Industrial Talk is chatting with Mosongo Moukwa, President of Hathaway Advanced Materials about “Be a Leader of Significance.”  The following is a summary of our conversation:






Industrial IoT security and leadership. 0:00

Palo Alto Networks releases report on industrial IoT security, highlighting cost savings and benefits.
Scott MacKenzie invites listeners to reach out to him and feature their content on industrial talk.com, a platform for amplifying industrial-related voices and opportunities.
Mosongo Moukwa is a leader of significance, and Scott highly recommends his book available on Amazon.


Leadership book and impactful management. 5:14

Mosongo , a former senior leader in the chemical and material industry, shares their transformational leadership journey and experiences as a leadership coach.
Mosongo was unexpectedly promoted to a management role with no prior experience, leading to a long and interesting career as a Leadership Fellow.
The book "Build Your Legacy, Leave an Impact" advocates for impactful leadership that affects people's hearts and minds, making a lasting difference.
The author's realization that leadership is not just about market share or product innovation, but about transformational changes that start from the ground up, led to writing the book to enhance leadership capabilities.


Leadership, significance, and emotional connection in the workplace. 11:11

Leadership is about building meaningful relationships through shared values and vision, rather than just managing projects.
Mosongo emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people over profits, citing increased employee engagement and strategic standing as benefits.
Leader of significance: find purpose, feel valued, inspire team (Scott MacKenzie)


Creating a positive work culture for employee engagement and organizational success. 17:08

Developing others and creating opportunities for growth are key to a leader's success, as they help build a sense of belonging and psychological safety among employees.
Engaging with employees through casual conversations and building connections can help leaders understand what their employees value and need, such as a sense of affiliation and psychological safety.
Mosongo shared a story about a colleague who felt invisible and unvalued, highlighting the importance of psychological safety and feeling recognized in the workplace.
Manager Scott MacKenzie discussed the challenges of creating a socially safe and valued environment within a larger cultural context, emphasizing the need for trust and consistency across the organization.
Scott MacKenzie and Mosongo discuss the importance of leaders being visible and authentic in building trust and connecting with employees.
Consistency, value, trust, and safety are key elements of creating a positive work environment, as demonstrated by Mosongo's leadership style.


Leadership, education, and innovation. 25:49

Mosongo Moukwa emphasizes the importance of creating a learning environment, education environment, and innovative environment to foster collaboration and drive success.
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