The Automotive Leaders Podcast
Episodes
Work from home forever? with an automotive OEM?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the full video on YouTube - click hereEarlier this year, an announcement by Mitsubishi North America (MMNA)caught the attention of the en...
Deconstructing the Dr. Andy Palmer Interview With Automotive Technology Leader Anne Partington
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click hereThe reality of practicing leadership is di...
Meet the ‘Godfather of the EV’ and the former CEO of Switch Mobility, Dr. Andy Palmer
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click hereThe automotive industry is changing fast —...
The Automotive Leaders Podcast, launched!
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back!The Automotive Leaders Podcast is officially launched.Here's the story behind the rebrand and what you can expect in future episodes.Downlo...
We're Rebranding!
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here'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 f...
5 Tips for Improving Accountability With Jan Griffiths, President and Founder of Gravitas Detroit
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve just finished your annual strategic planning meeting, which hopefully if you listened to episode 73 of our podcast, went a little better than...
How To Hold Others Accountable With Brian Moran, Founder and CEO of The Execution Company and co-author of ‘Uncommon Accountability’
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Accountability isn’t exactly a fun word. It has quite a negative connotation — probably because we’ve been acculturated to ...
5 Tips for better strategic planning meetings
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionStrategic planning is traditionally a dreaded affair. Days of meaningless corporate speak and internal competition usually fail to ...
Automotive Supplier Relationships with Steve Kiefer and Dave Andrea
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to launch your supplier podcast - click here for more detailsThe 2022 Plante Moran WRI® (Working Relations Index®) Study of North America...
Meet Cathy Mott & Dr Toni Flowers
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s rare to be able to benefit from authentic leadership insight from both a manager and one of her team members. But approaching the leadership mo...
The reality of a Covid world
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll share the reality of living in a Covid world along with a walk back to episode 0Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e...
Did you hear the news?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stellantis reverses controversial changes in contract terms for suppliersHere's the Automotive News articleGood move but what's next? how will Stellan...
Meet Daniel Pink, NY Times best selling author
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Regret is a “peculiar emotion,” says Daniel Pink. “People regret inaction more than they regret taking action.”What’s more, regret is univer...
I love the office !!!??
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look back into the evolution of the way we work today, where we're headed, the most recent Gallup survey, my personal story, a surprising announceme...
Meet Sandy Stojkovski, CEO Vitesco Technologies, North America
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Sandy Stojkovski’s career took off when, during her first year at Cooper-Standard Aut...
Meet Stephen M. R. Covey, Global authority on trust, leadership, and culture. New York Times best selling author
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Get Stephen's latest book Trust & Inspire, click hereStephen M.R. Covey wants you t...
Ford and the EV split, Stellantis and a few more stumbles
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jan covers a few of the noteworthy topics in the automotive industry and how they relate to leadership.👉 Ford announcement on the ...
Meet Doug Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Buy the book The Blueprint - 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Hei...
Stellantis WTF? 10 steps backward
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jan talks about the new supplier Terms and Conditions recently issued by automaker, Stellantis and what this means to the automotive ...
Meet Mark Bole, Senior Executive at General Motors, Head of V2X & Battery Solutions
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you not just survive but thrive as an authentic leader at General Motors (or, indeed, anywhere)?It's not very often you come across a large num...
Meet Lynn Kier, VP Corporate Communications at Diebold Nixdorf
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast There’s never been a greater need for honesty and transparency — for people to tell it...
Ready for the big quit 😱
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Pandemic has given us cause to pause and rethink how we live our lives.In this episode, Jan explores her personal story and how she decided to qui...
Meet Rich Sheridan, CEO and Co-founder of Menlo Innovations, Author of ‘Joy Inc.’ and ‘Chief Joy Officer’
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first time Rich Sheridan touched a computer was in 1971. The CEO and Co-founder of Menlo Innovations, who went on to write “Joy Inc.” and “C...
Trust, Transparency and Supply Chain
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about trust and transparency, not only in terms of leadership, internally and with our teams, but externally, with our stakeholders more sp...
Meet Stefan Krause, A driving force in the world of EVs
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Leaders need to have conviction in themselves and their employees. Without it, a compli...
Meet Delaina and Luke, members of Gen Z in the workplace.
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Delaina and Luke, members of Gen Z in the workplace.There’s a lot to be gained from a fresh perspective — even then it’s a viewpoint that d...
Meet Paul Glantz, co-founder and chairman - Emagine Entertainment
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic hasn’t been easy for business leaders. And that’s especially true for people leading businesses that physically bring people together...
Break the Mold - Authentic Leadership LIVE!
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the season 3 opening episode, Jan shares the audio from the highly energetic and engaging speech at the Centre for Automotive Research conference, ...
Time to go deeper
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jan explores the deeper questions around authentic leadership and the plans for season 3 including an increased focus on Gen Z
Boost Employee Engagement with an Internal Podcast
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Audio from a recent webinar exploring the benefits of an internal podcast for your business or your team along with exactly what you need to know befo...
The Mission
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Griffiths, President of Gravitas Detroit talked about the mission on the Automotive Leaders Podcast
Meet Carrie Uhl, Chief Procurement Officer for GE Healthcare
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, you’ll meet Carrie Uhl, Chief Procurement Officer for GE Healthcare. Carrie is one of the most impactful supply chain leaders in no...
Meet Carla Bailo, former President and CEO at the Center for Automotive Research
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book In this podcast, you’ll meet Carla Bailo, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Resea...
Meet Jesse Jacoby, Change Leadership Guru
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you're going to meet the change leadership guru. Jesse Jacoby is the founder of the business consulting service Emergent, which focuses on orga...
Meet Mark Lecher, President & CEO of HFI
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll meet Mark Lecher, President and CEO of HFI. Follow his journey from an impoverished beginning where he had to start working ...
The Power of the RESTART
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As pandemic restrictions come to an end, we find ourselves facing another transition. Many of us are heading back to the office, but not necessarily i...
Meet Jason Stocker, President, C&U Americas
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll meet Jason Stocker, President of C&U Americas. We’ll learn about his blue-collar roots, how he took inspiration from a 1...
Meet Mary, Powerful role model, born 1892
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jan shares her thoughts on Mother’s Day, what she learned from her grandmother and mother, and how their influence translates into ...
Meet Kimberley Gardiner, former Senior VP of Marketing, Volkswagen
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book In this episode, you’ll meet Kimberley Gardiner, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Volksw...
Back to the office and 10,000 downloads 🤔
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The way we work is forever changed, in this episode I share my thoughts and experiences on the subject and why this is an opportunity for leaders.
Meet Jason Stein, Publisher of Automotive News
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll meet one of the most well-known figures in the automotive industry. Jason Stein, Publisher of Automotive News, ...
Let's talk about Gravitas
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More importantly, now than ever before, effective leaders need to demonstrate the quality of Gravitas. Why is that? And what is Gravitas, anyway?In th...
Meet Diana Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of the Constellation Agency
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Meet Diana Lee, CEO of the Constellation Agency, a company that experienced 4000% growth in the ...
Are you clear?
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I'll explore a personal perspective on clarity. How it applies to leadership in life, work, and each and every day.Reference:War...
Meet Warren Harris, CEO of Tata Technologies
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Meet Warren Harris, CEO of Tata Technologies, as he sits down with host Jan Griffiths t...
Meet David Chislett – Chief Activator & Weapon of Mass Creation
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet David Chislett - Author, poet, musician, artist, entrepreneur, and a man on a mission to activate creativity in as many people as he can. This po...
The Power of Your Words
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Short 10-minute bonus episode
Meet Aled Miles, President & CEO of Sauce Labs
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the technology culture Aled has successfully led his entire career, specifically, how to create a high-performance team in...
Finding the light - My Personal Journey
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book This is a solo episode produced to share my personal authentic leadership journey with you. You'...
Meet Dr Steve Taubman – The Mindset Expert
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steve Taubman, aka The Anxiety Doc is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and coach. In this episode, you’ll hear how an ex-neurotic, ex-Long...
Meet Tim Fiore – Chief Procurement Officer For Ryder System,Inc. and Chair for the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee (PMI®).
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From spacesuits to trucks across multiple timezones, Tim Fiore speaks not only about his craft in the world of the supply chain, but he is also the sp...
Meet Clint Bruce - Former Navy Special Warfare Officer, NFL Player and Entrepreneur
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Bruce is a former Navy Special Warfare Officer, a graduate of the US Naval Academy, decorated athlete, former NFL player, and seasoned entrepren...
Re-energizing your team
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this short bonus episode, I'll share with you ideas you can implement immediately to help re-energize your team and prepare for 2021
Meet Fred Lowery
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The leadership journey of the Tennessee boy who thought he’d made it when he became a design & release engineer for General Motors, he was wrong...
The 21 Traits of Authentic Leadership
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 launches with studio upgrades and a new look.In this episode, Jan talks about the 21 traits of authentic leadership compiled from Season 1 al...
Journey to authentic leadership: Season 1 highlights
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter In its debut season, the "Automotive Leaders Podcast," hosted by Jan Griffiths, takes you on a journey to ex...
Meet Dr Andy Palmer, former COO of Nissan and CEO of Aston Martin
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine starting your career as a draftsman in the automotive industry in the UK, and then…….. you become the CEO of one of the most iconic car co...
Meet Todd Ballard, former Chief Marketing Officer at GoPro
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Ballard, the former Chief Marketing Officer for GoPro possesses that unique combination of an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and authentic l...
Meet Paul Humphries, former President of Reliability Solutions at Flex
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul is the man responsible for inspiring my bone-deep commitment to authentic leadership, he was my first boss back in Wales in the early ’80s as h...
Meet Ann Carter - Part 2 and the questions I didn’t know how to ask
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Ann Carter is the leader people love to follow and if you listened to part 1 you’ll know why. ...
Meet Ann Carter , C Suite Supply chain executive - Part 1
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Ann Carter is the leader people love to follow. Don’t take my word for it just ask anyone who ...
Meet Katelyn Davis, Ambassador for Millennials and Mobility
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Katelyn Davis believes passionately about the future of the Automotive Industry and her dedicati...
Meet the Generation Z CEO – Michael Chime, CEO of Prepared
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Move over Millennials, Gen Z is coming through! In this episode, you’ll get inside the mind of a Gen Z CEO, Yale student, football player, and purpo...
Meet Ryan Berman, Co-founder of Courageous
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Every company should have a potential future fear because fear leads to growth” – Ryan Berman. NOW is the time to face that fear of the unknown...
Who will you become after the Crisis?
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are starting back to work soon and there’s some anxiety around our “New Normal” and exactly what that means, but first a question we must ask...
Meet John Anderson, C-founder of the CEO Advantage and Author of Replace Retirement
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic, as routines are turned upside down and corporate playbooks tossed aside, John Anderson—entrepreneur and author of Replace Retir...
Meet Jim Bianchi, President of Bianchi Public Relations - on crisis communication
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How we communicate will set the tone for how we lead through this crisis and set the stage for how we lead AFTER the crisis, in the world of the new n...
Meet Mira Griffiths - Leadership Coach, The Wartime Refugee Perspective
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we explored leadership insights from that elite group of warriors known as the Navy SEALS, well trained for combat in extreme, uncertain and...
Meet Nick Norris, Navy SEAL
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Sunday, March 29th, 2020 and we are in the midst of a global crisis, the COVID 19 crisis. Leaders are challenged with an unprecedented situ...
Meet Cathy Mott - Emotional Intelligence Expert
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How was your week? Adjusting to life with the new norm?Do you have the new work routine set up and your teams all charging ahead? Working from home al...
Are you ready to lead through the COVID19 crisis?
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These are troubling times indeed yet they open up an opportunity to connect with people on a deep and meaningful level like never before.It's time to ...
Meet Heather Klish, President Dura Automotive
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book (Recorded when Heather was Global Vice President Logistics & Lean Manufacturing – Delphi)M...
Meet Kristy Fercho, Head of home lending at Wells Fargo & Chair of Mortgage Bankers Association
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(Recorded when Kristy was President of mortgage at Flagstar bank)Meet Kristy Fercho, the daughter of a track coach from Compton CA on a mission to hel...
Meet Nick Skislak , Founder of SS Digital Media
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet 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...
Meet Jeneanne Hanley, a recognized transformational leader , Board member of KLA and previously President of Lear E Systems
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Meet Jeneanne Hanley, a leader with over 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry culmi...
Meet Kevin Browett , CEO Renaissance Media Solutions
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet 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 ...
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
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet 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...
Meet Laura Lawson - Chief People Officer - United Wholesale Mortgage
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Laura Lawson, an authentic leader who takes her skills and creativity from her Hollywood job on the Ellen show and becomes the “chief architect...
Meet Don Akery, President of TTI Americas
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet 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,...
Who is Jan and Why the Quest for Gravitas ?
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jan provides the background on her transformation from farm girl to Automotive executive and her passion for authentic leadership. Yo...
The Automotive Leaders Podcast, Trailer
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Automotive Leaders Podcast, where we help you prepare for the future by sharing insights, stories, and skills from leading voices in th...