Building Value Through Change and Innovation | The Stramaglio Show | Episode 8

On this episode of The Stramaglio Show, Mike welcomes legendary leader Ed McLaughlin for an honest and inspiring conversation. The discussion spans five decades in the industry, from the early days of Univac and 3M to groundbreaking work at Sharp. Along the way, listeners hear stories of collaboration with iconic figures, lessons in leadership and innovation, and the importance of staying “fashionable” by adapting to customer and technology needs.

With humor and humility, Ed reflects on successes, mistakes, and the pride of building both career and family. Looking ahead, he shares why print, workflow, and services remain vital, and why change should always be seen as an opportunity.

 

 

00:00 Welcome and Birthday Reflections

03:02 Ed McLaughlin’s Career Journey

06:50 Lessons from Industry Leaders

12:05 Future of the Industry

16:03 AI & Military Spouses in Business

19:00 Wisdom for Young Professionals

23:16 Mentorship and Legacy

26:20 Product Development at Sharp

29:32 Supporting Industry Evolution

33:35 Adaptation and Sinatra’s Artistry

 

Guest Links

VirtForce: https://jobs.virtforce.us/

Predictive InSight: https://predictive-insight.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmcl/

 

 

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