Jo Lloyd shares her 12-year journey from admin temp to Head of People at Expanded Metal, revealing how manufacturing leadership is evolving toward a more inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and people-first approach.

🎧 Jo Lloyd's Leadership Evolution at Expanded Metal 🎧

From administrative temp to Head of People at Expanded Metal, Jo Lloyd shares her inspiring 12-year journey of transforming leadership in manufacturing. In this episode, she dives into how the industry has shifted from command-and-control to a more people-first approach.

Key takeaways include:

🖐 Leadership is about guiding – no ego, just collaboration.

🖐 Emotional intelligence fuels better decisions and team energy.

🖐 Authentic leadership means being yourself, not fitting stereotypes.

🖐 Expanded Metal’s shift from hierarchy to collaboration.

🖐 COVID-19 as a catalyst for sustainable practices.

🖐 Hybrid thinking and cross-training employees in multiple roles.

🖐 Diversity in manufacturing means embracing diverse thoughts and approaches.

🖐 Community engagement with schools to change perceptions of manufacturing careers.

🖐 Challenges are fuel for progress, not barriers.

🖐 Leaders should be accessible, helping others rise instead of pulling up the ladder.

Hit play for a conversation that challenges traditional manufacturing leadership and champions a new era of inclusivity, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. 🎙️