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You, Me, and Your Top Three Gregg Garrett
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You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on:
- disruptions in industry and society;
- how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions
- brave leadership to drive transformation.
It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured.
Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves.
It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.
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Leadership and the Law of Entrainment (WSG Suzy Siegle)
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 -
Learning from a Recovering Banker (WSG Anthony LaVerde)
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 -
Delivering on Vision (WSG Chase Kushak)
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 -
Cherish the Moments (WSG Pierre Boutin)
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 -
Control the Minutes (WSG Christian Oswald)
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 -
Building the Industrial Carnival (WSG Bruce Smith)
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