When an employee needed a month off to visit family in China, Paul Lavoie's response was simple: "How could I say no?"
As Connecticut's Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul is transforming workplace culture by prioritizing human connection over rigid policies.
In this episode, he shares powerful stories about building loyalty through empathy, why "you set the weather" as a leader, and how small moments of genuine care can transform workplace culture.
From scheduling flexibility to creating truly supportive environments, discover how Paul's approach to seeing his people is revolutionizing manufacturing leadership one human interaction at a time.
Want to be a guest on the show? Email the host, lauren@compt.io.
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