Ever wonder how someone successfully leads 17 plants across the Americas? Andres Oviedo joins Ed and Alvaro for a conversation that's part leadership masterclass, part coffee shop wisdom. Building on the “Innovation Mentality” from the previous episode, Andres shows what it looks like in action, speaking from his experiences with Mondelēz, Kraft-Heinz, and Barry Callebaut. The guys explore how Andres’ multicultural experience creates a competitive advantage: speaking multiple "languages" (corporate, shop floor, and everything in between) and building trust across every level.

From Ed's plant visits that end at the local bar to Alvaro's memories of breakthrough transformations, this episode delivers practical gold. Learn why the best KPI might be whether people remember you, how to translate strategy into daily operations that everyone understands, and why empowering operators to shut down the line builds excellence. It doesn’t matter if you run a plant or run a line, Andres's message is clear: stop managing tasks and start leading people. Plus, discover how bringing your authentic self to work - yes, including your music and food - creates the environment where teams thrive. Mentioned in this episode: The Innovation Mentality Download the full podcast here: Apple SpotifyAmazon MusiciHeart RadioYouTube Music (formerly Google Play)