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.