Helping manufacturers understand the automotive market is important, especially in light of the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs). While EVs are important to the future of the automotive marketplace, hybrids and alternative fuels will also play a significant role, explains Derek Kaufman, a transportation industry expert and managing partner at Schwartz Advisors, in the first segment of this episode.

In a business landscape riddled with uncertainty and adversity, CEOs and executives need actionable insights into fostering cultures of innovation. In segment two of this episode, Edgar Papke, founder of True Alignment and author of three best-selling books, will discuss how critical it is for businesses and organizations to get aligned around the same goals.

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You will exit your business at some point. It can be forced upon you by circumstances such as death, disability, disagreement, divorce, disaster, debt, or dissolution. But, it’s much better to exit on your own terms. Paul Menig, CEO of Business Accelerants discusses ways to grow your business to make it more attractive to buyers. The second segment of the podcast features Bill Coughlin of Lippert Components Inc., who looks at Lippert's cultural journey to transform the company and make it more attractive for employees to stay.

Springs Are Everywhere is brought to you by our Platinum Sponsor, Gibbs Interwire (www.gibbswire.com) and Silver Sponsor, Automated Industrial Motion (www.aimcoil.com).

Learn more about the Spring Manufacturers Institute at www.smihq.org.

Helping manufacturers recruit, develop and retain staff is absolutely critical to success, especially in the spring industry. This topic is discussed in detail with Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial and Lisa Ryan, chief strategy officer for Grategy.

Springs Are Everywhere is brought to you by our Platinum Sponsor, Gibbs Interwire (www.gibbswire.com) and our Silver Sponsor, Automated Industrial Motion (www.aimcoil.com).

Learn more about the Spring Manufacturers Institute at www.smihq.org.

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