In our latest TZE episode, Jim Shaw sits down with David Quintilo, Founder of Leverage Supply Chain Group, for a conversation about what it really takes to lead in supply chain.

With 36 years of experience shaping logistics for some of the world's largest brands, David brings a hard-won perspective on building trust across massive networks, fostering innovation in an industry built on predictability, and making decisions when there's no clear right answer.

His philosophy? Don't just keep score, change the game. Great leaders balance day-to-day execution with long-term vision, stay proactive instead of reactive, and inspire their teams instead of just managing them.

Because the leaders who win aren't the ones sitting on the sidelines.

In our latest TZE episode, we sat down with learning and development expert @Dr. Katherine McRae about a truth many leaders struggle with: you can't control your way to success.

The best leaders don't just manage tasks. They connect people to the bigger picture, ask the "why" questions in one-on-ones, and trust their teams enough to let go of control. Clarity beats control every time.

Jim Shaw and Aron Kolosik tackle the question nobody's asking: After the 60-hour weeks and constant notifications, how do you actually shut off?

Aron shares how he protects creative capacity and why your brain needs rest just like any other muscle. His approach:

- Block family time like business meetings

- Delay weekend emails to Monday morning

- Take every vacation (your creativity depends on it)

"There's plenty enough rewards for all of us. We just need to be looking at what's important to us."

In our new Leadership Series on the TZE Podcast, @Jim Shaw and @Jordan Frank kick us off by sharing a truth every supply chain leader faces: sometimes there's no clear right answer, but you still have to move forward.

The ability to gather input, make the call, own the outcome, and keep moving sets great leaders apart from good leaders. Because while you're debating the perfect solution, competitors are passing you by.

In our latest TZE episode, our summer interns get real about tackling AI projects they've never seen before and discovering why curiosity beats expertise.

Key takeaway: "I didn't know what I was doing and I really had to think outside the box, do a lot of research, figure stuff out on my own, ask questions."

Sometimes the best solutions come from those brave enough to admit what they don't know.

Twenty years ago, 3PL success meant having space. Today? It's about making informed technology choices in a sea of options.

In our latest TZE episode, Jim Shaw sits down with Chuck Frank to discuss how 3PLs have evolved and what it takes to future-proof operations in today's market.

They discuss everything from changing customer expectations to the paralysis of too many automation choices. Chuck shares candid insights about why some 3PLs struggle to scale despite having all the tools available.

You can have the best plan, the right data, and cutting-edge technology, and still struggle if the people side isn’t dialed in.

In the latest episode of The Zion Experience, Jim Shaw and Jordan Frank sit down with Lee Kirk of NXTPoint Logistics to explore what really makes automation stick in a 3PL environment.

They discuss how to set the stage for success before systems go live, how to involve customers in a more productive manner, and why support must last well beyond go-live.

It’s an honest, practical look at what really drives successful projects and the kind of mindset every team should bring to the table.

What stood out most during our Texas Roadshow? It wasn’t the size of the systems. It was the precision of the thinking.

In this episode of The Zion Experience, Jim Shaw, Jordan Frank, and Jen Thomas reflect on what 3PLs are actually doing to improve operations, especially when budgets are tight and speed still matters.

If you’re in a 3PL environment, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that operational excellence doesn’t always begin with a capital expenditure project. Sometimes it starts by watching where the work is really happening.