Time to adopt an action mindset
Christina Zamarro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Time to adopt an action mindset

“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.”

There are many versions of this off-cited quote. It rings true in countless situations—from getting in shape or saving for retirement to building new relationships. If you have not already started to act, now is the best time to get going. Of course, there are moments when it is important to pause and reflect. For example, after finishing a major project or achieving a long-term goal. But then, it is time to set your sights on the future and act. Long-term dreams like business ownership, executive roles, or a comfortable retirement all require action years before realization. Christina Zamarro , CFO of Goodyear, argues that an action mindset is particularly important in new leadership roles. New leaders need to be decisive and communicate decisions quickly.

Naturally, new leaders must take time to learn the organization, build trust, and conduct the business analysis needed to make smart moves. And there are some decisions that cannot and should not be made quickly. For these, the analysis and organizational buy-in require more process steps. But keeping the process moving with frequent communication inspires an action mindset that pushes the organization forward.

Zamarro also notes that new leaders must think boldly. Given the short tenure of many leaders, it is important to quickly get to work on bold initiatives before the time in the role is up. So, don’t hold back—now is a good time to take action!

To hear more from my interview with Christina Zamarro, watch the video below. We discuss the impact of the auto industry EV transformation and how the economic environment of inflation and rising interest rates is shifting the calculus of labor and automation in global supply chains.

Jeff Olson

in play with brave, healthy people & stuff - Entrepreneur, Olympian, married up, and Dad of daughters - jeffolson.info

1 年

Decisive and Bold leaders...Yep. #buildabetterway #pretred

John Murphy

Driven to Provide Effective Solutions for Social Impact | Enhancing Access to Justice Through Philanthropy | Have you heard about the Justice Gap? Let’s Connect.

1 年

Great interview, Dean Johnson! An important lesson every leader faces is not allowing analysis paralysis to limit opporutunity. The action may result in failure, but failing forward can produce more lessons to internalize and grow.

Garrett Openshaw ??

Co-Founder at Muunifi

1 年

M. Eric Johnson love this. Moving forward and making small corrections along the way is how you win. Keep moving and keep correcting. More is lost by indecision that bad decision.

Bevis Cheng

Startup Banking | Early Stage Startups | Education Equity & Access

1 年

Thank you for sharing this Eric - great piece on leadership lessons to think and act boldly, particularly in the current environment for both new and tenured leaders!

Art Munin, Ph.D.

Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management Solutions

1 年

Great piece! Such a hard balance between taking time to learn an organization and eing bold as a new leader!

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