By Gregg Garrett
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Host Gregg Garrett is joined by James McFarlane, a parallel leader who is a global CIO by day and a two-sport coach by night. Together they discuss parallels in life. James also shares his “Top 3”: David Behen, who has impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”; Saby Sen, who has introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business; and his late father, who instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life. And you have to hear what he says about “knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:55) Overlap in life
(4:42) Meet James
The “Top Three”:
(7:21) David Behen: Impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”
(12:59) Saby Sen: Introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business
(19:53) James’ late father: Instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life
Other Points of Interest:
(25:44) Data in the world of health and wellness solutions
(31:02) Current ERP project
(35:40) Parallels and borrowing techniques
You Have to Hear This:
(38:56) “Knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
James McFarlane: LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Jake Sigal, a serial entrepreneur and tech business investor, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss managing the barrage of advice – often unsolicited – that can come from all directions. Jake also shares his “Top 3”: Brad Hoos, who is artful in being brutally honest; Trevor Pawl, an adamant community builder; and Dave Fry, who has been there, and done that. And you have to hear what he says about the Say/Do Ratio.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(1:02) “Do for” vs. “do with”
(3:45) Managing advice well
(6:49) Meet Jake
The “Top Three”:
(9:40) Brad Hoos: Is artful in being brutally honest
(17:16) Trevor Pawl: An adamant community builder
(23:51) Dave Fry: Someone who has been there, and done that
Other Points of Interest:
(34:04) Recent work and organization exits
(37:33) Midwest grit
(40:41) Automotive mobility disruption pay-off
You Have to Hear This:
(47:00) The Say/Do Ratio
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Jake Sigal: LinkedIn | FM Capital
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Host Greggory Garrett is joined by Teri Takai, 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 powerful leadership style. And you have to hear what he says about questioning herself.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(1:07) Social media and the importance of listening
(05:40) Meet Teri
The “Top Three”:
(8:05) Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm: Gave her a seat at the table and demonstrated what real collaboration looked like
(11:40) Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Company: Taught her to have a voice
(13:30) Former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates: Shaped her powerful leadership style
Other Points of Interest:
(17:13) Bravery and women in leadership
(28:30) Public service versus private sector roles
(35:27) Technology trends in government and the influence of CIOs
You Have to Hear This:
(45:27) Question yourself
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Teri Takai: LinkedIn | Email | e.Republic
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Suzy Siegle, Ed.D., J.D., President of Walsh College, joins host Gregg Garrett 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.
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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, David Siegle: Betters Suzy in her day-to-day
(14:02) Walsh Leadership Team – Dave, Tom, Shannon, Jaclyn, Jen, Erik, Mike, and Dan: Support a Prism of Leadership approach
(19:10) Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach program: helps Suzy recognize blindspots and enhance her leadership
(20:23) Ed Mylett and Brendon Burchard: share their own success path with listeners
Other Points of Interest:
(23:55) About Walsh College
(26:27) The Law of Entrainment
(30:45) Placing bets around AI and increasing accessibility for learners
(37:03) Walsh Leadership Academy
You Have to Hear This:
(39:00) Discipline equals freedom
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Suzy Siegle: LinkedIn | Authored Books (100% of proceeds go to Walsh College) | Locus Mindset Leadership Training
Walsh College: Website | Walsh Leadership Academy
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment, joins host Gregg Garrett 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”.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:04) Considering non-traditional connections between industries
(05:15) Meet Anthony
The “Top Three”:
(08:14) Dirk Kjolhede, CFO of Emagine Entertainment, and Paul Glantz, Chairman of Emagine Entertainment: Two-thirds of a three-member strategic investment approval committee
(23:13) Former boss: Taught Anthony that he must not be afraid to surround himself with people who are better than him
(29:19) Anthony’s family: Offers immense patience and showcases resilience
Other Points of Interest:
(33:04) Emagine’s industry and “the communal experience”
(42:22) The role data plays
You Have to Hear This:
(50:37) Supporting the team
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Anthony LaVerde: LinkedIn
Emagine Entertainment: Website
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Chase Kushak, President of Blake’s Hard Cider Co. and Partner in Gypsy Spirits, joins host Gregg Garrett 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 Founders Brewing Co.; Michael Kazanowski and Adam Kazanowski at Gypsy Spirits; and Andrew Blake at Blake’s Hard Cider Co. And you have to hear what he says about competing on pace.
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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 Kazanowski at Gypsy Spirits
(15:00) Andrew Blake at Blake’s Hard Cider Co.
Other Points of Interest:
(16:30) The switch to craft beer and Chase’s role as an integrator
(22:34) Blake’s and the new fourth category of alcoholic beverages
(34:07) Alcoholic beverages and the connecting world
(38:26) The future of Blake’s
You Have to Hear This:
(44:00) Competing on pace
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Chase Kushak: LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Pierre Boutin – President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland and former President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada – joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the difference between building ecosystems and building organizations. Pierre shares his “Top 3”: Ted Charlton, who is equal parts boat-builder and sailor; Cyril Chatelet, a journey mate in the auto-to-mobility path; and Pierre’s wife, Elena, who reminds him to stop and cherish transformational moments. And you have to hear what he says about demonstrating empathy.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) Connecting ecosystems
(05:20) Meet Pierre
The “Top Three”:
(09:56) Ted Charlton: an early colleague who is equal parts boat-builder and sailor
(14:35) Cyril Chatelet: a journey mate in the auto-to-mobility path
(19:54) Elena: Pierre’s wife, who reminds him to stop and cherish transformational moments
Other Points of Interest:
(24:17) Growth at Volkswagen Group Canada
(31:19) Sustainable transformation of mobility
(40:43) European market movement and finding balance
You Have to Hear This:
(46:39) Importance of demonstrating empathy
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Pierre Boutin: LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Christian Oswald, CEO of Rainf4ll, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the importance of words, listening, and communication during times of transformation. Christian shares his “Top 3”: Mark Wales, who taught him leadership lessons; his children, who allowed him to understand better how early life digital experiences shape usage patterns; and Jen Bailin, who is an expert in crafting “mongrel teams”. And you have to hear what he says about being voluntold.
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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 leadership lessons
(28:35) Christian’s children: allowed Christian to understand better how early life digital experiences shape usage patterns
(45:30) Jen Bailin: an expert in crafting “mongrel teams”
Other Points of Interest:
(51:55) Current Rainf4ll Projects
You Have to Hear This:
(57:15) On being voluntold
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Christian Oswald: LinkedIn
Rainf4ll: Website | LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Bruce Smith, majority shareholder, Chairman, and CEO of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss how the connected world rewards speed and flexibility. Bruce shares his “Top 3”: Ben Meachem, who blends an understanding of people and clarity of problems to lead; Kristy McDonald, who understands the dynamics between leaders; Scott Cieslak, 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.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:24) Importance of speed and seamlessness
(07:09) Meet Bruce
The “Top Three”:
(10:51) Ben Meachem: blends an understanding of people and clarity of problems to lead
(18:33) Kristy McDonald: understands the dynamics between leaders
(31:56) Scott Cieslak: can receive feedback and truly become better from it
(40:37) Bruce’s wife, Michelle: specializes in pulling thorns
Other Points of Interest:
(42:54) What does DMS do?
(50:13) An agile approach
You Have to Hear This:
(53:58) Draw big circles to include others, and the 4P Accounts
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Bruce Smith: LinkedIn | Email
Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS): DMS Website | DMS LinkedIn | DMS Facebook | DMS Instagram
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
April Clobes, CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, joins host Gregg Garrett 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: Pat McPharlin, who demonstrated a relentless drive and employee focus; Mark Zook, who exemplifies credit union collaboration; and April’s MSUFCU Team, who bring courage and new understanding. And you have to hear about how she treats every day like a job interview.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:08) Is every company a technology company?
(05:32) Meet April
The “Top Three”:
(12:05) Patrick McPharlin: demonstrated a relentless drive and employee focus
(19:13) Mark Zook: exemplifies credit union collaboration
(26:59) April’s MSUFCU Team: bring courage and new understanding
Other Points of Interest:
(33:58) Data and AI in the industry
(40:24) MSUFCU fast facts
You Have to Hear This:
(42:32) Treat every day as a job interview
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Contact April Clobes: LinkedIn | MSUFCU Website | Reseda Group Website
Contact Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
Contact CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.