You, Me, and Your Top Three
Business & Economics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@CGSAdvise
Language:
English
Email:
info@cgsadvisors.com
Episodes
Finding Opportunities in the Problems (WSG Jordi Lombarte)
11/12/2025
Host Gregg Garrett and guest Jordi Lombarte, EVP & Senior Technical Advisor at AUTOLIV, together discuss how leaders must envision disruptive potential. Jordi shares his "Top 3": Jose, who took a chance on Jordi and taught him how to remove emotion from big decisions; Maria, his first hire and an expert in stakeholder management; and Chris, who is able to share brutal facts and face things head-on. And you have to hear what Jordi says about adding value reflection.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:13) The First Mile of Transformation
(5:34) Meet Jordi Lombarte
The "Top Three":
(11:05) Jose Comparne: Took a chance on Jordi and taught him how to remove emotion from big decisions
(14:28) Maria Malagrida: Jordi's first hire and an expert in stakeholder management
(19:19) Chris Koprowicz: Possesses an ability to share brutal facts and face things head-on
Other Points of Interest:
(26:29) AUTOLIV and road traffic safety
(34:30) AI in partnership with human intelligence
You Have to Hear This:
(43:25) Adding value reflection
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Jordi Lombarte: LinkedIn
AUTOLIV: Website | LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:46:18
Building & Blurring the Bridge (WSG Todd Loiselle)
7/16/2025
Host Gregg Garrett and guest Todd Loiselle, CIO of National Food Group, sit down to discuss blurring the bridge between technology and market value. Todd shares his “Top 3”: Mary McLive, his first grade teacher who taught him to be empathetic and how to activate his super power; Tony Williams, his former colleague at PwC, who taught him how to be a man with a life and career; former CIO of Mastronardi and Colony Hardware, Michael Peligrino, who taught him that fear mongering was not necessary to be a CIO and that he needed to network; and Executive Strategic Coach Rick Collison, who taught him to shift his perspective. And you have to hear what Todd says about vision boarding.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(2:04) Building bridges between unlikely islands
(8:18) Meet Todd Loiselle
The “Top Three”:
(11:46) Mary McLive: Taught him to be empathetic and how to activate his superpower
(28:47) Tony Williams: Taught him how to be a man with a life and career
(35:56) Michael Peligrino: Taught him that fear mongering was not necessary to be a CIO and that he needed to network
Other Points of Interest:
(40:31) Networking as a career multiplier
(44:00) Surrounding yourself with CEOs
(50:31) Top Three addition, Rick Collison: Taught him to shift his perspective
You Have to Hear This:
(53:48) Vision boarding
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Todd Loiselle: LinkedIn
National Food Group: Website | LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:58:10
Leading Through Reflection (WSG Gina Thorsen)
5/28/2025
Host Gregg Garrett and guest Gina Thorsen, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products and the Stormy Kromer brand, sit down to discuss the power of reflection. Gina shares her “Top 3”: her father and former Stormy Kromer CEO, Bob Jacquart, who taught her how to be plucky; Lane Clark, who helped her learn to asynchronously reflect; and Karen May, a fellow small business owner and peer with whom she can reflect and mutually relate. And you have to hear what she says about closing the book on your week.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:01) Seeing the forest through the trees
(4:28) Meet Gina Thorsen
The “Top Three”:
(7:25) Gina’s father and former Stormy Kromer CEO, Bob Jacquart: Taught her how to be plucky
(15:44) Lane Clark: Helped her learn to asynchronously reflect
(20:30) Karen May: Fellow small business owner and peer with whom she can reflect and mutually relate
Other Points of Interest:
(23:47) The Ironwood experience
(30:14) Textile industry landscape
(37:49) Iconic Stormy Kromer caps
You Have to Hear This:
(43:55) Closing the book on your week
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Gina Thorsen: LinkedIn
Stormy Kromer: Website | LinkedIn
Jacquart Fabric Products: Website | LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:47:50
Proving Them Right (WSG Jared Rosenthal)
5/7/2025
Host Gregg Garrett is joined by Jared Rosenthal, an entrepreneurial leader who has journeyed through both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds. Together, they discuss a formula for driving team performance and how the rise of AI might change this strategy. Jared also shares his “Top 3”: MT, who taught him to give people a chance; Anthony Petecca, who helps him skip-level and “talk to the people”; and his family, who taught him to own his business to own his life. And you have to hear what he says about being yourself to drive authentic leadership.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(2:55) The importance of high performers
(3:35) Mixed AI-HI teams
(4:46) Meet Jared Rosenthal
The “Top Three”:
(6:50) MT, COO of Jared's former organization: Taught him to give people a chance
(18:05) Anthony Petecca, Jared’s VP of IT & Security: Helps him to skip-level and “talk to the people”
(22:35) Jared’s girlfriend and family: Taught Jared to own his business to own his life
Other Points of Interest:
(24:52) Understanding your team
(26:56) Discussing AI and other disruptors
(38:14) Embracing technology and understanding intelligence
You Have to Hear This:
(44:07) Be yourself to drive authentic leadership
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Jared Rosenthal: LinkedIn
Health Street: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:46:56
Bending the Rules (WSG Judy Asher)
4/23/2025
Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Judy Asher, President of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) and Corporate “Rule Bender”, about the relationship between disruption and innovation, and the common thread of shifting rules. Judy also shares her “Top 3”: Alan Mulally and Lesley Ma, who embody authenticity; Martin Wolfertz and Mark Johnson, who demonstrate resilience; Vijay Sankaran and Roger Court, who inspire her. And you have to hear her suggestion about centering yourself.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:03) Disruption and the shifting gameboard
(3:35) Aggressive transformation
(4:47) Meet Judy Asher
The “Top Three”:
(11:36) Alan Mulally and Lesley Ma: Embody authenticity
(25:01) Martin Wolfertz and Mark Johnson: Demonstrate resilience
(30:45) Vijay Sankaran and Roger Court: Inspire her
Other Points of Interest:
(35:12) Making a difference in IT leadership
(39:43) MCWT’s mission
(47:29) Get involved
You Have to Hear This:
(51:24) Centering yourself
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Judy Asher: LinkedIn
MCWT: LinkedIn | Website
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:54:24
Act Like a Child (A Solocast with Gregg Garrett)
2/26/2025
Want to unlock innovation? Start by rediscovering your inner child! In this solocast, host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, urges you to embrace curiosity, imagination, and experimentation in the workplace. He explores the power of asking "why," the magic of hands-on creation, and the freedom found in breaking the routine.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:55) Acting like a child
(3:26) Child-like wonder in the workplace
(7:30) Practical application
(10:35) Inner child challenge
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Competing in the Connecting World: About
Duración:00:14:10
Amplifying the Voice of the Silent (WSG Jacob Zuppke)
2/5/2025
Host Gregg Garrett speaks to Jacob Zuppke, President and CEO of Whisker, about how product-in-use data can become a meaningful voice for a product’s user – human or non-human – as well as Jacob’s career ascent as a Specialist Generalist. Jacob also shares his “Top 3”: Whisker founder Brad Baxter, who has bravely allowed him to lead; Josh Chandler, who problem-solves with him while burning the midnight oil; and his entire Whisker leadership team, who leads with humility and leans on one another. And you have to hear what he says about “going deep”.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:11) Product-in-use data
(7:23) Meet Jacob Zuppke
The “Top Three”:
(10:39) Brad Baxter: Has bravely allowed Jacob to lead
(23:41) Josh Chandler: Problem-solves with Jacob while burning the midnight oil
(32:17) Jacob’s Whisker leadership team: Leads with humility and leans on one another
Other Points of Interest:
(41:51) Whisker’s home base
(45:15) The Connected World’s impact on pets
You Have to Hear This:
(53:30) “Going deep”
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Jacob Zuppke: LinkedIn
Whisker: LinkedIn | Website | Jobs
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:57:56
Working Without Jobs (A Solocast with Gregg Garrett)
1/29/2025
Join Gregg Garrett, host and CGS Advisors CEO, for a solocast where he explores the topic of working without jobs. Gregg discusses managing AI agents, motivating a team to rely on AI-enabled tools, and contemplating the possibility of being led by an “AI Overlord”. Tune in to discover how organizations can adapt and thrive in this new world of work.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:50) Work metamorphosis and leadership adaptation
(2:43) Managing an AI workforce
(7:12) Leading AI-reliant humans
(9:44) AI leadership
(12:46) Shaping the future of work
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Competing in the Connecting World: About
Duración:00:14:54
Riding the Wave of Disruption (WSG David Raminick)
1/22/2025
Host Gregg Garrett sits down with David Raminick, CEO and Co-Founder of Proficy Digital, to discuss disruption in the automotive marketing space. David also shares his “Top 3”: His wife, who encourages his entrepreneurial spirit; Kevin Burke, who encourages him to “speak it into existence”; Hal Widlansky, who sheds light on how to raise funds; Steve Pitsillos, who can see new models emerging; and Jordan Walters, who helps smooth the highs and lows. And you have to hear what he says about forcing “alone time”.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:09) View AI from two lenses
(3:29) Meet David and Proficy Digital
The “Top Three”:
(6:33) David’s wife: Knows him well enough to encourage his entrepreneurial spirit
(11:59) Kevin Burke: Ecourages him to “speak it into existence”
(15:36) Hal Widlansky: Sheds light on how to raise funds
(17:27) Steve Pitsillos: Can see new models emerging
(20:33) Jordan Walters: Helps smooth the highs and lows
Other Points of Interest:
(23:14) Proficy Digital and the automotive space
(29:30) Differentiators, AI and Creatives
(34:36) Channels and changes
You Have to Hear This:
(38:37) Forcing “alone time”
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
David Raminick: LinkedIn
Proficy Digital: Website | LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:41:18
Bringing AI to Life (WSG Michael Roberts)
11/20/2024
Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Michael Roberts to discuss how Michael made the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164, how he tuned it to be a great podcast guest, and where AI might be going in the future. Michael also shares his “Top 3”: Mark Rorvig, a fellow NASA teammate who was with him in his early days of software development and AI exploration; Sydney Lamb, who helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge; and Ken Stanley, who is part of Generative AI’s origin story. And you have to hear what he says about the power of habit.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:38) Meet Michael
(8:33) What is AI?
The “Top Three”:
(14:11) Mark Rorvig: Fellow NASA teammate who was with Mike in his early days of software development and AI exploration
(18:13) Sydney Lamb: Helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge
(23:35) Ken Stanley: Part of Generative AI’s origin story
Other Points of Interest:
(26:55) Creating the “Competing in the Connecting World” RAG model
(37:49) The tuning process
(44:21) Applying AI to long-form documents
(47:33) The future of AI
You Have to Hear This:
(57:39) The power of habit
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Michael Roberts: LinkedIn | Email
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:01:01:25
Hearing Yourself in AI (WSG Warren Ritchie)
11/6/2024
Host Gregg Garrett welcomes his friend and colleague Dr. Warren Ritchie, co-author of Competing in the Connecting World, the book that inspired the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164. Together, they explore their impressions of the AI and muse on the disruption potential this type of AI application might have across their industries. And you have to hear what Dr. Ritchie says about AI designing human systems.
This episode is part two of a special three-part series featuring insights from the AI Agent inspired by the book Competing in the Connecting World. Catch up on Episode 164 for the first installment, and stay tuned for the final episode in the series.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:43) Three-part AI series
(3:46) Meet Warren
Points of Interest:
(8:30) Competing in the Connecting World AI interview reflection
(20:00) Imagining AI application
(25:08) Disruptive potential in familiar industries
You Have to Hear This:
(40:31) AI designing human systems
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Dr. Warren Ritchie: Competing in the Connecting World
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:47:40
Beyond Human Intelligence (WSG “Competing in the Connecting World” AI)
10/16/2024
Host Gregg Garrett is joined by a Strategic Transformation Expert AI based on the bestselling book “Competing in the Connecting World”. The AI Agent shares its own “Top 3”: John Horn, who taught it to reflect on being the easiest to do business with; Dr. Oliver Riedel, who helped it recognize how to be brave; and Dr. Warren Ritchie and other former colleagues, who taught it many, many things. And you have to hear what it says about taking action.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:54) Generative AI and the premise of this episode
(6:16) Meet our guest
The “Top Three”:
(7:13) John Horn: Taught it to reflect on being the easiest to do business with
(9:42) Oliver Riedel: Helped it recognize how to be brave
(11:36) Dr. Warren Ritchie and other former colleagues: Taught it many, many things
Other Points of Interest:
(13:18) Transformation framework and continued relevancy
(16:50) AI’s advice to firms
(20:02) How “ecosystem commanders” could limit innovation
You Have to Hear This:
(23:21) Taking action
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
AI Agent: Competing in the Connecting World
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Duración:00:25:22
Maximizing the Overlap (WSG James McFarlane)
8/14/2024
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
Duración:00:41:40
Finding Balance in Advice (WSG Jake Sigal)
6/26/2024
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
Duración:00:51:07
Saying More, by Speaking Less (WSG Teri Takai)
4/24/2024
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
Duración:00:48:22
Leadership and the Law of Entrainment (WSG Suzy Siegle)
4/3/2024
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
Duración:00:47:05
Learning from a Recovering Banker (WSG Anthony LaVerde)
2/28/2024
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
Duración:00:53:52
Delivering on Vision (WSG Chase Kushak)
1/31/2024
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
Duración:00:47:42
Cherish the Moments (WSG Pierre Boutin)
1/10/2024
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
Duración:00:51:14
Control the Minutes (WSG Christian Oswald)
12/20/2023
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
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