119. Dr. John Ross Jr. - Investing In Others! Filling the Void!

I've come down with a bad sickness since coming home from Australia. While in Australia however I am reminded of how much others have contributed to my success.

Dr. John Ross Jr. is one of those men who have always been in my corner.
Please check him out at his YouTube Channel for
Dr. John's Maintenance Minute!
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Summary
In this episode, Steve Baumgartner interviews Dr. John Ross about investing in people and understanding gaps in leadership. Dr. Ross shares his experience of investing in Steve and other individuals, believing in their potential and giving them the opportunity to prove themselves. They discuss the importance of not giving up on people and creating an environment where individuals can succeed. They also talk about the role of leaders as facilitators of solutions and the need for leadership development in technical fields. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Dr. Ross's certifications and his passion for improving store room management. In this conversation, Steve Baumgartner discusses the importance of store rooms in maintenance and reliability efforts. He shares his experience with creating a store room certification program and emphasizes the need for leaders to set expectations and engage their teams. He also highlights the value of simplicity in problem-solving and the importance of celebrating successes. Steve mentions his books, 'The Reliability Excellence Workbook' and 'Cover Your Assets', and talks about his company, Maintenance Innovators.

Takeaways
Investing in people involves believing in their potential and giving them the opportunity to prove themselves.
Leaders should create an environment where individuals can succeed and feel supported.
Leadership is about facilitating solutions rather than being the sole problem solver.
There is a need for leadership development in technical fields.
Dr. Ross has developed certifications for store room management to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Store rooms are critical for maintenance and reliability efforts as they ensure the availability of necessary parts and materials.
Creating a store room certification program can institutionalize best practices and ensure that employees have the necessary skills to run a store room effectively.
Leaders need to set expectations, engage their teams, and create a vision that excites and motivates employees.
Simplicity is key in problem-solving, and leaders should encourage their teams to think simply and focus on preventing issues from recurring.
Celebrating successes is important to maintain morale and motivation within the team.
Steve Baumgartner's books, 'The Reliability Excellence Workbook' and 'Cover Your Assets', provide valuable insights into setting up maintenance and reliability strategies.
Maintenance Innovators offers consulting services and courses to help organizations improve their maintenance and relia