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Letting Go to Lead – Oct 1
Top 3 Lessons you will walk away with –
1. Stop Taking: Key learning – Am I helping—or creating dependence
2. Start Releasing : Key learning – Create opportunities for others—and yourself—to operate at a higher level.
3. Where am I the Bottleneck: Key learning – What still has to go through me that shouldn’t?
Agenda:
8:00-9:30 – Breakfast and Plant Tour
The series kicks off with a hearty breakfast, providing a casual setting for networking and relationship-building among local manufacturers and peers.
The event transitions into an engaging plant tour. Hosted by a local manufacturer, this guided exploration will provide an up-close look at the processes, technologies, and innovations driving their facility’s success. Participants will gain firsthand experience and witness the application of discussed topics in a real-world setting and the company’s history and impact on the central PA region and globally.
9:30-10:30 – Topic Presentation
Upon return from the plant tour, you’ll be treated to a presentation on manufacturing issues. Expert speakers will share valuable insights, drawing from their experiences to shed light on challenges and opportunities within the industry.
Following the presentation, the floor will open for a dynamic question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to interact directly with the presenters. This exchange of ideas and knowledge will contribute to a collaborative atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among manufacturing professionals.
Next Manufacturing Matters
Manufacturing Matters:
Letting Go To Lead
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Time: 8:00-9:30 – Breakfast and Topic Presentation, 9:30-10:30 – Plant Tour
Location: Seven Trees Woodworking, 124 King Court New Holland, PA 17557
Guest Speaker: Mike Greene
Past Manufacturing Matters
Guest Speaker: Mike Greene, IntegrityWorks Coaching & Training
Mike Greene is the founder of IntegrityWorks Coaching & Training, where he has spent more than 15 years helping supervisors, managers, executives, business owners, and leadership teams become more effective leaders. Through practical coaching and customized training, Mike focuses on strengthening communication, accountability, delegation, trust, team effectiveness, and leadership influence. He is a certified leadership coach and facilitator and the author of several leadership books, including 60 Second Leadership and 60 Second Success, with more than 75,000 copies sold worldwide.
Host Manufacturer: Seven Trees Woodworking
Seven Trees Woodworking is a custom woodworking and manufacturing company based in New Holland, Pennsylvania, specializing in architectural millwork, custom cabinetry and doors, private-label furniture, and metalwork. Since 2009, Seven Trees has combined skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology to bring custom designs to life for commercial and residential clients across the country. From one-of-a-kind architectural elements to large-scale furniture production, the Seven Trees team is committed to creating practical, beautifully crafted solutions while delivering dependable service and quality without cutting corners.