Most machine shops think they're unique. Most are wrong.

In this episode, Jim breaks down the EOS concept of 3 Uniques and why they determine whether your shop competes on price… or commands a premium. If your differentiation sounds like "quality" and "on-time delivery," it's time for a strategic reset.

Clarity drives margin. Let's define yours.

Most C-suite leaders track every metric inside their business — margin, throughput, OEE, cash flow. But almost none of them track the performance of the one asset that drives all of it: THEMSELVES.

In this episode of My TRUE POSITION, Jim Carr breaks down why executive health isn't a lifestyle choice — it's a leadership strategy. From sleep deprivation cutting cognitive performance by up to 30%, to how strength training improves decision-making and stress resilience, this is a straight talk discussion about executive throughput. If you're building enterprise value, planning succession, or leading through volatility, your physiology matters more than you think.

Because your company can't outperform your nervous system.

In this episode, Jim Carr breaks down why speed, tools, and constant updates don't build real relationships in manufacturing—especially in aerospace, where reliability, accountability, and early transparency matter more than responsiveness. This isn't about rejecting technology; it's about understanding when digital communication helps, when it hurts, and how operators build lasting trust with customers, suppliers, and teams in a high-stakes environment.