Inside the Fixer: Building Self-Awareness for Manufacturing Leaders Under Pressure with Stephen McConnell
On the BizBlend Podcast, hosted by Sana, we talk about the hidden inner cost of being the leader who “keeps everything running”—and what happens when that strength starts quietly draining you.
This episode is for manufacturing leaders (and any high-responsibility leader) who look fine on paper but feel worn out inside. Stephen McConnell shares how self-awareness, ownership, and a “North Star” can replace burnout cycles with clarity—without slipping into blame, denial, or performative self-improvement.
About the Guest:
Stephen McConnell spent 30+ years in high-pressure manufacturing, often as…
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