Abeg Vex Podcast - 📊 The Leadership Strategy Most Managers Overlook

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Summary

In this thought-provoking episode of Abeg Vex Podcast, we sit down with Jaison Thomas, a leadership consultant who’s dedicated his career to bridging the gap between factory floor workers and their managers. From being an airplane mechanic to now leading Jaison Thomas Media, Jaison shares how humility, human connection, and genuine leadership can transform manufacturing culture from the inside out.

Together with Idongesit, they unpack the complexities of generational gaps in the workplace, the silent tensions of ego, and why listening often outpaces leading. Whether you're a plant manager, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone trying to navigate difficult work dynamics, this episode is full of real-world lessons and encouragement. #leadershipdevelopment #manufacturinglife #humbleleadership #generationalgap #workplacetrust

➤ EPISODE LINKS:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaisonthomas/

https://www.jaisonthomas.com/

➤ CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Welcome to the Episode00:46 – Bridging Blue Collar and White Collar Leadership02:19 – Why the Disconnect Happens04:32 – Managing the Generational Gap05:46 – Ego and Age Dynamics in Leadership07:10 – Humility: The Missing Ingredient in Leadership08:54 – Building Trust with Small Gestures10:18 – Learning Beyond the Textbook11:02 – Who Jaison Works With and How12:24 – Open to Other Industries Beyond Manufacturing13:47 – Golden Nuggets for Entrepreneurs and Managers16:32 – Why You Can’t Keep Everyone Happy