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Ep. 13 | Operational Leadership and Continuous Improvement | Production Foundations

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="GUMvO3CIAT"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-13-operational-leadership-continuous-improvement/">Ep. 13 | Operational Leadership and Continuous Improvement | Production Foundations</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-13-operational-leadership-continuous-improvement/embed/#?secret=GUMvO3CIAT" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 13 | Operational Leadership and Continuous Improvement | Production Foundations&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="GUMvO3CIAT" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how operational leadership, communication, and continuous improvement drive performance in print and packaging operations.

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Ep. 12 | Marketing Without a Marketing Department | THRIVE: MARKETING

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="xNxcqyWjXs"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-12-print-shop-marketing-system/">Ep. 12 | Marketing Without a Marketing Department | THRIVE: MARKETING</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-12-print-shop-marketing-system/embed/#?secret=xNxcqyWjXs" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 12 | Marketing Without a Marketing Department | THRIVE: MARKETING&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="xNxcqyWjXs" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Discover a simple marketing system that helps print companies promote their business consistently without hiring a dedicated marketing team.

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Ep. 11 | Using GraphEx Awards to Strengthen Client Relationships | Deep Dive

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ATUqRyRwU0"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-11-marketing-your-print-awards/">Ep. 11 | Using GraphEx Awards to Strengthen Client Relationships | Deep Dive</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-11-marketing-your-print-awards/embed/#?secret=ATUqRyRwU0" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 11 | Using GraphEx Awards to Strengthen Client Relationships | Deep Dive&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="ATUqRyRwU0" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how to use PIA MidAmerica GraphEx print industry awards to build credibility, strengthen client relationships, and support business growth.

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Ep. 10 | Habit Stacking for Sales Success | THRIVE: SALES

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="BlpsTeiosA"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-10-sales-habit-stacking/">Ep. 10 | Habit Stacking for Sales Success | THRIVE: SALES</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-10-sales-habit-stacking/embed/#?secret=BlpsTeiosA" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 10 | Habit Stacking for Sales Success | THRIVE: SALES&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="BlpsTeiosA" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how sales habit stacking helps build consistency, improve prospecting activity, and create sustainable business development results over time.

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Ep. 9 | Navigating Growth, Workforce, and Industry Change | Leadership Bites

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="0QgI2M6QTX"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-9-navigating-growth-workforce-industry-change/">Ep. 9 | Navigating Growth, Workforce, and Industry Change | Leadership Bites</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-9-navigating-growth-workforce-industry-change/embed/#?secret=0QgI2M6QTX" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 9 | Navigating Growth, Workforce, and Industry Change | Leadership Bites&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="0QgI2M6QTX" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how leadership, workforce development, and long-term industry investment help strengthen and grow print and packaging companies.

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Ep. 8 | Accountability Without Micromanagement | THRIVE: CULTURE

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="DrJPEX0MpJ"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-8-workplace-accountability/">Ep. 8 | Accountability Without Micromanagement | THRIVE: CULTURE</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-8-workplace-accountability/embed/#?secret=DrJPEX0MpJ" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 8 | Accountability Without Micromanagement | THRIVE: CULTURE&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="DrJPEX0MpJ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how to create workplace accountability through clear expectations, consistent follow-through, and leadership that balances compassion with performance.

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Ep. 7: Uncovering Root Cause in Continuous Improvement – Production Foundations

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="C07v1MxEqu"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-7-uncovering-root-cause/">Ep. 7: Uncovering Root Cause in Continuous Improvement – Production Foundations</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-7-uncovering-root-cause/embed/#?secret=C07v1MxEqu" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 7: Uncovering Root Cause in Continuous Improvement – Production Foundations&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="C07v1MxEqu" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Explore how root cause analysis strengthens operations across both manufacturing and corporate environments. With a background in printing and current experience in product safety, Nikki shares practical insight into applying Lean thinking in real-world settings.

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Ep. 6 | Reducing Customer Drop-Off | THRIVE: MARKETING

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Mneq1iJf4e"><a href="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-6-sales-funnel-drop-off/">Ep. 6 | Reducing Customer Drop-Off | THRIVE: MARKETING</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://piamidam.org/podcast/ep-6-sales-funnel-drop-off/embed/#?secret=Mneq1iJf4e" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ep. 6 | Reducing Customer Drop-Off | THRIVE: MARKETING&#8221; &#8212; PIA MidAmerica" data-secret="Mneq1iJf4e" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://piamidam.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn why prospects disengage during the buying process and discover practical ways to reduce sales funnel drop-off and improve conversion rates.