The Pressure Paradox in Manufacturing Leadership (Overdrive vs. Avoidance) | Marilyn Rosa-Green

In this episode of US Manufacturing Today powered by Veryable, host Matt Horine talks with former shop-floor leader and executive coach Marilyn Rosa-Green about the “pressure paradox” in manufacturing leadership—how high performers can swing between overdrive and avoidance, often leading to burnout. Green shares how her curiosity on the production floor shaped her career and explains how lack of formal leadership training (citing 82% of managers) contributes to unhealthy pressure patterns, procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, including avoidance of difficult feedback conversations. They discuss why AI and automation can optimize output but cannot replace human judgment and psychological safety, using an emergency stop-button example. Green offers practical first steps: slow down, get curious about resistant behaviors, consider long-term consequences, and use her Pressure Paradox assessment available on her website.  Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 01:23 Meet Marilyn Rosa-Green 01:47 From HR to Shop Floor 04:32 Defining Pressure Paradox 05:44 Burnout and Sustainability 08:14 Overdrive Versus Avoidance 10:52 Imposter Syndrome Explained 12:07 Feedback and Mentoring Gaps 15:58 AI and Human Judgment 18:17 Psychological Safety on Line 22:04 Spotting It in Yourself 26:00 Helping a Team Member 28:41 Pressure Paradox Assessment 30:23 Where to Learn More 30:55 Closing and Resources Links Marilyn’s website Marilyn on LinkedIn  Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform