Self Mastery Starts With You

The episode opens with host Greg discussing upcoming activities at SMRP in Raleigh from September 28 to October 1. He introduces guests Joe Anderson and George Williams of Reliability X, highlighting their presence at booth 615 and their plans to record content at the conference. Greg also emphasizes the importance of connecting with industry leaders and offers a discount code (CMMSRADIO) for SMRP registration.

Joe Anderson is releasing three new books at SMRP: 'Spotlighting Your Hidden Plant,' which focuses on maintenance and reliability insights; 'Business Acumen for Manufacturers,' aimed at translating maintenance efforts into business value; and 'It’s Not You But It’s You,' co-authored with George Williams, on self-mastery and leadership. These publications aim to empower professionals to enhance their leadership and operational capabilities, emphasizing practical exercises and self-improvement techniques.

A central theme of the conversation revolves around the importance of self-mastery and leadership in maintenance and reliability. Joe and George discuss how success in reliability begins with personal discipline and ownership. They stress that effective leadership, whether self-leadership or team leadership, underpins successful maintenance practices and organizational culture. Their book is designed as a manual for self-improvement, encouraging readers to develop habits that lead to better performance in both professional and personal contexts.

Joe and George outline their upcoming sessions at SMRP. Joe's session, 'From Wrench to Wallet,' will focus on building business cases that link reliability improvements to financial outcomes. George’s session, 'So You Landed a Job in Reliability. Now What?,' offers guidance for new professionals entering the field, covering relationship-building, understanding plant operations, and adding value from day one. George also participates in a culture session with Ramesh Gulati, highlighting leadership and organizational culture.

After SMRP, Joe and George plan to visit clients to assist with performance improvements and have multiple projects underway, including new publications and educational content. They emphasize their commitment to ongoing industry contribution through consulting and publishing, with hints at a substantial new work in development.

Greg invites listeners to meet Joe and George at the Reliability X booth and at the CMMS Radio booth during SMRP. He also extends an invitation to 'CMMS Radio After Dark,' a social event for attendees to network, socialize, and share ideas. Greg promotes SMRP registration with a discount code and encourages industry professionals to engage with the hosts and attend the sessions for growth and learning.