Operational Leadership Uncensored: Real Talk for Burgeoning Manufacturing Leaders

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Julian M. Allen Jr.

Operational Leadership Uncensored

Name: Operational Leadership Uncensored
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ISBN: 9781041195153

Real Talk for Burgeoning Manufacturing Leaders

Julian M. Allen Jr.

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Productivity Press
12 February 2026

Business strategy; Management: leadership & motivation; Manufacturing industries; Production engineering

This book draws from extensive leadership experience gained through four facility startups, multiple innovative business expansions, and transformative manufacturing technology implementations. The author and his teams, across 17 facilities, consistently faced unprecedented challenges that demanded extraordinary outcomes. These circumstances necessitated the rapid development of leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills.

The book presents both fundamental and sophisticated leadership approaches, including occasional moments of levity, to advance career management and interpersonal competencies for emerging leaders. These principles transcend generational boundaries and maintain their relevance throughout the evolution of organizational leadership. A leader's core mission is to catalyze positive change in others, requiring continuous knowledge expansion and skill enhancement. The capacity to maintain perspective and adapt beyond conventional methodologies is paramount. This demands an enduring commitment to self-awareness first, followed by a deep understanding of others.

By: Julian M. Allen Jr.
Imprint: Productivity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781041195153
ISBN 10: 104119515X
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 12 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julian M. Allen Jr. brings over 35 years of battle‑tested manufacturing leadership to his writing and mentoring. With a BSIM from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MBA from Mississippi State University, and two ""Outstanding Paper of the Year"" awards from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Julian has led transformative projects at industry leaders like Bonnell, Danfoss, and Borden. His expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and lean practices has consistently delivered exceptional results. In Operational Leadership Uncensored, he offers young manufacturing bosses the unfiltered truth about leadership, drawn from his extensive experience. When not shaping the future of Louisiana manufacturing, Julian enjoys time with his wife of 46 years and building Legos with his six grandchildren.