Gravitas Detroit

Your Career Path Won’t Look Like You Think The days of staying in one company, in one role, for decades? Gone. Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University, tells students the truth: The job you’ll have in 10 years probably doesn’t exist today. So, how do you prepare for a future that hasn’t been written yet? Tune in to the latest episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast to know what it takes to future-proof your career in an unpredictable world. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gjSrXvcX #FutureLeaders #CareerPath #CareerAdvice #KetteringUniversity

Decisions Aren’t the Problem—Poor Communication Is You’re not going to agree with every decision your leader makes. And if you’re in leadership, your team won’t always agree with you either. That’s not a failure—it’s reality. Dr. Robert McMahan believes leadership isn’t about making everyone happy. It’s about making the right decisions and ensuring people understand the “why.” A lack of transparency leads to distrust, but when leaders communicate their reasoning, even tough calls earn respect. ?? Hear how Kettering University is shaping the next generation of leaders in the latest episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast; click the link below to tune in. https://lnkd.in/gjSrXvcX #FutureLeaders #AuthenticLeadership #KetteringUniversity #CommunicationMatters

?"At least half of what you need to know to be functional and fully educated cannot be learned in a classroom." — Dr. Robert K. McMahan. A degree alone won't fully prepare you for the realities of the corporate world. Walk into the auto industry unprepared, and the system will shut you down. That's why Kettering University does things differently. Through its co-op model, students spend half their time working in actual industry roles, gaining hands-on experience in the skills that make or break careers. ?? Want to know how future leaders are built? Tune in to the latest episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gjSrXvcX Watch it on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gjzamcxb #HandsOnLearning #ExperientialLearning #FutureLeaders #AuthenticLeadership

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??What do future leaders need to thrive in the automotive industry? ??How do you prepare for a career that doesn’t even exist yet? Join me as I interview Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University, to talk about how Kettering is preparing the next generation of industry leaders. Jennifer Umberger, MBA, PCM Click the link below to listen to the latest episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast. ???? https://lnkd.in/ecNM6k85 #AutomotiveIndustry #FutureLeaders #KetteringUniversity #AuthenticLeadership

The auto industry is changing. Are you? We’ve operated in a culture of control, rigid processes, and outdated leadership styles for years. But times have changed. Success now depends on trust, agility, and a culture that empowers people. That’s what AutoCulture 2.0 is all about. Jan Griffiths lays it all out—why traditional leadership is holding us back and how we can move forward in a way that works. No corporate jargon. Just real insights from real leaders who’ve been there. Get your copy now and start leading the change. ?? https://lnkd.in/eUwj3RiB #Automotive #AutoCulture #AuthenticLeadership #AutomotiveIndustry

Another leadership workshop? Many workshops leave people bored, disengaged, and ready to check their email. Jan's workshop? It's the one they'll actually remember—and act on. Real conversations, practical tools, and a culture shift that sticks are what happens when teams step into a Gravitas Detroit workshop. But don't just take our word for it—a Director of Operations from a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier said, "Jan's workshop was the best I have experienced in 25 years." Ready to transform your team? Schedule a call with us today, and let's make it happen. ??https://lnkd.in/eURnYTP2 #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamTransformation #AutomotiveLeadership #Workshop

If no one is listening, are you really communicating? Traditional communication is failing—emails go unread, and meetings get ignored. But your message still matters. An internal podcast makes it easy to reach employees, no matter where they are. And we make it easy for you. Gravitas Detroit handles the entire process—from concept to production—so you can engage your workforce without the hassle. Let’s get people listening. Start here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gwseXMJ4 #communication #internalpodcast #employeeengagement

Think you're a great listener? Your team might not agree. One of the 21 Traits of Authentic Leadership is listening skills, which many leaders think they possess—until they find out they don't. True listening goes beyond hearing words. It's about holding space, fully absorbing someone's perspective, and resisting the urge to jump in with your response. Effective listening builds trust, strengthens relationships, and ensures everyone feels seen and heard. That's why authentic leaders listen to understand, not just reply. And it's a skill we all need to work on every day. Want to know more about the 21 Traits of Authentic Leadership? Get your free copy here: https://lnkd.in/gWwApNqH #listening #authenticleaders #culture #automotive

Disruption isn’t just about seeing the future—it’s about having the courage to go all in. For years, legacy automakers dabbled in electrification. They experimented, launched promising projects, and then pulled back. Meanwhile, Tesla went all in and changed the game. Mike Colias calls it the innovator’s dilemma—can a company let go of what made it successful to embrace something uncertain? Many leaders saw the EV shift coming, but breaking through corporate inertia and short-term thinking held them back. So, what does it take for an industry built on a century of success to truly reinvent itself? ?? Tune in to the conversation: https://lnkd.in/grXkZY5s #Innovation #ElectricVehicles #AutoIndustry #ElectricFuture