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You, Me, and Your Top Three

167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on:

- disruptions in industry and society;

- how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions

- brave leadership to drive transformation.

It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured.

Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves.

It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.

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Episodes

Uncomfortably Fun (wsg David Behen)

June 17, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 44.8 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with David Behen, Chief Information Officer of the iconic company and brand, La-Z-Boy. He discusses the power of being brave enough to ask and how being brave can make all the difference in a mentorship relationship. Behen highlights his closest virtual advisors from his life partner to day-to-day business partners to experienced IT and investment advisors to the former governor of Michigan. Additionally, he shares mu...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 10: The Furlough Challenge (SoloCast)

June 10, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, does a solo-cast to explore how the country and business leaders deal with the highest unemployment rate of all time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Gregg discusses how to bring employees back, how it ties to innovation and how to capture the entrepreneurial spirit in order to open up the economy and work to make your business stronger than it was prior to the pandemic. About Gregg Ga...

Creating Lasting Bonds (wsg Raman Sehgal)

June 04, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 47.9 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks about how a company’s culture, combined with where you work early in your career, can have a huge impact on the trajectory of your career. Gregg then speaks with Raman Sehgal, the founder of 20 Nickels, a serial entrepreneur, and a P&G alumnus. Raman discusses P&G’s corporate culture, his podcast experience, and lessons learned along the way. Of course, he speaks about his ‘Top Three’ from a pa...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 9 (wsg Deborah Parizek)

May 27, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 21.9 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Deborah Parizek, Executive Director of the Henry Ford Learning Institute, regarding the future of education. She addresses how the COVID-19 pandemic has shortened the cycle for change in new education models as well as for disruptive corporate learning and development models. She also shares tips for parents to balance their role as a leader at work, at home and now as an ad hoc educat...

Leading in Times of Sudden Disruption 8 (wsg Ethan Becker)

May 20, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Dr. Ethan Becker, president of Boston-based communications firm The Speech Improvement Company. He speaks about communication in times of crisis and disruption; specifically, the long-term effects of this pandemic on general communication and best practices for communicating online and through various digital platforms. Dr. Becker also addresses the importance of listening to effective...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 7 (wsg Campbell Macdonald)

May 11, 2020 13:14 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Campbell Macdonald, the Founder and CEO of Proxxi. He speaks about rapidly pivoting his company to remain relevant during this pandemic, the process he underwent, and how he moved fast. Campbell also shares his thoughts on how to recognize capabilities that will let you excel versus those that will hold you back. About Campbell Macdonald Campbell is an entrepreneur and the CEO Proxx...

Building Communities in Isolation (wsg Amanda Lewan)

May 06, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 36.3 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks about how the world and the working world may be changed forever and how working from home, or anywhere, is the new model. Gregg then speak with Amanda Lewan, CEO and Co-Founder of Bamboo Detroit who is an expert in the working from home space. Amanda discusses the impact COVID and the COVID-driven disruption is having on this shared work model. Of course, she speaks about her ‘Top Three’ from h...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 6 (Solocast)

May 04, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, provides a quick overview of the CGS report ‘Recognizing the Patterns in the Pandemic-Driven Crisis’. He touches on the broad market effect, the basic stages of response, the human and emotional responses from leaders, and the silver lining challenge of it all. About Gregg Garrett Greggory R. Garrett is the CEO and Managing Director of CGS Advisors, a boutique strategy and innovation advisory fi...

Managing Organizational Complexity (wsg Walt Brown)

April 30, 2020 15:24 - 41 minutes - 35.8 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, reflects on how we should all consider the journey we are on and how we may find some useful patterns in it. He then welcome Walt Brown, a Certified EOS® Implementer and Founder of Walt Brown Co. Walt speaks about how organizations are getting much more complex and how major change is needed now more than ever. And, of course, he speaks about his ‘Top 3’ ranging from business partners, to his father,...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 5 (wsg Tim McCabe)

April 27, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with CGS Fellow, Tim McCabe.  Tim has led through several major market disruptions and helped to manage the largest industrial bankruptcy on the planet. He speaks about lessons he learned from that crisis, discusses the impacts of the current crisis tied to COVID-19 and makes suggestions to today’s leaders. And you have to hear what he has to say about using the disruption as a test drive ...

Changing the Rules to Connect The World (wsg Marc Hudson)

April 23, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 42.6 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks about how the disruption being caused by COVID is giving us a chance to look a bit into the future. He then speaks with Marc Hudson, the Co-founder and CEO of RocketFiber. Marc speaks about the journey of building a company that literally connects an iconic, American city and what it is like to vision and grow a company and the critical moment of deciding to sell it. And of course, Marc speaks a...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 4 (wsg Lesley Ma)

April 20, 2020 17:06 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Lesley Ma, CIO and Continuous Improvement Officer of NSF, who is actively leading during this time of disruption at a global, public health and safety organization. She speaks about the role of the CIO during these times and what leaders should be thinking about when it comes to technology; where digital innovation is taking a front-seat to surviving and thriving in the future.  Lesley...

Bringing Others to The Table (wsg Sarah Craft)

April 15, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 49.2 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, discusses beginning to see the good that can come out of a crisis; the silver lining if you will. He then speaks with Sarah Craft, Director of Detroit Venture for America. Sarah discusses the power of a network and how VFA uniquely positions young, top talent around the United States to help spur economic-type growth. Of course, Sarah shares her ‘Top Three’ – from members of the community that help her...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 3 (wsg Ben Bratt)

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Ben Bratt, a global expert in developing organizations and teams. He speaks about how Maslow’s Hierarchy may be updated during this pandemic. He also speaks about how we may need to consider the waves of this pandemic washing through our teams, our organization, and society in general. Finally, he speaks about how we all have to understand the grief curve to lead effectively in these...

Predicting the Post Pandemic Future (wsg Sheryl Connelly)

April 08, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 48.7 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Sheryl Connelly, Head of Global Trends and Futuring at Ford Motor Company. She discusses what it’s like to consider situations much like the COVID-19 pandemic way before it even occurs and how leaders should consider scenario planning as a must-have capability in the future. Of course, Sheryl speaks about her ‘Top Three’  - from her family who helps her bring empathy, to remarkable professi...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 2 (wsg Angie Tuglus)

April 03, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with CGS Fellow Angie Tuglus about leading in times of sudden disruption. They speak about Angie’s experience during disruptions in 2006 when she was part of the restructuring of one of the largest companies in the world. She also talks about leading at a financial lending company during the 2008 mortgage crisis. She speaks about the differences between those times and this time of a pand...

Digital Marketing During Disruption (wsg Brenda Meller)

April 01, 2020 14:14 - 52 minutes - 45.1 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, discusses how CEOs may be able to take a lesson from government during this pandemic. He then welcomes Brenda Meller, Chief Engagement Officer at Meller Marketing. Brenda is a social media marketing expert who shares how to unlock the power of LinkedIn to grow your network. Of course, Brenda speaks about her ‘Top Three’ ranging from her closest family members who keep her true to herself and cheer her ...

Leading in Sudden Disruption 1 (wsg Warren Ritchie)

March 30, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23.6 MB

During this mini episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with CGS Fellow Dr. Warren Ritchie about leading in times of sudden disruption. They explore three questions: 1) Why do some companies fail? 2) What might our industries look like after this global pandemic? and 3) How do you prepare? Show Highlights 0:40        No one has been here before – facing the global pandemic together. 2:17        Failure vs survival: Dealing with environmental...

Finding Your Catalyst (wsg Randy Urban)

March 25, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Randy Urban, Global CIO at Martin Brower. Randy is responsible for keeping quick service restaurants stocked and operating during this time of disruption. He speaks about trends in the global QSR industry and transformations that are taking place in his firm. And, of course, he speaks about his top three – from his first boss who instilled customer centricity into his system, to a systems ...

Finding the Value (wsg Angie Tuglus)

March 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with CGS Fellow and Former COO of Ally Financial, Angie Tuglus. Gregg begins the episode by speaking about the realities of dealing with the global health pandemic and financial meltdown that is disrupting our world. He then turns to Angie to discuss innovating, leading and transforming cultures. Angie shares her experience leading a portion of the transformation from GMAC to Ally and speaks ab...

Align your Body and Mind to Dismantle What Holds You Back (wsg LeeAnn Mallorie)

March 11, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 51.2 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with LeeAnn Mallorie, Founder and CEO of Leading In Motion and Program Founder and Author of Guts & Grace. Through her work, LeeAnn helps leaders align their body, their mind, and their soul. She explains that her approach can apply to all leaders, but why she specifically finds it so critical for women to lean into the process. Of course, LeeAnn speaks about her top three – ranging from busin...

Path Nudging (wsg Kripa Krishnan)

March 04, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 46.6 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Kripa Krishnan, Director, Cloud Product Operations at Google, Inc. Kripa speaks about her journey that took her from India and the Middle East to Silicon Valley. She reflects on her unique career that spans art, music, medicine, finance, and now technology. And, of course, she speaks about her ‘Top Three’ – from path-nudgers who helped her try new things even when she didn’t see them, to re...

Come to the Problem as a Learner (wsg Char Hu)

February 26, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Char Hu, CEO for The Helper Bees. Char and Gregg talk about The Helper Bee’s focus of tacking inefficiencies in the home healthcare market. Char speaks about how this problem is both very personal to him due to an elderly family member and how the United States’ aging population is forcing new approaches to support the ‘aging in place’ concept. Char speaks about his ‘Top Three’ – from his h...

Leaning into Relationships (wsg Brandon Curry)

February 19, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 53.4 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Brandon Curry, Vice President of Human Resources for DRiV Incorporated. Brandon and Gregg talk about transformation techniques and discuss the major disruptions taking over the HR and mobility industries. Brandon’s ‘Top Three’ gives us a glimpse into the origins of his “do something” attitude  – from his dad who instilled his inner drive, to his church community who helped him keep grounded...

Becoming a Multiplier (wsg Chris Uhl)

February 12, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Chris Uhl, Executive Director of the Eastern Region at IFF – a nonprofit mission driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that helps communities thrive. Chris and Gregg spend time discussing the importance of becoming a multiplier within the industry. Chris shares his ‘Top Three’ – from those he was inspired by to give back to the community, to likeminded individuals, to those w...

Maximizing the Overlap (wsg Seun Phillips)

January 29, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Seun Phillips former Managing Director of PlanetM & Founder of STEMNETICS. Seun and Gregg talk about mobility and how the roles of safety, accessibility, and electric and autonomous vehicles are playing a major role within the automotive industry. Seun’s ‘Top Three’ gives us a broader look into who he leans on for inspiration – from those who give him the drive to have an entrepreneurial s...

Passion for Disruptive Potential (wsg Michael Healander)

January 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Michael Healander, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Airspace Link – a company that is building highways for the autonomous drone industry. Michael and Gregg spend time discussing the importance of ingenuity and the patterns of disrupting an industry. Michael shares his ‘Top Three’ – from coaches that helped him recognize that you don’t need to be cut from the same cloth to succeed, to those ...

Active and Empathetic Leadership (wsg Alisyn Malek)

January 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Alisyn Malek, COO and Co-Founder, May Mobility. Alisyn talks about how her company is helping to define a totally new transportation system and what it is like transitioning from being an engineer to corporate innovator to founder and industry disruptor. Alisyn and Gregg discuss large macro systems and the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity. Of course, Alisyn speaks about he...

Globalizing Mobility (wsg Marcus Heitmann)

January 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Marcus Heitmann, General Manager and Vice President Digitalization & Connected Car, SAIC Volkswagen. Marcus is a global expert in connected automotive and mobility and is one of the few people who have spent time on both the ‘internet’ and ‘things’ sides of the IoT business. Marcus is a global IT expert and speaks to the similarities and differences of connected industries across the globe....

Reaching the Tipping Point (Gregg Garrett)

December 28, 2019 14:37 - 15 minutes - 16 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, takes a short pause from interviewing guests to reflect on 2019 and the evolution of IoT. Gregg speaks about three main topics: 1) observations from working in IoT and the ever-connecting world, 2) how this year has been a tipping point for the connecting world and the mindset many leaders have as they drive their companies through this disruptive potential, and 3) doubling down on integration and how 20...

The Road Less Traveled (wsg Jane Sydlowski)

December 18, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host and CEO, CGS Advisors, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Jane Sydlowski, President and CEO AMI Strategies. Jane, a self-made entrepreneur, discusses the process of leaving the stable situation of working for an established company and entering the unknown of her own venture. She speaks about the decades of ups and downs she has experienced during market corrections and the realities of being a female founder in a tech-centered industry. As the rec...

Becoming an Entrepreneur (wsg Shiva Bhardwaj)

December 11, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host and CEO, CGS Advisors, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Shiva Bhardwaj, CEO Pitstop – a cloud-based Prognostic Maintenance Platform that enables enterprises to leverage the wealth of information available from their vehicle fleets. Shiva hails from Toronto and is making a name for himself in the mobility and AI industries. He discusses how his company was born from bridging being raised by a mechanic in an automotive garage with his experiences w...

Start by Asking for Help (wsg Larry Freed)

December 04, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Larry Freed, CEO Give and Take, Inc.. Larry is a multi-time CEO who utilizes the concepts from Adam Grant’s best-selling book Give and Take to scale businesses. He speaks about SaaS businesses and partnering with academic institutions and their PhDs to create unique and valuable business opportunities. Larry dives deep into the knowledge collaboration capability and the art of encouraging people to invest in one ...

Orchestrating Trust (wsg Michael Farber)

November 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Michael Farber, Managing Partner of Ratio Companies and former EVP, Booz Allen Hamilton. Michael speaks to his 30+ year career in driving large transformation in both federal government agencies as well as market-leading companies and shares how innovators need to not just disrupt to disrupt, but rather define the purpose of being different. Michael explains how making safe spaces and encouraging people to explor...

Mobility as a Disruptor to Retail and More (wsg Jeff Cripe)

November 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Jeff Cripe, Founder and CEO of Cargo – a fast moving company on a rocketship-style path to success. Jeff is a 30 under 30 award recipient from Forbes and, in just a few years’ time, he has founded a company, created a new category, raised over $40 million of capital, and successfully partnered with almost every name brand consumables company worldwide. During the discussion, Jeff shares the secrets of growing a b...

When Bravery Pays Off (wsg Steve Tack)

November 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Steve Tack, SVP, Product Management at Dynatrace – a technology giant that is part of the backbone of many of the most well-known brands in this digital world. Steve shares the journey that took the company from a small division of a large technology organization to a spin-out and PE-backed growth firm to a publicly-traded technology firm. Steve also gives hints on how to grow a successful global product team and...

Lollipops to Rideshare - The Rise of an Entrepreneur (wsg Ryan Green)

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Ryan Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Gridwise - The #1 companion app for rideshare drivers. Ryan shares his history as a Naval Officer turned entrepreneurial CEO who is actively shaping the ride-share market in the US. He discusses how fragmented the mobility market is and how companies that fill the white space and provide integration will be the long-term winners. Ryan speaks to the importance of keeping the ends ...

Franchising a Lifestyle (wsg Andrew McCuiston)

October 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Andrew McCuiston, President of Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC – one of the country’s fastest growing franchise brands. Andrew discusses how franchising allows brands to scale through partnerships with like-minded business owners and shares why he and his business partners believe that their company is an Amazon-proof business. Andrew discusses the unique leadership culture he and his business partners have...

Preparing to Jump Without a Parachute (wsg Ryan Sullivan)

October 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Ryan Sullivan, CEO of Xenith – an athlete-centric lifestyle brand that is an emerging challenger in the very competitive football market. Ryan speaks about how it is no longer good enough for CEOs to be incredible operators, but how they must now be transformation specialists. Ryan also opens up about what it’s like to hold the CEO position and the challenges of being at the top. Ryan shares his top three includi...

Intentionally Becoming a Champion (wsg Mat Ishbia)

October 09, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 48.3 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Mat Ishbia, CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage and United Shore – industry leading mortgage companies. Mat talks about growing the firm from a mere twelve people to north of 4,400 employees and shares the lessons that he learned along the way. Mat reflects on how he doesn’t use technology to replace humans but to make them better and enable them to excel at customer service. Mat shares his top three including his...

Don't Accept the Status Quo (wsg Tracy-Ann Palmer)

October 02, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 47.9 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Tracy-Ann Palmer, Vice President Global GTM, Strategy and Transformation at Rackspace and global technology executive who hails from South Africa. Tracy-Ann has worked with iconic tech brands that are known around the world. She is a humble leader who appreciates being pushed and encouraged to reach far beyond where she thinks she can reach. Tracy-Ann used her passion to found Midwest Technology Leaders and the n...

Sustaining Business and the Environment (wsg Jordan Darragh)

September 25, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 49.9 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Jordan Darragh, an expert in sustainability who is the founder and CEO of PrintReleaf, Inc.  Jordan discusses his deep understanding of the print services industry's effect on the environment and how he used it to find his passion in founding a successful business. He also shares how sustainability of the environment can relate to sustainability of your business. Of course, Jordan talks about the importance of ...

Never Be Afraid to Win (wsg Amos Schwartzfarb)

September 18, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Amos Schwartzfarb an expert in scaling sales who is a six-time entrepreneur, is currently the Managing Director of Techstars Austin and is a very recent author of Sell More Faster: Ultimate sales playbook for startups. As an avid climber and biker who truly lives life as an adventure, Amos credits his success to having learned how to not be afraid to fail. Additionally, Amos discusses how to sell more, faster a...

Filling the Advisory Whitespace (wsg Roy Verstraete)

September 11, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 78.5 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Roy Verstraete, a founding member of the Private Directors Association; a group helping to build advisory boards for private companies and owners.  Roy discusses the importance of an independent advisory network and the critical role of mentors and advisors in today’s day and age. Specifically, Roy talks about his career leading manufacturing and product companies in Europe, North America, and South America. Addi...

A Diamond in the Rough (wsg Jaques Panis)

September 04, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

Jacques Panis, the accomplished global brand builder, joins Gregg Garrett in this week’s episode of You, Me, and Your Top Three. Jacques transformed the Shinola brand from a defunct shoe polish brand brand into a globally recognized leader in the fashion and accessories industry. Jacques talks about the ups and downs of becoming an overnight success and specifically about the impact that can have on your closest relationships. Jacques gives insight into his current leadership adventure - lea...

Discovering Your Type of Mentor

August 28, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MB

During this episode, You Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, takes a short pause from interviewing guests to reflect on what we’ve heard over the first twenty weeks of the podcast. He breaks down the growth of the podcast in over 30 countries, discusses the patterns that have been observed around six types of advisors, discusses virtual versus real life mentors, and talks about the power of mentor to mentor networking. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 0:58        19 leaders. ...

Be Fabulous - Influencing the Future (wsg Ryan Schram)

August 21, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

During this episode, we speak with Ryan Schram, a leader in digital and influencer marketing and the Chief Operating Officer at IZEA Worldwide. Ryan speaks about the unique journey he and his colleagues took to disrupt an industry, form a new category and rise to the top. We discuss the celebrity influencers of today, the emerging role of the nano-influencer, as well as potential influencers of the future like artificial intelligence. Ryan highlights his ‘Top Three’ advisors and speaks about...

Making Transformation the Day Job (wsg Ed Rybicki)

August 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

During this episode, we speak with Ed Rybicki, Chief Information Officer at Vyaire Medical. Throughout the discussion, Ed highlights how throughout his journey to his global CIO role he never forgot to keep people at the center of pretty much everything he does – something he learned from his background in organizational behavior. Ed elaborated on how data has become one of the world’s most valuable assets and noted how it needs to find its way on to the balance sheets of many companies. H...

Thinking Like Amazon (wsg John Rossman)

August 07, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 45.2 MB

During this episode, we speak with John Rossman, a former executive at Amazon, who was responsible for building one of its largest and most successful business units – Amazon Marketplace. John discusses the mindset that leaders at Amazon have that allows them to constantly innovate and transform as they disrupt markets. He gives specific hints from his most recent book, Think Like Amazon, which helps leaders consider how to take advantage of the digital world that is forming all around th...

Transforming a Giant (wsg Falk Bothe)

July 31, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

During this episode, we speak with a digital transformation expert who operates on a global stage. Falk Bothe carries responsibility for driving transformations and developing the top forty leaders for the Volkswagen Group - one of the largest companies in the world. In his role, Falk helps top executives cut through the inertia of a successful past to envision and take advantage of the future. Throughout the conversation, Falk advises transformation leaders and shares his views on the disru...

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