Balancing Leadership & Team Empowerment - Eric D'Orio - Facility Rockstars - (Re-Air)

Facility Rockstars

With the new year right around the corner, we’re revisiting our very first episode of Facility Rockstars to reflect on our growth as a community and reshare some great insights from Eric D'Orio, CEO of Hansen Aerospace and Managing Director of Niche Industrials at Phenna Group Holdings.

In this episode, Eric shares his valuable insights and experiences from the aerospace industry, highlighting key lessons he's learned as a business leader. He discusses the critical role of preventative maintenance and strict compliance standards in their operations, as well as his management style of empowering his team to drive success.

Takeaways:

• Surround yourself with the right people: Having the right team is key to the growth of the business.
• Empower the management team: Delegating and entrusting your team with responsibilities can foster more effective management of the company.
• Maintain a constant readiness for audits: Being prepared for audits at all times is critical to pass the tests and maintain industry certifications.
• Adopt a light touch approach in M&A: Giving the acquired companies some autonomy can help in maintaining their operational effectiveness.
• Put in place robust inspection processes: Having thorough inspection processes can ensure compliance with various regulations and standards.
• Be proactive in growing the company: As seen in the rapid global expansion of Eric's companies, taking calculated risks and investing back into the company is crucial for growth.
• Make good use of resources: Utilizing available resources to the fullest can help in managing production efficiently and ensuring business continuity.

Quote of the Show:

• “Don't overthink things, have the right people around you, and good things will happen.” - Eric D'Orio

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-d-orio-609b1a144
• Hansen Aerospace (Website): https://www.hansen1909.com
• Phenna Group (Website): https://phennagroup.com

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