🎙 Guest: Jonathan Darling (JD) – Director of Sales & Marketing - Elite Automation
🎧 Episode Title: Leadership is Love

Episode Summary:

In this high-energy episode of Machine Builder Talk, we sit down with Jonathan Darling (JD)—a leadership powerhouse who’s transforming the way professionals think about influence, connection, and impact.

What if I told you leadership isn’t about titles, but about the way you show up every day? That’s the message JD delivers with passion, breaking down the barriers between traditional leadership and what truly moves the needle in manufacturing, automation, and beyond.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about serving and empowering others
✔️ The biggest mistake engineers and managers make when leading teams
✔️ How love and empathy (yes, LOVE!) drive real business results
✔️ The secret to leading from any position—no title needed
✔️ Why soft skills = hard results in industrial automation

JD brings unfiltered energy, real-world examples, and actionable insights that will change the way you think about leadership in engineering and machine building.