CT Charlton currently serves as the President of the Charlton Group.  Leaving a career in finance to officially join the Charlton team in 2011, CT was responsible for starting the industrial division which has been an area of steady growth and diversification across all business units.  Over the following 10 years, CT has held roles in Chicago and Seattle before moving to Detroit in 2020.  Under CT’s leadership, the company has grown significantly expanding heavily into connected vehicles, ADAS, and autonomy.  He has put extensive effort into growing his outstanding teams in Europe and North America, enjoying record profits each year driven by thoughtful partnerships and investing back into the businesses Charlton believes in.

On this episode, Michael and CT discuss:

• The familial dynamic between generations of Charlton leadership
• Teaching love and empathy within the business
• CT's passion for flying and how that's translated to becoming a better leader

Links:
The Charlton Group
CT on LinkedIn
Michael on LinkedIn

Timestamps
(00:01:29) Colorado, Coach Prime, Family, the Armed Forces 

(00:07:19) The Founding of Charlton & growing the business

(00:19:39) The Charlton family dynamic between generations

(00:27:49) Pivoting during the Pandemic and over the next 20 years

(00:33:00) Teaching love and empathy

(00:36:59) As your company becomes more global, what excites you and what worries you?

(00:40:23) CT’s flying hobby

(00:43:51) How does learning to be a pilot translate to your leadership at work?

(00:46:37) What is your true north when you feel lost?

(00:49:24) What do you want people to konw about you?