Leadership Training
ADI's leadership development programs teach managers and supervisors how to apply behavioral science, improve coaching, and build repeatable leadership habits that strengthen performance across food manufacturing operations.
ADI helps food manufacturing leaders build stronger coaching, accountability, and performance systems using behavioral science. From frontline supervisors to plant leadership, our courses are designed to improve engagement, consistency, and results in fast-paced production environments where safety, quality, and throughput must work together every day.

Behavior-based leadership courses, assessments, and coaching solutions tailored for manufacturing leaders and operational teams.
ADI's leadership development programs teach managers and supervisors how to apply behavioral science, improve coaching, and build repeatable leadership habits that strengthen performance across food manufacturing operations.
This focused workshop equips leaders with practical tools for feedback, accountability, and change management, helping food manufacturing teams improve consistency, communication, and day-to-day execution.
Bringing Out the Best in People helps leaders create motivating work environments, strengthen collaboration, and improve results through proven behavior-based leadership principles.
ADI uses assessments and upward feedback to show leaders how their behaviors affect team performance, giving organizations a clear starting point for targeted development.
These solutions help leaders align daily behaviors with business goals, improve discretionary effort, and create a more engaged workforce in demanding production settings.
ADI supports companies in building coaching cultures with measurable systems, helping leadership development translate into sustained operational and cultural improvement.

ADI begins by evaluating leadership behaviors, team dynamics, and organizational goals through assessments, surveys, and feedback tools. For food manufacturers, this helps identify where leadership gaps may be affecting safety, quality, retention, or production consistency.
See how ADI helps organizations strengthen leadership, culture, and measurable business performance.
ADI brings proven behavioral science and practical leadership development to complex operational environments.
Over 45 years applying behavioral science to leadership, culture, and measurable business improvement.
Courses are grounded in behavior analysis, giving food manufacturers practical tools beyond generic leadership theory.
Leadership surveys and assessments translate directly into coaching plans and targeted development priorities.
ADI reinforces training with coaching and systems alignment for lasting results in demanding production environments.
Experienced experts in behavioral leadership and performance improvement.
Founder
Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels is the founder of Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), a globally recognized leader in applying the science of behavior to business performance for over 45 years. He is widely credited with introducing the phrase "Performance Management" to describe how organizations can motivate employees to enthusiastically deliver results. Grounded in his deep expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Daniels built ADI on the principle that understanding behavior and identifying what truly reinforces people unlocks exceptional performance. He is the author of several bestselling management classics, including Bringing Out the Best in People and Performance Management, and has transformed organizational cultures across diverse industries worldwide. His work continues to shape how leaders think about sustainable, behavior-based performance improvement.
Senior Vice President
Judy Agnew serves as Senior Vice President at Aubrey Daniels International, where she applies her extensive expertise in behavioral science to help organizations achieve measurable, lasting performance improvements. A dynamic and compelling speaker, Judy has the rare ability to energize and inspire audiences of all sizes, delivering presentations that challenge conventional thinking and motivate meaningful change. She is the co-author of Safe by Accident, a resource that brings behavioral science principles to workplace safety. As an expert presenter and advisor, Judy works with leaders across diverse industries to translate the science of behavior into practical strategies that enhance employee performance, strengthen organizational culture, and drive sustainable business results.

President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Spencer joined Aubrey Daniels International in 2000, initially serving as Director of Strategy Integration and Chief Operating Officer. For more than 36 years, Tom has provided consulting services in areas such as instructional and performance systems, behavioral process design and improvement, leadership development, and strategy integration and implementation. Tom's approach to consulting is pragmatic and grounded in the science of behavior, creating positive change in management practices, organizational systems, and critical business results. Tom earned a doctorate in psychology (behavior analysis) from West Virginia University and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Northeastern University.

Senior Vice President of Consulting Services
David Uhl is a results-driven leader who helps clients in aerospace, energy, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and customer care maximize the Discretionary Effort of their employees. With more than 34 years of experience, David is a seasoned executive coach, change leader and master facilitator who is adept at applying behavioral science technology to accelerate and sustain organizational change and performance improvement. David is a frequent conference presenter, invited to deliver sessions that address leadership and organizational challenges, particularly those that relate to high-hazard environments or the rapid execution of organizational change.

Vice President
Specializing in performance and systems analysis and the development of behavior-based implementation strategies, Bart Sevin helps clients create long-term organizational change. As a highly trained and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Bart helps organizations examine systems, processes, and people strategies to ensure that their motivational initiatives are aligned to promote business success and drive their desired outcomes. Bart works with clients from a variety of business sectors, including Manufacturing, Energy, Banking, Heavy Construction, Automotive Financial Services, and Insurance. Bart received his Ph.D. and M.S. in behavioral psychology from Auburn University.
Leadership development courses for food manufacturing typically focus on coaching, accountability, communication, employee engagement, and performance improvement. ADI's programs also teach leaders how behavior influences safety, quality, productivity, and retention. Rather than relying on personality-based advice, the courses use behavioral science to help supervisors and managers apply practical leadership tools in daily plant operations.
Talk with ADI about the right course for your leaders.
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Longstanding expertise in performance improvement.
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Connect with ADI to discuss leadership development courses, assessments, and coaching options for your food manufacturing organization.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 678-904-6140. You can also send us a quick email at info@aubreydaniels.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 678-904-6140. You can also send us a quick email at info@aubreydaniels.com.