Leader Feeder by Unique Training & Development

How do you increase your manufacturing operating performance through your front line leaders? A common myth is that your front line leaders should already know how to extract maximum operating performance through their team members. The reality is that they have not really thought through how to get results from people. They have not had […]

Could the rising number of HR complaints be tied to a lack of leadership training? 

Are you ensuring success when promoting from within your warehouse? 

Why is team building and development vital for the success of a warehouse?  Let us take a look at the topic of team building and development.  

What are the key skills logistics supervisors need to be successful? We discuss this and more in this Leader Feeder episode.

  Struggling to connect with young workers? This episode debunks the myth of lazy millennials and offers strategies to create a thriving workplace for the digital generation.

What does a logistics supervisor’s industry leadership training look like? Let us take a look at what those logistics and distribution leaders really need and some of the reasons why companies are hesitant to set them up for success.

This episode tackles the challenge of reducing turnover in distribution centers. We discuss and debunk generational myths, and offer practical tips to boost employee engagement.

In this episode we discuss the importance of soft skills for leaders, and how they can drive better outcomes than just technical skills alone.  



Virtual Training for Manufacturing Supervisors How do you provide manufacturing supervisors the specialized training that they need to be successful? There are specific skills that manufacturing leaders need to enjoy greater success on the job.

If you work in HR in manufacturing, how can you provide the support your manufacturing leaders need? As the HR team, you can provide the kind of support your supervisors need to be successful. HR teams can really struggle with how to provide the support that their supervisors need while building the trust between the […]

How can you reduce the friction between departments and lower the walls of those silos internally? In an organization, we can easily build up friction between different departments. It could be: the front office and the production floor, engineering and operations, or your purchasing department and production department. Walls Within Departments The reason walls get […]

Do you know what your blind spots are as a leader?  What do you not know or perceive about yourself? Watch Out for Blind Spots A blind spot for a leader is something that others perceive and can see in you, but you cannot see it yourself. The problem is those blind spots deteriorate the […]

How should you deal with the troublemakers and disruptors on your team? Let us look at those difficult people and situations that you can have on your team. Should You Ignore or Address Difficulties? Most supervisors and frontline leaders will only have one or two people that really give them a lot of grief on […]

How can you cross off more items on your to-do list? Even professionals that teach a lot of good leadership practices still struggle with crossing items off of their own to-do lists. To-Do List Secret: Grammar is Key  The biggest tip is that you need to make sure that any item on your to-do list […]

How can you build a confident team? You can build the confidence levels of your team members. If you can help them feel more capable and consistent, then you can inspire them to deliver performance and results for the expectations that you have. Building Self-Assurance During Uncertain Times There is this sense of confidence that […]

It is uncomfortable when an employee comes to your office and says, “Either you do this or I am quitting.” What do you do when an employee presents you with an ultimatum? Do you give in to the ultimatum? Do you turn it down flatly? Ultimatum Etiquette Here are a few suggestions when you are […]

We know that technology is evolving. However, is it possible that artificial intelligence is demotivating and disengaging your team? Technology in the Workplace Fredrick Taylor, decades ago, came up with a scientific method of management. In his theory, he states, “If engineers could design the work to be perfect using the principles of industrial engineering, […]

How can you ensure that your instructions are clearly understood? We are going to look at the confusion that you can sow in your team when you give unclear instructions. In our Front Line Leadership Program, in the communications module, we do a little activity that I am going to recommend you try. Communication Exercise […]

Do you create a positive, emotional connection with your new hires? You are probably grappling with what is called the “Great Resignation”. Many people are giving notice and changing jobs. The question, is why are they doing that and what are you going to do with your team to make sure that you can retain […]

What is the biggest part of a leader’s job that might not even be on their job description? Let’s look at key job responsibilities that you as a leader, need that are as important as the results that you are expected to generate. Most supervisors clearly understand what they have to generate in terms of […]

Most organizations have an element of sludge. These are the processes and procedures that bog people down, like trying to walk through quicksand. Today, I want to talk about sludge, but not like sludge as in bad people on your team. Sludge slows your team down and prevents them from driving the results that you […]

How should you as a leader structure your day, and what do you do with your difficult tasks? For the typical frontline leader and many managers, a big chunk of their day is spent in reaction mode. How would you plan your day out so that you could still leave time to be reactive and […]