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Bridging Startup Culture and Traditional Auto with Ted Serbinski
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - June 06, 2024 10:30 - 35 minutesThis 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, host Jan Griffiths dives into the changing dynamics between traditional automotive companies and tech startups, featuring guest Ted Se...
The WRI Study 2024: Toyota's Surge, Ford's Decline
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - May 23, 2024 10:30 - 38 minutesThis 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, host Jan Griffiths dives into the findings of the 24th Annual North American Automotive OEM and Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI)...
Taking a break
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - May 09, 2024 10:30 - 6 minutesThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more In this episode, Jan Griffiths announces she is taking a well-deserved break to head back to her homeland, Wales. She reflects on this year, filled with unexpected achievements like becoming an author and launching AutoCulture 2.0....
AutoCulture 2.0 Book Launch
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - April 25, 2024 10:30 - 33 minutesThis 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 b...
Martin Fischer on Shaping ZF's Automotive Leadership and Culture
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - April 11, 2024 10:30 - 36 minutesThis 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 a...
Getting to Know Collin Shaw, the next President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Group
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - March 28, 2024 10:30 - 32 minutesThis 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, t...
Leading Diversity: A Discussion on CADIA's DE&I Industry Study
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - March 14, 2024 10:30 - 30 minutesThis 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 Po...
AutoCulture 2.0: Leading with Gravitas
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - February 29, 2024 10:30 - 21 minutesThis 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 in...
Understanding EV Startups & Industry Dynamics with Larry Burns
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - February 15, 2024 10:30 - 39 minutesThis 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 betw...
The Chinese Challenge: BYD vs Legacy Automakers
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - February 01, 2024 10:30 - 42 minutesThis 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 ...
Bridging Gaps: Lean Manufacturing Meets Tech
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - January 18, 2024 10:30 - 52 minutesSign 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 i...
The journey through 2023 and the vision for 2024
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - January 04, 2024 10:30 - 33 minutesSign 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 t...
How Alisyn Malek is shaping the future of mobility through collaboration, innovation, and leadership
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - December 21, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutesSign 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...
Exploring Nissan's path to workplace excellence with Michael Colleran
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - December 07, 2023 10:30 - 42 minutesSign 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 Amer...
Season 4 finale and the road to industry transformation
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - November 16, 2023 10:30 - 22 minutesSign 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 provi...
Legal Success Strategies for your post-UAW Strike Auto Startup
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - November 02, 2023 10:30 - 27 minutesWatch 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 automo...
My Love Hate Relationship with Shawn Fain
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - October 26, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutesWatch 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 c...
UAW Strike: Preparing for a Successful Industry Restart
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - October 19, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutesSign 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 be...
Transforming UAW Strike Negotiations for a Win-Win Outcome
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - October 10, 2023 10:20 - 28 minutesSign 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, w...
More Strike Content in the Works
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - October 05, 2023 10:15 - 8 minutesSign 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 OE...
Leadership in Crisis: Navigating the UAW Strike
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - September 21, 2023 10:30 - 14 minutesWatch 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 ne...
UAW Strike and the Automotive Industry: Supply Chain Insights
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - September 15, 2023 09:45 - 31 minutesWatch 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 histo...
DE&I Transformation: Insights from a CEO's Remarkable Rise
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - September 07, 2023 10:30 - 50 minutesSign 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, Equi...
Revolutionizing the Road Ahead: Traditional to Tech in Automotive
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - August 24, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutesContact 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 fo...
Unleashing the Unicorn Within: Nurturing Innovation in Legacy Auto
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - August 10, 2023 10:30 - 20 minutesLearn 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 the...
Auto Revolutions: John McElroy & Jason Stein on Shaping Industry Culture
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - July 27, 2023 10:45 - 54 minutesWatch 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 a...
Driving Disruption: How Highland Electric Fleets is Transforming School Transportation
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - July 13, 2023 10:30 - 41 minutesLearn 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 p...
Enter the Supplier Ecosystem: With Infineon’s Chris Thibeault Reflecting on Lessons from Amazon’s Wendy Bauer
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - June 29, 2023 10:45 - 26 minutesSign 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 comp...
🌴 Embrace the Power of Extended Time Off: 5 Benefits to Enhance Your Work-Life Balance 🌴
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - June 15, 2023 10:45 - 26 minutesSign 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...
Next-Gen Automotive Leadership with Volkswagen CSMO Andrew Savvas
The Automotive Leaders Podcast - June 01, 2023 10:56 - 49 minutesWatch 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. marke...
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