Unstuck: Break the Mold and Become Unstoppable

Aron discusses the importance of balancing work and personal life during the holiday season. He emphasizes the need to share your faith authentically, even in the workplace, and to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, which is about humility, hope, and surrender, not hustle or perfection. He encourages you to take time for rest, reflection, and family traditions, suggesting activities like journaling, prayer, and spending time outdoors. He also highlights the importance of faith in creating rhythms that prevent burnout and urges leaders to trust and not control during this period.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of vision and focus in transforming businesses and personal lives. He emphasizes that while vision is crucial, it's the execution of specific, actionable steps within the next 30 days that drives real change. He shares his experiences from various companies, highlighting issues like poor safety records, high costs, and operational disruptions. He stresses the need for leaders to prioritize three to five critical areas for improvement and to focus on creating visible wins. By measuring progress and maintaining discipline, leaders can build confidence and momentum, ultimately achieving significant transformations.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron shares a personal story from nine and a half years ago as a plant manager in Phoenix, where he faced an unsatisfactory rating in a corporate quality audit. This rating jeopardized his career advancement and caused significant stress. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to new cultural expectations, seeking support from mentors and faith, and maintaining clarity and honesty. He outlines five key strategies for overcoming career setbacks: expecting to get "shook," borrowing strength, achieving radical clarity, recognizing identity is not defined by one moment, and using past experiences to lead others.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the challenges faced by plant managers due to the shift from decentralized to centralized control in manufacturing. He highlights the loss of control over functions like procurement and transportation, which has led to frustration and inefficiency. He emphasizes the need for plant managers to adapt by developing new skills such as influencing without authority, understanding upstream constraints, and building long-term partnerships. He advocates for a shift from control to influence and offers a five-step plan to navigate the new reality, aiming to help plant managers transform their operations and avoid burnout.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the challenges leaders face in disconnecting from work during holidays, emphasizing the concept of cognitive overload. He shares personal experiences of being mentally preoccupied with work even during family time, leading to exhaustion and frustration. He highlights strategies to manage cognitive overload, such as closing open loops, reducing unnecessary notifications, establishing a shutdown routine, scheduling off-hours, and taking regular pauses. He stresses the importance of presence as a leadership skill, requiring intentionality and discipline. He also encourages leaders to give themselves grace and to share these insights with others to improve work-life balance.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of mentorship in manufacturing leadership, sharing personal experiences with mentors Dixon Pratt and Bruce. As a new plant manager, Dixon provided critical guidance on political dynamics and communication. Bruce, an operational excellence expert, offered third-party credibility and feedback. Both mentors supported Aron during a significant quality incident, flying out during the Super Bowl weekend. He emphasizes the current mentorship shortage in manufacturing, arguing that it, not a talent shortage, is the real issue. He also urges leaders to seek mentorship and to mentor others, highlighting the transformative impact of mentorship on career growth and leadership development.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of persistence and not giving up on personal and professional goals. He shares his brother Adam's experience of failing to finish a 52-mile race and the emotional weight of unmet goals. He emphasizes the need to push through challenges, citing his own journey in career advancement and content creation. He highlights a recent LinkedIn post that received significant engagement, illustrating the potential rewards of perseverance. He also encourages you to view setbacks as opportunities for growth and to maintain a mindset of resilience and determination, ultimately leading to personal and professional breakthroughs.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses overcoming personal and professional challenges. He shares his struggles with business failure, financial strain, and feelings of inadequacy, drawing parallels to his college experiences. He emphasizes the importance of identity shifts and competition in driving personal growth. He recounts significant moments in his life, such as securing an internship, running an ultra-marathon, and leaving corporate life, which transformed his mindset and led to success. He encourages you to flip your internal switch, embrace competition, and rewrite your story to achieve your goals, highlighting the role of fear as a motivator rather than a barrier.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses career advice he received from former Procter & Gamble CEO AG Lafley in 2009. Lafley's six tips include being genuine, passionate, and fully engaged; trusting your boss, being open to career diversions, putting your people first, using others rather than abusing them, being a low-maintenance employee, and managing your career like a business. Aron emphasizes the importance of these principles in personal and professional growth, urging you to reflect on which areas you need to improve and to manage your career proactively.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the detrimental impact of "checking the box" in your career, emphasizing that it leads to career stagnation and loss of influence. He shares personal experiences from his time as a department manager, where he initially resisted leading an operational excellence program but later embraced it after trusting his mentor. He highlights the importance of genuine commitment and curiosity in leadership, recounting how deep understanding and implementation of operational excellence programs led to his career advancement and success. He encourages you to avoid superficial compliance and instead seek to understand and believe in the programs you undertake.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of resilience and influence in overcoming challenges. He shares his experience with a city meeting in Germantown, Ohio, where he sought four variances for building multiple homes. He emphasizes the principles of "Win-Win" and "Seek First to Understand" from Stephen Covey. He recounts a past project where he faced resistance but persisted, ultimately achieving significant cost savings. He stresses the need to listen, adapt, and influence rather than force, highlighting the long-term consequences of giving up too soon and the potential for unfulfilled potential. He also encourages you to revisit and re-engage with goals that you may have abandoned.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of the Stephen Covey principle "beginning with the end in mind" for leaders. He emphasizes the need to focus on impact rather than just being busy, using metrics like productivity and safety results. He shares his experience in operations, where he benchmarked against top performers to set ambitious goals. He highlights the balance between daily execution and long-term vision, using examples from his career to illustrate how a clear vision can drive strategic decisions and improve performance. He also stresses the importance of vision in personal and professional life, urging you to define and align your actions with your future goals.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the concept of obsession as a key trait in leadership. He shares his personal journey of becoming obsessed with becoming a plant manager, which led him to take additional courses and ultimately join Procter & Gamble. He emphasizes that obsession can be both positive and negative, driving transformation and momentum but also potentially consuming your life. He advises choosing healthy obsessions that align with personal and professional goals, suggesting that a focused obsession over 90 days can significantly improve various aspects of life. He also offers a free life assessment on his website to help you identify areas for improvement.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of courage in career success. He shares his experience as a team manager facing resistance to eliminate an inefficient test that cost the company significant resources. Despite initial rejection, he persisted, challenging the R&D section head and eventually winning support. He emphasizes that courage leads to progress, trust, and followership, while apathy leads to stagnation. He also encourages you to identify areas where you lack courage, seek support, and push through resistance to achieve personal and professional growth. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of building a career and financial life that fuels freedom rather than one that owns you. He emphasizes the need to step back and assess progress, avoid justifying actions, and continuously invest in personal growth. He highlights the significance of understanding personal finances, including expenses, earnings, and a personal balance sheet. He advises reading a book a month, using financial tracking tools, and creating a personal balance sheet to gain control and achieve financial freedom. This foundation, he argues, is crucial for long-term success, reducing stress, and enabling impactful contributions to society.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of balancing work and family life. He shares his personal experience of being promoted to Vice President at Procter & Gamble, which required moving to Switzerland during COVID-19, straining his relationship with his wife, Ayla. He emphasizes the need for presence, communication, and vulnerability in family relationships. He advises scheduling regular date nights, quality time with children, and maintaining friendships. He argues that a strong family foundation multiplies your impact in all areas of life, urging you to prioritize your family and personal well-being.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of understanding "who you are being." He emphasizes that our identity goes beyond titles and roles, affecting our impact, relationships, and overall well-being. He highlights the negative effects of hustle culture, such as lack of reflection and consistency. He recommends practices like meditation, journaling, and self-reflection to achieve clarity and self-awareness. He also suggests taking the Unstuck Master Plan assessment and engaging in volunteer work to discover and embrace your true identity.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of physical health, citing LinkedIn surveys where 75% of respondents admitted to neglecting it. He emphasizes that high achievers prioritize sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. He suggests setting a consistent wake-up time, aiming for 90-minute sleep cycles, drinking 16 ounces of water upon waking, waiting an hour before caffeine, consuming a green smoothie, and ensuring adequate protein intake. He also recommends achieving 10,000 steps daily. These habits, he argues, are essential for optimal performance and overall well-being, countering the common tendency to sacrifice physical health for work.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the importance of acknowledging and voicing fear in leadership and personal life. He shares personal experiences, such as moving his family to Cincinnati in 2016 and facing job insecurity after an unsatisfactory audit, and his struggle with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic while working in Geneva. He emphasizes that fear is not a sign of weakness but an opportunity for growth and connection. He also encourages you to voice your fears to build trust, seek support, and take action, ultimately leading to courage and faith. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik

Aron discusses the challenges and responsibilities of plant managers, emphasizing the need for control and effective leadership. He introduces the Plant Manager Accelerator program, a six-month one-on-one coaching initiative aimed at helping plant managers balance work and personal life, improve leadership skills, and manage corporate pressures. He highlights the importance of nurturing employees, setting boundaries, and maintaining personal well-being to prevent burnout and job turnover. He also stresses the need for a personalized framework to achieve resilience and success in the role.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Unstuck: Break The Mold And Become Unstoppable!Life Assessment Link - www.unstuckmasterplan.comLinked In @aronkolosikInstagram @aronkolosikFacebook @aronkolosik