The Automotive Leaders Podcast
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Prepare yourself, your team, and your business for the future of automotive.
We are all evolving the products we make, have you thought about the leadership model to get us there?
In-depth interviews with leaders, authors, and thought leaders, provide the insights you need.
This podcast is brought to you by Gravitas Detroit.
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The Quest for Gravitas with Nick Skislak , Founder of SS Digital Media
February 24, 2020 07:36 - 44 minutes - 102 MBMeet Nick Skislak, Nick comes from the small town of Sparta, Michigan and learned very quickly how to rock Google ad words like Gary Vaynerchuck. Nick made the bold decision to launch his business in 2008 in the metro Detroit area and he’s never looked back. Nick is a Millennial leading a company of multi-generational employees and he embodies all the traits of leadership we need for the future. In this episode, you can expect to hear how Nick made the shift from being “in the weeds” on ever...
Meet Nick Skislak , Founder of SS Digital Media
February 24, 2020 06:36 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBMeet Nick Skislak, Nick comes from the small town of Sparta, Michigan and learned very quickly how to rock Google ad words like Gary Vaynerchuck. Nick made the bold decision to launch his business in 2008 in the metro Detroit area and he’s never looked back. Nick is a Millennial leading a company of multi-generational employees and he embodies all the traits of leadership we need for the future. In this episode, you can expect to hear how Nick made the shift from being “in the weeds” on eve...
The Quest for Gravitas with Jeneanne Hanley, a recognized transformational leader , Board member of KLA and previously President of Lear E Systems
February 17, 2020 02:20 - 49 minutes - 115 MBMeet Jeneanne Hanley, a leader with over 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry culminating in her position as President of the E Systems division at Lear Corp, a business with revenues over $5B, 50 sites and 70,000 people. It’s clear that her mission is to match “people with purpose”, she leads with a firm belief in “modeling behavior” and “we win as a team”. A self -confessed “strategy zealot” and a “list person” Jeneanne takes us through many facets of authentic leadership. In t...
Meet Jeneanne Hanley, a recognized transformational leader , Board member of KLA and previously President of Lear E Systems
February 17, 2020 01:20 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBDownload the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Meet Jeneanne Hanley, a leader with over 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry culminating in her position as President of the E Systems division at Lear Corp, a business with revenues over $5B, 50 sites and 70,000 people. It’s clear that her mission is to match “people with purpose”, she leads with a firm belief in “modeling behavior” and “we win as a team”. A self-confessed “strategy zealot” and a “list person” Jeneanne tak...
The Quest for Gravitas with Kevin Browett , CEO Renaissance Media Solutions
February 10, 2020 07:14 - 45 minutes - 104 MBMeet Kevin Browett, Kevin comes from a one red light town in Pennsylvania he rose through the corporate ranks to head up an $18 Billion P&L and then……..the pivot, a magazine? tune in to hear his story it covers toys, drugs, start-ups, martial arts and more. In this episode you can expect to hear about a man who was born to serve, it’s in his DNA, it started with the community he grew up in and continues to be a driving force in his life today as he unites the community. Kevin supports the p...
Meet Kevin Browett , CEO Renaissance Media Solutions
February 10, 2020 06:14 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBMeet Kevin Browett, Kevin comes from a one red light town in Pennsylvania he rose through the corporate ranks to head up an $18 Billion P&L and then……..the pivot, a magazine? tune in to hear his story it covers toys, drugs, start-ups, martial arts and more. In this episode you can expect to hear about a man who was born to serve, it’s in his DNA, it started with the community he grew up in and continues to be a driving force in his life today as he unites the community. Kevin supports the ...
The Quest for Gravitas with Renee Harmon, VP Leadership Coach at United Wholesale Mortgage, they call her “coach” and she has great insights to share about the coaching culture at UWM
February 03, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBMeet Renee Harmon, they call her “coach” and they acknowledge her with a slight tip of the head as they pass her by in the hallways and wide open spaces at United Wholesale Mortgage and you can feel the level of respect and warmth toward her servant leadership approach. In this episode you can expect to hear more about the coaching culture at UWM and the training program that supports over 500 + leaders and placed UWM in the top #5 ranking of training teams across the country. How technolo...
Meet Renee Harmon, VP Leadership Coach at United Wholesale Mortgage, they call her “coach” and she has great insights to share about the coaching culture at UWM
February 03, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBMeet Renee Harmon, they call her “coach” and they acknowledge her with a slight tip of the head as they pass her by in the hallways and wide open spaces at United Wholesale Mortgage and you can feel the level of respect and warmth toward her servant leadership approach. In this episode you can expect to hear more about the coaching culture at UWM and the training program that supports over 500 + leaders and placed UWM in the top #5 ranking of training teams across the country. How technol...
The Quest for Gravitas with Laura Lawson - Chief People Officer - United Wholesale Mortgage
January 27, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBMeet Laura Lawson, an authentic leader who takes her skills and creativity from her Hollywood job on the Ellen show and becomes the “chief architect of culture” for a mortgage company in Michigan hiring over 3,000 people in 2019. Laura exemplifies the servant leadership model of leadership and practices it every-day at UWM. Tune in to hear what this culture is all about and how they make it a reality at UWM. Yes, there is GRAVITAS in Pontiac Michigan, a city once known for car production. ...
Meet Laura Lawson - Chief People Officer - United Wholesale Mortgage
January 27, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBMeet Laura Lawson, an authentic leader who takes her skills and creativity from her Hollywood job on the Ellen show and becomes the “chief architect of culture” for a mortgage company in Michigan hiring over 3,000 people in 2019. Laura exemplifies the servant leadership model of leadership and practices it every-day at UWM. Tune in to hear what this culture is all about and how they make it a reality at UWM. Yes, there is GRAVITAS in Pontiac Michigan, a city once known for car production....
Meet Don Akery, President of TTI Americas
January 20, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBMeet Don Akery, a man who walks the talk when it comes to authentic leadership, a man who knows what it takes to take care of all of his stakeholders, customers, suppliers, owners, and most importantly, employees. We will explore today exactly how he does that and stays true to himself. When people come to work at TTI they tend to stay. The values statement at TTI talks about providing a home and it hasn’t changed in 40 years, the culture has evolved with the times and retained its core va...
The quest for Gravitas with Don Akery, President of TTI Americas
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBMeet Don Akery, a man who walks the talk when it comes to authentic leadership, a man who knows what it takes to take care of all of his stakeholders, customers, suppliers, owners, and most importantly, employees. We will explore today exactly how he does that and stays true to himself. When people come to work at TTI they tend to stay. The values statement at TTI talks about providing a home and it hasn’t changed in 40 years, the culture has evolved with the times and retained its core v...
The Quest for Gravitas with Don Akery, President of TTI Americas
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBMeet Don Akery, a man who walks the talk when it comes to authentic leadership, a man who knows what it takes to take care of all of his stakeholders, customers, suppliers, owners, and most importantly, employees. We will explore today exactly how he does that and stays true to himself. When people come to work at TTI they tend to stay. The values statement at TTI talks about providing a home and it hasn’t changed in 40 years, the culture has evolved with the times and retained its core v...
Who is Jan and Why the Quest for Gravitas ?
January 16, 2020 04:55 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, Jan provides the background on her transformation from farm girl to Automotive executive and her passion for authentic leadership. You’ll hear about the questions that will be asked and answered during the podcast series and the type of guests we can expect to hear from as we launch the quest to find GRAVITAS 00:27 Jan’s background 02:45 Moving to America 04:04 Dial it back, tone down the personality 04:52 The dream job 06:10 Now what? aligned to purpose? 07:04 Start ...
Finding Gravitas Trailer
January 08, 2020 19:45 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBIn this trailer, Jan Griffiths provides a short overview of the podcast. Looking to become a more authentic leader? Finding Gravitas is the podcast for you. Gravitas is the ultimate leadership quality that draws people in. It’s an irresistible force encompassing all the traits of authentic leadership. Authentic leaders know how to engage, empower and embolden their teams to achieve boundary breaking performance. The question answered in this podcast is how authentic leadership works. Join...
The Automotive Leaders Podcast, Trailer
January 08, 2020 19:45 - 3 minutes - 7.31 MBWelcome to the Automotive Leaders Podcast, where we help you prepare for the future by sharing insights, stories, and skills from leading voices in the automotive world. I’m your host, Jan Griffiths — that passionate, rebellious farmer’s daughter from Wales with over 35 years of experience in the auto industry. I’m on a mission to create a more authentic leadership culture, one in which people can thrive. “Command and control” as a leadership model is DEAD. Authentic leadership is in. I...