerability-based trust.

The Role of Vulnerability in Team Building and Leadership

• Lisa Brownlee discusses the importance of vulnerability in team building and leadership.
• She explains the concept of The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team by Patrick Lencioni.
• Vulnerability-based trust is crucial for mastering conflict and achieving team cohesion.
• Scott Mackenzie shares a story about an organization that punishes vulnerability, highlighting the need for a culture shift.

The Need for Leadership Development at All Levels

• Lisa Brownlee focuses on developing frontline and mid-level managers through her programs.
• She emphasizes the importance of feedback and coaching for leaders at all levels.
• The conversation touches on the need for executive leadership programs that align with frontline development.
• Scott Mackenzie and Lisa Brownlee discuss the importance of connecting leadership development programs across different levels.

Conclusion and Contact Information

• Scott Mackenzie encourages listeners to connect with Lisa Brownlee and attend the SMRP conference.
• Lisa Brownlee provides her contact information, including her email and LinkedIn profile.
• Scott Mackenzie emphasizes the importance of attending conferences like SMRP to gain value and connect with industry professionals.
• The conversation concludes with a reminder to stay bold, brave, and innovative in their professional endeavors.