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The Automotive Leaders Podcast

Jan Griffiths
Leadership
Authentic Leadership
Automotive Industry
Electric Vehicles
The Automotive Industry
Autoculture 2.0
Gravitas Detroit
Tesla
UAW Strike
BYD
Cultural Change
Women In Leadership
Stephen Covey
General Motors
Nissan
Customer Experience
Innovation Culture
Lean Manufacturing
Lockton
Diversity In Automotive

Prepare yourself, your team, and your business for the future of automotive. We are all evolving the products we make, have you thought about the leadership model to get us there? In-depth interviews with leaders, authors, and thought leaders, provide the insights you need. This podcast is brought to you by Gravitas Detroit.

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Reinvention in the automotive industry is no longer optional. It is survival. In this episode, Jan Griffiths sits down with Lori Lancaster, Vice Chair of Emotiv Mobility, to break down what reinvention really looks like when you are living it, not ta... more

If you had told Jan a year ago she would bring a member of Congress onto this show, she would have said you were crazy.

But this isn’t about politics.

It’s about survival.

It’s about supply chains, tariffs, China, semiconductors, and the reality t... more

Download the full webinar slides here

Special Audio from the February 20th Seraph Webinar

Tariffs were struck down.

So why does the pressure still feel the same?

If the Supreme Court ruled against IEEPA, why aren’t costs meaningfully lower?

This... more

This conversation goes straight at the tension every legacy leader feels but rarely names.

How do you build something new inside a company designed for stability?

How do you move fast inside a system built to control risk?

How do you create urgenc... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Lancaster
Vice Chair of Emotiv Mobility
Emotiv Mobility
Episode: Why Reinvention Is Critical for Automotive Suppliers Right Now
Haley Stevens
Congresswoman, manufacturing advocate and policy maker focused on Michigan and national auto supply chains
U.S. Congress
Episode: Policy, Power, and the Future of Automotive Manufacturing with Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Ted Cannis
Former CEO of Ford Pro
Ford
Episode: Building a $67B Auto Business Within Constraints: The Leadership Behind 230% Growth
Jamie Butters
Veteran automotive journalist with experience from Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Automotive News
Independent
Episode: Reality Check 2026: Speed, China, AI, and the Hard Truths Automotive Leaders Can’t Ignore
Dr. Bryan Reimer
Research scientist at MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and author of 'How to Make AI Useful'
Episode: AI Is About to Change Everything… But Not the Way You Think
Allan Swan
President of Panasonic North America
Panasonic
Episode: Inside Panasonic’s Gigafactory: No Blame, Big Results
Kim Less
Vice President of Aftersales at Nissan North America
Nissan
Episode: How Kim Less Leads and Elevates Nissan Aftersales Across the Americas
Tina Kozak
CEO of Franco, focused on expertise in internal and external public relations
Franco
Episode: Beyond PR: Why Employees Are the Most Important Audience You Have
Kate Vitasek
An expert in collaborative partnerships and the architect of the Vested Methodology.
Episode: From Power to Partnership: Why Automakers Have to Reinvent How They Do Business

Host

Jan Griffiths
Host focusing on authentic leadership and culture in automotive manufacturing; Gravitas Detroit liaison.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • UAW & Supply Chain

    Great episode. Tor and Sig nailed it. Having been in the industry and now teaching Supply Chain you hit all the issues we have been discussing in class. This episode is going to be required listening for my classes. Great work Jan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcright
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent Content!

    Jan Griffiths is a well-connected Automotive industry veteran. She has amazing guests on her show and she has relevant & insightful conversations!

    Well done Jan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chad Toms
    United States3 years ago
  • Very Engaging and Informative

    One of the best podcast on Authentic Leadership. Great conversations that propel you to become a great leader

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kameshtheone
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast! Jan tells it like it is. She comes from a place of experience and shares candid thoughts.

    Podchaser
    5
    brenda35938
    4 years ago
  • Great insights!

    A great podcast. Particularly enjoyed the episodes with Jan’s personal journey and the leadership conversation with Aled Miles. You’ll find youself so highly engaged, that an hour will fly by! Very highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark2104
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Well-produced interviews that extract meaningful, actionable insights.
Strong guest lineup with deep industry knowledge and candid conversations.
High-quality conversations that balance strategic leadership with industry realities.
Engaging and informative, with leadership-focused insights that translate to real-world impact.

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Why Reinvention Is Critical for Automotive Suppliers Right Now
Q: How did you approach reinvention in your company and what traits helped you lead this cultural shift?
She explains leveraging a DNA of servant leadership, encouraging diverse ideas, and aligning the team with a clear why and vision to drive sustainable change.
Why Reinvention Is Critical for Automotive Suppliers Right Now
Q: Who are you as a leader?
Lori describes herself as a servant leader who sets a personal example, supports the team, and holds people accountable with a focus on the collective good and authentic leadership.
Policy, Power, and the Future of Automotive Manufacturing with Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Q: What can automotive leaders expect from you moving forward?
She plans to push for reasonable policies with industry understanding, championing supply chain resilience, and countering China through tariffs and incentives.
Policy, Power, and the Future of Automotive Manufacturing with Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Q: What did you learn about working together between industry and the administration from the Auto Task Force experience?
Stevens highlights that the initiative was bipartisan and focused on saving Main Street, emphasizing practical collaboration over partisan fighting.
Inside Panasonic’s Gigafactory: No Blame, Big Results
Q: What would you tell leaders who want to create a culture like yours? Where should they start?
Allan suggests that leaders should take small steps, engage their teams, and address problems directly on the floor to foster a collaborative culture.

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What is The Automotive Leaders Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with automotive industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and communications professionals who shape the future of manufacturing, leadership, and technology in the sector. Recurring threads include authentic leadership, cultural transformation, AI and automation, supply chain resilience, and the evolving role of collaborations and public policy in driving innovation. Each episode tends to blend practical leadership lessons with sector insights, highlighting how firms navigate tariffs, labor relations, digital transformation, and the shift to electric vehicles. The format often centers on real-world experiences, practical strategies, and thoughtful perspectives from executives, policymakers, and s... more

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1. Lori Lancaster
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3. Ted Cannis
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5. Dr. Bryan Reimer
6. Allan Swan
7. Kim Less
8. Tina Kozak

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