Saying More, by Speaking Less (WSG Teri Takai)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
Host is joined by , a leader who found her voice while growing up in the automotive industry before shifting to public service at the State and Federal levels. Teri learned to make her voice heard in powerful rooms not by the count of her words, but by the power and precision of how and what she says. Teri shares her “Top 3”: Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Company who taught her to have a voice; former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm who gave her a seat at the table and demonstrated what real collaboration looked like; and Former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates who shaped her...
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Leadership and the Law of Entrainment (WSG Suzy Siegle)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
, Ed.D., J.D., President of , joins host to discuss numerous leadership lessons and the Law of Entrainment. Suzy shares her “Top 3” which include God, her husband David, her entire leadership team at Walsh, and a couple of external leaders who help to stretch her thinking. And you have to hear what she says about discipline equaling freedom. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) What humans can learn from AI (05:00) Meet Suzy The “Top Three”: (06:40) God: The foundation of Suzy’s guidance, bravery, and leadership (09:10) Suzy’s husband, : Betters Suzy...
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Learning from a Recovering Banker (WSG Anthony LaVerde)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
, CEO of , joins host to explore the concept of cross-industrial careers. Anthony shares his “Top 3”: Emagine Entertainment CFO Dirk Kjolhede and Chairman Paul Glantz, who, together with Anthony, make up a three-member strategic investment approval committee; and a former boss who taught Anthony that he must not be afraid to surround himself with people who are better than him. And you have to hear what he says about “supporting the team”. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) Considering non-traditional connections between industries (05:15) Meet Anthony...
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Delivering on Vision (WSG Chase Kushak)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
, President of and Partner in , joins host to discuss Chase’s niche in helping visionary entrepreneurs scale their enterprises and the overall importance of integrators. Chase shares his “Top 3”: Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers at ; and at Gypsy Spirits; and at Blake’s Hard Cider Co. And you have to hear what he says about competing on pace. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) The importance of integrators (06:47) Meet Chase The “Top Three”: (12:22) Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers at Founders Brewing Co. (14:30) Michael Kazanowski and Adam...
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Cherish the Moments (WSG Pierre Boutin)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
– President & CEO of and former President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada – joins host to discuss the difference between building ecosystems and building organizations. Pierre shares his “Top 3”: , who is equal parts boat-builder and sailor; , a journey mate in the auto-to-mobility path; and Pierre’s wife, , who reminds him to stop and cherish transformational moments. And you have to hear what he says about demonstrating empathy. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Connecting ecosystems (05:20) Meet Pierre The “Top Three”:...
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Control the Minutes (WSG Christian Oswald)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
, CEO of , joins host to discuss the importance of words, listening, and communication during times of transformation. Christian shares his “Top 3”: , who taught him leadership lessons; his children, who allowed him to understand better how early life digital experiences shape usage patterns; and , who is an expert in crafting “mongrel teams”. And you have to hear what he says about being voluntold. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Consistency and controlling the minutes (05:37) Meet Christian The “Top Three”: (12:37) Mark Wales: taught Christian...
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Building the Industrial Carnival (WSG Bruce Smith)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
, majority shareholder, Chairman, and CEO of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, joins host to discuss how the connected world rewards speed and flexibility. Bruce shares his “Top 3”: , who blends an understanding of people and clarity of problems to lead; , who understands the dynamics between leaders; , who can receive feedback and truly become better from it, and his wife, Michelle, who specializes in pulling thorns. And you have to hear about how he draws big circles to include others and how he suggests leaders must balance the 4P Accounts. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00)...
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Leading Through Digital Disruption (WSG April Clobes)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
, CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, joins host to discuss the need for top leaders of firms to better understand the basics of technology in order to properly define strategies and transform companies. April shares her Top 3: , who demonstrated a relentless drive and employee focus; , who exemplifies credit union collaboration; and , who bring courage and new understanding. And you have to hear about how she treats every day like a job interview. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Is every company a technology company? (05:32) Meet April...
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Small Words to Moonshots (wsg Ben Lamm)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
SMALL WORDS TO MOONSHOTS | Ben Lamm, a multi-time founder who is currently working on bringing back the woolly mammoth, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss how small words can lead to HUGE ideas. Of course, Ben shares his Top 3 or 4: Thomas Tull, who reminds him to just keep going; John McKinley, who taught him how to live servant leadership; Richard Garriott, who has stoked his passion to explore; and his grandmother, who has taught him that he can do anything. And you have to hear what he has to say about picking a principle and not allowing anything to budge you from it. About Ben...
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Driving Uncomfortable Conversations (wsg Andrew Stuart)
You, Me, and Your Top Three
DRIVING UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS | , President and CEO of TD Auto Finance, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the need to get uncomfortable in order to have breakthrough moments. Of course, Andrew shares his Top 3 (well, 4): , his wife, who helps him learn to interpret emotions; , who taught him the power of uncomfortable conversations; , a worldly leader who has shown him the power of outside perspectives; and , a collegiate friend who helps him celebrate practicality. And you have to hear what he has to say about creating an environment to drive intellectual curiosity. About Andrew...
info_outlineAbout Gregg Garrett
Greggory R. Garrett is the CEO and Managing Director of CGS Advisors, a boutique strategy and innovation advisory firm that works with senior leaders at public companies and select private organizations. He is a dynamic and experienced international keynote speaker, an adjunct professor of business and engineering, the host of the “You, Me, and Your Top Three” podcast, and author of the best-selling business leadership book, Competing in the Connecting World. Having addressed audiences from 20 to upwards of 1500 people in public and private/corporate events, Gregg is at his best when he can focus on industry shaping & transformational topics.
Prior to launching CGS Advisors, Gregg was the Chief Strategy Officer for IT & Innovation at Volkswagen Group of America. Before his time with VW, Gregg led corporate strategy & marketing for a division of Deutsche Telekom and was part of Ernst & Young’s Management Consulting practice. He is a visionary leader who prides himself in recognizing commonsense solutions for complex problems and supports “Corporate Bravery” by motivating teams to reach well beyond the typical boundaries to achieve greatness.
Show Highlights
Failure is Learning [0:36]
The Status Quo is even Scarier [3:58]
Story Arching [5:17]
Your Vision: The Autonomous Car Example [9:10]
Don’t Let Fear of Failure Hold You Back [11:39]
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