Please join us on September 11, 2024; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Trevor Blondeel, presenting "Thought Leadership - Connect the Top to the Shop"


Trevor Blondeel, Professional Speaker

Trevor Blondeel is a professional keynote speaker, host of the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast, and operations expert with over 25 years of experience as a leader in the manufacturing industry.

Before founding Manufacturing Greatness, Trevor's early leadership experiences—the good, the bad, and the ugly—sparked his passion for developing future leaders, driving organizational change, improving team engagement, and connecting the top to the shop.

Through speaking engagements, executive workshops, and consulting services, Trevor helps manufacturing leaders create a culture of connection, engagement, and empowerment by bridging the gap between management and floor employees.

“Connecting the Top to the Shop”

In his early years as a leader in the manufacturing industry, Trevor saw widespread disengagement as a result of him being a proponent of the traditional command-and-control leadership style. He even had a sign at the top of his boardroom: “Leave your emotions at the door. We have sh*t to do.”

Now, he realizes it should have said “Trevor doesn’t have the skills to unpack what you’re feeling, so we’re going to ignore the data and have a less productive day.”

With a unique blend of humor and vulnerability, Trevor shares his journey of overcoming leadership blind spots. He offers an authentic opportunity for audiences to reflect on the organizational impact of disconnected leadership.

With Trevor’s connection-led approach, manufacturing organizations can see benefits like increased safety, improved quality and productivity, prospering profits, and organizational advances that leave competitors in the dust.

Southern Indiana SHRM would like to thank our PLATINUM SPONSORS for their support in 2024!