Leading Through AI and a Rapidly Shifting Global Landscape with Chris Church
In this episode of WE Lead: Voices of Innovation, host Jackie Mattox (Founder & CEO, WE United), speaks with Chris Church, President of MacroFab, on how leaders can navigate AI, supply chain disruption, and increasing global complexity.Chris shares how AI is evolving from a research tool into an operational capability, enabling teams to automate workflows, improve decision-making, and focus on higher-value work. The discussion also examines why accountability must remain with the task owner, how organizations can move from collecting data to interpreting it, and what it takes to build teams that can communicate insights clearly.The conversation turns to supply chain strategy, including sourcing risk, regionalization, and the importance of redesign and contingency planning. Chrisalso highlights the growing need for agility, particularly for smaller organizations, and the long-term importance of talent, investment, and culture in sustaining manufacturing competitiveness.You’ll hear insights on:• How AI is shifting from support to execution• Why accountability and ownership matter more, not less• How to focus on the metrics that truly drive outcomes• Why culture directly shapes how AI is applied and where bias can emerge• What leaders can do to mitigate supply chain risk and prepare for disruption• Why agility, workforce development, and long-term thinking are critical in today’s environmentWhether you are leading a business, building teams, or navigating change across the supply chain, this episode offers a clear and practical perspective on what leadership requires now.Support the show
