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Paul Gillespie has been involved with banking and auto finance for more than 40 years. He was an executive at AmeriCredit when General Motors purchased the company 15 years ago to form GM Financial. Gillespie's installment contract is about to reach maturity, so to speak, as he's preparing for retirement this spring. He recently appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss his professional journey, what influenced his retirement decision and wisdom for younger executives.

- Jeff's Bagel Run sponsorship and promotion   - Expansion of Jeff's Bagel Run locations   - Description of bagel flavors and specialty spreads   - Vegan options available at Jeff's Bagel Run   - Monthly prize giveaway for using #TDBagel   - Encouragement to send photos to Jeff's Bagel Run   - Introduction to the Friday free show of A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan   - Samantha Haar returns as a guest from the Semantics Podcast   - Discussion about Samantha's old workspace being left untouched   - Joke about Tracy undoing Samantha's previous work   - Announcement of BDM Appreciation Week in April   - Joke about a golden ticket promotion for BDM members   - Tom's history of organizing boating experiences for listeners   - Mention of two listeners passing away after participating in boating experiences   - Acknowledgment of a BDM member who passed away   - Teasing details about an "Ultimate Tom and Dan Experience"   - Joke about canceling streaming subscriptions   - Discussion about jailbroken Fire Sticks   - Mention of Maisie encountering inappropriate content on Tubi   - Tom recounting a frustrating phone call experience   Tom's complaint about his phone and other devices not working - Tom refuses to answer phone calls due to excessive scam calls   - Discussion on how voicemail and mail have become obsolete due to spam   - Tom's reliance on texts and the internet instead of phone calls   - Jokes about Tom's inability to use VPNs for accessing adult content   - Complaints about lack of variety in adult content on certain websites   - Discussion about encountering unexpected adult content categories   - Tom being spammed with phone calls and assuming it was a scam   - GM Financial attempting to contact Tom about his car payment   - Tom ignoring the calls, assuming they were sales pitches   - Crystal discovering a letter about Tom being behind on car payments   - Tom realizing he was two and a half months late on payments   - Discussion about automatic payments and how they failed   - Argument that wives take over responsibilities, leading to learned helplessness   - Comparison to neighbors doing small tasks for others leading to dependency   - Tom's realization that the missed payment was the final payment on his truck   - Bank policies allowing repossession for being one payment behind   Frustration at banks repossessing vehicles even if only one payment is left - Tom jokes about ignoring the repo and letting them keep his truck   - Tom initially thought the GM Financial call was a scam or sales pitch   - Frustration with companies not using text messages for important notifications   - Complaints about doctors scheduling appointments without asking for availability   - Discussion about call centers switching doctor recommendations without consent   - Observation that society is now fully saturated with video surveillance   - Crystal sending Tom a Ring doorbell video she found interesting   - Joke about a racist woman confronting a black man in his own home   - Tom describes a Ring doorbell video of a lizard defecating on the camera   - Debate over whether the lizard video is truly rare or unique   - Video footage of an asteroid impact captured for the first time   - Discussion on the increasing likelihood of rare events being caught on video   - Skepticism about the reported details of the meteorite incident   - Reflection on how past events lacked video documentation   - Nostalgia for meeting celebrities before taking photos became common   Mention of old radio days and past events that went undocumented - Tom reflects on meeting celebrities like Shaq, Don Shula, and Beetlejuice without taking photos   - Discussion on whether Tom would have asked for selfies with famous people   - Tom's conflicting feelings of respect and violent urges towards certain figures   - Debate on whether everything significant in modern times has now been caught on video   - Complaints about the prevalence of cameras and the necessity of being constantly aware of being recorded   - Mention of Jelly Roll's public nose-picking incident and comparisons to Tom's habits   - Tom's conscious effort to avoid bad habits on camera during live streams   - Discussion about the difference between wiping and eating a booger in public   - Joke comparing indecent acts in different public places   - Teasing a new segment where Sam presents unusual stories   - Introduction of a band called Sunshine Slackers and their song “Sewer”   - Promotion for Pinball Dudes, a company that rents and sells pinball machines   - Tom and his family enjoying their in-studio pinball machine   - Announcement of a private pinball gathering for Twitch listeners   - Introduction to the story of Peter the Dolphin, a NASA-funded experiment in the 1960s   - Margaret Lovett's involvement in researching dolphin communication in the U.S. Virgin Islands   - Debate on why the dolphins were given human names like Peter, Pamela, and Sissy   Explanation of the living arrangement designed for Lovett and Peter the Dolphin - Margaret Lovett cohabitated with Peter the Dolphin for six days a week in an attempt to teach him human speech   - The dolphin struggled with pronouncing the "M" sound without making bubbles   - Peter, being a young male dolphin, frequently became aroused, disrupting the research   - Lovett initially allowed Peter to visit female dolphins to relieve himself but found it disruptive   - Lovett decided to manually relieve Peter to maintain focus on the research   - Discussion on dolphin anatomy and how their reproductive organs function   - Lovett described the act as "sensual" but not sexual, aiming to strengthen the bond for research purposes   - Hustler magazine exposed the story, sparking public outrage   - NASA-funded research also included giving LSD to dolphins, though it had no observable effects   - The research was eventually defunded due to public backlash and negative press   - The dolphins were relocated to a repurposed bank building in Miami with smaller tanks and fewer enrichment activities   - Peter the Dolphin, deprived of attention and stimulation, reportedly committed suicide by voluntarily ceasing to breathe   - Discussion on how dolphins must consciously breathe and have the ability to choose not to   - Reflection on how common dolphin suicides might be and whether other dolphins have received similar treatment   - Speculation on whether drowning feels euphoric for dolphins, similar to how it is sometimes described for humans   - Tom recalls a personal near-drowning experience while surfing   General surprise at learning new facts about dolphin physiology and behavior - Margaret Lovett married the photographer who documented her dolphin research, and they converted the research facility into their family home   - Discussion on how Lovett's daughters might feel about discovering their mother's past research   - Lovett faced online harassment and ridicule over the dolphin-handling story   - Introduction of Sam's new segment, "Who's Coming to Get You," inspired by Thomas Mann   - Discussion of previous guest appearances, including Cadillac Pat discussing Oak Island Treasure   - Cadillac Pat's continued belief in the legitimacy of the Oak Island show despite skepticism   - Introduction of a UK court case where a woman was sentenced for "cyber farting"   - Rhiannon Evans sent multiple videos of herself farting to her boyfriend's ex-partner, leading to distress and police involvement   - Evans was sentenced to community service, a restraining order, rehab sessions, and alcohol abstinence   - Debate on whether sending fart videos qualifies as harassment or cyberbullying   - Comparison to other forms of harassment like repeated phone calls or offensive messages   - Discussion on how intent plays a role in determining harassment cases   - Chat room suggestion to create a "Fart Week" competition, similar to Shark Week   - Debate on piercings and which types have aged well over time   - Tom and Sam discuss tongue rings and how they can seem out of place in professional settings   Tom critiques his wife having a belly ring while working as a corporate project manager - Eyebrow piercings are making a comeback   - Discussion on how certain piercings, like gauged ears, feel outdated   - Complaints about stretched earlobe holes not closing and emitting an unpleasant smell   - Tom expresses a desire to have his gauged ears surgically closed   - Discussion on Cardi B getting a butt crack piercing   - Concerns about infection risks and healing complications of butt crack piercings   - Talk about micro-splits at the top of the butt crack and related discomfort   - Tom and his daughter Maisie both experiencing deep, sensitive ass cracks   - Joke about childhood bullying related to a "double butt crack"   - Debate on whether butt crack piercings can heal properly or get irritated by clothing   - Concerns about the practicality of wearing thongs with a butt crack piercing   - Discussion about gold teeth and Tom wanting one for his fang   - Comparison of gold teeth to Joe Pesci's character in *Home Alone*   - Introduction of the story of Olympic figure skater Dick Button passing away at 95   - Jokes about the unfortunate name "Dick Button" and comparisons to worse names   - Discussion on why someone named Richard Button would choose to go by "Dick"   Debate on whether people were aware of unfortunate name choices 95 years ago - Discussion on the evolution of slang for genitalia, including terms like "Button Dick" and "Mushroom Head."   - Debate on whether the term "button" was even relevant in ancient times, referencing the Roman Empire.   - Reflection on how funny names are less common now due to parents being more conscious.   - Argument against giving children names they may not live up to, like "Champion."   - Criticism of Patrick Mahomes' children's metal-themed names (Sterling, Bronze, Gold).   - Speculation on what the next name in Mahomes' lineup would be (e.g., Copper).   - Discussion about participation trophies and naming a kid something like "Certificate."   - Breakdown of the lawsuit battle between Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Ryan Reynolds.   - Explanation of sexual harassment and smear campaign lawsuits between Baldoni and Lively.   - Discussion of leaked videos, text messages, and voicemails between the involved parties.   - Breakdown of a late-night voicemail from Baldoni and how it was used in the legal battle.   - Debate on how releasing out-of-context information distorts public perception.   - Reflection on self-destructive behavior and the impulse to "burn everything down" even at personal cost.   - Speculation on whether Ryan Reynolds inserted the character "Nice Pool" in *Deadpool 3* as a jab at Justin Baldoni.   - Description of "Nice Pool" as a man-bun-wearing, feminist character mocking Baldoni.   - Discussion on Ryan Reynolds' passive-aggressive, creative nature and his love of getting the last word.   Confirmation that Reynolds has full control over *Deadpool* as its writer, producer, and director. - Ryan Reynolds allegedly forced his way into rewrites on *It Ends With Us*, upsetting people.   - Discussion on holding grudges and how they waste time and energy.   - Debate on the thrill of self-destructive behavior, like "lighting the fuse" on drama.   - Comparison of the rush from revenge to the pleasure dolphins get from being "relieved."   - Candace Owens is investigating the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni drama.   - Allegations that Reynolds inserted "Nice Pool" as a parody of Baldoni in *Deadpool 3*.   - The character *Nice Pool* played by "Gordon Reynolds" was a possible hidden insult.   - Allegations that Reynolds used prosthetic makeup to resemble Baldoni in the film.   - T.J. Miller and Martha Stewart have both publicly called Ryan Reynolds an asshole.   - Candace Owens claims Reynolds orchestrated the smear campaign against Baldoni.   - Speculation that the feud was started to deflect from *It Ends With Us* tanking.   - Comparison to the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, predicting more public drama.   - Criticism that the public is tired of nonstop celebrity feuds and scandals.   - Discussion of celebrities inserting "Easter eggs" in media to attack rivals.   - Resurfaced interview where Blake Lively admitted to wearing bronzer to appear Black.   - Criticism of Lively's attempt to frame the blackface incident as "just being a geek."   - Speculation that Blake Lively lacks a publicist or stylist due to poor public decisions.   Lively allegedly acted as her own intimacy coordinator but later claimed harassment. - Discussion on Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds being control freaks who try to do everything themselves.   - Joke about becoming a Nazi Facebook group moderator as a nerdy activity.   - Brief mention of the *Bad Baby* vs. *Alabama Barker* beef.   - Recap of Bhad Bhabie's rise to fame from *Dr. Phil* to rapper to OnlyFans millionaire.   - Discussion of Bhad Bhabie's cancer diagnosis and her success despite her early controversies.   - Introduction to Alabama Barker, Travis Barker's daughter, and her public feud with Bhad Bhabie.   - Explanation of Alabama Barker's background and appearance, contrasting with her rap persona.   - Accusations that Alabama Barker is adopting a Black accent and style despite her background.   - Mention of Alabama Barker's diss track, *Cry Baby*, and its reception.   - Discussion of Bhad Bhabie's diss track, *Overcooked*, accusing Alabama of sleeping with Soulja Boy and Tyga.   - Claims in the diss track that Alabama Barker got pregnant by Tyga and had an abortion.   - Alabama Barker denies all accusations, stating she has never been pregnant or involved with Tyga or Soulja Boy.   Soulja Boy threatens to sue Bhad Bhabie over her diss track. - Criticism of modern rap beefs being settled with lawsuits instead of violence.   - Discussion about Drake suing Kendrick Lamar to prevent a song from being performed at the Super Bowl.   - Debate over whether Alabama Barker is a legitimate rapper.   - Commentary on Drake's credibility as a rapper given his past on *Degrassi*.   - Soulja Boy demanding $10 million from Bhad Bhabie in response to her diss track.   - Mention of Soulja Boy's past financial struggles and attempts to sell game consoles.   - Segue into a new segment called *Selling Your Dreams*.   - Brief discussion of the band *Drew and Ellie Holcomb* and their song *Memory Bank*.   - Promotion of *Sports Subaru* and *Donnelly Chevrolet* dealerships.   - Mention of a *BDM Subaru group* and listener loyalty to Subaru.   - Discussion about a past promotion where listeners test-drove Subarus.   - Samantha Haar promoting *Semantics Podcast* and an upcoming cruise.   - Idea of Tom and Dan following the cruise on a separate boat.   - Jokes about needing guns to defend against pirates while following the cruise.   - Discussion about Facebook Marketplace and people selling items that were once their passions.   - Introduction of the *Sell Your Dreams* segment, highlighting people giving up on hobbies or projects.   - Mention of Jim Colbert selling a Nissan Z race car project after six years.   - Discussion of Dan's unfinished electric conversion project for his 1959 Vespa.   - Recognition of how many listeners have abandoned saltwater fish tanks and podcasts.   - Introduction of Travis Baller as the first guest for *Sell Your Dreams*.   Travis selling a *one-wheel* due to injury. - Discussion of Butler introducing Dan to the *Onewheel* and how it led to his employment.   - Butler's *Onewheel* accident resulting in a fractured wrist and torn rotator cuff.   - Debate over whether Butler initially resisted selling his *Onewheel*.   - Technical issues with the show's internet and phone lines.   - Acknowledgment of frequent internet disruptions due to construction.   - Discussion about seeing abandoned hobbies for sale on Facebook Marketplace.   - Mention of Howard Stern's return to listening habits.   - Butler ultimately deciding to sell his *Onewheel* due to injuries and pressure from his wife.   - Explanation of the *Onewheel* community's term “float life.”   - Tom joking about past failed dreams, including an abandoned above-ground pool.   - Debate over whether riding a *Onewheel* actually feels like floating.   - Tom considering buying Butler's *Onewheel* to add to his collection.   - Mention of *Tom's Triforce* idea: having three *Onewheels* for him, Tommy, and Max.   - Tom admitting to not telling Crystal about Butler's accident to keep *Onewheels* available for his sons.   - Joke about Tom oversharing information unnecessarily.   - Reference to *Corey Feldman's* character in *The Goonies* hoarding other people's wishes.   - Tom wanting to “own” Butler's dream by buying his *Onewheel*.   - Discussion of Butler's other interests, including *Star Wars*, but correcting the assumption he's into spears.   Butler trying to determine a selling price for his *Onewheel XR*. - Butler's segment goes wrong, leading to jokes about his bad luck with setups.   - Discussion about starting a *Tradeo* segment where listeners trade items.   - Tom offers to help Butler sell his *Onewheel* on the show.   - Tom's sons are uninterested in *Onewheels* or bikes, preferring screens.   - Technical difficulties continue, causing more frustration.   - Discussion about a Russian *mermaid performer* being bitten by a fish during a stunt.   - Mention of the *Goliath grouper* and its controversial nickname.   - Butler offers his *Onewheel* for $600 cleaned or $500 with blood still on it.   - Debate over the fair market price of a *Onewheel XR* on Facebook Marketplace.   - Butler confirms he still paints *Star Wars* models and will be at *Megaton* taking commissions.   - Joke about *Mel Gibson* appearing at *Megaton* and a reference to his past controversies.   - Tom shares a bizarre dream where he caught Butler in bed with his wife, but everyone acted like it was normal.   - Jokes about Butler wearing a *T&D polo* with no pants in the dream.   - References to *Mel Gibson's infamous rants* and jokes about his lines being used in relationships.   - Transition from *"Sell Your Dreams"* segment to *"Tell Your Dreams"* as Tom unexpectedly shares a personal dream.   Butler is credited with getting Tom to open up about a dream for the first time on the show. - Butler signs off with a joke about appearing in Tom's dreams.   - Discussion about having Butler call in during *Megacon* to report on the event.   - Debate about *Mel Gibson* appearing at *Megacon* and his continued work in Hollywood.   - Speculation on whether Gibson is making *Passion of the Christ 2* for money or personal reasons.   - Discussion about Gibson's financial situation and investments.   - Mention of Gibson's past controversies and the difficulty of making a public comeback.   - Observations on Gibson's *new teeth* and how his hair has aged.   - Discussion about why someone as wealthy as *Mel Gibson* would do convention appearances.   - Mention of Gibson's vocal support for certain political views and the people who align with him.   - Debate over *Jack Black* distancing himself from *Kyle Gass* after a controversial joke.   - Comparison of *Jack Black's* situation to what would happen if Tom and Dan had a similar falling out.   - Discussion about business priorities vs. personal loyalty in entertainment.   - Internet detectives analyzing *Jack Black's* reaction to *Kyle Gass's* joke.   Debate over whether Jack Black's *apology* was genuine or just PR damage control. - Discussion about how celebrities are now held more accountable due to constant video recording.   - Mention of *Fat Mike* from NOFX making controversial jokes about the Las Vegas shooting and facing backlash.   - Conversation about how society and technology have changed public perception and accountability.   - Example of *Mel Gibson's* past racist and anti-Semitic remarks resurfacing.   - Debate over whether public scandals truly affect celebrities long-term.   - Awareness of being recorded and cautious email communication.   - Tom and Dan recalling the early days of email in radio and how things were handled before digital records.   - Daniel recounting an email he sent about an ex-girlfriend that got him in trouble.   - Discussion on how internet search history can be used in legal cases.   - Tom joking about searching incriminating things on public computers as a prank.   - Debate about whether bath towels have a *slick side* and what type of towels are best.   - Tom discussing his recent upgrade to *bath sheets* and how they changed his life.   - Tom appreciating a set of pillows Dan gifted him, calling them life-changing.   - Discussion about *Tom's change in personality* over time, comparing "Old Testament Tom" vs. "New Testament Tom."   - Debate about *gift-giving*, with Tom being praised for giving thoughtful gifts.   - Sam explaining her mismatched towel situation at home.   - Tom describing how *Crystal* keeps fancy towels rolled up as decoration, while they use mismatched towels.   Tom admitting to using black towels for personal hygiene purposes. - Discussion about *Semantics Podcast* celebrating eight years with an event at *Rock Pit Brewing and Distilling* on February 23rd.   - Debate on whether quitting a podcast before hitting 10 years is the right move.   - Talk about *Tom & Dan's* potential rebranding after 20 years.   - Conversation about inappropriate discussions regarding animals.   - Story about a woman twerking on special needs individuals at a care facility.   - Debate over whether the twerking was disrespectful or if the individuals enjoyed it.   - Mention of *Miley Cyrus* twerking on *Robin Thicke* at the VMAs and comparing it to the special needs incident.   - Discussion on the sexual implications of twerking on different body parts.   - Tom joking about his wife sitting on his face to the point of suffocation.   - Caller accusing the show of repeating old topics, specifically about dolphins.   - Hosts debating whether they actually repeated content or if they just forgot.   - Realization that years of podcasting have led to some repeated topics.   - Acknowledgment that long-time listeners remember things the hosts have forgotten.   Joking about whether memory loss is due to aging or marijuana use. - Discussion on whether it matters if they repeat topics on the show.   - Joke about playing an old segment simultaneously with the new one to compare.   - Mention of *Sky Rizzy* joke being made twice within an hour.   - Reflection on 16-17 years of podcasting and whether they'll make it to 20.   - Plan to revisit *Peter the Dolphin* topic on the 20-year anniversary.   - Joke about bringing a dolphin to their 20-year event.   - Concerns about recycling topics as they age.   - Mention of appearing on the *Who's the Baddie* podcast to discuss *Shawshank Redemption.*   - Daniel previously discussed *Coco* on the same podcast.   - Discussion on *Blake Lively* laughing during *Shawshank Redemption* and her being bad at interviews.   - Promotion of *Who's the Baddie* and *Crespo and Cabin Boy Matt's* podcast.   - Clarification that *Cabin Boy Matt* now just goes by *Matt,* but listeners still refer to him by his old nickname.   - Joke about Tom still being called *Drunkie the Bandit.*   - Mention of *GapeToberfest.*   Closing the show with jokes about legal implications of their humor. **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)

Shoot us a Text.We've got Michael Cirillo in the studio on this Monday, as we're talking about how its becoming harder for new auto dealers to secure floorplan loans, how Rivian has decided that voice control is better than physical buttons and how online customers are abandoning carts because of choice overload.Show Notes with links:New and smaller auto dealers face mounting difficulties in securing essential floorplan loans, a crucial step in dealership ownership. Amid rising interest rates and cautious lending practices, lenders are increasingly reluctant to finance smaller deals, affecting many hopeful first-time dealers.Banks and lenders now often require floor plans to exceed $10 million, and many first-time buyers are confronted with last-minute cash demands, sometimes needing an additional $250,000 to $1 million as collateral.Josh Letsis, aiming to buy a Chevrolet store, was denied floorplan loans by multiple banks and GM Financial, which required more cash on hand despite his strong credit. The deal's collapse cost him $60,000 in fees.Chad Chase faced a similar setback when Stellantis unexpectedly pulled out of financing, forcing him to scramble to keep his Chrysler-Ford store purchase alive.In the great button-versus-touchscreen debate, Rivian's Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid doubled down on voice controls as the future, saying in-car buttons are “an anomaly.”At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, he noted that physical controls are “a bug, not a feature,” advocating that voice interactions should replace touch and physical controls. Rivian aims to make every vehicle function accessible by voice, with AI advancements potentially solving current issues in voice assistant technology.Many users remain skeptical, citing frustration with today's voice controls and concern about losing quick access to functions like AC adjustments and seat controls.On top of this, Bensaid called Apple CarPlay (which isn't available in Rivians) a “lazy” option that oversimplifies the UI, which Rivian plans to build out with proprietary, integrated software features.With endless options and extensive product information, today's online shopping experience can feel less like convenience and more like an exhausting chore. Research suggests that too much choice is paralyzing, creating a phenomenon some call “choice overload.”A recent Accenture survey revealed 74% of consumers abandoned online shopping carts due to feeling overwhelmed by choices and content.Top abandoned online shopping carts include clothing (79%), flights (72%), snacks (70%), home goods, and electronics.Psychologist Barry Schwartz's “paradox of choice” explains that while variety can make us happier initially, too many options complicate decision-making.Tools like filters and recommendations often backfire by introducing more factors to consider, which can make shopping fatigue worse, according to NYU's Raluca Ursu.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our guest, Ryan Bachman, evp and global CISO, GM Financial. In this episode: A changing of the executive guard? Playing nice with cyber insurance What does leadership want out of a CISO? Who does a CISO call first? Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Vanta Whether you're starting or scaling your security program, Vanta helps you automate compliance across SOC 2, ISO 27001, and more. Streamline security reviews by automating questionnaires and demonstrating your security posture with a customer-facing Trust Center. Over 7,000 global companies use Vanta to manage risk and prove security.

Several auto lenders had to adjust their underwriting strategies in 2023 to account for worsening credit performance across loans originated in 2021 and 2022, a theme prevalent during Auto Finance Summit East 2024. 

As stores across the country are playing ‘The Final Countdown' as April wraps up, we're talking about Asbury's listing strategy for 10 of their stores. We're also talking about Tesla's next round of layoffs, as well as one Tiktoker who is less than excited about their interest rate. Show Notes with links:Asbury Automotive Group, ranked fifth among U.S. dealership groups, is eyeing the sale of 10 dealerships after its recent divestiture of the Koons Lexus of Wilmington. Here's the breakdownAsbury listed $242.7 million in assets, including the dealerships, real estate, and various franchise-related assets.The group sold Koons Lexus for $102 million, aligning with Lexus' franchise limit of eight stores per dealer.CEO David Hult highlighted a focus on selective acquisitions and maintaining shareholder value, noting a leverage ratio of 2.6 times earnings. The group currently has 157 storesAsbury has repurchased 240,000 shares for $50 million this quarter, with plans to buy back more.Hult said: "In the current market, there's certainly a lot of stores on the market from an M&A standpoint. But I think we really want to be extremely selective," said Hult during an earnings call.Tesla continues its aggressive cost-cutting strategy, announcing further layoffs that affect senior executives and the entire Supercharger team. This move comes amid broader tech industry layoffs and follows a significant quarterly earnings shortfall.Tesla has laid off more than 10% of its workforce, including high-profile executives and the team responsible for Supercharging infrastructure.The elimination of the entire Supercharger team, led by Rebecca Tinucci, signals a potential pivot in Tesla's approach to EV charging infrastructure despite the adoption of Tesla's NACS plug by other manufacturers.Alongside the layoffs, Tesla sees departures of key personnel like Drew Baglino, VP of Powertrain and Energy Engineering, underlining internal challenges and dissatisfaction.These layoffs coincide with Tesla's request for a substantial shareholder payout, contrasting sharply with the company's financial and operational cutbacks.Blaisey Arnold, a TikTok personality, recently faced the harsh reality of auto loans when she decided to part ways with her Chevy Tahoe due to overwhelming interest payments totaling $50,000.Arnold's loan for the $84,000 Tahoe came with a 10.2% APR from GM Financial, leading to massive interest accrual over the loan's term.With no down payment and negative equity from a traded vehicle, Arnold's monthly payments of $1,400 barely made a dent in the principal amount.Arnold criticized the dealership for allegedly taking advantage of her lack of financial savvy, a claim that underscores the broader issue of consumer education on auto loans.Quote from Arnold: "I did not go with my husband and as a female I feel they took advantage of me. They knew I really wanted the car and that I was by myself," Arnold shared with The Daily Mail.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

After being on stage asking questions and facilitating a conversation at this year's Vehicle Financial Conference, GM Financial's Kyle Birch made time during the American Financial Services Association event to be a part of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Birch recapped the successful year GM Financial had as well as other developments connected with the auto-finance industry.

Earnings season continued last week with GM Financial and Credit Acceptance Corp. reporting a rise in originations and worsened consumer credit performance.

Compara estos coches: Un Opel Manta, un Opel Monza (1982) o un Opel Kadett GSi y compara con algunos de los últimos modelos de Opel como El Astra GSe, el Crossland o el Mokka… ¡si es que hasta el nombre es feo! No digo que los actuales Opel sean malos… tampoco digo lo contrario. Solo digo que Opel ha perdido su personalidad y su ADN. Y os voy a decir por qué. Un tal Adam Opel funda en 1862 la empresa Opel para fabricar primero máquinas de coser y luego bicicletas… y es que no le gustaban los coches. Pero, por fortuna, a sus hijos sí y a la muerte de su padre fundan en 1899 Opel Automotibe GMBH.Nos vamos a ahorrar entrar en detalles de sus primeros pasos en los que llegan a acuerdos con diversas marcas, sobre todo francesas, como Darracq y Renault. Pero la historia de Opel da un giro cuando en 1929 compra la compañía el gigante americano General Motors… compra la marca alemana, pero mantiene su nombre… Además de coches, Opel produjo camiones, como el afamado y robusto Blitz, que eran de tecnología americana y a su vez idénticos a los Bedford británicos. Y pasó algo increíble. Por ejemplo, que Opel llegase a un acuerdo con el mismísimo Führer Adolf Hitler para construir coches, camiones y bombarderos para el ejercito nazi. Y que la Alemania nazi pagase royalties a los norteamericanos para construir vehículos militares. O sea, fabricaron vehículos con la tecnología de tu enemigo, pero les pagaron por hacerlo… ¿es alucinante o no? Pero esto convirtió a las fábricas de Opel en objetivo militar y los bombardeos las dejaron literalmente arrasadas… La actividad no se reanudó hasta 1947, ya acabada la contienda. Para mí la edad de oro de Opel es a partir de ese año de 1947, sobre todo a mediados de los 50 con las heridas de la guerra ya curadas y hasta digamos más o menos finales del Siglo XX. ¿Cuál es el motivo? Pues que Opel combinaba tecnología alemana con la imaginación que en esos años le echaban los americanos al diseño de los coches… y algún motor V8 de “propina”. Una buena combinación que se notaba en la gama que Opel comenzó a desarrollar a partir de los años 60 más o menos. En 1960 la gama Opel alcanzaba modelos de alto nivel, lo que hoy serían Premium como el coupé Kapitan o las grandes berlinas Diplomat, Admiral o el precioso Commodore. Como veis incluso en el nombre, denotan que aspiraban a mucho. En los años 70 aparece un remodelado y precioso Opel Rekord, el D (1972-1977) en mi opinión inspirado en el Commodore. Aparece el Ascona y su derivado deportivo, el Manta, nacido para rivalizar con el Ford Capri, y a fe que lo hizo. ¿Cómo eran esos coches? Por supuesto eran coche robustos, muy robustos, muy bien acabados y de verdadera calidad. Desde luego no podían competir con los “auténticos” Mercedes de esa época, pero si con los BMW y en mi opinión estaban por delante de los VW….En estos años los Opel eran “más coche” que los VW y su gama llegaba más arriba y siempre cuidó mucho el aspecto deportivo. Llega la tracción delantera. En 1979 llega el Kadett D con tracción delantera al que sigue el Kadett E de 1984 con aerodinámica línea. Algunos pensaréis: “Llega la tracción delantera y se va la magia”. Pues no, no es el caso. Los Opel Kadett de la generación E siguen siendo muy distintos a los demás modelos de otras marcas, con mucha personalidad, excelentes acabados y versiones deportivas que se convierten en verdaderos mitos, como el Kadett GSi y más aún el fantástico y potentísimo Kadett GSi 16V. En 1999 llega el declive y eso se nota en la gama que ofrece la marca. Fijaos, entre 1999 y 2012 Opel no deja de perder dinero, llega a perder unos 20.000 millones de euros… Y GM busca soluciones. En 2017 el grupo francés PSA compra por 2.200 millones de euros la marca Opel, incluyendo las fábricas y las marcas Vauxhall, que es con la que se vendían los Opel en el Reino Unido y la marca “GM Financial”. Pero las cosas no acaban aquí. Nace Stellantis, que agrupa al consorcio PSA y al consorcio de Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. La gama actual. En su gama actual Opel trata de “agarrarse” un poco a sus origines sobre todo recurriendo a algunos rasgos estéticos propios de la marca, pero modernizados. Al mismo tiempo que anuncia que a partir de 2028 todos sus coches serán eléctricos… nada nuevo bajo es sol, eso lo van a hacer todos o casi todos. La sede de la marca sigue en Rüsselsheim, pero las decisiones de verdad se toman en la sede de Stellantis, en Ámsterdam. Coche del día. ¿Qué os parece el Opel Commodore de la serie B, aparecido en 1972? La berlina más que el Coupé y si puede ser con el motor 6 cilindros de 2.8 inyección de 155 CV ¿os gusta? Me encantaría tener en mi Garaje Hermético un Opel Monza 3.0 un coche que probé en su momento y me encanto… y que aún se puede encontrar a precios razonables.

Captives' second quarter earnings were mixed as rising interest rates push down origination volume and lenders pull back.

Today's episode of The Shape Of Work podcast features Guillermo Cornejo, co-founder and CEO of Riders Share, an online marketplace for street-legal motorcycle rentals. In this episode, Guillermo talks about risk management and hiring the right people for the job.“Hiring remains a mystery and what has worked for me best is to hire someone as a contractor first and then hire them full-time. People that are really passionate about the space tend to perform better than the people that are a little more qualified.”Guillermo has had a long career of fifteen years. He started off as a Research Associate for Council on Hemispheric Affairs, later went on to work for major motor companies such as Nissan North America and Hyundai Capital America. He has also worked for GM Financial as a Pricing Analyst. He did his B.S. and B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the Texas Christian University and later did his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.Episode HighlightsThe importance of risk management in a companyThe evolution of technology in influencing and mitigating risk factorsWhat are the challenges of hiring the right people?Ways to build brand awareness without spending moneyFollow Guillermo on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast host: Moshe VhanunuAbout Springworks:Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:SpringVerify— B2B verification platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

In this episode of the Weekly Wrap, Editor Joey Pizzolato, Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer discuss the top stories for the week ending April 28 and what to expect in the week ahead.   

They just missed each other at NADA Show 2023, but GM Financial's Kyle Birch and Cherokee Media Group's Nick Zulovich still reconnected for their annual reunion for the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Birch shared his views about the ongoing impact of rising interest rates, changes in used-vehicle values and more.

In this episode, I will be chatting with Samuel Apata, currently a Senior eLearning Developer for Starbucks. He has over 8 years of experience developing and retaining talent for organizations like T-Mobile, American Airlines and GM Financial. Listen in to here us chat about accessibility! You'll want to know the accessibility minimums to  incorporate into course building, the guidelines you'll want to pay attention to on federal and state levels and finding the balance to not stifle your creativity!    Connect with Samuel on LinkedIn    Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check out my new book, The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learners (IDOLs) on Amazon.   Interested in learning more about IDOL courses Academy, the only trade school for Instructional Design and Online Learning see a full list of programs.

In this episode, Tricia Price, SVP of Customer Experience Operations for GM Financial discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome, being authentic, and thriving in a male-dominated industry. She highlights how hard work, continuous learning, and adopting a servant-leadership mindset have been key elements in her success. She reminds us that confidence is a skill that can be developed, oftentimes with the help of a mentor. Tricia also reveals her strategies for creating best-in-class customer service. 

You acquired a company, and now you want to tackle successful system integration – but how?And what extra challenge do different size environments bring with them?Thomas Sweet, CIO of Industrial Refrigeration Pros, has done it all: From tackling IT at large enterprises like GM Financial, to building IT in smaller environments.Today, he shares with Elias how he does it, what role integration playbooks play for him, and how monitoring & observability play into the process.What's in it for you:1. How and why Tom uses pre-built IT integration playbooks in any company acquisition 2. Different layers of cybersecurity issues in an acquisition3. What role observability plays as part of integrating IT environments 4. Tom's career journey from GM Financial to Industrial Refrigeration Pros & the differences in IT requirements in different size environments About Tom:Thomas J. Sweet is CIO of Industrial Refrigeration Pros, a partnership of companies that service the industrial refrigeration market. Previously, he was VP Cloud Services at GM Financial. Sweet is passionate about digital transformation, DevOps, Agile, crypto, cloud, and attacking the talent shortage head-on by investing in his teams. His views are his own and not that of his employer.Find Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjsweet/_______About Industrial Refrigeration Pros:Industrial Refrigeration Pros designs, builds, and services industrial refrigeration systems, serving the agriculture, food production and other industries.Website: https://www.industrialrefrigerationpros.com/Industry: ConstructionCompany size: 50Headquarters: Dallas, USAFounded: 2022_______About the host Elias:Elias is VP of Sales for North America at tribe29. He comes from a strategy consulting background, but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons.Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email elias.voelker@tribe29.com__________Podcast MusicMusic by Ströme, used by permission‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer(c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KGwww.stroeme.comhttps://compost-rec.com/ This podcast is produced by our friends at SAWOO

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Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ruta shares some of the behaviors she wants to see in a team, to assess her own success as a Scrum Master. Behind the behaviors listed, we find the need to observe ownership and commitment on the part of the team. Listen in, to hear the list of behaviors, and how you can evaluate those for your team. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: The 4L's with some customizations to help the team have fun in the retrospective! Ruta's suggestion for the week is the 4 L's retrospective, with some customizations that help the team get into the mood of the Agile Retrospective, and add some fun to the retrospective.  In this segment, we refer to the interview with Robbie Ross and the concept of Relentless Improvement. Do you wish you had decades of experience? Learn from the Best Scrum Masters In The World, Today! The Tips from the Trenches - Scrum Master edition audiobook includes hours of audio interviews with SM's that have decades of experience: from Mike Cohn to Linda Rising, Christopher Avery, and many more. Super-experienced Scrum Masters share their hard-earned lessons with you. Learn those today, make your teams awesome!   About Ruta Hardikar Ruta has over 8 years experience with Agile, and has taken the roles of Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE in SAFe), working with GM Financial. You can link with Ruta Hardikar on LinkedIn. 

Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ruta was working with a group of Scrum Masters to create and launch an Agile Release Train. They looked at the process as a change that required certain steps to be successful. In this episode, we discuss the step-by-step process you can use to create and launch an Agile Release Train, prepare the first PI Planning event, and align all the teams!   About Ruta Hardikar Ruta has over 8 years experience with Agile, and has taken the roles of Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE in SAFe), working with GM Financial. You can link with Ruta Hardikar on LinkedIn. 

In this episode of Perficient's What If? So What? Podcast, Jim talks with Will Stacy, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at GM Financial, about how to approach leadership in the face of massive disruption and how a culture of mentorship makes a world of difference in how an organization grows and evolves.Connect with Will Stacy, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at GM Financial.Connect with our hosts Jim Hertzfeld, Principal, and Chief Strategist at Perficient, and Kim Williams-Czopek, Director of Digital Strategy at Perficient.

The History Of Chevrolet - the bow-tie brand or just, Chevy. We experience the brand daily.  So causes most of us to take the legendary American carmaker for granted.  Because of that, it can be hard to fully appreciate its significance. ⇒ iDriveSoCal's Chevrolet Dealer is Martin Chevy in Torrance, California But where did the American brand of cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans come from?  How did it get its start?  Who are Chevrolet's founders?  And why did they create Chevrolet vehicles in the first place? What Is The History of Chevrolet? Here we're going to unpack a bit of the history of Chevrolet.  And yes, just a bit.  Because there are volumes written about Chevy and its rich American history.  So we'll focus on the 'nuts and bolts.' This iconic American carmaker is part of our daily lives.  And that's whether we see the commercials, read about the vehicles, drive the cars or work with the brand in any number of ways. What Does Chevrolet mean? Throughout the history of Chevrolet one of the common questions is exactly what the name means?  Or where did Chevrolet come from? And the answer might surprise you.  Because Chevrolet is the last name of an engineer, racecar driver, and mechanic.  Louis Chevrolet was born in Switzerland and lived from 1878 to 1941. Why is Chevrolet called Chevy? Consequently, the next question after what does Chevrolet mean is; Why is Chevrolet called Chevy? And, the moniker Chevy is merely short for Chevrolet.  Similar to how Smitty is to Smith. Who Owns Chevrolet? Chevrolet is owned by the General Motors Corporation.  And GM was founded in 1908 in Flint, Michigan. Over the years GM has owned many automotive brands.  But Chevy has consistently been the top seller.  And Chevrolet's current sibling brands under the General Motors umbrella include Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. To clarify GM owns other brands in the automotive industry.  But those other brands do not manufacture cars, trucks, SUVs, or vans. For example, GM owns OnStar, AC Delco, and GM Financial.  Plus emerging technology brands that pertain to the future of mobility.  Like electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Who Founded Chevrolet And When? Considering the brand of Chevrolet vehicles was named after a man it's natural to assume he's the founder.  However, in the history of Chevrolet, it's not exactly the case. Because the primary founder was a more legendary car guy by the name of William C. Durant.  'Billy' Durant lived from 1861 through 1947.  And he was an automotive marketer. So Durant leveraged Chevrolet's name as a racecar driver in creating the Chevrolet brand of vehicles.  It's kind of ironic that Durant (the marketer) is a name very few know.  Whereas Chevrolet (the mechanic, driver, engineer) is the name known around the world. When Was Chevy Founded? Chevrolet was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1911. But Billy Durant and Louis Chevrolet weren't entirely alone in the endeavor.  Because Durant gathered investors who are also considered founders. Also, many people wonder which came first, GMC or Chevrolet?  And the answer is that GMC, technically, came before Chevrolet.  But like much of history there are caveats to that. How And Why Was Chevrolet Started? Billy Durant was pushed out of General Motors.  And he wasn't happy about it.  So, he aimed to start another car company. Durant took his business acumen and marketing skills.  Adding Louis Chevrolet's name, reputation, mechanical skills, and racing experience.  And aimed at taking on Ford and its top-selling Model T.   Southern California Chevy Dealer What Was The First Chevrolet Madein History? The first Chevrolet ever made was in 1911 and it was the Series C Classic Six. It was priced at $2,150.  More expensive and bigger than what Chevrolet would soon become known for.  And that's what the brand represents today.  Quality and affordable vehicles. Also,

Last week, the Auto Finance News team wrapped up the June issue of its monthly magazine, highlighting the evolution of GM Financial's floorplan offering that has been a driving force in capturing commercial floorplan penetration at General Motors' franchise dealerships. In this episode of the Weekly Wrap, Deputy Editor Amanda Harris, Associate Editor Whitney McDonald and Editor Joey Pizzolato discuss the June magazine features, news for the week ended May 27, and what to expect in the week ahead.

What's been an annual tradition during the Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association, senior editor Nick Zulovich reconnected in Las Vegas with GM Financial's Kyle Birch. For this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Birch offered an update on GM Financial operations not only in the U.S., but also how the market is faring in Canada.

Today's guest is Joe Bradley, Chief Scientist, SVP Data Science & ML at LivePerson. Founded in 1995, LivePerson is a leading Conversational AI company who are creating digital experiences that are Curiously Human. Every person is unique and their technology makes it possible for companies to treat their audiences that way at scale. Liverperson's customers, including leading brands like HSBC, Orange, GM Financial, can now meet consumers where they are across social media, messaging, email, voice and more. Nearly a billion conversational interactions are powered by their Conversational Cloud each month. Out of that comes a uniquely rich data set for AI for brands to build connections that are anything but artificial. In the episode, Joe tells us about: The interesting work he does with LivePerson An insight into their B2B platform for managing customer conversations The role of data science and machine learning in their product Benefits they bring to customers within Conversational AI The importance of AI-Native Why LivePerson is a great place to work

This week's episode features a conversation with Nabil Raad, a global leader who has successfully built upon the benefits of his multicultural roots. Known as "MacGyver", for his ability to always find a solution, Nabil shares a number of his creative approaches to increase team communication and productivity; including (i) rotating leadership, (ii) harnessing data to provide leaders with a “virtual mirror” of their communication/network, and (iii) contracting with an authored professor to serve as both an SME, and teacher to his team. Nabil also shares his unique insight into cross-cultural communication, resilience, work/life integration, and the system he developed for himself to ‘build the habit of making habits'. This session provides both perspective and positivity!

In this episode of Network Disrupted, Matt McComas is here to discuss the merits of a slow cloud adoption. Matt is the VP of DevOps, DevSecOps, CICD, Infrastructure as Code, and Kubernetes for GM Financial, where he helped streamline the way their teams are structured.Today, Matt dives into the evolution of automation with insights on measuring its success. He talks about GM Financial's cloud adoption journey, the reason it is intentionally slow, and how to work through process issues as they come up. Listen now!Let me know what you thought of today's discussion! You can tweet me at @netwkdisrupted + @awertkin, leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or email me at andrew@networkdisrupted.com.

What kind of impact does eContracting have on dealers, consumers, and lenders? We found just the person to ask. On this week's Connected, we're talking with Mike Urrutia, executive vice president at GM Financial, about the benefits of going paperless in F&I.

This week our conversation with Shunda Robinson looks at the power of intentional conversations in responding to the need for organizations to address race, equity, and inclusion differently than they have in the past. Sharing the insights and wisdom she's gained from a career that has led to her current role as Senior VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Shunda explains why “DEI work can't be just what we say, it has to be what we do. It has to be who we are in the hallways and offices of our organization every single day.” Shunda describes the powerful and transformative company-wide conversations she facilitated in the wake of George Floyd's murder. She highlights the importance of finding your voice, as well as the voice of ally-ship. Shunda also shares her 3 habits of success, which got her to where she is today.

- Volkswagen Q1 Financial Results- Aston Martin DBX Helps Boost Sales- Ferrari Posts Strong Q1- GM Financial Growing Fast- Ford Developing New Ways to Produce e-Motors- New NASCAR Cars Look Like Real Cars- Porsche Develops Storage Box Like a Car- Citroen Turns Tiny Car Into Cargo Hauler- A Computer's Interpretation of Art

- Volkswagen Q1 Financial Results - Aston Martin DBX Helps Boost Sales - Ferrari Posts Strong Q1 - GM Financial Growing Fast - Ford Developing New Ways to Produce e-Motors - New NASCAR Cars Look Like Real Cars - Porsche Develops Storage Box Like a Car - Citroen Turns Tiny Car Into Cargo Hauler - A Computer's Interpretation of Art

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast we talk with Lane Borrello, Vice President of Public Affairs with GM Financial. Lane shares some of the tips she’s picked up during her career leading the comms shop for a number of large companies. We chat about some of the easy things companies can do to help promote themselves in normal times, so they’re ready for when the inevitable PR crisis occurs. From templated messaging to bullet points and one pagers to getting notice by the media, we cover a lot of ground. This conversation can help inform the communications strategy of any size business, no matter where you are in the country. We also touch on Lane’s passion for the Baylor Bears as an alumni – we recorded this before their win at the Big Dance – I’ve checked in since and she’s VERY happy. If you’ve got questions or you’d like to suggest a guest, please shoot us an email at communications@afsamail.org or tweet at us.

In this episode we are joined by Tom Sweet, VP of Cloud Services at GM Financial. We'll discuss securing your cloud, best practices, common mistakes and some challenges that come with the process.

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Karima graduated as a Computer Scientist and began her career at Electronic Data Systems working with GM Financial. Later roles have included Client Services Director at White Clarke Group, Chief Information Officer at Mercedes Benz UK and a stint in Daimler AG in Stuttgart before setting up her own consultancy, Auto Novo in 2015. In this episode of Career-view Mirror we look back on Karima's career journey from convincing her parents in the 1990s that a computer science degree was a viable option to recently joining Volvo Financial Services UK as IT & Operations Director.On the way we talk about how she has succeeded in male dominated environments, chosen or been blessed with some great managers and mentors and been continuously energised by working in a job she loves.This episode of Career-view Mirror is brought to you by the Aquilae Academy. At the Academy we turn professional development into a team sport. We bring together small groups of leaders of comparable seniority from non-competing organisations to learn new concepts and grow together. They share experiences and challenges, support each other and hold each other accountable. For more information visit www.aquilae.co.uk/aquilae-academy If you enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow.For details of our forthcoming guests follow us:Instagram @careerviewmirrorTwitter @cvmpodcastEpisode recorded on 29 January 2021

The last in-person interview before the pandemic conducted by Kyle Birch, who is president of North America operations at GM Financial, was for the Auto Remarketing Podcast at last year’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association. Birch recently reconnected with senior editor Nick Zulovich for their annual visit to discuss how the captive has navigated through the pandemic and more.

Episode 116 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Office Development MVP Don Kirkham (@DonKirkham), a Lead Systems Consultant for GM Financial,and the CEO and Chief Architect for Probitas Data Solutions, based in Arlington, Texas. With over 15 years working with SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure and more than 30 years of programming experience, Don's passion is coding for the complete Microsoft ecosystem of cloud technologies, from database design to the user interface, including Business Intelligence solutions. He also spent 20 years as a pilot in the Air Force, accumulating over 4500 hours in various aircraft, including the T-1A, E-3B/C, and T-38. In this episode, Don and I retrace some of the history of his development work in SharePoint and Microsoft 365, going back to MOSS 2007, and talk about some of the changes to tool development in the space. He discusses the importance of mentoring others within the community, and credits a fellow MVP (Eric Shupps) with getting him on the path toward earning his MVP award. We also explore his involvement in the Patterns and Practices (PnP) community, with Don recommending that people take a look at https://pnp.github.io/sharing-is-caring/ as a starting point, and conclude our chat by discussing the annual North American Collaboration Summit and our shared plans to attend in-person again this year. You can also watch this entire episode on the CollabTalk YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/guqi9CqErmM

Last week, GM Financial joined Ally Financial and Chase Auto in reporting the surge in fourth-quarter originations that pushed the lenders' yearend into positive territory. Meanwhile, the virtual NADA Show 2021 concluded last week, where dealers touted the widespread adoption of e-contracting and e-signing capabilities, and Ford Motor announced the launch an online certified pre-owned program.

LivePerson makes life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted Conversational AI. Its conversational cloud platform empowers consumers to stop wasting time on hold or crawling through websites and message their favorite brands instead, just as they do with friends and family. The company has 18,000 customers, including leading brands like HSBC, Orange, GM Financial, and The Home Depot. They use their conversational solutions to orchestrate humans and AI at scale and create a convenient, deeply personal relationship — a conversational relationship — with their millions of consumers. LivePerson was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list in 2020 and is a founding member of EqualAI. Alex Spinelli joins me in a conversation about all things AI. We discuss the potential AI backlash, and people will respond as we move into and past the through of disillusionment part of the hype cycle. I also learn more about how AI made it possible to get to this critical moment of the first COVID vaccinations and what we can expect next for the healthcare industry. We also discuss why AI ethics and fighting bias in decision-making is more critical than ever. Alex shares insights on the tools and technologies that will finally be put in place to fight this bias, going further than just standards and talk. Alex Spinelli leads the technology organization at LivePerson, overseeing all R&D globally. Before LivePerson, he was global head of Alexa OS for Amazon, running a large, distributed team of developers around the world, and leading the development of the core software systems and capabilities that underpin the Alexa platform. Before joining Amazon, Alex served as CTO of McCann Worldgroup — one of the world's largest marketing organizations with 24,000 staff across more than 100 countries — and CTO for North America and Asia-Pacific at AXA Technologies, where he built large-scale grid computing for predictive modeling. At Thomson Reuters, he oversaw product and technology for news and media, including real-time, AI-driven news curation for financial professionals. Alex has also held executive technology leadership positions at TheStreet.com and MTV Networks as CTO of Comedy Central. Alex started his career as an engineer in New York City, working on real-time data feeds. He has an MBA from Duke University.

Develop resilience and don’t rush out of your discomfort What You Will Learn: How the chaos of 2020 impacted Anese and her team, and how they learned to develop resilience and were able to pivot the business to adjust to change What important lessons Anese has learned from navigating the unprecedented challenges of the past year, and why she believes the work is never “done” What steps you can take to help your team develop resilience and adapt to the challenges you are facing Why Anese challenged herself and her team to decide who they want to become in the new year, and why part of Anese’s resilience is in how she wants the pandemic to “serve her becoming” Why the pandemic has created a universal shared experience and an opportunity for all of us to consider who we want to become as we navigate these challenges How Anese and her team spent three months in spring 2020 doubling down on their efforts to be helpful, and how that helped create clarity for the rest of the year and 2021 Why Anese believes being “responsible” and being “response-able” are two very different things with different kinds of energy How D.E.N.T. (Do what you can, Engage with a full heart, Now, Trust) is a powerful acronym that helps guide and motivate Anese How Anese and her team use D.E.N.T. to make an impact on the struggle of food insecurity that many people face How Anese realized that decreasing their prices during the pandemic wasn’t the right move to make, and how instead she focused on adding value and being helpful Why it is important to not rush out of your discomfort but instead to fully experience your discomfort and the range of feelings that come with it Develop resilience and don’t rush out of your discomfort The reality is that 2020 was an exceptionally challenging year for businesses and agencies of all kinds — and we enter 2021 with no certain idea of what challenges the new year will bring. However, attempting to rush out of the discomfort we have felt through the last year can cause us to miss the important lessons the challenges we tackled can teach us. Instead, it is important to reflect, learn, and develop resilience to help us prepare for the coming year. In this episode of Onward Nation, encore guest Anese Cavanaugh shares how she and her team learned to develop resilience, and how doubling down on their efforts to be helpful are better positioning them for 2021. Develop resilience to face the future Think of resilience as armor to protect your business against uncertainty. When you develop resilience, you are better able to persevere through times of hardship and adapt to the unexpected. It is a trait that can be learned, practiced and mastered just like many other business skills. A big part of learning to develop resilience lies in taking the time to feel your discomfort and reflect on your experiences. 2020 was a difficult year for all of us, and it is important to acknowledge this fact and reflect on the trails we faced and the storms we weathered. It also offers us a chance to take stock of what worked and what didn’t, as well as to identify new opportunities presented to us even in the midst of the chaos. Why the right mindset can help you overcome obstacles Anese’s business has been primarily focused on speaking engagements and hosting leadership events, and the outbreak of the global pandemic meant many of the ways Anese engages her audience weren’t available in 2020 due to social distancing. However, Anese and her team spent three months in the spring focusing on how they could be more helpful, choosing to add value rather than to lower their prices. This important period of reflection and dedication to doubling down allowed Anese’s team to make a big shift to virtual offerings. Though they didn’t end 2020 where they thought they would, they were much better positioned for a strong 2021 than they would have been had they gone into “survival mode”. Their efforts to develop resilience and focus on being helpful paid off, and the team has a much stronger and more unified focus for the coming year. Anese demonstrates that resilience and the right mindset can help you and your team weather difficult times and emerge from the global pandemic stronger than before. About Anese Cavanaugh Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create a significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world, and author of CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives. Top innovators and executives in companies like IDEO, Zingerman’s, GM Financial, Vistaprint, 15Five, Fitbit, Nike, Kaiser Permanente, and others have engaged with Anese to strengthen team health, unlock leadership potential, optimize company culture, and maximize impact. How to Connect with Anese Cavanaugh: Contagious You by Anese Cavanaugh: https://amzn.to/2Xm1F72 Website: www.anesecavanaugh.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anesecavanaugh/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/dare-to-engage-inc./about/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/IEPMethod Twitter: @AneseCavanaugh Additional Resources: Free Executive Leadership Summary report from Predictive ROI: https://predictiveroi.com/research Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Predictive ROI Free Resource Library: https://predictiveroi.com/resources/ Stephen Woessner’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/

Insider Briefing of 12 November, 2020 In this briefing I covered our progress on putting together our own "GM Financial" and the news IS exciting! But what stole the show was the sneak-peek of the documentary revealing why our expansion is really taking off... PLUS — COO Tom Marchesello's report on the Water As A Career™ program...One of our best briefings ever!

Hear from VP of DevOps Center of Enablement at GM Financial, Matt McComas and Mark Lavi, Principal DevOps Advocate at Nutanix as they discuss how to gain support on new initiatives.

O papo hoje foi com Marcelo Egéa, Mentor, Consultor, Responsável e Fanático em melhorar a vida das pessoas, despertando seus talentos e sua liderança através do trabalho. Especialista em aprimoramento de comportamento e desempenho humano, gosta de se descrever como um propagador de mudanças. Psicólogo com pós-graduação em administração (com ênfase em gestão da qualidade), é CEO da www.SerTotal.com. Atua como consultor, conferencista, mentor e coach há 32 anos. Seus clientes incluem empresas como GM Financial, DuPont, Louis Dreyfus Company, Campari e Ericsson, entre outras, em toda a América Latina. É certificado em MTa Learning, PNL e Everything DISC, Neurocoaching e ToGrow Model. Organizou no Brasil por 09 anos o Global Management Challenge, competição global com jogos de negócio, presente em mais de 30 países. Siga a Ser Total no Linkedin: SerTotal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachcast2020/message

Have you ever been interviewing for a job, and had the person across the table give you some strong, constructive criticism about your qualifications? Well, that happened to Tom Sweet, very early in his career. Tom is now the VP of Cloud Services for GM Financial, but that criticism was so profound that he still remembers it today, and uses it to help him mentor people on his team. Here’s Tom’s story… and just a quick item to point out: Tom’s opinion’s are his own and not those of his employer, GM Financial. For more info visit https://www.aerocominc.com

This week, second-quarter earnings wrapped up on a positive note with presentations from GM Financial, Santander Consumer USA and Harley-Davidson. An Auto Finance News analysis also found that Carvana took the top spot in auto finance ad spending during the coronavirus-dominated quarter.

Tom Sweet is Dialedin / Episode 79 Tom is a global technology executive with a passion for solving business problems through proper use of innovation and technology. He serves as the Vice President of Cloud Services for GM Financial in Dallas, Texas. Recently, Tom has been awarded the HMG Strategy 2019 Technology Executives to Watch award and IDG (CIO.COM) zOnes to Watch 2020. Aside from his role, Tom produces video content on Linkedin via #SweetTalk At GM Financial, he strives to create a culture of continuous learning. Topic: "Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning" -=- Sponsored by Acuerdo.io the Orchestration Agency for the Future of Work™ The Dialedin + ElevateXchange series consists of weekly interviews with leading chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security officers (CISOs), & directors of information technology (IT Directors) YouTube | Linkedin | Dialedin - #Dialedin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dialedin/message

Tom Sweet is a VP of IT Solutions at GM Financial, where he has successfully implemented and led training and upskilling programs. In this episode, he shares tips on how to overcome a lack of experience when applying for IT or cybersec jobs, and what skills/technologies to focus on learning. He also shares advice on how to make your resume, experience, and online presence stand out from the crowd, and more. Tons of actionable advice in this episode!

On this episode of The Internship Show we speak with Hayden Moore, a University Relations Manager at GM Financial. We learn about the importance of philanthropy to GM Financial, how authenticity can give you a leg up in the recruiting process for a GM Financial internship and much more. You'll work on real-world projects during a GM Financial internship that will affect customers globally. Think you are looking to work for a large company with a small company vibe? Hayden gives great insight to the benefits and culture of working at GM Financial and how accessibility is a key component to their company. This episode was brought to you by Scholars. Scholars matches college students and employers for internships and entry-level jobs based on skills, experiences, and interests. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen to past episodes here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The “supermarket” days of financial institutions providing all of our financial services and holding all of our accounts are long over. Brokerages, insurance companies, and the expanding array of fintechs compete to hold, manage, or organize our assets. With so many custodians of our financial data, it can be difficult for an individual to generate a complete picture of her finances. That’s been a longstanding problem that was addressed over two decades ago by data aggregators like personal financial management app Mint. Individuals found this single portal approach quite useful. All we had to do was provide the aggregator with the login credentials to each of our online accounts. The aggregator would then log into that account on our behalf, “read” our data off of the web page, and display all of that data in a single consistent fashion (this is “screen scraping”, the method of data gathering that started it all). This single view capability has been a compelling proposition that dozens and dozens of firms have emulated in the years since. Further, use cases have proliferated where a fintech, for example, simply needs access to one or two accounts in order to fulfill its goals. The mobile app model has just accelerated the expansion of apps needing access to user account data. Yodlee and Plaid, now a Visa company acquired in a whopping big transaction, are examples of companies selling access to user account data either through screen scraping or, in a more modern approach, direct integration to individual financial institutions. Direct integration to each bank or credit union’s data is, of course, inefficient because each banks exposes its own interface. The syntax and functions of each vary making everyone’s development and maintenance tasks more difficult.. Evolution of a Standard Into this gap is the Financial Data Exchange organization. With over 100 members https://financialdataexchange.org/pages/members from a wide range of companies - Chase, Plaid, FS-ISAC, Intuit, PNC, Fannie Mae, Truist, Cashflow Solutions - its goal is to standardize the domain of permissioned at a sharing through an API layer in operates in front of financial institution data. FDX is a true standards organization. Its members pay dues, yes, but their more important contribution is time and effort. Working groups take on particular technical and usage aspects, develop them, and generate draft standards for the entire membership to ratify. One of its working groups focuses, for example, on the user experience, on the use cases that benefit from data sharing and how to make that process transparent and secure for end users. In this Payments on Fire® episode, George and FDX Managing Director Don Cardinal discuss the API, its many reasons for being, and the standards development process. They also discuss Akoya, Fidelity’s former data sharing unit that is now owned and operated by The Clearing House and 11 member banks. Akoya serves as a central integration provider making it easier for a fintech app to connect its users to the banks subscribing to the Akoya service. So take a listen. FDX is important to the fintech and financial services community. It’s important to end users. And it’s a great example of how comprehensive standards can be developed swiftly.  

Today, I talk to Thomas Sweet, VP in IT Solutions at GM Financial, about: - How he’s turning his QA organization into a unified engineering team - The value of certifications and metrics - Specific tactics he uses to drive continuous learning - Why he doesn’t want GM Financial’s Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) to return his team members Tom’s got a real focus on lifting people up in the workplace. I want to give credit where credit is due, so I’d like to thank our friends at Linux Academy (or, rather, A Cloud Guru), for introducing us. Tom gets into the tactical weeds explaining how he’s doing what he’s doing, which is really valuable, so thanks for that Christophe. Note: Tom’s opinions are his own and do not represent those of GM or GM Financial. P.S. Know who I should speak to next? Drop me a line at andrew [at] networkdisrupted [dot] com. P.P.S. Short on time? I send episode summaries to my email subscribers. Add yourself to the list if you’d like.

Adrian Terry, VP of GM Financial’s OpEx function, discusses their unique approach to IT and RPA. Initially, IT had some processes they wanted to automate. From there, a pilot was developed. It soon became clear that the broader organization could benefit from similar processes, so GM onboarded their own RPA business automation talent. Now, IT and RPA have been conjoined. While each department still has their direct leadership, the “two headed monster” reports to a governance function. Next, Adrian details the execution and benefits of the pod model they’ve developed. After Adrian explains the structure, deployment, and communication aspects of the design, he talks scale. Finally, after briefly touching on some growing pains of the transformation, Adrian sums up the meticulous, thought-out execution of the pods and the future of the business. Adrian doesn’t do anything unless he does it well.

For the third consecutive year, Nick Zulovich connected with Kyle Birch, who now is president of North America operations for GM Financial, for an episode of the podcast recorded during the Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association. In a conversation recorded last month, Birch shared an update on an array of topics, including the strong market position GM Financial finds itself as the captive for General Motors.

Adrian Terry, VP of GM Financial’s OpEx function, discusses their unique approach to IT and RPA. Initially, IT had some processes they wanted to automate. From there, a pilot was developed. It soon became clear that the broader organization could benefit from similar processes, so GM onboarded their own RPA business automation talent. Now, IT and RPA have been conjoined. While each department still has their direct leadership, the “two headed monster” reports to a governance function. Next, Adrian details the execution and benefits of the pod model they’ve developed. After Adrian explains the structure, deployment, and communication aspects of the design, he talks scale. Finally, after briefly touching on some growing pains of the transformation, Adrian sums up the meticulous, thought-out execution of the pods and the future of the business. Adrian doesn’t do anything unless he does it well.

Adrian Terry, VP of GM Financial’s OpEx function, discusses their unique approach to IT and RPA. Initially, IT had some processes they wanted to automate. From there, a pilot was developed. It soon became clear that the broader organization could benefit from similar processes, so GM onboarded their own RPA business automation talent. Now, IT and RPA have been conjoined. While each department still has their direct leadership, the “two headed monster” reports to a governance function. Next, Adrian details the execution and benefits of the pod model they’ve developed. After Adrian explains the structure, deployment, and communication aspects of the design, he talks scale. Finally, after briefly touching on some growing pains of the transformation, Adrian sums up the meticulous, thought-out execution of the pods and the future of the business. Adrian doesn’t do anything unless he does it well.

In this episode we catch up with mom and talk about GM Financial reporting payments incorrectly to Debbie's credit report and how she fixed it. Heidi was declined for a loan that she never applied for, and we go into the multiple options of down payment assistance programs for California. Have you heard of Calhfa, California Dreamin, or GSFA? Loans are all about acronyms but we give you the details that you need to determine if down payment assistance might be an option for you! How do you get through to Mom? Email is a fantastic way to get through to the Mortgage Mom, debbie@mortgagemomradio.com. Text messages and phone calls are great too! Do you know how to contact us? Text the word "MOM" to 474747 or give us a call 844-935-3634! Download our Phone App loaded with every mortgage tool that you could need, and last but not least, watch our Homebuyer Workshop Series on YouTube! Debbie Marcoux is licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, NMLS ID 237926, also licensed in AZ-0941504, GA-69178, IL-031.0058339, NV-57237, OR, TN-184373, TX, WA-MLO-237926 | Heidi Slagle-Points CA NMLS ID 1666881

Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world, and author of CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives. Top innovators and executives in companies like IDEO, Zingerman’s, GM Financial, Vistaprint, 15Five, Fitbit, Nike, Kaiser Permanente, and others have engaged with Anese to strengthen team health, unlock leadership potential, optimize company culture, and maximize impact. What you will learn from this episode: What exciting things Anese and her business have been up to since her previous appearance in Onward Nation episode #756 Why Anese chose to tighten her focus, be intentional, and be strategic with her work and the writing of her new book, Contagious You, in 2019 What key pillars of information Anese addressed in her new book, and why she chose to focus on those areas Why the best way to get out of your own way when seeking business success is to focus on servicing your customers and your team How to raise the energy level in a room and avoid being sucked into negative people’s energy in meetings Why it is important to be very clear in our intention, practice self-care, and be present in the moment How to properly address a person who is lacking in energy or carrying negativity into a meeting How to conduct a brief energy and presence check at the beginning of each meeting to improve the quality of your meetings What actively disengaged employees cost the United States each year nationwide financially and in lost productivity What valuable lists Anese has included in Contagious You to help you be more intentional and raise energy as a team Resources: Website: www.anesecavanaugh.com Website: www.iep.io Contagious You by Anese Cavanaugh: https://amzn.to/2JXhVVN Twitter: @AneseCavanaugh Instagram: @anesecavanaugh LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anesecavanaugh/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/IEPMethod

What is Anese's definition of burnout? Burnout is when we've reached the point in our life when we're no longer excited or energized by what we're up to. You'll learn: * Why working long hours doesn't necessarily mean you'll burn out * How to find purpose no matter what job you're in * A quick way to feel less isolated About Anese: Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world, and author of CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives (McGraw Hill, 11/15). As a leading voice on intention, energy, and presence in leadership and culture, she helps people unlock greater leadership potential, collaborate more inspiringly, create more openly, intuit more bravely, and lead more joyfully and effectively. Top innovators and executives in companies like IDEO, Zingerman’s, Cooper, GM Financial, Vistaprint, 15Five, Fitbit, Nike, Vivayic, Kaiser Permanente, and others have engaged with Anese to strengthen team health, maximize leadership impact, and optimize company culture. In addition to appearing in publications like Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, CEO.com, and the NY Times, Anese writes for Inc.com in her column “Showing Up”. She has just published her most recent book THE LEADER YOU WILL BE: An Invitation (a leadership storybook), and is currently working on her next book, CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want (McGraw-Hill, November 2019). You can find show notes and resources for this episode at talkburnout.com/podcast/9

Guests today are Jay (Excel Roofing) and Michael (Petrali Roofing)!Fran had paid a Handyman $50,000 up front and only got about $7000 of work, Jennifer has a loan from GM Financial and are missing a payment from her, Justine has a leaking swamp cooler and is wandering if it hurts the roof, Joe says his roofer did not finish some minor things, Phil bought a portable swamp cooler and the water pan spilled over as a wheel was bent and made it tilt, Ann had Duct Tigers come out and the ducts are still dirty, this and much more.

In part one of this exclusive episode featuring McAfee CEO Chris Young, we're exploring EDR guided investigations and the opportunities it provides for reducing alert noise, maximizing the productivity of cybersecurity teams, and reducing triage and remediation times. Chris is joined by McAfee's Chief Product Officer Ash Kulkarni, Forrester’s Principal Analyst Josh Zelonis, and GM Financial’s Assistant Vice President of Cybersecurity David Barron, who each provide their unique perspectives on how guided investigation can address the security challenges and needs of today's enterprises.

In part two of this exclusive episode featuring McAfee CEO Chris Young, we're exploring EDR guided investigations and the opportunities it provides for reducing alert noise, maximizing the productivity of cybersecurity teams, and reducing triage and remediation times. Chris continues the conversation with McAfee's Chief Product Officer Ash Kulkarni, Forrester’s Principal Analyst Josh Zelonis, and GM Financial’s Assistant Vice President of Cybersecurity David Barron, who each provide their unique perspectives on how guided investigation can address the security challenges and needs of today's enterprises.

In the first episode of the donothing podcast Wisdom Series, I’m excited to share my chat with Anese Cavanaugh.    Anese is an award-winning, internationally renowned leadership advisor and thinking partner who’s worked with some of the world’s most innovative organizations including IDEO, Nike, GM Financial, Zingerman’s and Kaiser Permanente, just to name a few.   Listen in as Anese talks about how anyone can bring their best selves to the table with intention, energy and presence. She also discusses how you can unlock your own greater leadership potential, collaborate more inspiringly, create more openly and lead more joyfully and effectively.     Anese is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®) which she created to enable people to discover the secret sauce they’re missing as a leader. She’s also the author of CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives and has appeared in publications like Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, the New York Times and Inc.    She’s currently working on her next book, CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want, which comes out on November 15, 2019, and is available for pre-order on Amazon.   In this week’s donothing podcast, you’ll learn:   What the IEP Method is How she came up with the title Contagious You What a George and a Georgette are What a Mary or Marvin is How even the busiest leaders can find time for themselves Why negative and positive energies impact entire workplaces What the importance of presence is Whether an introvert has an energetic presence Which tools Anese personally uses the most How we can be kinder to ourselves How it’s possible to be positive and be a realist Which of the seven Ps combat burnout the most Why physical health and burnout are connected How we can properly nourish our playful, fun side Why we need to be more connected to our pain What a few of her favorite “21 Super Powers” are How reframing situations can transform tough times Why self-care is anything but selfish—especially for leaders What the simplest self-care tools are Why there’s science behind the benefits of positivity How to start a habit of positivity Why beginning a meditation practice is easier than you think How science proves the benefits of mindfulness    Connect With Anese Cavanaugh Website: https://www.anesecavanaugh.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IEPMethod Twitter: https://twitter.com/iepmethod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anesecavanaugh   Order Anese’s Books Contagious Culture https://amzn.to/2KVpFbW   The Leader You Will Be https://amzn.to/2NBHMoX   Contagious You (Preorder Now!) https://amzn.to/2MCBkhN   Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: https://bit.ly/2FYdckW   Registration for the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat Now Open! The dates are set for next year’s silent retreat at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Join me and other leaders from April 19-23, 2020 as we dive into the biggest leadership challenge our lives.  Learn more about the donothing Leadership Retreat at  https://www.donothingbook.com/retreat   Rob Dube’s Website https://www.donothingbook.com     donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  https://www.donothingbook.com/podcast    Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) https://amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

This episode is a combination featuring a TED-style presentation from Jessie Herdrich from PAR North America about the intricacies of immediately followed by a fireside chat with AIS chairman Bill Zadeits with Ryan Bachman, who is the senior vice president and chief global security officer at GM Financial.

Dez Blanchfield gets up close & personal with Rene Dufrene, General Manager of Financial Solutions at AT&T Business, to talk about his academic & career path, his role with AT&T, industry trends & challenges, the impact of digital transformation & the Silicon Valley “fast-to-market” model might have on the Finance Services Industry (FSI) as a whole, and what 5G will bring to the FSI sector. For more information about Financial Solutions offerings from AT&T Business please visit http://bit.ly/attfinancialsolutions

Cryptocurrency and blockshain news for today, February 12, 2019. Cory Johnson Out at Ripple FSB Chair: Cryptos Make it Tougher GM Joins With Spring Labs, Wants Your ID on the Chain

During the Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association this past January in San Francisco, Nick had the opportunity again to sit down with Kyle Birch, executive vice president and chief operating officer for North America at GM Financial.

Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create a significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world, and author of CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives (McGraw Hill, 11/15). As a leading voice on intention, energy, and presence in leadership and culture, she helps people unlock greater leadership potential, collaborate more inspiringly, create more openly, intuit more bravely, and lead more joyfully and effectively. Top innovators and executives in companies like IDEO, Zingerman’s, Cooper, GM Financial, Vistaprint, Fitbit, Nike, Vivayic, and others have engaged with Anese to strengthen team health, maximize leadership impact, and optimize company culture. In addition to appearing in publications like Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, CEO.com, and the NY Times, Anese writes for Inc.com in her column “Showing Up”. She has just published her most recent book THE LEADER YOU WILL BE: An Invitation (a leadership storybook), and is currently working on her next book due, CONTAGIOUS YOU, out Fall, 2019. What you’ll learn about in this episode: 1:30 – How Anese gets set up for the day – starting with a nine-minute body check 4:56 – What she does when she is feeling off 7:05 – What the Bubble Up Exercise is, and how it can help you find the space to better handle your day 12:29 – How the “Energetic Xylophone” helps bring out our authentic self 16:45 – What “gamma brain waves” are and the tool she uses to track them, Holosync 18:15 – Why she loves Bulletproof Coffee and Madagascar Ghee 21:00 – How she wrote a vision for the future for a school project and what has happened since 22:50 – Should schools teach kids to have a vision for the future? 23:50 – Why Anese has never been motivated by money, and how she knew she wanted to be a writer 32:06 – The wise words Mr. Purdy gave her in the 4th grade, why she believes he is the reason for her career path 34:20 – Her first job at Baskin Robbins and what she learned about integrity 44:32 – The first time she realized what intention is 54:40 – Her college experience and when she realized she didn’t like the idea of student loan debt 1:00:25 – When Anese started to get really good with money 1:01:30 – How her first job as a fitness director at a retreat center in Woodside, CA set the tone of her career helping others 1:03:38 – How she met Dean Ornish, started first business in Chicago, which ultimately failed and what she learned 1:09:58 – What her picture of being a good Mom was like and how she struggled with it 1:13:02 – Her definition of hustle 1:14:35 – The importance in having good support people around you to help in difficult times 1:15:46 – How she got her PhD in “what not to do” 1:18:01 – How Anese and her then husband “completed” her marriage in such a healthy way 1:19:51 – Before her then husband and her split, Anese created “The Leave no Stone Unturned” project to ensure it was the right decision 1:25:44 – Why Anese wrote the “IEP Survival Guide to Divorce” and why it’s tucked away . . . for now! 1:26:26 – Why she collaborates with her children on her travel schedule and how it’s working for them 1:31:00 – How she balances creativity and execution 1:34:24 – When she realized IEP was her life’s work and what it means 1:43:37 – How “letting go” while on a retreat go her tuned into the name, IEP 1:45:23 – The process for writing her first major book, Contagious Culture 1:49:30 – Her process and reaction to her latest book, The Leader You Will Be, and being with Zingerman’s co-founder Ari Weinzweig to launch it. 1:55:09 – Her thoughts on the standing ovation she received for her presentation of the book in May of 2018 at the Small Giants Summit in Detroit Resources and ways to contact Anese Cavanaugh: Website: www.anesecavanaugh.co Twitter: @AneseCavanaug Anese’s Books and Other Writings: www.anesecavanaugh.com/writing Anese’s next IEP Live! Leadership & Influence Immersion will be April 2019 — here for info: https://tinyurl.com/y7uf24lc iep.io for special stuff and resources Or maybe join one of Anese’s newsletter lists at anesecavanaugh.com or the IEPMethod.com (coming soon, will be up 1/19 Other LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anesecavanaugh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IEPMethod/

Dave Aflalo, CPP, with GM Financial shares more on building a corporate security awareness program. A massive port in London turns to a situational awareness platform to stop theft and other threats. Plus a member spotlight from GSX 2018 with Mark Folmer, CPP, with TrackTik.

GM Financial chief operating officer Kyle Birch sat down for a wide-ranging conversation during this year's AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference. Birch shared his thoughts on how underwriting is evolving as well as the critical role auctions play for wholesale consignment.