The Automotive Leaders Podcast

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 spokesman for a key economic indicator known as the  Manufacturing Business Survey (PMI®)Tim makes the case for authentic leadership and is grounded by his humanity, caring, and respect for his people, the business, and all of its stakeholders.02:03 Janet Yellen can dance!03:32 Tim’s story12:41 The evolution of the supply chain15:20 Lessons from the Pandemic22:00 Embracing WFH29:41 The high-performance team40:29 Innovation46:28 Transparency51:36 Respect55:25 Advice to your 25-year-old self1:00:59 What is Gravitas?1:02:07 The Legacy

Clint Bruce is a former Navy Special Warfare Officer, a graduate of the US Naval Academy, decorated athlete, former NFL player, and seasoned entrepreneur. He is dedicated to helping leaders protect, perform, endure, and compete while helping veterans and their families transition successfully from service.In this episode Clint shares lessons from the ballfield, the battlefield, and the boardroom (and the farm)Clint is humble, authentic, inspirational, and REAL – Enjoy!Check out this link  https://www.clintbruce.com01:58 – Clint’s story05:10 – Wisdom from the farm20:00 – The Todd Ballard connection and “building high ground for hard days”29:00 – Vulnerability in the Special Ops team32:00 – Learning and performing at the same time34:10 – Are you climbing the right ridgeline?38:00 – Authentic leadership45:00 - Trust47:05 – Advice to your 25-year-old self49:04 – Asking the difficult questions52:00 – Open door policy – do you really have it?56:30 – High-performing team, tactical and moral58:49 - Gravitas1:00:03 – Starting the day1:04:00 – The legacy

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

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, that was just the beginning. Meet the man who progressed from GM to Maytag to become the Senior Vice President and President for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Life Sciences Solutions and Laboratory Products business, and in April 2019 appointed as a member of the DuPont Board of Directors and was recently named one of the most influential people in the fight against COVID 1903:31 – Fred’s story09:41 – Keeping the edge14:23 – Do you stay or leave the plant when COVID19 hits?17:16 –  Creating the high-performance team20:46 – Tearing down the walls23:47 – Getting to trust27:34 – Diversity & inclusion29:59 - Reverse mentoring31:25 – The Pandemic – what we’ve learned34:51 – Speed at scale39:45 – Gravitas50:55 – Starting the day55:09 – Advice to your 25yr old self59:57 – The board member perspective1:03:55 – The legacy

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 along with a sneak peek at the guest line up for Season 2

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 explore the essence of authentic leadership. With a diverse array of guests, Jan leads you through conversations highlighting the significance of staying true to oneself in a corporate world where authenticity often takes a backseat. You'll encounter inspiring stories and profound perspectives from various leaders throughout the season. They collectively emphasize the importance of upholding one's values and consistently delivering one's personal best despite the competitive games and ego-driven behaviors that often plague the corporate world. Notably, the podcast explores the critical role of leaders during crises, drawing from real-life experiences like the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. These stories exemplify how authentic leadership truly shines when facing adversity. Beyond leadership, the season also addresses pressing societal issues, including the profound impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. This broader perspective extends authentic leadership to encompass general social and moral responsibilities, underscoring the significance of leaders engaging in these essential dialogues. As the season concludes, it imparts valuable wisdom, providing a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of authentic leadership.Themes discussed in this episode:Authentic leadershipValue of continuous learning and adaptabilityLeadership during crisesSocietal issues and responsibilitiesDifferent perspectives on authentic leadershipPersonal Best and ValuesCommunication and TransparencyFeatured: Jan GriffithsWhat she does: Jan is the founder and CEO of Gravitas Detroit, an organization dedicated to cultivating authentic leadership in the automotive industry by providing courses, workshops, speaking events, and more. She is also the host of The Automotive Leaders Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Phil Ideson, Founder Art of ProcurementEpisode with Don AkeryEpisode with Laura Lawson, EVP, Chief People Officer at UWMEpisode with Renee Harmon,  VP Leadership Development Team at UWMEpisode with Kevin Browett, Former CEO, Renaissance Media SolutionsEpisode with Jeneanne Hanley, Board Member of KLA, Former President of Lear E-SystemsMary Barra, CEO of General MotorsEpisode with Nick Skislak, Founder of SS Digital MediaEpisode with Kristy FerchoEpisode with Heather Klish, Former President, Dura AutomotiveEpisode with Cathy Mott, Emotional Intelligence ExpertEpisode with Nick Norris, Navy SEALBook Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink, The C4 FoundationEpisode with Mira Griffiths, Co-Founder and Podcast Host at The Mind TakeawayEpisode with Jim Bianchi, President of Bianchi Public RelationsEpisode with John Anderson, Founder, Replace Retirement“Who will you become after the Crisis?” with Dave Sanderson, Author of Moments MatterEpisode with Ryan Berman, Co-founder of CourageousEpisode with Michael Chime, CEO of PreparedEpisode with Katelyn Davis, Ambassador for Millennials and MobilityEpisode No. 1 & No. 2 with Ann Carter, C-Suite Supply Chain ExecutiveEpisode with Paul Humphries, former President of Reliability Solutions at FlexEpisode with Todd Ballard, former Chief Marketing Officer at GoProEpisode with Dr. Andy Palmer, former COO of Nissan and CEO of Aston MartinSeason 2 Episode with Clint Bruce - Former Navy Special Warfare Officer, NFL Player and EntrepreneurEpisode Highlights:[00:57] Podcasting odyssey: Jan's journey from podcasting novice to the culmination of Season 1, embracing challenges and growing in the podcasting environment.[04:46] Mastering authentic leadership in a competitive world: A recap and summary of the key principles of authentic leadership discussed throughout the season. Reflecting on the wisdom shared by diverse leaders

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 companies on the planet. Andy shares his leadership journey that takes him from the more aggressive style of leadership we saw in the industry in the early eighties, through to his experience in Japan and how he's taken the best of all of that leadership experience to become who he is today. He openly shares his vulnerabilities, what he does to deal with those vulnerabilities, how he inspires a team, how he galvanizes a team around a mission, and much more.02:18 – Andy’s story10:20 – Leadership style – the evolution15:42 – Command and control19:16 – Best team experience21:08 – Creating psychological safety22:48 – It’s ok to fail26:45 – Wales29:13 – Authentic leadership31:20 – Napoleon vs. Wellington36:11 – Gravitas37:51 – Galvanizing a team behind a vision42:02 – Keeping it real49:27 – The daily routine51:12 – Advice to your 25yr old self57:16 – The legacy

Todd Ballard, the former Chief Marketing Officer for GoPro possesses that unique combination of an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and authentic leadership. Todd spent 13 years at GoPro where he strategically directed the global marketing, brand development, and media vision for the company, taking it from a start-up to a publicly-traded $1B+ consumer electronics business. Todd shares his leadership insights and best practices to build high-performance teams in this fast-paced, high tech, growth environment.In this episode, you’ll hear all about Todd’s leadership journey, his offsite meetings, and the “5 dependencies” approach, how he builds collaboration, and why “ building high ground for low days” is important to him.02:09 – Todd’s story05:50 – Leadership style evolution07:16 – Avoiding silos09:24 - What’s your job?14:10 – The Tombstone test22:36 – Authentic leadership25:44 – The toxic employee29:05 – Building high ground for low days32:24 – Managing creatives40:10 – Advice to your 25yr old self

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 he modeled authentic leadership with every fiber of his being and this was well before the term “authentic” became a thing. Paul has experienced tremendous success in his career and now runs a significant portion of a $25Billion+ company and he hasn’t changed a bit from those early days back in Wales. It’s my honor and privilege to share with you the leadership insights from one of the most down to earth, real and authentic leaders the corporate world has ever seen.In this episode, we share personal stories from the early days, screw-ups, vision, innovation, attracting talent, and much more.00:00 – Paul’s story07:14 – Screw ups11:47 – Learning to fail13:23 -  Innovation18:17 – Attracting talent21:17 – Vision & purpose33:25 – Giving back36:32 – Advice to my 25yr old self40:18 – The legacy

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. In this episode, we have an open and candid discussion about racism in the workplace. I was reluctant to record this episode because quite frankly I didn’t know where to take the discussion and what questions to ask. I had to be open and honest about that feeling, so I put myself in a safe space with Ann Carter, and we had the conversation. Our intent is to encourage others to have similar conversations and make strides towards eradicating racism.  00:50 – Why I didn’t know what questions to ask04:59 – The term to use07:02 – Advice to leaders in the corporate world13:54 – The conversations white people have15:19 – Racism, discrimination, and bias17:38 – The recruiting process27:38 – The process of promotion32:40 – Being silent34:15 – Advice to the younger generation38:22 – The value of diversity