In this episode, you'll meet one of the most well-known figures in the automotive industry. Jason Stein , Publisher of Automotive News , has spent decades interviewing automotive industry leaders, now he’s on the other side of the mic. We learn about his journey from a small-town sports reporter, to becoming the publisher of the most well-respected source of automotive news today. We’ll hear what he’s learned about leadership from his own experience, as well as from the many automotive leaders h...
Mar 31, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 40
More importantly, now than ever before, effective leaders need to demonstrate the quality of Gravitas. Why is that? And what is Gravitas, anyway? In this episode, Jan answers those questions and more, exploring the meaning of Gravitas, how it can be developed, and why the changing landscape of business demands an upgraded approach to leadership, now. 00:51 What is Gravitas? 04:04 Judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up 05:56 Join the pity party? 06:53 In the weeds 10:07 Growth min...
Mar 17, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 past three years. Through this exponential growth, she strives for a high level of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability. In this episode, she shares her formula for hiring and retaining top new talent in a highly desirable fast-paced environment, and you’ll hear how she encourages her team to self-advocate for continued growth and fulfillment. ...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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: Warren Harris episode #33 John Anderson - Replace Retirement
Feb 17, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 to discuss the experiences, challenges, and critical milestones that shaped his career path to becoming a CEO. Warren talks about what Tata Technologies does and the intricacies of Indian business culture, explaining how their company defines and nurtures innovation by embracing a global mindset. Warren discusses how they maintain a safe work enviro...
Feb 03, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 podcast will challenge your perception of creativity, what it is, how it works and how to unleash creativity in your team. 1:55 David’s story 6:10 Going deep into innovation & creativity 22:20 Music & managing creatives 28:00 Labels 35:00 What is a creativity workshop? 37:00 Creating a culture of innovation 49:00 Is now the time? 57:10 How do...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Short 10-minute bonus episode
Jan 17, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, we explore the technology culture Aled has successfully led his entire career, specifically, how to create a high-performance team in an environment that demands fast-paced change and constant innovation in order to survive. Listen for the Welsh Star Wars connection! Click here for more on Sauce Labs 03:00 Aled’s story 10:07 Authentic leadership 15:14 Creating the high-performance team 22:12 Starting the day 31:51 The Auto industry through the eyes of a tech guy 37:19 Innovation...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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'll hear about the origins of Dream it, Brand it, Own it, the power of storytelling, why I wished I started speaking up in meetings - sooner, embracing the gray and the milestone photoshoot with Brad Ziegler.
Jan 04, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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 Island chiropractor underwent a personal life transformation that led to his helping others discover the keys to their success and, how all of this relates to your authentic leadership journey. More on Dr. Steve Taubman 2:27 His story 12:16 Experiences as the MTV spring break hypnotist 16:43 Nerves that fire together, wire together 20:27 Making micr...
Dec 23, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 story 12:41 The evolution of the supply chain 15:20 Lessons from ...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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
Nov 23, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 th...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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
Oct 28, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 collecti...
Sep 10, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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, gr...
Aug 12, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 ...
Jul 29, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 inten...
Jul 22, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 has worked with her. Ann has experienced tremendous success in the C suite and across multiple industries, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Aerospace, and Healthcare, she sees no barriers to success and leads the charge in the area of supplier and workplace diversity and inclusion, it's her mission. This Harvard grad has a story to tell and one t...
Jul 03, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Download the 21 traits of authentic leadership e book Katelyn Davis believes passionately about the future of the Automotive Industry and her dedication has never wavered even during the difficult times of the downturn she persevered and encouraged others to share her passion. In this episode, you’ll learn about Katelyn’s story, her automotive roots, and her leadership beliefs. Katelyn dispels some of the myths of the Millennial generation and shares with us how she approaches social media and h...
Jun 16, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 purpose-driven leader. Michael Chime is the CEO and founder of Prepared, a company on a mission to pursue a safer world for everyone. Michael and the team created an App that connects schools and emergency services in real-time during crisis situations where every second counts. In this episode you’ll learn about vision, passion, courage, defying conventi...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
“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 and a very uncertain future, NOW is the time to unleash COURAGE in our organizations. “What could the future of your company look like with an infusion of courage?” – Ryan Berman In 2019 Ryan sparked the courage movement that set out to reinvent businesses by galvanizing people, inspiring leaders, and celebrating courageous action in life and in busine...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 and answer for ourselves. A question that holds the answer to how we plan to live the rest of lives, it’s simply this - How has this crisis changed us? We explore this topic from a man who has lived his life in 2 distinct parts – BEFORE the plane went down on January 15th, 2009, and AFTER. In this episode, you’ll meet Dave Sanderson, the last passenger ...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
During the pandemic, as routines are turned upside down and corporate playbooks tossed aside, John Anderson—entrepreneur and author of Replace Retirement—brings a fresh perspective on leadership, vision, and the concept of Retirement with his rallying call: “Don’t retire, refire.” John’s story starts at IBM, where he began his career before building a successful office furniture business. Along the way, he found mentorship in Verne Harnish and worked with thought leaders like Jim Collins and Pat...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 normal. Relationships with ALL stakeholders are critical to our success and how we navigate the complex world of communication right now during the crisis will either cement those relationships to build a strong foundation for the future or destroy them. This is an opportunity to galvanize the team, the business and maybe even the industry. Communic...
Apr 13, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 unstable times. This week we take a different perspective, still very much within the scope of leading through a crisis, dealing with an enemy, riding the emotional roller coaster of our entirely changed lives but this time through the lens of a wartime refugee. What can we learn from her experience? How did she make the shift from victim to inspi...
Apr 06, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 situation where there is no corporate playbook to follow and very little evidence of contingency planning. Where can we look for guidance? for leadership insight in this time of crisis, this time of uncertainty - who is ever really trained for this? The answer – the military – and we look to an elite group of warriors known as the NAVY SEALS In this episode,...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 all figured out? My answer is - NO, not even close, I wasn't nearly as productive as I wanted to be, I struggled to get out of bed, keep my energy up and focus on anything for more than 5 minutes. I was angry, scared, emotional and at times a bit crazy. I craved interaction with other people, and I judged myself for not being productive and not havi...
Mar 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
