The Automotive Leaders Podcast
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Prepare yourself, your team, and your business for the future of automotive.
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AutoCulture 2.0 Book Launch
April 25, 2024 10:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full book launch speech on YouTube - click here In this special episode, we'll take you through the electrifying launch event of the book AutoCulture 2.0: Leading with Gravitas, where Jan Griffiths, the visionary force behind Gravitas Detroit, takes center stage. Jan shares a heartfelt reflection on the significance of the book launch. Surrounded by industry veterans, friends, and supporters, she describes it as the...
Martin Fischer on Shaping ZF's Automotive Leadership and Culture
April 11, 2024 10:30 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Meet Martin Fischer, a member of the ZF Group Board of Management and the President of ZF Group Americas. In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, we'll discuss his views on automotive leadership and culture and how they play a vital role in his position at ZF Group. Martin talks about his leadership style and explains why aligning personal and professional values is ess...
Getting to Know Collin Shaw, the next President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Group
March 28, 2024 10:30 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths interviews Collin Shaw, the incoming President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Group. They talk about leadership, transformation, and culture in the automotive industry. Collin shares his leadership philosophy: enjoying work, showing empathy, and building a solid team. He tells us how his early leadership role ta...
Leading Diversity: A Discussion on CADIA's DE&I Industry Study
March 14, 2024 10:30 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode, Jan Griffiths is joined by Cheryl Thompson, the CEO of CADIA (Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement), to discuss "Driving Diversity: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces for the Future of the Transportation Industry," a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) industry study that CADIA conducted in 2023. Cheryl highlights progress and areas that...
AutoCulture 2.0: Leading with Gravitas
February 29, 2024 10:30 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on Youtube - click here Jan Griffiths is thrilled to share the news about her upcoming book, "AutoCulture 2.0," which is set to be published on March 7th, 2024. In this episode, Jan talks about the book's inspiration and commitment to transforming the leadership model and culture in the auto industry. Jan dives into the book's contents, which include her personal story, industry experiences, and vision ...
Understanding EV Startups & Industry Dynamics with Larry Burns
February 15, 2024 10:30 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Meet Larry Burns, a leading voice in the world of mobility. From serving as Corporate VP of R&D for General Motors to consulting for tech companies like Waymo, Larry bridges the gap between legacy OEM and tech-startup worlds. During this episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast, Larry addresses critical questions about the EV startup DNA, what enables its success, and the challeng...
The Chinese Challenge: BYD vs Legacy Automakers
February 01, 2024 10:30 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this podcast episode, Jan Griffiths tackles a crucial question: Are Chinese OEMs ready to take over the global automotive stage, possibly replacing legacy automakers? In the quest for answers, Jan sits down with Tu Le, Founder of Sino Auto Insights. He brings his experience as a seasoned tech and auto professional with a rich background spanning Ford, General Motors, and Apple....
Bridging Gaps: Lean Manufacturing Meets Tech
January 18, 2024 10:30 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Embark on an automotive innovation journey with Ashok Sivanand, Founder and CEO of Integral, as we explore how he actively shapes the future of product design, technology, and leadership in the automotive industry. In this episode, Ashok shares his insights on: 👉What's happening in the world of automotive technology and product design 👉Bridging the gap between Lean manufacturing principles and the fi...
The journey through 2023 and the vision for 2024
January 04, 2024 10:30 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here As we step into 2024 with a fresh episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths sets the tone by highlighting the power of a restart. Drawing on the significance of the new year, Jan emphasizes the opportunity for a clean slate and renewed energy. Building on this, Jan delves into the philosophy of "The Gap and the Gain," urging listeners to shift their focus from unmet goals to acknowledging...
How Alisyn Malek is shaping the future of mobility through collaboration, innovation, and leadership
December 21, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this podcast episode, Alisyn Malek, a seasoned leader in the automotive and mobility industry, shares her extraordinary journey from working on an OEM electric vehicle project to pioneering startups that influence the future of mobility. Alisyn addresses the challenges confronting traditional automotive manufacturers in adapting to rapid innovation, highlighting the necessity for a mindset shift and ...
Exploring Nissan's path to workplace excellence with Michael Colleran
December 07, 2023 10:30 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of the Automotive Leaders Podcast. In this season opener, Jan Griffiths interviews Michael Colleran, Senior Vice President and Corporate Officer at Nissan North America. Michael started his professional journey as a US Marine Corps Captain and later worked at General Motors and Saab before joining Nissan. This diverse experience gives him a unique perspective on ...
Season 4 finale and the road to industry transformation
November 16, 2023 10:30 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this solo episode, Jan Griffiths reflects on the recent developments in the automotive industry and takes a moment to revisit a series of episodes dedicated to strike-related content, featuring key providers and experts offering insights on risk management, operational perspectives, collaborative agreements, and the legal aspects of the automotive landscape. Transitioning to her experience at the ME...
Legal Success Strategies for your post-UAW Strike Auto Startup
November 02, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths engages in a conversation with Daniel Rustmann, an industry expert with over 30 years of legal experience in supplier-related matters. They explore the unique challenges the automotive supply chain faces during and post-UAW strike. Daniel, a co-chair of the global automotive practice at Butzel Long, provides valuable insights into the legal and contractual aspects influencing ...
My Love Hate Relationship with Shawn Fain
October 26, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutes - 25 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here In this solo episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths addresses the ongoing UAW strike, focusing on the president of the UAW, Mr. Shawn Fain. Jan begins by acknowledging the positive aspects of Fain's leadership, including his early communication and his personal connection to build a strong sense of community among union members. However, the tone of the episode shifts as Jan expresses her concerns about Fain's aggressive negoti...
UAW Strike: Preparing for a Successful Industry Restart
October 19, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutes - 43 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this Automotive Leaders Podcast episode, host Jan Griffiths and Thomas Kowal, the president of Seraph North America, discuss the current state of the automotive supply base during the UAW strike. They begin the episode by exploring MEMA's statistics, shedding light on concerns about layoffs, financial viability, and restart times, emphasizing the importance of understanding the strike's impact on the...
Transforming UAW Strike Negotiations for a Win-Win Outcome
October 10, 2023 10:20 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here The Vested Way eBooks In this latest episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast, host Jan Griffiths engages in a compelling conversation with Kate Vitasek, a renowned expert in the realm of collaborative, win-win business agreements. The episode explores the pressing issue of labor strikes within the automotive industry, with a particular focus on the ongoing dispute between the UAW and OEMs. Jan and Ka...
More Strike Content in the Works
October 05, 2023 10:15 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths addresses the ongoing UAW strike and its impact on the industry. She begins by acknowledging the chaos and media coverage surrounding the strike, with jabs being exchanged between OEMs, the UAW, and even politicians getting involved. Jan emphasizes that the strike's repercussions extend beyond just the OEMs and Tier Ones, affecting smaller businesses like hers that rely on the au...
Leadership in Crisis: Navigating the UAW Strike
September 21, 2023 10:30 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here In this solo episode, Jan Griffiths shifts her podcast's focus to address the ongoing UAW strike's impact on the automotive industry. She spotlights Shawn Fain, the UAW President, highlighting his transparent communication while critiquing certain negotiating tactics. Jan explores the importance of leadership traits displayed during the strike, such as transparency, clear communication, and personal connection. While she appreciates these qualiti...
UAW Strike and the Automotive Industry: Supply Chain Insights
September 15, 2023 09:45 - 31 minutes - 42.5 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here In this bonus episode of the ALP podcast, Jan Griffiths delves into a pivotal moment in the automotive industry as the UAW (United Auto Workers) calls for a strike across the three major American OEMs: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This historic event highlights the significant challenges that supply chain leaders and CEOs within the automotive sector are currently facing. Jan sets the stage for this critical day in automotive history, em...
DE&I Transformation: Insights from a CEO's Remarkable Rise
September 07, 2023 10:30 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this insightful podcast episode, Cheryl Thompson, CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement (CADIA), joins host Jan Griffiths to discuss the critical topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the automotive industry. Cheryl shares her inspiring journey, from washing dishes in the basement of Ford Motor Company to becoming a CEO, highlighting the possibilities fo...
Revolutionizing the Road Ahead: Traditional to Tech in Automotive
August 24, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 64 MBContact Lockton - Your Automotive Industry Insurance Expert Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the Full Video on YouTube - click here In this podcast, Jan Griffiths talks to Kristin Trecker, Chief Human Resources Officer at Visteon Corporation, a global auto tech company. The focus is authentic leadership and transformation in the automotive industry —how to roll with change, grow the right mindset, and drive real impact. Trecker shares her 5-year journey in automotive, unde...
Unleashing the Unicorn Within: Nurturing Innovation in Legacy Auto
August 10, 2023 10:30 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBLearn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Episode 101 is here, and we're diving deep into a compelling journey through the heart of the auto industry's transformation. Buckle up as we explore how legacy companies are reimagining themselves in the face of rapid change. In Episode 100, we sat down with industry veterans John McElroy and Jason Stein, to examine the auto industry's leadership and culture. Now, it's time to shift ou...
Auto Revolutions: John McElroy & Jason Stein on Shaping Industry Culture
July 27, 2023 10:45 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBWatch the Full Video on YouTube - click here If you want to understand the cultural shift the automotive industry is going through right now, you need to look back to the year 1905. “Get ready,” warns John McElroy, the influential journalist, and commentator who created “Autoline Daily,” the auto industry’s first news and analysis webcast. “This industry is going to see more change in the next seven years — taking us to the end of this decade — than we've seen in the last 100 years.” How...
Driving Disruption: How Highland Electric Fleets is Transforming School Transportation
July 13, 2023 10:30 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBLearn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode, we meet Duncan McIntyre, the CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, Inc., the electric school bus company. He saw an opportunity to provide a managed solution for large fleets lacking the expertise to adopt this new technology. He envisioned electric buses as a way to improve air quality, reduce pediatric asthma, integrate renewabl...
Enter the Supplier Ecosystem: With Infineon’s Chris Thibeault Reflecting on Lessons from Amazon’s Wendy Bauer
June 29, 2023 10:45 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full YouTube video - click here Automotive buyer-supplier relationships are no longer linear. In the transition from ICE to BEV, vehicles are increasingly software-defined, and it’s nearly impossible for OEMs to source every electronic component on their own. Enter the supplier ecosystem. Following up on her interview with Amazon’s Wendy Bauer, Jan seeks to learn more about the partnership between tech companies and traditional automot...
🌴 Embrace the Power of Extended Time Off: 5 Benefits to Enhance Your Work-Life Balance 🌴
June 15, 2023 10:45 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter When was the last time you stepped awayfrom your job for more than two weeks? Not a working trip when you’re available by phone and email, but a true, unplugged vacation? Jan recently did just that — a four-week trip to her native Wales to reorder her priorities and recharge her soul. For most leaders in the automotive industry, a four-week vacation sounds like a fantasy. Or if it’s possible, it sounds irresponsible. Who would lead the company? H...
Next-Gen Automotive Leadership with Volkswagen CSMO Andrew Savvas
June 01, 2023 10:56 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here For Andrew Savvas, the auto industry isn’t about selling cars. As the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Volkswagen North America, Andrew is at the forefront of innovative design and advertising efforts to increase the German automaker’s U.S. market share, but he sees his most important task as developing a leadership pipeline. German OEMs have a reputation for “command and control” in their company cultures. While many leaders have started mo...
Leadership Insights for the EV Supply Chain: Deconstructing the Jeremy McCool Interview with Carolyn Sauer
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here Following her dynamic and inspiring conversation with HEVO Founder & CEO Jeremy McCool, Jan invites automotive sales and marketing expert Carolyn Sauer to unpack the interview and mine the most important advice for industry leaders. Many e-mobility suppliers agree that one of their biggest challenges is reaching the right decision-makers at OEMs. As the industry shifts to EV, both purchasing and selling teams need new mindsets and a consultative...
Rethinking Automotive Leadership with Millennial CEO Jose Flores
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Jose Flores is the 34-year-old CEO of a traditional Tier 1 automotive supplier — but there’s nothing traditional about the way he runs the company. While many leaders claim to disrupt the status quo, Jose actually lives it. From his innovation hub to his embrace of failure, Jose shares the techniques that help him empower a multigenerational ...
Why Leaders Need a Purpose, Not Just a Job Description
April 20, 2023 10:30 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBSign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast After her fascinating interview with HEVO founder Jeremy McCool, Jan reflects on the idea of declaring oneself a leader. Instead of fitting a mold, many successful young leaders are making their own statements of purpose, and the results are transforming the auto industry. Drawing on lessons from Jeremy and other past show guests — including Michael Chime (Gen Z Ceo) and Doug Conant (fo...
Meet the Man Behind the EV Wireless Charging Revolution: HEVO Founder & CEO Jeremy McCool
April 06, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here What happens when you have an idea for a start-up that’s ten years ahead of its time? Well, it helps to have conviction. Jeremy McCool, HEVO Founder & CEO, knew auto companies would eventually want wireless charging, but it was at a time when they weren’t even really embracing electric vehicles. “I saw it as an opportunity that was different than anything else that anybody else was...
When Amazon Meets Automotive Leadership: Insights from Wendy Bauer
March 23, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here Everyone wants to know about Amazon. Its ultra-fast, customer-centric culture couldn’t be more different from traditional automotive, but in the age of software-defined vehicles, leveraging cloud technology is vital for OEMs. Wendy Bauer has a strong background in traditional automotive and currently serves as the general manager of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for automotive and manufacturing. AWS helps companies operate more efficiently and bett...
The Future of Automotive Leadership: Gen Z and Millennial Views on Mary Buchzeiger
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBFull video on YouTube - Click here Would you work for Mary Buchzeiger? Following her electrifying interview with the CEO of Lucerne International, Jan invites two automotive leaders of different generations to deconstruct Mary’s inspiring — and unconventional — company culture of trust and accountability. Seeking both Gen Z and Millennial perspectives on the future of automotive leadership, Jan speaks to two rising stars in the auto industry. Mary Mason is a Senior HR Business Partner at ...
Business Operating Systems for the Auto Industry with Preston True
February 23, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBLearn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Following her eye-opening interview with Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Lucerne International, Jan wanted to know about how companies can achieve their long-term visions with business operating systems. To understand the concept, Jan speaks with Preston True, the coach who helped Mary establish a goals-driven culture at Lucerne. Preston says that, ...
Future-Focused Leadership with Mary Buchzeiger
February 09, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - Click here Where most people see a roadblock, Mary Buchzeiger sees an opportunity. Her infectious optimism and willingness to step into uncertain situations have propelled her career in automotive leadership. Jan welcomes the longtime CEO of Lucerne International for a frank and intimate discussion about navigating the turbulent auto industry. From Lucerne’s recent decision to onshore manufacturing to the inner workings of its entrepreneurial operating sy...
The Life and Leadership of Janet Yellen with the WSJ’s Jon Hilsenrath
January 26, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBWatch the full episode on YouTube - click here What do the life and career of Janet Yellen have to do with automotive leaders? Jan invites the acclaimed Wall Street Journal writer Jon Hilsenrath — author of the new book, “Yellen: The Trailblazing Economist Who Navigated an Era of Upheaval” — to the show to discuss Yellen’s role at the center of the largest American economic crises of the past 30 years. “When she became treasury secretary,” says Jon, “she had done something that no person ...
Actionable Advice for Mobility Industry Leaders: Insights From the Jessica Robinson Interview with Katelyn Davis
January 12, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBWatch the full video on YouTube 👈 Katelyn Davis knows how to create a personal brand. She’s a marketing expert with diverse experiences in mobility, making her the perfect person to help Jan deconstruct her recent interview with Assembly Ventures’s co-founder Jessica Robinson. New mobility — especially for EVs and autonomous vehicles — is a fast-moving, rapidly changing industry driven by startups. Katelyn says the internal company dynamics are different from what she's experienced in tr...
Make 2023 Your Year With 3 Automotive Leadership Tips
December 29, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBLearn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full episode on YouTube - Click here It’s the end of 2022, and you know what that means — it’s goal-setting season. Many of us automotive leaders find our minds wandering this time of year, envisioning all the success that will come our way in 2023 and setting goals to get us there. But the truth is, an estimated 91 percent of people fail to achieve their New Year's resol...
Meet Jessica Robinson, committed to the future of mobility
December 15, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube, click here Jessica Robinson is not your average venture capitalist. She started her career, not in finance or investing, but as a professional tea taster. In fact, Jessica’s entire career path can be characterized by unconventional pivots. After that tea-tasting gig, she fell in love with the mobility industry and spent time working for tech startups like Zipcar and Techstars before moving on ...
Deconstructing the Katherine Knight "work from home forever!" episode with Naseem Malik
December 01, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here As a managing partner at MRA Global Sourcing and a thought leader in supply chain staff sourcing, Naseem Malik has his finger on the pulse of the automotive supply chain industry — and lots of other industries. With all the other major challenges facing supply chains in the pandemic era, none has caused as big of a culture shift as the move to remote work. According to Naseem, top pre-pandemic questions from talent shifted from What’s the com...
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2022 11:30 - 1 minute - 2.35 MBRelax, recharge, and don't check e-mail Happy Thanksgiving 2022 from the team at Gravitas Detroit and the Automotive Leaders podcast. Learn more about your host, Jan Griffiths in this short video Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter
OESA Supplier Conference Unplugged
November 11, 2022 11:30 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBBonus episode. Jan Griffiths and Jason Stein sit down behind the mic. and share their perspectives on the OESA supplier conference 2022. Auto Supply Chain Prophets Flat Six Media Cars & Culture OESA Insiders podcast Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter
Work from home forever? with an automotive OEM?
November 10, 2022 10:30 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBWatch the full video on YouTube - click here Earlier this year, an announcement by Mitsubishi North America (MMNA)caught the attention of the entire automotive industry. The company would be shifting to work from home — forever. At the time, MMNA’’s CEO called it “a critical moment to embrace, change, motivate and retain our talented employee base.” The decision represented a major culture shift for Mitsubishi but also presented some big challenges for company leaders. So what exactly d...
Deconstructing the Dr. Andy Palmer Interview With Automotive Technology Leader Anne Partington
October 27, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here The reality of practicing leadership is different from talking about it. No one knows that better than Dr. Andy Palmer, who Automotive Leaders interviewed recently. And there’s no more important space for the right kind of leadership than the automotive industry. Anne Partington, a mobility leader in the transportation industry and commercialization director for advanced transport...
Meet the ‘Godfather of the EV’ and CEO of Switch Mobility, Dr. Andy Palmer
October 13, 2022 11:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here The automotive industry is changing fast — and we’re not just talking about the pandemic. The electric vehicle revolution is going to be a shift as monumental as when cars first began selling on the market. There’s no one who knows this better than Andy Palmer, also known as the “Godfather of the EV.” As the former COO of Nissan, Andy led the Nissan Leaf project, which became the ...
Meet the ‘Godfather of the EV’ and the former CEO of Switch Mobility, Dr. Andy Palmer
October 13, 2022 10:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here The automotive industry is changing fast — and we’re not just talking about the pandemic. The electric vehicle revolution is going to be a shift as monumental as when cars first began selling on the market. There’s no one who knows this better than Andy Palmer, also known as the “Godfather of the EV.” As the former COO of Nissan, Andy led the Nissan Leaf project, which became the ...
The Automotive Leaders Podcast, launched!
September 29, 2022 12:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBWe're back! The Automotive Leaders Podcast is officially launched. Here's the story behind the rebrand and what you can expect in future episodes. Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Easily navigate our back catalogue of episodes Learn more about your host, Jan Griffiths in this short video
We're Rebranding!
September 08, 2022 10:30 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MBHere's a short status update on the why behind the rebranding. This is a time for me to fall on the sword and admit something that's been haunting me for a while.
5 Tips for Improving Accountability With Jan Griffiths, President and Founder of Gravitas Detroit
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBYou’ve just finished your annual strategic planning meeting, which hopefully if you listened to episode 73 of our podcast, went a little better than usual. Now you’re sitting at your desk with binders full of big ideas and lofty goals for where to take your company next. And as a leader, it’s your responsibility to seize that heightened energy from your team and run with it. So how are you going to do that? One word: ACCOUNTABILITY At first glance, ‘accountability’ might conjure up some ne...
How To Hold Others Accountable With Brian Moran, Founder and CEO of The Execution Company and co-author of ‘Uncommon Accountability’
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBEpisode Summary Accountability isn’t exactly a fun word. It has quite a negative connotation — probably because we’ve been acculturated to think that if we don’t hold ourselves accountable, we’ll suffer negative consequences (or, to use an even more fear-inducing word, punishment). But accountability expert Brian Moran offers a different perspective. As a professional with 30 years of expertise as a CEO, corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant, and coach, he argues that reframing a...