LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.

Lead from the Floor: Tim Harmon on Trust, Listening, and Real-World Influence

In this episode, Mark Cundiff sits down with Tim Harmon, a seasoned maintenance and reliability leader and U.S. Army veteran, to unpack what it really takes to lead in high-pressure industrial environments.

Tim shares lessons from his early days in JROTC, through Army and Ranger leadership, into corporate roles at organizations like AK Steel, Stanley Black & Decker, and Cooper Tire, and into consulting in reliability transformation.

This conversation is loaded with practical leadership wisdom for leaders who are trying to build trust, reduce chaos, and influence across departments—especially when you don’t have positional authority.

About Tim Harmon

Tim Harmon is a maintenance and reliability leader with 20+ years of experience building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence.

He served in the U.S. Army, including overseas deployments, and later transitioned into leadership roles in industrial manufacturing and global reliability implementation. Today, he serves as a senior leader in facilities, maintenance, and reliability at Liebherr Logistics USA.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1) Lead by Example on the Shop Floor

2) The Leader’s Role as a Filter

3) Trust Comes Down to Credibility and Follow-Through

4) Listening Is a Leadership Superpower

5) Influence Matters More Than Positional Authority

6) Change Management Requires Voice + Feedback Loops

7) Continuous Learning for Leaders

Memorable Quotes

• “My schedule should never be so busy that I can’t engage somebody.”
• “If you’re not 100% sure you can deliver, don’t make the commitment.”
• “People don’t leave because they don’t like the work—it’s usually because of bad leadership.”
• “Don’t respond in haste. Digest it first.”
• “It’s not an individual—it’s a team effort.”

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🔎 About LeaderNotes

LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.

Contact Mark at: mark@markjcundiff.com