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The Human Side of Lubricants: Building Trust, Sharing Knowledge and Finding Your Own Path

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Human Side of Lubricants: Building Trust, Sharing Knowledge and Finding Your Own Path From an unexpected career in the lubricants industry to becoming The Oil Lady, Wendy Hakken Laporte shares her experiences of technical selling, personal branding, AI and inspiring the next generation. Few people grow up dreaming […]

The Next Generation Will Not Choose an Industry They Cannot See

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Next Generation Will Not Choose an Industry They Cannot See The lubricant industry spends plenty of time discussing its future. We talk about new formulations, emerging technologies, sustainability, mobility and changing customer expectations. Yet there is another question sitting underneath all these conversations: who will bring that future […]

Beyond the Product: Kash’s Journey Through Lubrication, Learning and Lasting Value

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Beyond the Product: Kash’s Journey Through Lubrication, Learning and Lasting Value The lubricants industry is often discussed through products, specifications and performance claims. Yet behind every technical development is a person learning, questioning, experimenting and trying to solve a real problem. In a recent episode of Beyond the Blend, […]

People, Curiosity and the Power of Lifelong Learning

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn People, Curiosity and the Power of Life long Learning The lubricants and reliability industries may be built on chemistry, engineering and technical expertise, but they are ultimately moved forward by people. In a recent episode of Beyond the Blend, Steve Knapp spoke with Linda Perry about a career spanning […]

From Nurse to Reliability Leader: The Journey of Vanda Franco

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn From Nurse to Reliability Leader: The Journey of Vanda Franco The lubricants industry is full of fascinating stories, but few are quite as unique as the journeyof Vanda Franco. Originally aspiring to become a nurse, Vanda’s career has taken her from marine chemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing to petrochemicals, lubrication, […]

Insight Over Information: Yana Wilkinson on Culture,Curiosity and Commercial Change

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Insight Over Information: Yana Wilkinson on Culture, Curiosity and Commercial Change In this episode of Beyond the Blend, Rob Taylor sits down with Yana Wilkinson for a thoughtful conversation that moves far beyond market reports and industry data. Together, they explore what really drives better business decisions in today’s […]

Beyond The Blend: From Data to Discipline – The Makingof a Modern Sales Leader

Share this article Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Beyond The Blend: From Data to Discipline – The Making of a Modern Sales Leader In this episode of Beyond The Blend, Steve Knapp sits down with Michael Davidson toexplore a career shaped by global experience, grounded leadership, and a sharp commercialmindset. From growing up across the Middle East […]

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