Podcasts about Bridgestone

- Toyota Cancels Next-Gen EV - BYD Launches In-House ADAS Chip - BYD Takes Responsibility for ADAS Crashes - China Taps Brakes on Robotaxis, But Growth Continues - Slate Opens Non-Refundable Pre-Orders - Rivian R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency - Stellantis' French Revival - Mitsubishi Adding Nissan-Based Pickup - Honda Stops Ridgeline Production - Bridgestone's New Performance Tire

- Toyota Cancels Next-Gen EV - BYD Launches In-House ADAS Chip - BYD Takes Responsibility for ADAS Crashes - China Taps Brakes on Robotaxis, But Growth Continues - Slate Opens Non-Refundable Pre-Orders - Rivian R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency - Stellantis' French Revival - Mitsubishi Adding Nissan-Based Pickup - Honda Stops Ridgeline Production - Bridgestone's New Performance Tire

TaylorMade golf swaps to a 2 cycle to focus more on design, production, and performance. Will it work? Only time will tell! Cleveland Golf has some of the best wedges in the game, but which ones should you play? Aaron Rai won with an interesting set of clubs to say the least. Last but not least, would you save LIV Golf for 250M? Cleveland Golf: https://bit.ly/4dvrPuQ 00:00 Welcome back 02:55 Aaron Rai - WITB 12:47 TaylorMade's 2 year cycle 24:09 Bridgestone's New "Black Ball" 28:23 Tilteist GTS 49:20 Giving LIV 250M?

The Try That In A Small Town crew dives into the 2024 ACM Awards – the politics, the snubs, and the few moments that actually delivered. From Morgan Wallen being shut out, to Ella Langley's historic run, to Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Zach Top, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, and more, the guys break down who deserved what and where country music is really headed. They also talk about TikTok-ready story songs like “Choosing Texas,” the future of traditional-leaning artists, how award shows are losing legitimacy with fans, and why the industry keeps cloning the same “country boy” image. Plus: a small-town hero who saved a family from a fire, drive-thru rim damage, broken-English call centers, and a McDonald's “fresh” muffin story. Perfect for country fans, songwriters, and anyone who's over the BS of modern award shows. Timed Highlights: 2:16 – Studio chaos, heat, and golf talk in the eSpaces room 3:18 – Peacemaker Coffee plug and the truth about roast caffeine levels 4:32 – Shoulder MRI results: torn bicep, torn rotator cuff, and surgery date 16:05 – Instagram subscriptions and bonus content tease 16:44 – Confession: who actually watched the ACM Awards (and who didn't) 18:20 – Lainey Wilson's opener: high energy vs memorable songs debate 22:36 – Laney's lack of a clear “signature” song and expectations for her writing 23:22 – Miranda Lambert's “Crisco” performance reaction 24:44 – Riley Green and Ella Langley: onstage “pajamas” tension 33:31 – Why fans are losing faith in award shows and ratings 36:29 – Megan Moroney's many nominations and zero wins 42:48 – Group of the Year: Red Clay Strays and the new darlings of country 45:18 – “Best they/them duo?” Pushing back on where categories might go 47:05 – Why Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, and Rascal Flatts are selling more tickets now 48:01 – Disposable songs vs timeless 90s/2000s country 48:20 – Red Clay Strays sell out Bridgestone: how fans find music now 48:54 – Encouraging signs: more traditional-leaning performances at the ACMs 49:44 – Parker McCollum wins Album of the Year over Morgan Wallen 50:37 – “Choosing Texas” wins Song/Single of the Year and just how massive it is 52:51 – Somewhere Over Laredo vs Somewhere Over The Rainbow and copyright splits 55:09 – Tucker Wetmore: Morgan/Riley clone, performance debate, and industry blame 59:12 – Zach Top's 90s throwback lane: can it really last? 1:02:27 – Why traditional acts must have truly great songs to survive 1:03:21 – Kane Brown's “Woman” and trying to stay country 1:08:20 – Why Ella Langley feels so believable and why her stool performance worked 1:09:34 – Dancers in country: necessary or cheesy? 1:11:09 – Grading the ACMs: starting at a 5 because of the Morgan snubs 1:12:34 – What the ACMs are signaling to fans by ignoring Morgan Wallen 1:13:58 – How the snubs actually pour jet fuel on Morgan's career 1:14:55 – The legitimacy problem when the biggest artists don't show up 1:16:46 – Speculating on why the industry still hasn't moved on from Morgan's incident 1:16:54 – New Male Artist: Tucker Wetmore; New Female Artist: Avery Anna 1:21:01 – “No cause for alarm” text actually is cause for alarm: contract story teaser 1:21:39 – Contract options and income surprises: more to come 1:22:29 – Small town hero: Officer Eli Rogers saves a family from an apartment fire 1:23:18 – Why stories like Eli's embody “Try That In A Small Town” 1:23:59 – Dipshit of the Week: broken-English call centers and customer service 1:31:32 – Why the ACMs feel like BS but we still care about songs, fans, and country music __________________________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comPeacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/_________________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.coSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ProMX 2026 has arrived in Toowoomba, where Nic Still and Trent Maher look ahead to race day in our Express podcast, presented by Bridgestone. For more on the brand's latest motocross range, be sure to check them out online.

May 18, 2026 marks exactly ten years since Bob Crawford and Ben Sawyer launched the first episode of The Road to Now, so we decided to get together for a conversation reflecting on our first conversation, the unexpected places the show has taken us, and what we've learned along the way.   We are grateful to everyone who has taken the time to listen to this show, sat down with us for an interview, or shared kind words with someone else. When we recorded the first episode in the basement of Bridgestone arena, we didn't know where the show would lead us (or how to make a podcast), but after a decade of great conversations, live shows, and a humbling amount of support from listeners and guests, we're still going strong. And a special thanks to anyone who has supported us on Patreon- we couldn't have made this show what it is without your support.   Here's to another ten years. -Ben & Bob   This episode was edited by Gary Fletcher.  

ENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ 2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONEのシーズンハイライトレースでもある富士24時間へ向け、5月14日に富士スピードウェイで公式テストが開催された。 　午前から夜間に […]

5月14日、静岡県の富士スピードウェイでENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONEのシーズン2度目となる公式テストが開催された。日中にはスポーツ走行や体験走行を挟みながら3 […]

5月14日、静岡県の富士スピードウェイでENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONEのシーズン2度目となる公式テストが開催された。スポーツ走行や体験走行を挟みながら日中に3つ […]

TEAM ZEROONEは5月14日、ENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ 2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第3戦・富士24時間レースに向けた参戦体制を発表した。ST-Zクラスに挑む25号車 日産メ […]

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Spraying Systems. Far too often, manufacturers use way more utilities than needed for production.In a new video, Spraying Systems shares how one small adjustment on the plant floor drastically reduces water and energy consumption, saving manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars – and in some cases, millions. Watch it now. Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Bot Auto Delivers First Fully Humanless Commercial Truckload- Hyundai Is Getting Tired of Waiting for Its Robots- Bridgestone Abruptly Closing Georgia Golf Ball Plant, Outsourcing Amid 'Increasing Volatility'In Case You Missed It- Corning to Build Three Factories, Create 3,000 Jobs in Massive AI Deal With Nvidia- Sugar Titan to 'Modernize' Historic Louisiana Refinery- FDA Warns Healthcare Providers of Neurosurgical Supply ShortagesPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Andy or Ben [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

You are hard pressed to find two words in Nashville more identifiable than “Thanks Paul!” Watch and listen asthe Pennsauken, New Jersey native explains his journey to the Bridgestone arena microphone. A day oneseason ticket holder in 1998 tells how he met his wife as a nightclub DJ and what he does for a day job. 21-years and counting, he reveals a few rare slip ups and his most scared moment in his center ice seat. Youdon't have to be a Predators fan to enjoy the insight of what it's like to be “The Voice” known instantly to somany. AMONG THE TOPICS: PHILLY MEMORIES, PASSING THE AUDITION, A BIG AND RICHMISTAKE, WHAT HE WOULD TELL IS 18-YEAR OLD SELF.

You are hard pressed to find two words in Nashville more identifiable than “Thanks Paul!” Watch and listen asthe Pennsauken, New Jersey native explains his journey to the Bridgestone arena microphone. A day oneseason ticket holder in 1998 tells how he met his wife as a nightclub DJ and what he does for a day job. 21-years and counting, he reveals a few rare slip ups and his most scared moment in his center ice seat. Youdon't have to be a Predators fan to enjoy the insight of what it's like to be “The Voice” known instantly to somany. AMONG THE TOPICS: PHILLY MEMORIES, PASSING THE AUDITION, A BIG AND RICHMISTAKE, WHAT HE WOULD TELL IS 18-YEAR OLD SELF.

The company known for speciality fast cars, McLaren is making golf clubs now! Bridgestone is moving factories over seas for their new ball plant, ARCCOS is still a really good range finder, and what about this Callaway Quantum mini driver? 00:00 Welcome Back 03:23 Quantum Mini Driver 12:21 Chrome Tour Triple Diamond 16:20 McLaren Irons 36:10 Bridgestone Moves Production 43:10 GTS Driver Reaction 51:22 New on Course Tech

We're entering the mid-season block of ProMX 2026 in Gillman, where Nic Still and Trent Maher look ahead to race day in our Express podcast, presented by Bridgestone. For more on the brand's latest motocross range, be sure to check them out online.

On Friday, Bridgestone Golf, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Bridgestone Sports, announced plans to close its golf ball manufacturing and testing facility in Covington, Georgia.The closure will be abrupt, with the facility about 45 minutes east of Atlanta closing on June 30, 2026.The plant made up to a billion balls a year, but according to the company, it must optimize its global supply chain to strengthen the foundation of its golf business.Some 86 employees in manufacturing roles will be out of work. Bridgestone Golf will work with local partners to provide access to employment resources.In a statement, the company said, the decision comes after "a thorough assessment of the increasing volatility in global markets and evolving challenges related to supply chain, operational efficiency, and cost management."#manufacturing, #golf, #bridgestone, #supplychain, #factoryclosure, #layoffs, #globalmanufacturing, #offshoring, #businessnews, #industrialnews, #sportsindustry, #economy, #operations, #costcutting, #manufacturingjobs, #industrynews, #marketshare, #logistics, #production, #corporatestrategy

In this episode of DriveTime, Emily Poladian, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, talks about her admiration for the aftermarket after a successful 27-year career at Bridgestone where she led two different business units. Despite its size and influence, she says the industry maintains a close-knit, relationship-driven culture that makes her feel right at home.On Right-to-Repair legislation, Poladian is seeing stronger momentum than at any point in recent years, though outcomes remain uncertain given competing priorities in Congress. She emphasizes that the issue ultimately centers on consumer choice and affordability. Poladian notes that meaningful progress will require alignment across the aftermarket ecosystem—including suppliers, distributors, retailers and repair shops—to present a unified voice and find a common ground.

Hay carreras que se ganan… y hay carreras que quedan marcadas para siempre. En este episodio de Historias del Paddock con  @SkylineRacing , revivimos uno de los capítulos más polémicos en la historia de la Formula 1: el Gran Premio de Estados Unidos 2005.Lo que debía ser un fin de semana normal en Indianápolis Motor Speedway terminó en un escándalo global. Problemas de seguridad con los neumáticos Michelin obligaron a 14 coches a retirarse antes de la largada, dejando solo a seis monoplazas en pista con Bridgestone. Un Gran Premio que se corrió… pero que muchos consideran que nunca debió empezar.En este capítulo analizamos qué pasó realmente, quiénes fueron los responsables, cómo reaccionaron los equipos, los pilotos y la afición… y por qué este episodio sigue siendo una herida abierta para la F1. Suscríbete al canal y cuéntanos en los comentarios:¿Fue una decisión correcta… o uno de los mayores errores en la historia del deporte?

4月19日、三重県の鈴鹿サーキットでENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』の決勝が12時から行われた。フルコースイエロー（FCY）が […]

4月19日、三重県の鈴鹿サーキットでENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』の決勝が行われた。セーフティカー（SC）が一度も導入されな […]

4月18〜19日に三重県の鈴鹿サーキットで開催されているENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』にホンダ・レーシング（HRC）が走らせ […]

Saturday saw plenty to unpack at Canberra ahead of tomorrow's second round of ProMX 2026, which Nic Still and Alex Gobert detail in our Express podcast, presented by Bridgestone. For more on the brand's latest motocross range, be sure to check them out online.

4月18〜19日に、三重県の鈴鹿サーキットで開催されるENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』から、ST-Xクラスに参戦するTKRI松 […]

4月18日、三重県の鈴鹿サーキットでENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONEのシーズン第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』の公式予選が行われた。今大会には9クラス47台が […]

4月18日、三重県の鈴鹿サーキットでENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』の公式予選が行われ、ST-Xクラスの33号車Craft-B […]

4月18日、三重県の鈴鹿サーキットで開催されたENEOSスーパー耐久シリーズ2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE第2戦『SUZUKA 5時間レース』の公式予選では、ST-XクラスのCraft-Ba […]

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The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most recognizable events in all of motorsports. But in the Indianapolis 500, behind the scenes, is someone away from all that spotlight, preparing and coordinating events with a well-oiled team. That person is Lisa Boggs.Lisa serves as director of motorsports programs for Bridgestone. That means she helps oversee the company's involvement in some of the biggest racing events in the country, including the Indianapolis 500. But Boggs didn't set out with a lifelong plan to work in racing.In this episode of Johnny g & Friends, we get an Indianapolis 500 behind-the-scenes look as we talk to Lisa about how she found her way into the racing world, what it takes to support one of the most historic events in motorsports, and why the relationships built along the way remain the most important part of the job.

- Brazil Adds BYD to Forced Labor Watchlist - Tesla Reclaims EV Lead from BYD - Tesla's Sales Surge in Europe and South Korea - Scout Motors EV Production Pushed Back Again - Mitsubishi's Stock Jumps on New Plant Announcement - Weak EV Demand Hits LG's Profit - Race Brewing Between Fast Charging and Battery Swapping - VW Group Announces 4 Beijing Premieres - Porsche to Reveal New 911 and Cayenne Models - Bridgestone Developing Metal Tires for Lunar Rovers

- Brazil Adds BYD to Forced Labor Watchlist - Tesla Reclaims EV Lead from BYD - Tesla's Sales Surge in Europe and South Korea - Scout Motors EV Production Pushed Back Again - Mitsubishi's Stock Jumps on New Plant Announcement - Weak EV Demand Hits LG's Profit - Race Brewing Between Fast Charging and Battery Swapping - VW Group Announces 4 Beijing Premieres - Porsche to Reveal New 911 and Cayenne Models - Bridgestone Developing Metal Tires for Lunar Rovers

In this episode Sam is back as they first discuss some rumblings around the league with Johansen retiring and Colorado being the first team to clinch a playoff spot (4:23). Then they talk about the canes with Hall's comments on Canadian teams, Nikishin's trail to getting 10 goals, and more (17:18). Sam then talks about his experience at Bridgestone arena (31:53). For the last part of the episode they recap both the Toronto game (36:49) and the Pittsburgh game (51:26). If you have any questions or just want to contact us please email us at: thecaniacreport@gmail.com Follow us on our Social Media Accounts below! X: https://twitter.com/TheCaniacReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaniacreport/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecaniacreport.bsky.social Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaniacreportpod YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaniacReport Donation Link: https://paypal.me/sgwallace917?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever feel overwhelmed by all the data and metrics coming your way? You're not alone. In this episode of Leader Generation, Tessa Burg talks with Scott Sutton about one of marketing's biggest challenges: figuring out what's actually worth measuring. Scott shares real-world insights from his experience managing media for major restaurant brands like Hardee's and Carl's Jr. You'll discover why measuring everything can actually hurt your marketing efforts, how to identify the metrics that truly matter to your business and practical strategies for getting leadership buy-in on your measurement approach.  This conversation is packed with actionable advice for anyone trying to cut through the noise and focus on outcomes that drive real business growth. Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op.  About Scott Sutton: Scott Sutton helps brands cut through complexity and focus on what truly moves the needle. With a deep belief in practical measurement and cross-channel accountability, he ensures media decisions are grounded in business impact—not just impressions or trends. Scott's career spans iconic brands including Bridgestone, Nissan, Mars Petcare and AT&T. He is known for building integrated measurement frameworks that align media investments with real business outcomes—whether that's driving app downloads, loyalty sign-ups or in-store traffic. His recent work includes orchestrating the Alix Earle “Hangover Burger” campaign, which generated over 4 billion paid and earned media impressions—without a Super Bowl buy. At Mars Petcare, he helped establish Pedigree as a founding partner of Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl, creating breakthrough engagement through content-led partnerships. Scott brings practical, tested insights on driving results in today's fragmented media environment—where focus, flexibility, and accountability matter more than ever. Scott can be reached at s.sutton@ckr.com. About Tessa Burg: Tessa is the Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op and Host of the Leader Generation podcast. She has led both technology and marketing teams for 15+ years. Tessa initiated and now leads Mod Op's AI/ML Pilot Team, AI Council and Innovation Pipeline. She started her career in IT and development before following her love for data and strategy into digital marketing. Tessa has held roles on both the consulting and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa can be reached on LinkedIn or at Tessa.Burg@ModOp.com.

Giusy Sardella"L'amore malfatto"Fazi Editorewww.fazieditore.itUn esordio potente, soffuso di sensualità, che esplora la complessità delle regole dell'attrazione che spesso corrono parallele a quelle sociali.Un romanzo sui corpi: corpi che si nascondono, imperfetti, attraversati da passioni forti.A Petrara, paesino abruzzese all'ombra del Gran Sasso, la guerra sembra lontana e il 1943 è un anno come gli altri. Le famiglie cercano di mettere il pane in tavola e di avere un buon raccolto e anche i Marchiselli fanno lo stesso. Mentre padre, madre e figlio maggiore sono nei campi, Angela e Nino passano le loro giornate in casa, l'una perché storpia a causa della poliomielite avuta da bambina, l'altro perché ancora piccolo e affetto da una malattia misteriosa che lo costringe in casa. I due osservano il mondo dalla finestra ma un giorno Angela scorge Gaetano, che, nonostante le difficoltà, inizia a corteggiarla da lontano. Lei, che non ha mai conosciuto l'amore, si fida e scende in strada, ma lui si rivela diverso da quello che pensava e Angela resta profondamente ferita da quell'incontro. Il contatto fisico stabilitosi tra loro, però, cambierà per sempre la vita di entrambi, portando nel cuore di Angela e di Gaetano una passione che si scontrerà con la vergogna e il pudore, la colpa e il desiderio. Quando la guerra arriverà a Petrara, Nino per la prima volta scoprirà se stesso, e Angela, sempre più presa da un'ossessione che sembra consumarla, dovrà scegliere se continuare a guardare il mondo da una stanza o viverlo fino in fondo.Giusy Sardella ci racconta la crudeltà che il mondo riserva ai diversi, ma ci rivela anche l'invisibile bellezza che si nasconde dietro una tenda tirata, una porta socchiusa e l'intimità di un corpo, con la delicatezza di chi porta la luce dove c'è solo il buio.Giusy SardellaIngegnere meccanico, ha lavorato nei circuiti automobilistici di tutto il mondo per l'azienda Bridgestone, destreggiandosi tra colleghi poco avvezzi ad avere a che fare con una donna, di pari grado o superiore. L'amore malfatto è il suo primo romanzo.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

- Rising Oil Prices Threaten Automaker Sales and Guidance - Iran War Risks Canceling Formula 1 Races - China Allocates Billions for New Auto Trade-In Program - European Automakers Seek More Relief from Emission Rules - Ford February Sales Drop as Model Lineup Shifts - Carvana Shares Up Despite Year to Date Decline - Chrysler CEO Change Raises Questions About Brand Future - BYD Unveils Ultra-Fast Five Minute EV Charging - U.S. EV Charging Stations Expand Despite Sales Slump - Bridgestone Measures Environmental Impact of Tires

- Rising Oil Prices Threaten Automaker Sales and Guidance - Iran War Risks Canceling Formula 1 Races - China Allocates Billions for New Auto Trade-In Program - European Automakers Seek More Relief from Emission Rules - Ford February Sales Drop as Model Lineup Shifts - Carvana Shares Up Despite Year to Date Decline - Chrysler CEO Change Raises Questions About Brand Future - BYD Unveils Ultra-Fast Five Minute EV Charging - U.S. EV Charging Stations Expand Despite Sales Slump - Bridgestone Measures Environmental Impact of Tires

Two start-ups a couple of years apart became the inspiration for each other to get better and better and better. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom-and-Pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us. But we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [AirVantage Heating & Cooling Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the … Wait, what? Gosh, you told me the title, and I have some thoughts, and I forgot the name of the podcast there for a second. Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: We’re doing two together here, Dave, Firestone and Goodyear. Dave Young: Stephen Semple’s over there. I’m Dave Young. And this morning we’re talking about Goodyear and Firestone, both? Stephen Semple: Yes, together. Dave Young: Because it’s kind of one thing now, right? Stephen Semple: No, they are separate. Dave Young: Was it? Stephen Semple: They’re separate. Dave Young: No, they’re separate. Stephen Semple: The story is so intertwined between the two of them. I couldn’t figure out a way to break it. But it’s almost kind of like when we did Hertz Avis, like they’re so interlinked. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So we’re doing it as a single podcast, the two of them. Dave Young: All right. Where do we start? Stephen Semple: Well, what’s interesting is they were both started within two years of each other, both in Akron, Ohio. So Goodyear was founded on August 28th, 1898 in Akron, Ohio by Frank Seiberling. And today they’re the third-largest tire maker in the world with about 18 billion in sales. And Firestone was founded in August, two years later by Harvey Firestone in Akron, Ohio. And in 1988, Firestone was purchased by Bridgestone for $2.6 billion. Dave Young: That’s the one. That’s the one I was [inaudible 00:02:51] yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and Bridgestone today is number two behind Michelin with Goodyear being number three. So both really, really big, really big companies. Dave Young: And in 18 when? Stephen Semple: So 1898 was Goodyear, and 1900 was Firestone. Dave Young: And this is before, this is before mass production of automobiles. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Because if you go back to Episode 35 where we talk about Ford, 1908 is the Model T. So it’s pre-model T. Dave Young: Yeah. So which came first, the tire or the car? Stephen Semple: Well, because there were tires on carriages. Dave Young: No, that’s true. All right. Stephen Semple: And today Michelin is the largest in the world. So if you want to learn about Michelin, go back to Episode 27, because it’s also really interesting how Michelin grew their business. But so we’re dealing with Goodyear and Firestone. Dave Young: All right. So Goodyear- Stephen Semple: And if you think about it, you’re right. Most of the transportation at this time when these companies started were either horse-and-carriage or bicycles. That’s what basically people were using. And Harvey Firestone, he grew up on a farm and went to a business school and was a carriage salesman in Detroit. And at this time, the use of natural rubber is expanding due to vulcanization being created. Because before vulcanization, natural rubber was not very durable. It would crack and all these other things. And carriage wheels were basically a wood wheel with a metal rim around it, no give, a hard ride. Dave Young: Right. Yeah, yeah. I mean, even a rim made of rubber would be better than a rim made of steel. Stephen Semple: Right. So basically he’s a carriage salesman. What he realizes is that what we should do is we should put rubber, instead of steel around the wheel, and that would make a smoother ride. So he leaves Detroit, moves to Akron, Ohio, because Akron, Ohio at the time is the center of the rubber industry. Dave Young: Okay. Why is that? Stephen Semple: I think it had to do with just the fact there was a couple of companies that sprung up in the area. There was the resources in terms of water and a few things along that lines. Dave Young: And the rubber barons came in [inaudible 00:04:56]. Stephen Semple: But there was a lot of that that was happening with … Look, you see it in technology. A couple of companies happen and then … Dave Young: Yeah, there’s this- Stephen Semple: It attracts the talent, it attracts the people, it attracts the investment. Dave Young: There’s this synergy that happens. It was before the word existed. Stephen Semple: Yeah, basically. So he creates and starts selling a wagon wheel that has a solid rubber tire. And so he’s doing these solid tires, and he starts seeing the market shifting to a pneumatic tire. So a tire with a tube in it. Dave Young: With the air inside it. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And he’s also starting to see car sales increasing so he decides to do that. Because even though it’s a niche, he’s seeing it as growing, and he didn’t really get great traction on the wagon tire. But the first pneumatic auto tire is this thing called a Clincher. The tire is attached to the rim by these metal hooks, but these metal hooks can kind of become a bit of a problem. They can tear the tire, things along that lines. So he decides to make, Firestone decides to make a superior car tire, and he creates this new rim and tire system that’s basically better than the Clincher tire. But the problem, at this point, is the rim is part of the car. Basically, it’s hard to change all that. So who’s willing to- Dave Young: Every car has a different one and … Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right. So what he does is, is he approaches Henry Ford because he hears the Model T is coming out, and Firestone undercuts the Clincher to get a foothold in the industry. He says, “Look, I’m just going to come in with a really cheap price. That’s how I’m going to get into there.” And he gets an order for 2,000 units, $110,000 order, and he’s basically betting everything on the ability to deliver on this order. Okay? Dave Young: Wow. Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, enter Goodyear, a little bit of Goodyear history. So I mentioned Goodyear was founded by Frank Seiberling, and Frank had tried several businesses with no success, but he saw the rubber industry as an area for growth. Younger brother joins, and they need a name, and what the inventor of vulcanized rubber was Charles Goodyear. So they decided to call the tire company Goodyear after Charles Goodyear. Dave Young: Just associate yourself with that. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Now- Dave Young: Did Charles, was he in on it, or did they just named it after? Stephen Semple: They just named it Goodyear. Dave Young: Okay. You can do that, huh? Stephen Semple: I guess. They were able to. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So they’re buried in debt, things aren’t going so great, but what they wanted to do is the big growth around this time was bicycles. So they create a vision to create a new type of tire for the bicycle, because it’s a huge craze at the turn of the century, turn of a couple of centuries ago. So there’s like 300 manufacturers of bicycles in the United States, including the Wright Brothers. Dave Young: Right. Yeah. Stephen Semple: But again, they were solid tires. And what these guys created was a pneumatic tire, what Goodyear has created was a pneumatic tire for bicycles because it’s way more comfortable than a solid tire, right? Dave Young: Way more comfortable. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So they’re all in and this has to work, but here’s the problem. Bicycle sales stop because, essentially, everyone who wants one has one. So bicycle sales kind of collapsed. And so they’re struggling here, and what they decide to do is they look at the auto business, and they go, “Hey, the auto business is going over there, and we could create a better tire than a Clincher.” Dave Young: Yeah. [inaudible 00:08:24] Stephen Semple: Great. And so who do they decide to approach? They decide to approach Henry Ford because they hear about this Model T coming out. But Ford has already done a deal with Firestone, right? But Goodyear says, “We got an advantage. Here’s the problem. Their tire, the Goodyear tire, Clincher tires will also work on a Goodyear rim. Clincher tires will not work on a Firestone rim.” And here’s what Goodyear says to Ford, says, “You got a problem. Because if somebody needs a new tire, not everywhere had access to Firestone tires, but everybody has access to Clincher tires. So, therefore, our solution is better.” So basically, Ford cancels the deal with Firestone and goes with Goodyear. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: And basically says to Firestone, “I need you to make Clincher tires, which has almost no money in it for Firestone because they got to pay a licensing deal with Clincher. Isn’t it interesting in all of this, Clincher clearly didn’t innovate because we’ve never heard of Clincher before this moment? Dave Young: Oh, right. Yeah. I mean, terrible name, but- Stephen Semple: Clearly didn’t innovate. Dave Young: Right, didn’t figure out that we don’t need these metal things. Stephen Semple: Because they’re clearly the leader at the time, and we don’t hear them any longer. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. So they had a lead in the market, but … Stephen Semple: So 1908 comes out, the Model T comes out. It’s Goodyear tires on the Model T, Episode 35, go back and learn about the Model T, and Goodyear takes out ads that Goodyear tire is better. By 1909, all GM cars are Goodyear tires. By 1910, Goodyear is doing like four million in sales, which is like 30 million today. Firestone is not done. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So back to Firestone, they see these Goodyear ads, and they figure we’ve got to get a competitive advantage over Goodyear. We’re going to go back to 1908, go back a couple years. The auto industry, tire industry is exploding. The streets are getting clogged with cars, lots of dust, no rules, chaos, and tires are completely smooth. There’s no tread. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah. That’s … Stephen Semple: And they’ve been all sorts of thing people are putting rivets in, metal, all this other stuff to try to create some sort of traction on these tires, right? Especially as the speed of the cars are getting faster. And what Firestone did, they did a lot of research to make traction. And what they discover is let’s do raised sections. Let’s put treads on the tire. Dave Young: Right. Okay. Well, I mean, there you go. Stephen Semple: Works way better. And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid- Dave Young: Stay tuned, and we’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and, trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And what they decide to do, they call it the Firestone Non-skid, and they put that as the pattern on the tread. So if you look down onto a muddy road, what you would read is Firestone Non-skid. Isn’t that awesome? Dave Young: That’s so smart. I love that. Stephen Semple: So basically the ad is on the ground. They sell- Dave Young: Yeah, because it’s written in the mud. It’s written in the snow. Stephen Semple: It’s written in the mud, written in the snow, written on the ground, right? So they sell like 40,000 units in the first year. And now Goodyear starts to feel the pressure from Firestone on the non-skid tire. So they’re like, okay, what are we going to do here? So what Goodyear comes out with is a diamond pattern because it actually has better grip than letters. And at the same time, it’s still unique because they’re the only ones that have a diamond pattern. And they market it as, and I thought this … You know how we always love this whole idea of attaching the familiar to the unfamiliar? They market it as the first all-weather tire. Dave Young: All weather. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Goodyear then, who was ahead of Firestone with this tire, and at this time, all the tire manufacturers are targeting the manufacturers. They’re trying to get in with the manufacturers. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: And it’s 1910. Firestone’s doing three million in sales compared to Goodyear’s four million. But what about consumers and replacement? What would make their lives better? This is the question Firestone starts to ask because it was really hard to change the tire at that time because early tires were attached to the rim, and the rims were permanently attached to the axle. So you couldn’t just remove the wheel and replace it with another wheel. What Firestone creates is a rim called a demountable rim. It’s this novel idea that you could just take the rim off. Dave Young: Wow. Okay. That’s great. Stephen Semple: And risk of tire failure was high. So guess what this created? The whole idea of a spare, and now anyone can change a tire- Dave Young: Nice, yeah. Stephen Semple: … because you’ve got an extra tire. You could just take the rim off, put the new rim on, and you’re all good to go. And this gets so popular that car companies are now creating ways to carry a spare, a rim and a pump, because now anyone can change tire by themselves. By the end of the decade, all Model Ts have a spare. And guess what? Imitators, including Goodyear, jump onto this idea. It’s 1916. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Firestone’s selling $44 million. Goodyear is 100 million and now the largest company in the world. So Firestone is still trailing Goodyear. World War I happens. April 1917, this huge mobilization campaign happens. Goodyear and Firestone have to pivot to wartime production. Firestone’s doing rubber boots and all these other things. Goodyear has been pulled into this top secret plan. They’re going to create an aircraft called a blimp. Dave Young: The blimp? Ooh, okay. Stephen Semple: And you know what’s funny? I always wondered, why does Goodyear have a blimp? Because Goodyear was involved in the crating of the blimp. Isn’t that cool? Dave Young: Right. Yeah, that’s good to know. Stephen Semple: So they’re both making lots of money. The blimp is the Goodyear blimp. We now still see it at football games and all this other stuff, right? And Goodyear’s expanding like crazy because of the war effort, and November 11th, 1918, the war suddenly ends. The war ending in World War I hurt a lot of businesses like Indian motorcycles, Goodyear, because what a lot of people don’t realize, unless you look back into history, that the war ended really abruptly. So much so that even the Allies, if you go back and read the history about World War I, we’re unsure whether to accept the surrender of Germany. No battle in World War I happened on German soil. It all happened in France. And how World War I ended is Germany basically did this one final assault where they threw everything at it and was basically it didn’t work, and they surrendered. And everyone was like, “What do you mean the war’s over?” But the problem is Goodyear thought the war was going to continue for a while longer and had a lot of debt and had done lots of expansion and were in serious trouble. In 1921, Goodyear had 85 million in debt. And so they had to bring in somebody to help refinance the business and part of the refinancing included Frank and his brother being removed from running the business. So in May 13th, 1921, they both resigned, the businesses gone to others. Firestone, they still remain involved with the business. By the 1920s, cars are going faster, and Firestone does one more really big innovation. And that’s the balloon tire, which is a wider, bigger tire, flatter tire, lower pressure, smoother ride. Six months, they sell 25,000 tires a week, and that’s really the precursor to the modern tire. Dave Young: The radial-type tire. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. That’s really cool. Yeah, war does weird things. I mean, in addition to blowing things up. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it does weird things. But the thing is, when I looked at Firestone and Goodyear, to me, what was really interesting was there’s no way you could kind of talk about one without the other because it really is a story of innovation, innovation, innovation. Dave Young: It really is a case of your competition makes you better, right? Because it went back and forth with both of them. Stephen Semple: It did go back and forth with both of them. Dave Young: Right? And the one that lost out was Clinker because they thought they didn’t need to innovate. Stephen Semple: Right. Right. They were the one that’s been lost to history as these two … Because they had, they were the market leader, and then these two coming along out-innovating each other, totally, like I had never even heard of them as a tire company. Lost to history. Dave Young: Me, neither. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Clincher. Dave Young: Clincher. It sounds medical. It’s such a cool story. I have one experience with Goodyear to tell you about. Stephen Semple: Sure. Dave Young: Back 2020 or so. Gosh, has it been that long? Really has. 20 years ago or so, I was in the motor press guild, automotive journalist, and auto manufacturers and tire manufacturers would take journalists on these trips, these junkets. And I got to go on one for Goodyear. They flew us down to Dallas and then flew us out to San Angelo on Mark Cuban’s 757. San Angelo, Texas is where the Goodyear proving ground is. So they have one of these big 10-acre, five-acre lakes that’s only a quarter of an inch deep or half in it. They can control it. It’s just a giant bed of asphalt that they can control the depth of the water. So we got to drive … We probably compared Goodyear to Firestone tires. Stephen Semple: Probably. Dave Young: You drive this pickup on a slalom course on the water with the new Goodyear tire, and then drive it with the competitor’s tire. It’s like, oh boy, the difference. But it was a fun trip. I also got to drive that same day out on the Goodyear proving grounds. They had one of those mining haul trucks. Stephen Semple: Oh, wow. Yep. Dave Young: Right. The three-story tall mining haul truck, and I got to drive that thing. Stephen Semple: I was going to say, did you get to do a 180 on it? Did you get it to do a 360? Dave Young: No, they didn’t let us drive that out onto the wet track, but that was fun. I mean, there’s a big tire. I think at the time, that tire weighed 20,000 pounds and cost $20,000. That’s what I remember about it. Stephen Semple: And it’s interesting when you think about tires because tread pattern and rubber compound and things like that are all the things that really impact performance. And yet the world’s largest manufacturer of tires became famous with an ad where they put a baby in the tire along with the slogan, So Much Rides on Your Tires, right? Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: But coming back to one of the ones I love with the whole Firestone thing was putting the name in the tread pattern. I thought that was just … Dave Young: Yeah, I think it’s great. It’s really smart and innovative from an advertising point of view, but as Goodyear proved, easy to knock down. It’s like, well, obviously a proper tread pattern- Stephen Semple: Is better? Dave Young: … is better than the word Firestone for keeping your car on the road. But- Stephen Semple: But again, it was so interesting because Firestone then, or sorry, Goodyear then even recognized by the diamond pattern, they still became unique because they were the first one with the diamond pattern. So it was this very interesting back and forth between these two companies. Dave Young: They were like the cartoon, the sheepdog and the coyote. They’d clock in and fight all day, and then clock out. And I would guess that the Goodyear and the Firestone, there were probably people going back and forth between one company and the other. They probably had the top secret. We hate each other, but the investors, whole different story. Stephen Semple: Well, it was funny. There was one thing I read about where basically if you were in the Firestone offices or foundry or whatever, you were not allowed to say the word Goodyear. And when you were in the Goodyear one, you were not allowed to say the word Firestone. Like it would’ve really been a massive rivalry when you consider the two companies, like how remarkable is this that two companies found within two years of each other, like almost exactly two years of each other in the same city- Dave Young: And then live in the same city. Stephen Semple: … went on to become number two and number three in the tire business. The one that became number one- Dave Young: Kellogg’s and Post. Stephen Semple: … was across the pond in Europe, right? Completely separated from this battle. Dave Young: Yeah. Yeah. Well, thank you for this tiring story. Stephen Semple: You had to go there, didn’t you? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, I shouldn’t have done that, but I did. I did do it. I’m looking forward to the next episode of the Empire Builders Podcast, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: Thank you. Stephen Semple: Okay. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Matt Adams is LIVE from the PGA Show in Orlando, FL. It's a packed house for the world's largest gathering for the golf industry, with professionals showing off the latest and most innovative equipment, gear, and apparel from brands like Bridgestone, Cobra, Titleist, Ben Hogan Golf, and more!

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 285. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday he gives you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Adam Rehberg from Bridgestone Golf joins the show from a unique setting to discuss the new Bridgestone Tour B golf balls and an important new material. It wouldn't be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Adam dive into many topics including the performance and durability of cover material and what exactly is VeloSurge in a fun deep dive. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Adam from Bridgestone goes Off Course. Episode 285 is here and Dan and Adam discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Introducing an Important New Material into Bridgestone Tour BPerformance and Durability of Cover MaterialImmediate Tour Success and Adoption of the New BallThe VeloSurge Deep Dive You NeededAnd so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Bridgestone Tour B and New Material Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Bridgestone Tour B and New Material appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

 Scott Burgmeyer and Tammy Rodgers,  are the Founders and CEO of BecomeMore Group,  Scott isn't your typical business coach - over the past 30 years, he has transformed and optimized hundreds of companies across the U.S., including Google, Procter & Gamble, and Bridgestone.He's known for tackling the toughest organizational challenges: reversing decades-long declines, resolving complex succession disputes, boosting employee retention, and helping organizations unlock their full potential. His clients love working with him - he retains 95% of them.• PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership from the University of Arizona• Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership from Ashford University• Recipient of the Iowa Recognition of Performance Excellence seven times• Won the Bridgestone CEO awardTammy Rodgers, Co Founder and Co-CEO

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Neki Catron, Corporate Global Community Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity leader with Sylvamo and Chair of the Corporate Social Purpose Network with Volunteer Tennessee, who highlights Sylvamo's global operations and its commitment to corporate social responsibility, then spotlights the Corporate Social Purpose Network's role in coordinating private sector engagement across Tennessee.During the interview, Neki highlights Sylvamo and discusses her background and role at the global company. Known as the "World's Paper Company," Sylvamo is based in Memphis, Tennessee with operations across the United States, Brazil, and Europe. She then highlights the importance of the Corporate Social Purpose Network with Volunteer Tennessee for coordinating private sector engagement and addressing local and statewide needs, mentioning collaborations and partnerships with other organizations in the network like Bridgestone, Dollar General, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. She emphasizes the network's role in facilitating learning, coordination, and alignment among diverse organizations to address community needs effectively.The Corporate Social Purpose Network, led by Volunteer Tennessee, was established in 2024 to connect corporate leaders in CSR and sustainability across Tennessee. The network aims to drive positive transformation by convening companies to share resources, information, and best practices in areas like peer-to-peer sharing, community engagement, philanthropy, volunteerism, and sustainability. Jeremy highlights the potential for companies to strategically engage their employees in community service, noting the significant impact of mobilizing large workforces compared to individual volunteer recruitment.Neki discusses the Corporate Social Purpose Network's activities in Tennessee, highlighting their work since 2025 in listening to CSR professionals and hosting events across the state. She explains their upcoming events in 2026, including Purpose Exchange programs and the 2026 Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning on March 9. Neki emphasizes that businesses can join the network for free, with opportunities for sponsorship at events, and encourages leaders to participate in their mission to strengthen community engagement and collaboration across Tennessee.Visit www.VolunteerTennessee.net or https://www.tn.gov/volunteer-tennesse... to learn more about the Corporate Social Purpose Network with Volunteer Tennessee. Visit https://www.sylvamo.com/us/en/ to learn more about Sylvamo.

This episode is part one of a two part conversation on culture with Michele Herlein, author of Cultural Excellence. Joe Pardavila sits down with Michele to explore why so many workplaces feel draining instead of energizing. Michele spent decades transforming culture at Bandag and Bridgestone, where she helped drive major performance gains by focusing on people, behavior, and alignment. She explains why many companies treat culture like posters on a wall, why leaders think their culture is strong when employees feel the opposite, and how simple systems shape behavior every day. Michele breaks down her PVVS model, shares the business impact of intentional culture design, and outlines the steps leaders should take before reworking values, purpose, or strategy. If you want workplaces where people do their best work and feel proud to show up, part one gives you a clear starting point.

This year's What's Treading conversations gave tire dealers a direct line to some of the industry's most influential voices – Bridgestone, Continental, Nokian Tyres, Double Coin, Atturo, Global Air Cylinder Wheels, and Schrader – and today's show brings together the strongest tire dealer insights from those interviews.Tire Review: www.tirereview.com

In this episode of Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai, I welcome Hendrik, a friend and professional contact since 2019, to discuss talents and strengths. We reconnect after several years and reflect on how their collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic was crucial for Jennifer's business survival. Hendrik shares his experience working at Manulife Japan, emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity and the positive energy at the Indonesian Pavilion Expo. We delve into Hendrik's journey to Japan, his struggles and learnings in a different culture, and his newfound passion for Gallup's CliftonStrengths assessment. Hendrik highlights the importance of knowing one's talents and leveraging them to live a fulfilled life, aligning this with the concept of Ikigai. We also discuss the potential pitfalls of overusing strengths and the paradigm shift required in corporate environments to focus on strengths rather than weaknesses. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. In this episode you'll hear:How Hendrik discovered his passion and Ikigai through the CliftonStrengths assessment, including his journey from Indonesia to Japan and his unique experiences in the Japanese workplaceThe importance of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, and how a strengths-based approach differs from trying to fix weaknessesHow leveraging individual strengths can boost workplace morale, enhance engagement, and improve overall quality of lifePractical steps to uncover and use your hidden talents in daily lifeThe crucial role that connections and community play in achieving professional success and finding purposeThings mentioned in the episode:CliftonStrengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253676/how-cliftonstrengths-works.aspx32 CliftonStrengths team synergy sessions, 498 people over the last 2 years (Jan 2024 – Dec 2025)About Hendrik:Hendrik joined Manulife in January 2023 as Global Learning Partner, reporting into Asia Learning Lead and rolled up to Katherine MacNaughton`s organization. While sitting in the global team, Hendrik`s role is to build a learning culture in the Japan market. Hendrik ensures Japan programs are aligned with Manulife strategies & priorities while meeting the Japan market needs. Prior to joining Manulife, Hendrik had similar roles and responsibilities in companies such as Philip Morris International and Bridgestone. Hendrik also performed an APAC regional role during his time in Bridgestone where he led regional talent management related projects covering 11 countries working in the Regional HQ of Bridgestone in Singapore. Hendrik`s background is in talent management and development areas. Hendrik was awarded an MBA from Murdoch University in Singapore in 2018 and graduated with a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia.Outside of work, Hendrik is a father of 2 daughters.Connect with Hendrik:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-kwee-2512474b/Contact: https://www.gallup.com/learning/certification/en/10644108/profile.aspxConnect with Jennifer:Linked In:

The final gear pod of 2025 is here, and we've saved our favorite test for last. Ahead of his 50th birthday, we tested Tiger Woods' famous Titleist 975D, the driver he used to complete the 'Tiger Slam'. How would 'Tiger Slam' Tiger compare to a present-day pro? How much better would 'Tiger Slam' Tiger be with today's equipment? We have the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Michele Herlein, Founder and CEO of CultureMax, who shares what led her to launch her company after a 25-year career working in leadership roles at major companies to now focus on helping more organizations build positive cultures, and highlights her new book "Cultural Excellence." She explains that her book provides a leader's guide for strengthening organizational culture through horizontal and vertical alignment, emphasizing the importance of executive buy-in and manager alignment. Michele shares her experiences across different companies to demonstrate how cultural transformation leads to both employee satisfaction and improved business results, and announced that her new book is now available for purchase at all major retailers.Cultural Excellence Leadership Guide - Michele Herlein, a 25-year veteran of corporate America, discusses her journey from working at companies like Bridgestone Americas, Inc. to founding CultureMax, where she now helps organizations create positive cultures. She explains that her book, "Cultural Excellence: A Leader's Guide to Strengthening the Heart of Your Organization," is a guide aimed at strengthening organizational culture, and she has created a mastermind group for HR professionals to implement the book's methodology. The book includes downloadable worksheets and is designed to be a practical resource for creating great organizational cultures.Empowering Workplaces for Better Results - Michele shares her experience of spending 25 years in corporate America, where she observed that workplaces often deplete employees rather than energize them. She expresses her mission to help create organizations that motivate and value their employees, noting that this approach not only benefits individuals but also leads to better business results and improved metrics.Transforming Organizational Culture Alignment - Michele discusses her book's approach to organizational culture transformation, focusing on horizontal and vertical alignment. She emphasizes the importance of getting executive team buy-in and aligning managers, who she refers to as "The Mighty Middle," to reinforce the company's cultural direction. The book outlines a step-by-step process for diagnosing culture, aligning leaders, and integrating cultural values into the organization's DNA through systems, processes, and behaviors.Building Strong Organizational Cultures - Michele emphasizes that building a strong culture requires consistent effort and integration from the top down and bottom up, comparing it to maintaining healthy habits. Michele shares examples from her experiences at Bandag, Bridgestone, and Barge, highlighting how different companies can implement unique cultural values and processes. She notes that aligning leaders and systems with employee needs leads to both employee satisfaction and outstanding financial results, as seen in Bridgestone's 5x and Barge's 7x profit increases.Cultural Excellence Book Launch - Michele announces that her new book "Cultural Excellence: A Leader's Guide to Strengthening the Heart of Your Organization" is now available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She emphasizes that the book includes downloadable files at the end of each chapter to help readers implement its concepts practically.To learn more about CultureMax, visit https://culture-max.com.

12 - We kick off Friday with the protests raging in Portland as friend of the show Nick Sortor was arrested last night after an altercation with protestors. 1215 - Side - associated with LA and SoCal 1220 - How much money were thrown at these comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival? 1230 - Dom shows off the Bridgestone football. 1250 - Executive Director of the Delaware GOP Nick Miles joins us after University of Delaware students made fun of Charlie Kirk's death on their college's TV network. Has anything happened to the students and faculty who put this on? Has the university brass said anything on the matter?

A cyberattack disrupts Bridgestone's manufacturing operations. CISA warns of critical vulnerabilities in products used across multiple sectors. Additional cybersecurity firms confirm data exposure in the recent Salesforce–Salesloft Drift attack. A configuration vulnerability in Sitecore products leads to remote code execution. HHS promises stricter enforcement of healthcare information access rules. Texas sues an education software provider over a December 2024 data breach. A federal jury orders Google to pay $425 million over improperly collected user data. Nations unite for global guidance on SBOMs. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Aron Anderson, Enterprise Security Manager of Adobe, on embracing the journey to zero trust. Chess.com gets caught in a tricky gambit. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Industry Voices On our Industry Voices segment we are joined by  Aron Anderson, Enterprise Security Manager of Adobe, as he is talking about embracing the journey to zero trust. If you want to hear the full conversation from Aron, you can check it out here. Selected Reading Tire giant Bridgestone confirms cyberattack impacts manufacturing (Bleeping Computer) CISA issues ICS advisories on hardware flaws in Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, Delta Electronics, rail communication protocols (Industrial Cyber) More Cybersecurity Firms Hit by Salesforce-Salesloft Drift Breach (SecurityWeek) Unknown miscreants snooping around Sitecore via sample keys (The Register) HHS Says It's 'Cracking Down' on Health Information Blocking (BankInfo Security) Texas sues PowerSchool over breach exposing 62M students, 880k Texans (Bleeping Computer) Google hit with $425 million verdict in privacy class action suit (The Record) US and 14 Allies Release Joint Guidance on Software Bill of Materials (Infosecurity Magazine) Chess.com says 4,500 people had data stolen during June breach  (The Record) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices