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The Automotive Leaders Podcast

Jan Griffiths
Automotive Industry
Leadership
Authentic Leadership
Electric Vehicles
Tariffs
Stellantis
Trust
Artificial Intelligence
Kettering University
Supply Chain
Corporate Culture
Tesla
Emotional Intelligence
General Motors
Innovation
China
Oems
US Tariffs
Transformation
Women In Leadership

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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How do you take a 100-plus-year-old automotive company with 158 manufacturing sites, operations in 28 countries, more than 60,000 employees, and over 30 brands and transform it into a top-performing company?

That’s the question at the heart of Tenne... more

Season 7 of the Automotive Leaders Podcast is officially coming to a close, and Jan Griffiths is taking a moment to reflect on the journey, the lessons, and what’s ahead for the automotive industry. In this short solo episode, Jan shares why stepping... more

For the first time in 26 years of the Working Relations Index, every single North American OEM moved up the chart. Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, GM, and Nissan all scored higher than the year before. That has never happened. Not once.

In this spe... more

What does it really mean to lead at the highest level in the automotive industry today?

In this episode, Jan Griffiths sits down with Phil Biggs, the man quietly trusted by more than 100 CEOs across automotive and beyond. Known as the “CEO whisperer... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Johnson
Principal at Plante Moran, lead researcher for the WRI study
Plante Moran
Episode: 2026 Working Relations Index — The First Time in 26 Years All Six OEMs Moved Up
Sig Huber
Chief Commercial Officer, Elm Analytics; former supplier risk management leader at Toyota and Fiat Chrysler
Elm Analytics
Episode: 2026 Working Relations Index — The First Time in 26 Years All Six OEMs Moved Up
Phil Biggs
Leader in PwC's automotive focus; creator/facilitator of a CEO council for automotive leaders
PwC
Episode: The CEO Whisperer: What Automotive Leaders Need Most Right Now
Diego Vargas
Student at Detroit Cristo Rey High School who participates in the corporate work study program
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Episode: Lincoln’s Reinvention: Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on Leadership, Luxury, and Legacy Transformation
Colin Bird
Consul General for Canada, former Council to the NAFTA Secretariat
Canadian Consulate in Detroit
Episode: Is USMCA at Risk? Colin Bird Breaks Down What Happens Next
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

Host

Jan Griffiths
Host of The Automotive Leaders Podcast

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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Engaging discussions on AI, policy, and industry trends with credible guests.
Listeners praised authentic leadership and probing interview style.
Strong guests and insightful angles on automotive leadership.
Thoughtful leadership-focused conversations with practical takeaways.

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2026 Working Relations Index — The First Time in 26 Years All Six OEMs Moved Up
Q: What do you think caused all six OEMs to rise together in the scores this year?
The consensus is that a combination of forced collaboration due to tax and tariff disruptions, ongoing supply chain crises, and a deliberate push by OEMs to engage more openly with suppliers created a positive shift in supplier sentiment and behavior, reinforced by the 6C framework.
Lincoln’s Reinvention: Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on Leadership, Luxury, and Legacy Transformation
Q: What role does the community and education system play in developing future talent for the auto industry?
The guest emphasizes Detroit-based pipelines, internships, and partnerships with Cristo Rey and local schools to groom engineers and leaders, noting the impact of programs that provide real work experiences for students and draw them into the automotive ecosystem.
Lincoln’s Reinvention: Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on Leadership, Luxury, and Legacy Transformation
Q: How does leadership DNA align with Lincoln's brand and heritage?
He explains applying startup learnings to an OEM context, leaning into Lincoln's legacy while boldly shaping a new, emotionally resonant form of luxury and Gravitas that fits a 100-year-old startup mindset inside an established company.
Lincoln’s Reinvention: Joaquin Nuño-Whelan on Leadership, Luxury, and Legacy Transformation
Q: Who are you as a leader and what guides your approach?
The guest describes leadership as building positive momentum, trusting and elevating the team, and creating a culture where people bring their best selves to drive common goals, especially during a period of transformation.
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.

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This show delivers in-depth interviews with automotive leaders, policy makers, and industry experts to unpack leadership, supply chain dynamics, and the evolving ecosystem around electrification and globalization. Across episodes, themes include OEM-supplier relationships, governance and policy impacts, AI and automation in manufacturing, and strategies for reinvention within legacy automotive brands. Notable strengths include candid leadership insights, practical takeaways for executives, and a habit of connecting industry shifts to real-world outcomes. The format often features data-driven discussions, cross-functional perspectives, and close attention to how policy, technology, and culture shape competitive advantage.

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2. Sig Huber
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5. Colin Bird
6. Lori Lancaster
7. Haley Stevens
8. Ted Cannis

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