Podcast
Lewis Barnes, Supply Chain Manager, Tekmar Energy. “Young People can be great Leaders”
Podcast
Lewis Barnes, Supply Chain Manager, Tekmar Energy. “Young People can be great Leaders”

Wow what an episode this was. Lewis is a 28 year old supply chain manager.
The youngest person I've ever had on the show.
And he was absolutely superb.
An Inspirational leader. someone who has clearly studied management and seen personal development as essential.
I was particularly impressed how he understands the importance of emotional intelligence.
We also went into the depths of procurement and supply chain and the ever changing evolution of manufacturing
Wait until you hear how Lewis signed off the show! Which will definitely inspire every single person listening to it.
Thank you so much, Lewis. You were great to interview!
- 2 min – The meaning of being a leader
- 7 min – Development of emotional intelligence
- 11 min – Lewis’s manufacturing background
- 18 min – Positive influences/imprints on professional lives
- 20 min – Young people in managerial roles – Lewis’s story
- 24 min – Have trends in manufacturing changed in recent years?
- 25 min – The most important trait of a manager
- 27 min – Respect from people for a young manager
- 31 min – The mindset of a manager – how to overcome challenges
- 36 min – The experience of working in a brand new industry
- 39 min – Supply chain challenges – the biggest barrier Lewis has overcome
- 44 min – The biggest challenge in manufacturing in the next five years
- 48 min – The best manager Lewis has had
- 50 min – Book and podcast recommendation
- 52 min – Plans for the company and industry
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