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In this episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond, Tim Cox sits down with Matt Lasher, a seasoned leader from West Herr Automotive Group and President of streamline.auto. They discuss prioritizing people over everything, navigating accountability, and how great leaders are measured by their impact on their team. They explore the nuances of individualized management, work-life balance, and authentic leadership. Matt also shares his unique approach to leadership: tending a garden with constant nurturing and adaptation.Tune in for inspiring stories, valuable insights, and practical leadership lessons.Connect with Matt Lasher on LinkedIn.[00:00 – 00:17]  – Introduction to TimTalks Tim Cox opens the episode, reflecting on decades of experience in automotive and how leadership is the cornerstone of every great dealership. [00:18 – 01:22] – Matt Lasher Tim Cox introduces Matt Lasher as one of the best leaders in the industry.[01:23 – 02:40] – Matt's Personal Life Matt introduces himself and shares about his life as a husband and father, reflecting on the importance of balance.[02:41 – 04:10] – Matt's Career Journey  Matt recounts his days working at Nissan North America, his dissatisfaction with corporate America, and his journey back to Buffalo, NY, where he joined West Herr Automotive. [04:11 – 04:38] – Building West Herr Automotive Matt discusses how West Herr has grown over 15 years. [04:39 – 06:07] – The Importance of People Tim agrees with Matt on the importance of people and the overall success they bring to a company.[06:08 – 08:30] – Accountability in Leadership The conversation shifts to accountability, where Matt advocates for big picture thinking. [08:31 – 09:02] – Work-Life Balance Matt reflects on the impact personal lives can have on employees' performance, noting how leaders need to be aware.[09:03 – 10:33] – People Over Everything Matt shares his philosophy of “People Over Everything:” leaders must understand their team to guide them. [10:34 – 13:50] – Being Hyper-Individualized Matt discusses the importance of individualized management, noting that leaders can't treat everyone the same. [13:51 – 15:13] – Non-Linear Paths Matt reflects on non-linear paths in sales and marketing, emphasizing long-term relationships over short-term metrics.[15:14 – 18:27] – Vulnerability Tim and Matt explore the concepts of vulnerability and being aware of personal biases. [18:28 – 20:29] – Community Involvement Matt reflects on the experiences automotive professionals share with their customers. [20:30 – 22:59] – Authentic Leadership Matt and Tim talk about the importance of authenticity in leadership and reflect on those they admire.[23:00 – 24:37] – Just for TodayTim encourages leaders to practice gratitude even just for a day.[24:38 – 27:06] – Measuring LeadersTim notes that true leaders are measured not by what they do, but what their people do. [27:07 – 28:25] – Hiring Talent Tim and Matt discuss the insecurity leaders may feel when hiring talented people. [28:26 – 30:26] – The Garden of Leadership Matt compares leadership to a garden. Leaders must constantly tend to their team.[30:27 – 32:03] – ClosingTim ends the conversation emphasizing how leaders should be judged by what their people accomplish.

In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, we sit down with Don Romano, CEO of Hyundai Canada, to unpack his revolutionary approach to leadership that reshaped the entire company's culture. Don shares his compelling journey from battling challenging customer and dealer relations to fostering a thriving environment where trust, inclusivity, and open dialogue are the cornerstones of success. Through captivating stories and key experiences, Don illustrates the power of listening and cultural understanding, drawing from his time in the Middle East to his current initiatives at Hyundai Canada. Learn about "Discussions with Don," an initiative that promotes honest and fear-free communication, and see how this approach has driven both productivity and creativity within the organization. Don's perspective on the delicate balance between being receptive to feedback and managing expectations offers invaluable insights for leaders at all levels. Lastly, we explore the profound impact of authentic leadership and values alignment. Hear firsthand how Don integrates core values like honesty, integrity, and resilience into the very DNA of Hyundai Canada, and how these principles have spurred business growth and innovation. Don's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not just a corporate mantra but a lived reality that provides a competitive edge and a more engaging workplace. This episode is filled with valuable wisdom for anyone seeking to cultivate a positive, inclusive and high-performing organization. What You'll Learn: • Rebuilding trust through active listening. • The significance of fostering a psychologically safe environment for driving innovation and performance. • How authenticity and self-awareness shape effective management. • Strategies for integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into business practices. • How inclusivity can transform company culture. • The importance of aligning organizational values with employee development. • The balance between being receptive to feedback and managing expectations. Podcast Timestamps: (00:00) Rebuilding Trust Through A Listen-First Philosophy (12:44) Asking Questions: A Key Change Management Skill (20:03) The Power of Authentic Leadership (28:00) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Driving Forces for Success (32:57) Core Values Alignment: A Leadership Superpower (44:07) Leading with Empathy More of Don: Don Romano is the President and CEO of Hyundai Canada, a position he has held since January 2014. Under his leadership, Hyundai Canada has risen to become one of the nation's leading automotive brands and the largest mainstream electric vehicle distributor. Romano is recognized for championing initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive corporate culture, resulting in Hyundai Canada being named a great place to work for five consecutive years and one of the best workplaces for women. The company has also been honored as a five-star Diversity and Inclusion Employer by Human Resources Director. In 2021, Automotive News named Romano a notable champion of diversity. Prior to joining Hyundai, Romano held senior positions at Toyota, Nissan North America, and Mazda Motor Company. Mentions: Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott Key Topics Discussed: Positive Leadership, Building Trust, Open Communication, Organizational Culture, Customer Experience, Active Listening, Receiving Feedback, Authentic Leadership, Values Alignment, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Employee Development, Creativity, Positive Work Environment, Psychological Safety, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Adaptability, Career Development, Learning from Mistakes, Fostering Innovation, High-Performance Leaders, Inclusive Organization, CEO Success. More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]Love of mythology is central to the American experience. We'd be much less happier—or perhaps, less entertained—without it. Mythology permeates our country: George Washington axing the cherry tree, the sweet but apocryphal story of the first Thanksgiving, stacking back issues of The New Yorker near our desk with the false implication we've read any of them.Here's another one: the Pilgrims didn't first land at Plymouth Rock. In fact, the Rock itself—yes, there is a literal rock—had nothing to do with the Pilgrims. It marks a spot long claimed to be the landing area of the Mayflower, the Dutch cargo fluyt that carried the Pilgrims across the Atlantic, but the claim was originally and erroneously made by 94 year-old Thomas Flaunce more than 120 years after the landing. Flaunce, of course, was not an eyewitness to this.And the Pilgrims never mentioned the Rock. They would be very confused by the importance placed on it today and may consider us all a bit weird (actually, it's guaranteed they would consider us all weird).No, in reality, the Pilgrims first anchored in the harbor of what is now known as Provincetown, a gorgeous seaside community of less than 4,000 residents at the southern tip of Massachusetts.The other myth about the Pilgrims that was beaten into our heads from an early age is that they absconded from Europe in pursuit of true religious freedom, a core tenet of the American Experiment. But in truth, the Pilgrims were religious conservatives who wanted to be completely separate from the spiritual influence of outsiders — perhaps “aspirational purists” might be a more apt description. They weren't seeking true religious freedom for all.The area where they first anchored already had residents: the Nauset people, closely related neighbors of the better-known Wampanoag, who were almost certainly the opposite of the Pilgrims in terms of social attitudes. Although there isn't substantial scholarship on the topic, it's fairly likely that LGBTQ people were accepted on that land long before the Pilgrims arrived with their strict outlook on gender, sexuality, and family.And so, it's quite fitting that Provincetown is today considered one of the premier vacation destinations for LGBTQ families. The season reaches its celebratory apex every year with LGBTQ Family Week, organized by the organization Family Equality, this latest being its 30th year of celebration.For three decades, LGBTQ families have traveled from throughout the nation—some crossing an ocean from other countries—to enjoy what can only be described as one of the safest places in America (and the world) for the LGBTQ community.During a long, wonderful walk through town, I ran into a friend and caught up on life. She and her wife have been bringing their son ever since he was a baby. He's now 15. He's grown up surrounded by love and joy in Provincetown.Last month, Nissan (North America) reached out and asked if I would join them as a guest for the festivities. They offered to cover travel and lodging, only requesting that I write about my experience if the spirit so moved me. I was not paid, nor would I have accepted payment.My sole motivation was quite simple: while anti-LGBTQ laws are being passed in dozens of states and children are being attacked and books are being banned and fear campaigns are being waged against trans people by elected officials, I wanted to draw attention to companies who are walking the walk (or driving the drive, in this case).If you're pleasantly surprised that Nissan is so invested in LGBTQ equality, allow yourself to be further delighted. As a number of other large corporations, from Target to Tractor Supply, have quietly moved away from LGBTQ outreach in the midst of backlash from anti-LGBTQ extremists, Nissan has doubled down.For years, they've achieved high marks in the Corporate Equality Index, an annual report released by the Human Rights Campaign to assess the commitment of a wide range of companies to LGBTQ equality. And this year, they increased their sponsorship of LGBTQ Family Week, desiring to send a message that all families deserve and should expect kindness, respect, and dignity.Of course, I immediately agreed to join.There are two ways to get to Provincetown (“P-town") after landing: you can take a long drive from Boston or catch a much shorter ride on the Bay State Cruise Company ferry across Massachusetts Bay. I took the ferry, and it was lovely. It was about 90 minutes, but it felt like half an hour, I kid you not. I spent the week with the lovely group from Nissan going whale-watching, singing karaoke (enthusiastically and badly and hilariously), laughing at a drag show based on the Devil Wears Prada, eating at several of the many charming restaurants in town, and generally enjoying the festive and welcome atmosphere. And that was all great, to be sure. It was wonderful. But the parts of the trip that stick with me most were seeing hundreds of LGBTQ families gathered together in such safe and joyous celebrations. There was Family Night at Motta Field, in which many a parent could be observed cleaning sticky fingers with wet wipes and cheering on their kiddos dancing in front of the stage and toddlers walking around with watermelon wedges bigger than their heads. Everyone just seemed happy and at peace. Nissan's Don Hayes delivered brief and moving remarks during the gathering, which included this heartfelt offering that got huge applause:“You know, there was a time when I didn't feel comfortable to be myself at work, concerned for my ability to advance…but I'm happy to report, that is no longer the case.”Nissan also displayed their Ariya, an electric crossover, which I only mention here because it's truly a gorgeous piece of machinery. (Again: they are not paying me to say this. I just think it's pretty.)And, of course, there was the Parade. Oh, the Parade. If you haven't experienced the Provincetown Family Week Parade, you're missing out. I've been to countless Pride parades in my life, and there's something particularly special about this one. LGBTQ families, as far as the eye can see, who weren't so much marching as they were joyously promenading through downtown, proud parents and energetic kiddos, amused and cheering tourists on the sides, a collection of excited humanity slowly enveloping the streets. Love upon love upon love.At the Parade's end, I caught up with Alexis Cantor, who recently took the helm as President & CEO of Family Equality. I had seen Ms. Cantor around all week, always spreading good cheer and having a kind word and smile for everyone she came across.I asked her what Family Week means to her. She said:“Being surrounded by queer joy and a sense of belonging and families just feeling safe, protected, loved, and celebrated is all we can ask for… I would remind people that we need joy with our justice, and at the end of the day, families come here because they don't always feel safe. They do have worry in their hometowns, and here, they can find their community… everyone gets to show up authentically as they are… we're here to celebrate it all.”At the end of our conversation, she summed it up about as well as anyone could: “How can you not want to create a world where every single child, every single adult, every single human, gets to feel that unconditional love of family?”I couldn't agree more, and as I headed back to Boston on the ferry, I found myself immediately longing to return to P-town and feel unreservedly safe and accepted, walking its streets and simply existing as myself, beautifully and unapologetically and in communion with no shortage of kind souls.My everlasting gratitude to the folks at Nissan and Family Equality for offering a bit of heaven in a time when so many desperately need it.I only wish everyone could have that, too. Affirmation shouldn't be a mythical concept.(To donate to Family Equality and help support their amazing work, go here.)Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

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Nissan North America breach impacts over 53,000 employees VMware fixes workstation flaws, thanks Pwn2Own hackers Security flaws discovered in GE Ultrasound machines  Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Vanta Are lengthy security reviews pulling attention away from your security program? With the largest network of Trust Centers, Vanta can help you streamline security reviews to win customer trust, save time, and close deals fast. Proactively demonstrate security by showcasing key resources like your SOC 2 or ISO 27001 and provide real-time evidence for passing controls. And when a security questionnaire is required, Vanta takes the first pass for you. Visit vanta.com/ciso to take a tour. For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.

In 1967, Yutaka Katayama, or Mr. K, is now President of Nissan North America. He's just been called to Nissan HQ to select a concept design to replace the aging Fairlady Roadster. But unbeknownst to the other executives on the selection committee, Mr. K has been quietly operating behind the scenes to push his preferred design through. The concept is referred to as codename “Z,” and it isn't really a new generation roadster at all- it's a powerful new sports coupe, and something that Mr. K believes will be a huge success in the US market. Today on Past Gas, part two of our series on Datsun and Nissan- how did Mr. K's leadership of Datsun in the US change the entire company? How did he become known as “the father of the Z car”? And how did Nissan help create an entire generation of car enthusiasts? Thanks to our sponsors: Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LIQUIDIV.COM and use code GAS at checkout. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/ PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.   Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of America on the Road, we try to answer a question posed by our two road test cars, the 2024 Volvo S90 Recharge and the Hyundai Ioniq 6. The Volvo is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and the Hyundai is a battery-powered pure EV. Of course, they aren't in the same segment, but looking at them can help answer the question that is on a lot of car buyers' minds right now — should I purchase a plug-in hybrid or a battery-electric? We examine both that question and the pluses and minuses of each car individually in this week's vehicle test segment of the show. Leading the news this week, Consumer Reports says that retailers across the country could be the salvation of the troubled electric-car infrastructure that is severely limiting EV growth. CR posits that the more than a quarter million big box stores across the country should take it upon themselves to install public chargers to remedy one of biggest reasons average consumers are rejecting EVs. The only problem with that is it flies in the face of the findings of an AutoPacific study that describes what EV owners want in recharging stations. It turns out they don't want the big box store experience. What they want is more in line with what they get at a … well, we'll tell you the rest in the news segment. Meanwhile, one highly touted electric vehicle company is looking for salvation of its own. It's grabbing desperately for a lifeline as it tries to stave off bankruptcy. We'll tell you more about that and who the company's possible savior is. Plus,we'll give you some details on why Apple finally has pulled the plug on its once-promising Apple Car development program. Seems like a car isn't a smartwatch after all. Our special guest this week is Tiago Castro, Midwest Regional Vice President of Nissan North America. He's an industry veteran who'll discuss the latest trends, including, of course, what's new at Nissan. We're sure you'll enjoy our conversation with him. We have a lot of show for you this week. All that and more are headed your way on America on the Road. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com

Join us as we explore the intersection of leadership, mental health, and workplace culture with Jared Haslam, former Vice President at Nissan North America and co-founder of the Kintsugi Institute. In a world where business challenges are ever-evolving, Jared shares his transformative journey from corporate burnout to pioneering a movement towards emotional wellness and mental fitness in the corporate environment. This episode delves into actionable insights on how leaders can cultivate a resilient, supportive, and emotionally intelligent workplace. Jared discusses the critical role of psychological safety in team performance, the importance of embracing therapy and mental health resources, and how the principles of Kintsugi can inspire healing and strength within organizations. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, or anyone interested in enhancing corporate culture and personal well-being, this conversation with Jared Haslam offers valuable perspectives on making mental health a cornerstone of professional success. Discover how to empower yourself and your teams for a healthier, more productive workplace at https://kintsugi.institute. Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87512799 Join our Spotify Community: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/subscribe⁠ Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024

Nissan is the first automotive brand that we've had on the show and we are thrilled to be in conversation with the Chief Marketing Officer of Nissan North America, Marisstella Marinkovic! Automotive marketing is different from all the others in many profound ways, and Marisstella is here to highlight those differences and explain why her industry is the best to work in. After a quick review of her first year in her current role, our guest walks us through Nissan's Heisman House and Big Game campaigns, how the introduction of college athlete sponsorships has changed the dynamics, how Gen Z's need for authenticity has influenced the marketing landscape, and her summation of automotive marketing theory. Marisstella also explains how the complexities of her job fuel her, how she and her team use influencers, what she thinks about mentorship, what Nissan North America has planned for 2024, and her advice for new and aspiring marketers who are looking to follow a similar career path.Key Points From This Episode:Why romance novels are Marisstella Marinkovic's secret passion. A review of her first year as Chief Marketing Officer of Nissan North America. Exploring Nissan's Heisman House campaign.  How it's possible to sponsor college athletes, and how it's changed sponsorship dynamicsNissan's approach to their Big Game (Super Bowl) commercial. Authenticity, and Gen Z's influence on marketing.The theory of automotive marketing. Why Marisstella appreciates the complexities of her job.How it takes time to see the results of marketing in the automotive industry. The way she and her team use influencers.Marketing areas that she's prioritizing in 2024. Debunking unpopular opinions about marketing. Her nonautomotive experience and how it applies to the work she does today.Our guest's sales pitch for joining the automotive marketing industry.Nissan's approach to mentoring, and our guest's advice for young, new marketers.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Marisstella Marinkovic on LinkedInNissan Motor Corporation Allyson Witherspoon on LinkedInKIAZillow ‘El Test Drive | Nissan USA & Nissan Latino'Clicks 2 Bricks Marketing Leaders Coffee Chat

Paul Dougall is a father, widower, and long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. Through it and his work for Nissan North America, he shares experiences volunteering for Second Harvest Food Bank and his local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. He also individually volunteers for Nashville Rescue Mission, Hands on Nashville, and Alzheimer's Association. His stories illustrate how one person can impact his community in times of need – as an individual, alongside others, and with his family despite living in different areas of the country. This podcast is brought to you by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit. www.doinggood.tv  Read Paul's blog post at www.doinggood.tv/blog.

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click hereWelcome to the first episode of Season 5 of the Automotive Leaders Podcast. In this season opener, Jan Griffiths interviews Michael Colleran, Senior Vice President and Corporate Officer at Nissan North America. Michael started his professional journey as a US Marine Corps Captain and later worked at General Motors and Saab before joining Nissan. This diverse experience gives him a unique perspective on the shifts in the auto industry.The conversation starts with a study from Great Place to Work, revealing that 77 percent of Nissan's employees deem it a great place to work. Mike shares what factors contribute to this recognition, exploring the essential elements that shape Nissan's exceptional workplace culture.Michael highlights the changing dynamics of customer interactions, emphasizing the shift from transactional to experiential relationships. Essential leadership qualities, accountability, and the significance of setting examples within leadership teams are discussed, and challenging norms by acknowledging past success behaviors may not ensure future achievements. These perspectives not only give a glimpse into how leadership operates at Nissan but also offer valuable lessons for adapting to the ever-changing world of the automotive industry.Themes discussed in this episode:Nissan's journey and transformation.The necessity for behavioral and cultural changes to drive success.Adapting to changing customer expectations from transactional to experiential.Evolving dynamics of leadership in the automotive industry.Balancing innovation with a strong sense of accountability in leadership.The influential role of leadership teams in setting positive examples.Featured: Michael ColleranWhat he does: Michael is Corporate Vice President at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Senior Vice President for all sales and marketing activities for the Nissan and INFINITI brands in the US. A former Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Michael brings a dynamic blend of strategic vision and operational excellence to the automotive industry.On leadership: “When leaders replicate good behaviors, people will follow. They want to follow; they want that example out there... Leaders can get out there, set an example, and use their experience.”Mentioned in this episode:Podcast interview with Navy SEALs: Episode with Clint Bruce - Former Navy Special Warfare OfficerEpisode with Nick Norris - Former Navy SEALBook Extreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkPodcast

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.

Ben and Rahul talk jury selection with Harry Plotkin, a nationally renowned expert on jury selection who has picked over a thousand juries in cases across the country. Harry has been involved in many high-profile cases and ground-breaking plaintiff's verdicts.  Harry shares his strategies for identifying favorable and unfavorable jurors and identifies areas where lawyer intuition leads to poor choices in jury selection. Harry explains how involvement of a jury consultant can increase the chances of a good result at trial.  If you are heading to trial and picking a jury, you don't want to miss this episode! About Harry Plotkin Harry is a nationally renowned jury consultant and leading voice in the field of jury decision-making, psychology, and persuasion. He has helped shape the outcome of over one thousand trials across the country in nearly every state. $19.25 MILLION VERDICT in dangerous condition trial in Santa Cruz        Howard v. CalTrans, February 2023 100% LIABILITY VERDICT in liability phase/fall down lift shaft trial in San Mateo        Veimau v. Phillips, December 2022 (settled for large confidential amount before damage phase) $45 MILLION VERDICT in public school district physical abuse trial in Los Angeles        Wong v. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, October 2022 $464.2 MILLION VERDICT in employment retaliation trial in Los Angeles        Martinez/Page v. Southern California Edison, June 2022 $150 MILLION VERDICT in wrongful death trial in Palm Springs        Collins v. Diamond Generating Company, July 2022 $11 MILLION VERDICT in pedestrian v. auto crash trial in Santa Monica        Knight v. Haskell, August 2022 $34.5 MILLION VERDICT in aiding/abetting wrongful termination in Santa Cruz        Ruvalcaba v. Keenan & Associates, May 2022 $102.5 MILLION VERDICT in public school district sexual abuse trial in San Jose        Doe v. Union School District, March 2022 $25.7 MILLION VERDICT in medical malpractice arbitration in San Diego        Vargas v. Kaiser Permanente, April 2022 $23.2 MILLION VERDICT in care home death (of an 81 year-old) trial in Bakersfield        Mosley v. Pacifica Healthcare, March 2022 $10 MILLION VERDICT in "jaywalking" pedestrian death trial in Long Beach        Garcia v. Herrera, December 2021 $7.2 MILLION VERDICT in federal airline/unruly passenger mistreatment trial in LA        Bandary v. Delta, October 2021 $136.9 MILLION VERDICT in federal hostile work environment/race trial in SF        Diaz v. Tesla, October 2021 $12.6 MILLION VERDICT in spinal fusion/premises liability trial        Acosta v. Athena Management, August 2021 $6.4 MILLION VERDICT in spinal stimulator/vehicle crash trial in Orange County        Castaneda v. Perez, September 2021 $13 MILLION VERDICT *county record* in wrongful death/product trial in rural Missouri        Church v. CNH Industrial, November 2020 $25.6 MILLION VERDICT in dangerous condition/pedestrian stuck in crosswalk trial        Tusant v. City of Hemet, February 2020 $17 MILLION VERDICT (with fees) in right of publicity trial in San Diego        Hansen IP Trust v. Coca Cola, Monster Energy, February 2020 $13.3 MILLION VERDICT in traumatic brain injury trial against County sheriffs/nurses        Collins v. County of San Diego, July 2019 $2 MILLION VERDICT in non-termination retaliation trial against a public university        Linskey v. UC Irvine, April 2019 $6.5 MILLION VERDICT in zero-offer, coffee burn trial against a hotel        DeRuyver v. Omni La Costa, March 2019 $7 MILLION VERDICT in 70-mph motorcyclist's wrongful death against local city        Ascensio v. Covina, October 2018 $45.4 MILLION VERDICT in failure to prevent sexual abuse trial against local County        F.M. v. Los Angeles County DCFS, July 2018$2 MILLION VERDICT in non-termination retaliation trial against a public university        Linskey. v. UC Regents, April 2019 $16.2 MILLION VERDICT in disputed slip-and-fall, disputed brain injury trial        Kidd v. WKS/El Pollo Loco, February 2018 $25 MILLION VERDICT in product liability/wrongful death trial        Cruz, Mathenge v. Nissan North America, July 2017 DEFENSE VERDICT ($30M+ demand) in fraud/fiduciary duty trial        Hotze v. Hotze, October 2018 DEFENSE VERDICT ($30M demand) in fraud/elder abuse trial        Howard v. Howard, September 2018 $25.1 MILLION VERDICT in whistleblower retaliation trial        Babyak v. Cardiovascular Systems, April 2017 $29 MILLION VERDICT in medical malpractice trial        Williams v. Pilapil, March 2017 $16.3 MILLION VERDICT in trip and fall trial        Picazzo v. CW Driver, October 2017 DEFENSE VERDICT ($16M demand)in fraud/breach of contract trial        Oregon Ice Cream v. Gleason, April 2017 $256 MILLION VERDICT in fraud/breach of contract trial        Kahn v. Nissan, May 2017 $26 MILLION VERDICT in wrongful death (of a minor) trial        Zisette v. Starline, November 2016 $5.3 MILLION VERDICT plus malice in negligence/molestation trial        Doe v. Five Acres, May 2017 $27 MILLION VERDICT in wrongful death/construction site trial        Gonzalez v. Atlas Supply, July 2016 $47 MILLION VERDICT in breach of contract/employment trial        Stewart v. AAPS, February 2016 $2.9 MILLION VERDICT (plus malice) in wrongful termination trial        Mackey v. Helinet, January 2016 $14 MILLION VERDICT in insurance bad faith trial        Madrigal v. Allstate, November 2015 $7.1 MILLION VERDICT in age discrimination trial        Simers v. LA Times, November 2015 $10.5 MILLION VERDICT in breach of contract trial        Stelluti Kerr v. Mapei Corporation, November 2015 $3.5 MILLION VERDICT in eye injury trial versus charter bus        Guerra v. Starline, November 2015 $9.7 MILLION VERDICT in product liability/design defect trial        Rivera v. Volvo, August 2015 $28 MILLION VERDICT in medical malpractice/failure to diagnose trial        Rahm v. Kaiser Permanente, March 2015 $60 MILLION VERDICT in federal wrongful death/product liability trial        Shinedling v. Sunbeam, June 2015 $8.7 MILLION VERDICT in single-plaintiff discrimination/retaliation trial        Leggins v. Rite Aide, July 2015 DEFENSE VERDICT in class-action bad faith trial        Keller, et. al. v. California State University, April 2015       Class sought $58 million in damages, plus interest $1.75 MILLION VERDICT + MALICE in employment retaliation trial        Wascher v. Kaiser, June 2015       No claims for economic damages, only emotional distress $3.3 MILLION VERDICT + MALICE in breach of fiduciary duty trial        Colaco v. Cavotec, June 2015       DEFENSE VERDICT on claims, won on counter-claims $16.2 MILLION VERDICT against employer in car crash/injury trial       Evans v. Prospect Education, February 2015       Jury found driver was in “course and scope” while commuting $58 MILLION VERDICT in personal injury/car crash trial        Herman v. Cardiel, June 2014       Verdict included $45 million in non-economic damages RECORD VERDICT in a federal whistleblower trial        Zulfer v. Playboy, March 2014       $6 million verdict, plus finding of malice (settled) DEFENSE VERDICT in product liability/wrongful death trial       Chen v. BusWest, April 2015       Plaintiff's attorney asked for $57 million in closing

In this episode we discuss the PayPal issue, Nissan's vendor leaking data an org that gets defaced after ignoring vulnerability warnings, and more!   Stories from the show: Social Security Numbers Stolen in PayPal Cyberattack https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/social-security-numbers-stolen-in-paypal-cyber-attack/ Nissan North America data breach caused by vendor-exposed database https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nissan-north-america-data-breach-caused-by-vendor-exposed-database/ ODIN Intelligence website is defaced as hackers claim breach https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/15/odin-intelligence-website-defaced-sweepwizard/ MailChimp second breach in a year https://www.theregister.com/2023/01/19/mailchimp_fesses_up_to_2nd/  Solaris taken over by  kraken https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/illegal-solaris-darknet-market-hijacked-by-competitor-kraken/   

Hi everyone! How much do YOU know about the revolution that's taking place in the automotive industry… and the OPPORTUNITIES that's creating for job seekers… and others, too? Hey, don't worry if you know nothing at all… or only a little bit about it, because we're going to discuss this and more on this episode, #109 of Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business and Investment Seekers.My guest expert, Tyson Jominy, will share his expertise on such things as: (1) What are some of the most significant trends occurring in the automotive industry? (2) What are a few global examples of these trends? (3) Who are some of the new competitors on the automotive playing field, and (4) What else might we see happen—or not-- in this industry, if you'll excuse the pun, down the road?Of course, in typical Looking Forward fashion, you'll also hear about some of the great opportunities the revolution in the automotive industry is creating, and you'll get tips on what YOU-- or someone you care about—can do to start capitalizing on those.Tyson Jominy is Vice President, Data & Analytics, for J.D. Power's Power Information Network. Tyson has worked for J.D. Power and the Power Information Network since September 2009, advising original equipment manufacturers on pricing and incentives for new and used car sales. Prior to joining J.D. Power, Tyson worked for the Ford Motor Company and Nissan North America, where he held several positions within finance and sales & marketing. Tyson has also managed financial forecasting and planning in the consumer packaged goods industry, and he's advised executives in corporate development and M&A in the energy sector.You'll find out more about Tyson and how to connect with him during this episode. You'll find more information about my business by visiting www.jeff-ostroff.com and in the middle of this episode. On the website, you can also contact me about the various marketing and communications services we offer, such as (1) podcast hosting, creation, and consulting, (2) professional voice overs, (3)B2B/B2C interviewing, and (4) live webinars featuring some of our "All Star" Looking Forward guest experts.** If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to tell your family, friends, and other members of YOUR network about it… and encourage them to listen to it, too. Also, please give it a "like" and/or a good review.Looking Forward is THE podcast about the OPPORTUNITIES created by global trends, now and into the future, and how YOU might capitalize on those: Think... jobs, careers, business start-ups, ventures, investments, life enrichment.Guests are experts in their field, and most are C-suite executives, household names, authors, and/or from prestigious universities or similar organizations.Looking Forward is a great source for media outlets, podcast producers, telecom companies, audio publishers, etc. to include as part of their content. This is what MTN, the gigantic telecommunications company in Africa, is doing.To discuss revenue-sharing opportunities to distribute our content-- which can be customized and reformatted to meet your needs and those of your target audience-- please contact us at www.jeff-ostroff.comLooking Forward also offers a smart and affordable way for advertisers to promote their products or services, especially given its positive spin and informative, entertaining, and wholesome content.

Aubrey Walker III was trained at the Portfolio Center, School for Creative Communication Arts in Atlanta, GA. In his first year of the two-year program, Aubrey was recruited as a Copywriter with MATLOCK, working on Publix, BellSouth and BMW. In 2000, Aubrey joined CHWA in Oakland, California as a Copywriter, working directly under Carol H. Williams, the only African American woman in the Advertising Hall of Fame. While under her tutelage Aubrey quickly became the lead writer on Coors Light. Not long after, Aubrey moved to Chicago as an ACD at Burrell. His duties there were McDonalds, P&G, Heineken, Bacardi and Verizon. For the TIDE brand Aubrey created the award winning global spot, “Nostalgia Dad.” Today, it's still one of the highest ranked spot in the history of P&G. In 2006 Aubrey accepted a position with The TRUE Agency a subsidiary of TBWA in Los Angeles, California. His client duties were primarily on Nissan North America. In 2010 Aubrey accepted an Associate Creative Director role on the Jeep brand at Globalhue. There he led the team on the Call of Duty and Jeep partnership. In 2012 Aubrey became a Creative Director at commonground in Chicago, IL. There he led the Nike High School basketball account, Nike Marathon, Nissan North America and Bacardi USA Brands. In 2015 Aubrey became the Creative Director of Ideation and Content at GMR in New Berlin, WI. His accounts included, the NFL, Chobani, Miller Lite, Amazon, Pepsi, Johnsonville Brats, TuneIn and Lincoln Financial. And in 2016 Aubrey joined MKTG Chicago as VP Creative Director over Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, Maven, Gatorade, Propel Water and Beats By Dre. Aubrey then opened his own company, TEACHERS NEVER LIKED US where their main client was Four Loko. In 2019, Aubrey received an offer to become the first Executive Creative Director of OKRP in Chicago where his role would be to manage the creative department on accounts such as Illinois Lottery, Ace Hardware, Cars.com, Nerds, P&G, Illinois Dept of Tourism, Home Chef & Black Shop Friday. Currently, Aubrey is the ECD of OKRP and Founder and CCO of a minority owned start-up production and creative agency, PUTNEY. Along with his partner, Elena Robinson.

A dashboard free of traditional buttons? It's just one way Nissan is redefining our interaction with cars through haptic feedback. . In the new Ariya electric crossover, Nissan opted for a button-less dashboard over the ever-growing tablet-sized screen. Their goal is a clean and calming dashboard experience rather than a wide array of buttons and complicated menus. By creating a smooth, haptic feedback control panel with only the most important functions, consumers can focus on their main task: driving. . So, how does haptic feedback work? The control panel in the Ariya reacts to touch, communicating through fingertip vibrations. To adjust settings like climate controls and drive modes, drivers interact with a familiar set of icons. However, because the points of interaction are felt and heard rather than seen, drivers can remain focused on the road ahead. . We sat down with Adam Tacey, Senior Manager, Nissan Marketability and Testing at Nissan North America, to discuss the company's new generation of haptic feedback controls and the critical relationship between design and function. . For more than 20 years, Nissan has worked together with the SAE Foundation℠ to reach the youngest learners and advance equitable STEM education. Read how our partnership is strengthening communities and igniting STEM potential. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today (and give us a review) on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Bill is founder, chairman and chief connectivity officer of IW Group, a minority-­‐ owned and operated advertising, marketing and communications agency focusing on the growing multicultural markets. For more than 25 years, Bill has represented some of the top domestic and global companies, including American Airlines, Coca-­‐Cola, Fox, General Motors, Godiva Chocolatier, Lexus, McDonald's, Nissan North America, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., Verizon, Walt Disney Imagineering, Warner Bros. Pictures, Walmart Stores, Westfield Malls and many others. His areas of expertise include advertising, branding, multicultural communications, marketing, crises management, partnership marketing and public relations. The IW Group is part of two international networks: Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) and Worldcom PR Group. Both networks have international affiliates worldwide. To learn more about the IW Group and Bill and his team, visit: https://www.iwgroup.agency/ Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-imada-2b90544/ Want to be featured on the show? Connect with Olivia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviadolley/

Nissan's flagship sedan, the Maxima, is the latest casualty of America's love of trucks, crossovers and SUVs.  Although the company has doubled down with its Altima sedan, which is seeing sales increases, the Maxima has not faired as well. 

Toyota's Bob Carter will retire. NHTSA investigates reports of Honda Pilot engine failures. And self-driving truck startup Gatik inks a deal to serve Sam's Club locations. Plus, Nissan North America Senior Vice President Mike Colleran talks about the redesigned Z and the company's identity heading into the EV revolution.

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 151 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Vinay Shahani on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, etc. Please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review if you enjoyed this episode. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Vinay Shahani is the vice president of marketing at Lexus USA. He is responsible for leading all aspects of marketing for the Lexus brand in the United States, including marketing strategy, communications, and media, product marketing, incentives, digital/social media, websites, retail initiatives, sponsorships, engagement marketing, and events, and motorsports. Previously he was the vice president of integrated marketing operations at Toyota Motor North America, where he led media, incentives, business analytics, relationship marketing, websites, and digital marketing, motorsports, engagement marketing, auto shows, and other consumer events throughout the United States for the Toyota brand. Prior to Toyota, he was the senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Volkswagen of America, where he led all marketing efforts for the Volkswagen brand in the United States. Before Volkswagen, Vinay worked for Nissan North America for ten years in various leadership roles across manufacturing, sales, and marketing, most recently serving as the director of marketing for the Nissan brand in the United States. Vinay also held roles at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, Sun Microsystems, and Ford Motor Company early in his career. Vinay was named 2021 All-Star Marketer by Media Post, a 2015 Rising Star by the Automotive News, and a recipient of the 2014 Salute to Excellence Award by the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Ad Council from 2014 through 2017. Born and raised in Michigan, Vinay earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, and a master's degree in both business administration (MBA) and manufacturing systems engineering (MSE) from Stanford University. Vinay is an avid automobile enthusiast and lives in the Dallas area with his wife and children. To stay connected within the AHN community, please join our AHN directory: bit.ly/AHNDirectory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

In this episode we travel to Las Vegas to test drive the 2023 Nissan Z on the race track and talk to Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy for Nissan North America, about the importance of the legendary gasoline-engine sports car in an era of electric SUVs. 

https://www.travistelevision.com/ Greg P. Travis is an Emmy-Award-winning Television and Streaming Content Producer and Greg also serves as CEO of Travis Television (TTV), an Emmy Award-winning TV production company specializing in entertainment news, promotions, and marketing. For the past 27 years, Greg has been a regional Producer for the shows Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. TTV has produced TV marketing campaigns and promotional content for virtually every major TV Network and music superstar in the world including Rolling Stones, Springsteen, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, and many many others. As an extension of TTV's music involvement, TTV has guided major corporate launches including the creation and implementation of the Walmart TV in-store promotional network, coordinating the book and music advertising over a ten-year period, which grew to become the largest in-store promotional network in the world. The TTV team provides crews and production services to most major networks, such as the BBC, Disney, CBS, VH-1, MTV, Comedy Central, and others. TTV produces documentary television specials for several major networks. Branded Entertainment content for companies such as Scripps Networks to Nissan North America.   Charity organizations are very special to our team and we love producing High-Impact Fund Raising presentations.  Some of the more notable organizations include Stand Up to Cancer, TJ Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, and many Caribbean charities around the islands. ‍ Greg is also a Co-Founder of 2 San Francisco Bay Area companies including BIA Controls, Inc. Greg served as the driving force behind the brand's marketing direction and product launches, and was responsible for consumer product education and communication, product experience, and product advertising.

https://www.travistelevision.com/ Greg P. Travis is an Emmy-Award-winning Television and Streaming Content Producer and Greg also serves as CEO of Travis Television (TTV), an Emmy Award-winning TV production company specializing in entertainment news, promotions, and marketing. For the past 27 years, Greg has been a regional Producer for the shows Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. TTV has produced TV marketing campaigns and promotional content for virtually every major TV Network and music superstar in the world including Rolling Stones, Springsteen, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, and many many others. As an extension of TTV's music involvement, TTV has guided major corporate launches including the creation and implementation of the Walmart TV in-store promotional network, coordinating the book and music advertising over a ten-year period, which grew to become the largest in-store promotional network in the world. The TTV team provides crews and production services to most major networks, such as the BBC, Disney, CBS, VH-1, MTV, Comedy Central, and others. TTV produces documentary television specials for several major networks. Branded Entertainment content for companies such as Scripps Networks to Nissan North America.   Charity organizations are very special to our team and we love producing High-Impact Fund Raising presentations.  Some of the more notable organizations include Stand Up to Cancer, TJ Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, and many Caribbean charities around the islands. ‍ Greg is also a Co-Founder of 2 San Francisco Bay Area companies including BIA Controls, Inc. Greg served as the driving force behind the brand's marketing direction and product launches, and was responsible for consumer product education and communication, product experience, and product advertising.

“Nature has the benefits and the power to transform our lives.” – Rod Taylor   Rod Taylor, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator, scholar, author, and musician who's been active in teaching and training for over twenty-five years. He's the Founder and CEO of Performance Learning Concepts, a training and development company whose clients include Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte, Nissan North America, and DCI-Artform. Advance degrees in education, literature, writing, and philosophy have influenced his approach to working with leaders, teachers, and those in the business world, and he has published, presented, written, and taught in all of these areas over the last two decades. Rod lives in Nashville, TN, where he has also long been involved in music as a performer, educator, and writer and has been fortunate enough to play and/or record with Krista Detor, Jenee Fleenor, Victor Wooten, Cindy Morgan, Chuck Rainey, and a variety of other great musicians.   Your Key Takeaways Nature's Role - How Rod has supplemented his life with focused time in nature, and the effect this had on his psychological well-being  Nature vs Wildness – Making the important distinction to experience the beauty of the unpredictable world  A Heightened State of Focus – Gaining energy by slowing down to speed up Immersion – The deepest level of empathy in our lives Finding Our Way to Nature – Exploration through literature and finding less predictable interactions with nature   Resources Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“The heart of everything I do centers on trying to figure out how we can grow, learn, reflect, and become and grow closer to who we know we want to be, and who we are at our core” – Rod Taylor   Rod Taylor, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator, scholar, author, and musician who's been active in teaching and training for over twenty-five years. He's the Founder and CEO of Performance Learning Concepts, a training and development company whose clients include Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte, Nissan North America, and DCI-Artform. Advanced degrees in education, literature, writing, and philosophy have influenced his approach to work with leaders, teachers, and those in the business world, and he has published, presented, written, and taught in all of these areas over the last two decades. Rod lives in Nashville, TN, where he has also long been involved in music as a performer, educator, and writer and has been fortunate enough to play and/or record with Krista Detor, Jenee Fleenor, Victor Wooten, Cindy Morgan, Chuck Rainey, and a variety of other great musicians.   Your Key Takeaways An Educator At Heart – Learning as the common thread and centerpiece behind Rod's journey to discover who we are at our core   Design Thinking – Exploring the 5 steps of the purposeful discipline method of approaching creative solutions to a problem Convergent vs Divergent Thinking – How a simple household item can reveal our lens of creativity  Music and Leadership – The leadership lessons the bass teaches us by serving in the back as the foundation, the heart, and the merging of rhythm and harmony Finding Our Way to Nature – Exploration through literature and finding less predictable interactions with nature   Resources Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

In this episode we talk to Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nissan North America, about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier, which was finally redesigned and is one of the candidates for the 2022 Truck of the Year Award. It will have tough competition with entries such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra, the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Ford Maverick, among others. Does it have what it takes to win?

In this episode we talk to Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nissan North America, about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier, which was finally redesigned and is one of the candidates for the 2022 Truck of the Year Award. It will have tough competition with entries such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra, the Hyundai Santa Cruz and the Ford Maverick, among others. Does it have what it takes to win? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Welcome to the CyberCure Bi-Weekly podcast. You can read the full transcript at: https://news.nucleon.sh/2021/02/07/cyber-news-update-60/ This podcast will give you a summary of the latest news related to cyber intelligence and proactive cyber security in only a few minutes. The podcast is aimed at professionals who are short on time, or for anyone who would like to know a bit more about what is REALLY happening out there in the cyber world. The focus of this podcast will be on the latest cyber events for non-technical people; anyone can listen and understand. ---- For a company who develops software there are very strict guidelines in order to ensure that sensitive information is not leaked or accessed by unauthorized users. it is specially challenging these days since many of what used to be internal protected network services is now need to be available online in order to enable work remotely. The Nissan Motor Company, is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Japan. The source code of mobile apps and internal tools developed and used by Nissan North America has leaked online after the company misconfigured one of its development servers. --- Also covering: Capcom, the game developer behind many popular games such as Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Others, now says its recent attack compromised the personal data of up to 400,000 gamers. Capcom is a Japan-based publisher of blockbuster games detected a breach During the end of 2020, Capcom said its personal, as well as corporate data, was compromised. A group called Ragnar Locker claimed responsibility and said they had downloaded more than 1TB of corporate data, including banking details, contracts, proprietary data, emails and more. Gaming is increasingly becoming a target for all types of cyberattacks. Over the past several months, along with Capcom many other popular and big brands found themselves dealing with different cyber attacks. ----- That’s it for this podcast, stay safe and see you in the next podcast. Don’t forget to visit https://news.nucleon.sh for the latest podcasts on cyber intelligence.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Brett Turnbull of Turnbull Law Firm (https://turnbulllawfirm.com/) and Jerome Tapley of Cory Watson Attorneys (https://www.corywatson.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Trial lawyers Brett Turnbull of Turnbull Law Firm and Jerome Tapley of Cory Watson Attorneys explain how they successfully represented grieving father Hilario Cruz after his wife and two young daughters were killed in a car crash caused by a faulty brake system. In 2012, a 2004 Infiniti QX56 SUV driven by Solomon Mathenge t-boned a Dodge Caravan in Los Angeles, resulting in the death of the driver, Hilario's wife, and daughters Stephanie, 4 and Hilda, 6. Solomon insisted that his brakes were not working properly. Originally charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter, Solomon later joined the case as an additional plaintiff, separately represented, against Nissan North America, Inc., due to the discovery of a history of braking issues in Infiniti vehicles. Nissan knew as early as 2003 that select models were equipped with a defective braking software with a "delta stroke sensor," which unnecessarily activated the car's optimized hydraulic braking. Despite this knowledge, Nissan failed to recall the vehicle or notify all vehicle owners. In 2017, a Los Angeles jury found Nissan's negligence to be 100% responsible for the three wrongful deaths and awarded plaintiffs compensatory damages totaling $24,931,109.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bios: BRETT TURNBULL: Brett Turnbull has embraced the philosophy of keeping clients first in distinguishing himself as a leading trial lawyer, recognized for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. When Brett goes before a jury, he realizes he has one job: to get justice for his client by proving their claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict. Brett has more than a decade of successful courtroom experience in complex litigation, including trucking cases, product liability, automobile defects, pediatric burns, traumatic brain injury and nursing home malpractice. Respect for individuals and for the justice system led Brett, a graduate of the University of Alabama, to pursue legal studies at The Cumberland School of Law. There, he discovered his true passion: trial law. As a class leader, Brett won national recognition for his trial advocacy skills. That leadership track continued throughout Brett's legal career. Today, he gives back to his profession by serving in leadership positions with the Alabama Association for Justice, Alabama State Bar, and Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Brett and his wife Dawn have been married for 13 years and have four children–Brett, Arden, Miller, and Bess. When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Brett and his family outside playing their favorite sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and tennis. They also enjoy taking time out of their busy schedule to relax at the lake or the beach for a weekend. The Turnbulls are active members at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Read Full Bio   JEROME TAPLEY: For Jerome Tapley, the decision to become a lawyer was a deeply personal one. When he was a boy, a family member died in a workplace accident. Jerome witnessed first-hand how lawyers could make a difference in people's lives. The trial lawyers who represented his family successfully held the responsible party accountable for the tragedy, and he knew then that he wanted to be a trial lawyer. His road toward achieving that goal was not easy, but hard work has never been an obstacle for him. Jerome was born in Alexander City, Alabama - a hard-working, cotton mill town that taught him the values of persistence, keeping his word, and doing his best. The lessons learned from his community propelled Jerome to become the first college graduate in his family. He graduated from Auburn University Montgomery, where he was Student Government President, and earned his law degree through Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is now a principal at Cory Watson Attorneys, focusing 100 percent on courtroom litigation and trial, including Class Action, Mass Tort, and Products Liability Litigation. He is admitted to all state and federal courts in Alabama and Florida. Jerome's peers rightly view him as an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried cases in multiple venues across the country including a $25 million verdict for plaintiffs in an automotive defect case against Nissan in California, a $10 million wrongful death verdict in Alabama, and a $50 verdict against DuPont for pollution caused cancer in Ohio. Notwithstanding his courtroom accomplishments, Jerome is more than a trial lawyer. Since joining Cory Watson in 2003, Jerome has become a shareholder, Co-Chair of the Class Action & Consumer Fraud litigation group, and a member of the firm's management committee. He has also served as Lead Counsel in a multitude of certified nationwide consumer fraud class actions against large corporations in jurisdictions across the country; has years of experience as Lead Counsel in multiple cases representing state Attorneys General, represented nearly every city and county in the State of Arkansas against every major Opioid manufacturer and distributor; and served leading roles for the firm in Multi-District Litigation, including appointment as Co-Lead Counsel in In re Google Inc. Gmail Litigation, MDL 2430. Jerome's cases often involve recalls or product redesigns resulting not only in financial recovery for the class, but also increased safety for the public. One such litigation involved two certified nationwide consumer fraud class actions against fireplace manufacturers who made dangerous glass-front fireplaces, successfully changing industry design standards to prevent severe third-degree burns to infants and toddlers. Jerome has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kelli, for 20 years. Kelli is a pediatrician and loving mom to their two daughters, Madeline and Harper. In his free time, you can find Jerome with his family or quail hunting with his bird dog Duke. The Tapley family is active at Haven Field Community Church, where Jerome serves as Chairman of the Elders. Though Jerome has a variety of hobbies and interests, one of his favorite quotes speaks to his hard-working background: “No one has ever drowned in sweat.” - Lou Holtz. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Jamey Jenkins is a native of Hazlehurst, MS, a graduate of Alcorn State University.A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, a professional photographer who shoots under the alias Big Pretty Pictures, a long-term employee at Nissan North America, an amazing father, and a phenomenal person. His most recent accolade and venture is the launch of Hello Black Man enterprises. Hello Black Man  originated as a Journal series, to restore communication within the black community and more importantly within the black family. It has sparked a fire and he is now exploring apparel, jewelry, podcast, conferences, and building a nonprofit organization to support the black man throughout the course of life. 

Latanya Wyatt v. Nissan North America Inc

Chuck Searles has played an active role in the automotive service and training community for 28 years. He is a proud supporter of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and is a member of the ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC). He was born in Alaska and spent childhood years on the North Slope in small rural villages. After his Fathers retirement from the Alaska educational system, the Searles family relocated to the Big Island of Hawaii, where Chuck attended high school. After high school, he attended post-secondary technical school in Phoenix, Arizona, and then moved back to Alaska to begin a career in the automotive industry. Chuck served as a Line Technician, Service Advisor, and eventually Shop Foreman at Nissan Dealerships in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Phoenix, Arizona. He was then hired by Nissan North America as a Technical Support Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Over the next 19 years, he served several Sales and Technical Training roles, including Sales Training Senior Planner, Technical Training Operations Manager, and Instructional Design Manager. He is currently the President of the Automotive Management Institute (AMi). AMi’s mission is to identify, provide, and promote qualified business education for the success of automotive service repair professionals. Chuck resides in a quiet suburb outside of Nashville, TN with his wife of 23 years and 2 daughters. Time away from work is spent in the outdoors with the family on hikes or kayaking. Key talking Points: Career pathDidn’t know what to do after high school, did not want to become a teacher or educator  Attended Universal Technical Institute- focus on heavy diesel industry but ended up working at a dealership in Alaska then hired by Nissan as technical trainer. Two things you will always remember in your career- best boss and worst boss. Training will help you be the best boss you can be. AMI valuable for succession planning with learning management systems  The current president of AMIWants to increase the presence of the service side of the industry- the value of designations. Networking with former contacts and making new relationships as well.  Working on new designations- service advisor and shop foreman You can pay by courses at AMI or a yearly subscription     AAM/AMAM- prestigious titles   Looking aheadRecruiting new trainers- AMI has an audience of over 100,000 and is an ideal platform for any trainer. Head to the website and contact them. If you’re not involved with AMI you need to be- training is ongoing no matter what stage you are at in your career, even as a shop owner. Employee retention is based on the owner- is the owner offering training to employees and getting training themselves? Invest in your employees. Look for AMI elective credit courses/classes because you can use it towards a certification/accreditation http://amionline.org (amionline.com) Resources: Thanks to Chuck Searles for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast. Link to the ‘BOOKS‘ page, highlighting all books discussed in the podcast library https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (HERE). Leaders are readers. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podchaser, and many more. https://remarkableresults.biz/listen/ (Mobile Listening APP's HERE) Find every podcast episode https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes/ (HERE). Every episode is segmented by Series https://remarkableresults.biz/series/ (HERE). Key Word Search https://remarkableresults.biz/tag-cloud/ (HERE). Be socially involved and in touch with the show: http://on.fb.me/1OKap9H (Facebook   )http://bit.ly/1Qn68fO (Twitter   )http://bit.ly/1SVqRvh (Linked In   )Email https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Join the Ecosystem - Subscribe to the INSIDER NEWSLETTER HERE.) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) The NAPA...

Allyson Witherspoon, vice president of marketing communications and media at Nissan North America, discusses the automaker's advertising push around college and pro football and explains how the company is teaming with dealers to tackle new initiatives.

Mary Jo Cherney is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and reliability professional with experience in centralized maintenance, total productive maintenance and global maintenance reliability at international manufacturing companies like Nissan North America and GE Appliances among others. Mike Petrusky asks Mary Jo about her book (co-authored by Robert Dapere) called “The Visual Management Handbook” and she shares interesting stories, insightful leadership lessons, and practical advice for asset management practitioners. Mike and Mary Jo explore some of the trends, challenges and technologies that are having an impact on your organization and find inspiration in a classic Bob Seger song! Get Mary Jo's book: https://reliabilityweb.com/bookstore/book/the-visual-management-handbook Connect with Mary Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jo-cherney-9ba8ba134/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about the iOFFICE Asset Division and explore more interviews at: https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com  

Sonia Rief is currently Vice President, Vehicle Connected Services and Program Management Office for Nissan North America, Inc., a position to which she was appointed in 2019. In this role, Rief is responsible for managing vehicle line profitability in North America and accelerating Nissan’s connected services business.This week, episode 05 of This Green Planet Podcast with Sonia Rief is about finding your North Star. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH PENNY BAUDER:FacebookInstagramYouTube

This season Pressboard Co-Founder Jerrid Grimm chats with the leaders of the world's most innovative marketers and content studios. Hear the stories of their winding career paths, favorite campaigns and thoughts on the future of media. On this week's episode, we sat down we Allyson Witherspoon who is the Vice President, Marketing Communications and Media at Nissan North America. We chat about Allyson's love of cars from a very young age, how an international marketing course changed her career aspirations forever and the uncompromising qualities of the one and only Brie Larson. This is podcast is brought to you by Pressboard: Putting people at the center of marketing. Follow us on Twitter @pressboard or visit www.pressboardmedia.com to learn more.

If you have a business, you’re in the business of selling. So, how can you 10x your sales? Jeff Bounds has 25 years of extensive experience in sales, marketing, and training in the automotive and software industries with senior leadership roles at companies like Dominion Dealer Solutions, InteractiveTel, Inc., and CallRevu. He has built multiple e-commerce divisions and marketing plans from the ground up, including a nationwide sales and training partnership with Nissan North America. Currently, Jeff is Head of the Automotive Platform for Grant Cardone and has developed an industry-first multi-level training platform. Jeff is my special guest on this episode of the podcast, and we get into everything from his past, how he learned to become better at sales, and what you can do to 10x your life and your business. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Jeff’s mindset has changed since he started working for Grant Cardone The difference between motivation and inspiration The biggest obstacles Jeff had to overcome throughout his journey How Grant Cardone helped to catapult Jeff’s career How to close sales more effectively How the art of selling cars has evolved and the effect that COVID-19 has had on the industry The importance of learning how to understand and engage with people If you want to get in touch with Jeff, you can reach out to him with an email at Twitter (https://twitter.com/jeffbounds?lang=en) (@jeffbounds) Remember you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel. The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Made Of?” podcast are solely those of the author and guests, and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This is an independent production of Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco. The podcast production and the book What Are You Made Of? Are original works of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained. Copyright 2019.

Allyson Witherspoon, VP of marketing communications and media at Nissan North America, on how the automaker responded in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak and what it is doing now to restore buyer confidence. She also weighs in on online car-buying and why she thinks it’s here to stay. Plus, she shares management tips she learned while working in Japan.

“Nissan has new dealer guidelines on the dos and don’ts of doing business” Exclusive interview with, Judy Wheeler, division vice president, Dealer Network Development and Customer Quality, Nissan North America.Nissan's stance on consumer confidence.Will Nissan inventory levels be sufficient post-COVID sales?Data from over 250,000 calls taken by Nissan's customer call centers.What Nissan is doing to help dealers change the way they do business.New training and support methods for dealerships.Automotive news from the top of the automotive food chain.

Its here! What we've been working towards is finally here! Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker.The guys cover the ins and outs of the final chapter. Is the return of a famous Star Wars character due to the use of Horcrux's? Is the Harry Potter universe connected to Star Wars but just two galaxies over?Dylan becomes the first weatherman to forecast measurable excrement when people wreck their spaceships. Tommy discovers he is able to impersonate Babu Frik. The guys even come together to petition Nissan North America to build a special Star Wars vehicle for the show.Find out as we finish the Star Wars specials! Episode 9 starts now!?!?!SPOILER WARNING !?!?!The guys spill the beans on all the canned food and movies, to see the film's score first and decide if its worth your money to go, follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanandtommyshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylanandtommyScores are posted there in advance of show going live every time. Like the show? Consider buying us a cup of coffee athttps://www.patreon.com/dylanandtommySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dylanandtommy)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Who can you trust when buying a car? This is a very complex question. Certainly, the easy answer, the one that speaks to our monkey brain, is to seek the counsel of your parents. After all, if they kept you alive for the last 18 years, they have some credibility of knowing what's right, and therefore you trust them implicitly. Another answer would be to trust technology. Examples of trust in technology are visiting websites like Kelly Blue Book, Edmunds, and Truecar, where they've amassed copious amounts of data points to provide you with trusted guidance. Other examples of trust in technology are to use apps. Seventy episodes ago, we discussed an app called AutoGravity which allows you to shop for cars, apply for credit, and know your payment all from  your phone so that there are no surprises when you arrive at the dealership. There is a common thread to these trusted sources. They remain agnostic about your purchase. It is ironic, to some degree, that trust is embedded in sources who don't care about your business versus those who do care about your business. This is the conundrum of automotive dealers where agnostic sources of car buying are trusted more than the dealer. And let's be honest. Both customers and dealers play this game of poker, trying to only disclose tidbits of information so that one player can eventually go all in. Tune in to hear about this crazy game of poker between customers and dealers. Rinaldi Halim is currently serving as Dealer Principal of Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Managing Partner of Downey Nissan and Nissan of Tustin. Prior to these roles, Mr. Halim served as Executive Manager of Nissan of Duarte and a number of leadership positions with Mossy Automotive Group, San Diego. Mr. Halim is frequently sought by top leadership at Nissan North America and FCA for his insights and operating processes which have afforded him and his dealerships consistent achievement in sales volume and other measures. He holds recognition as Downey Nissan California’s number one Nissan dealer and LACDJR FCA’s fastest growing dealership in CA. Mr. Halim has won five consecutive Nissan Top 50 Global Awards of excellence. Mr. Halim resides in Irvine, CA, with his wife and daughter. Chuck Schofield is vice president of Sales and Dealer Development at AutoGravity. He and his team handle nationwide, dealer-facing engagement, recruitment and customer service. Chuck spent 27 years at Daimler Financial Services and 12 years with Daimler Truck Financial. He has also served as director of Business Vehicle Finance at Chrysler Financial and western region manager for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. In those roles, he was responsible for managing U.S. finance products and services sales and cultivating and maintaining relationships with Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Freightliner and Western Star dealership personnel. Chuck has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Brian and Shant discuss some good news (for a change) for consumers regarding class actions.Cases include:Noel v. Thrifty Payless, Inc. (2019) 7 Cal.5th 955: The California Supreme Court held that the ascertainability element of class certification does not require the ability to give notice to every single class member. Nguyen v. Nissan North America, Inc. (9th Cir. 2019) 932 F.3d 811: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Plaintiff’s theory of liability—that Nissan’s manufacture and concealment of a defective clutch system injured class members at the time of sale—is consistent with his proposed recovery based on the benefit of the bargain. It doesn't matter Brian and Shant also discuss the "trivial defect" doctrine. Have questions for us? You can reach us at 213-217-5000, or visit our website at www.kbklawyers.com 

The dealing with mistakes culture in Japan is definitely in the tough love category. This makes innovation and engendering creativity difficult here because, the penalties for failure far outweigh the rewards for success.   Welcome back to this weekly edition every Tuesday of "THE Cutting Edge Japan Business Show" I am your host Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan and we are bringing the show to you from our High Performance Center in Akasaka in Minato-ku, the business center of Tokyo. Well, where is this Cutting Edge?  For all of us, the quality of our people is the cutting edge for success in Japan. In this show I will: Stimulate your thinking about ramping up your business Bring you insights from the best training organisation on the planet Provide you with the highest quality Japan information Motivate you to motivate yourself and motivate those around you Help you to shoot the lights out at results time I don't want to just help you succeed in your business.  I want you to dominate! Before we get into this week's topic, here is what caught my attention lately. Japan's exports as at October are up 14% on last year.  Japan is doing well with exports of vehicles, electronics, and machinery.  China replaced the US as Japan's largest export market in October as exports were up 26%.  Imports from China also increased 14%.  President Trump won't be happy that Japan's trade surplus with the US is up 11%., mainly driven by chemicals and machinery. Import from the US were up but only by 3.1% mainly for fish, soybeans, coal, liquid petroleum gas and iron ore.  Nissan has said it is planning to build a new factory in the US, to keep up with the local demand.  Their existing plants in Tenessee and Mississippi are “maxed out” according to Jose Munoz, Chairman of Nissan North America. Nissan's sales in the US have increased by 70% over the last 6 years. This is episode number 13and we are talking about Dealing With Your Own Mistakes Soredewa ikimasho, so let's get going.     We want people to fail!  That's right, because we all know that we are the product today of all of our accumulated failures.  We have learnt what works and does not work by trying something, failing and then adjusting the way we do things.    American Basketball Coach John Wooden once said, "Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." The obvious point he was trying to convey is that everyone makes mistakes and fails. It is what you do after the mistake or failure that makes all the difference.   This attitude to mistakes is particularly relevant here in Japan.  Errors are viewed very dimly in Japan.  In fact, the fear of making an error is so strong, that people are very cautious about anything new or unfamiliar, as the mistake incidence is likely to be higher.   If you grow up in Japan, you will have had this idea drummed into your head from an early age.  I encountered this when I was working with a visiting Japanese film crew, doing a shoot for a magazine image, as part of a product launch.    We were down on the beach in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast and the second camera assistant accidently dropped a completed film canister in the sand, as he was changing film rolls. Without a moment's hesitation the shortish director reached up and gave this 190cm, 100 kilo young guy a most tremendous whack across the head, followed by a severe tongue lashing for his error.   The dealing with mistakes culture in Japan is definitely in the tough love category. This makes innovation and engendering creativity difficult here because, the penalties for failure far outweigh the rewards for success.   As leaders we need to set the scene that mistakes happen because the creative process is messy and involves a lot of trial and error.  The team are watching like a hawk about how mistakes are treated and take their cues from there. Lee Iacocca is famous for how he treated a multi million dollar failure, by one of his marketing executives at Chrysler. It was no small change and the executive in question presumed he was being called to the boss's office to be given his marching orders.  Upon entering the office he said, “I suppose you are going to fire me”.  Iacocca said. “Fire you! We just spent millions educating you”. Is that how you see you own mistakes – part of your education or do you beat yourself up?  Here are 5 ways to shake off your mistakes and move forward to success. Brush it off No one is perfect. Once in a while everyone makes mistakes, it's going to happen. Don't spend time worrying about it, cooperate with the inevitable and focus on what you are doing.  This is how we learn, so see a mistake as a stage in your education.  In high tech environments the mantra is “fail faster”, because they know how important it is to try new things when seeking breakthroughs. Analysing the reason for the mistake, it is often because we are dealing with permanent overload and are always rushing. We don't take the time to check because were are too wrapped up in production mode.  Count mistakes as a cost of business and try to move ahead and reduce that cost factor. Find out when we come back from the break Welcome back. Don't fuss about trifles Forget the small stuff. Perfecting something pointless or of low value makes no sense and adds little to the organisation's efforts.  If you can mentally stop obsessing about the smaller mistakes, you'll be more focused and catch the larger ones before they happen.  Accuracy is a key thing, in some areas, so we need to flick the switch to know when we are entering a key area. When we get there we need to slow down and go for perfection for a few minutes in the day.  We don't have to be like this the whole day and beat ourselves up if we aren't. Don't worry about the past Shake off your mistakes and move on. Don't live in yesterday (or tomorrow for that matter).  Forget about what happened, no matter how silly or embarrassing. By letting go of the past it will help you focus on your current task. “Mistakes are building blocks for enlightenment” – think of them that way, get on the front foot and start pushing forward.  Everyone is so tied up in themselves, they soon forget about you and refocus on themselves again.  We might have provided some inadvertent mild relief but it doesn't dwell in their minds. Like bad news in the media, the next day the newspaper is embracing the fish bones, vegetable peels and other garbage. The world has moved on and so should we. Profit from your mistakes So you've made a mistake, now figure out why you made the mistake, make a note and move on. Making even a mental note will help remind you to be more careful next time the situation comes up.  Ironically, some of the greatest breakthroughs in science and technology have come from mistakes rather than intention. In brainstorming sessions, the ridiculous ideas spark the genius ideas.  You might not have gotten one without the other.  See your own mistakes as sparks and catalysts to a better future. Rest before you get tired Many times silly mistakes are made simply because you are tired. Tiredness combined with making too much haste makes for a nasty combination. When we are tired, errors will pop up like weeds after rain.  Make sure that you get enough sleep and sometimes it is better to tell yourself “go slower!” or “time for a break”. Understand your best work rhythm. Winston Churchill did his best writing in the early hours of the morning after midnight, propped up with cigars and whisky.  Others are at their most creative in the early part of the day up until lunchtime. If you know that about yourself, hive off that Golden Time and devote it to the creative work you need to be doing. Our errors may occur with greater frequency because we are asking our natural biorhythms to work at cross-purposes to the task required.  We should always seek the best alignment between our talents, our energy and the nature of the task to be completed. Continuing with the world of basketball, Michael Jordan provides a great final quote about failing: “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.  I've failed over and over again in my life.  And that is why I succeed”. Mistakes are rarely “game over” in business.  Remember, this is a marathon not a sprint.  We need consistency, reliability and stamina.  Reacting to mistakes is a more critical skill than eliminating them. You will never eliminate them all, so defining what comes next is more important. So key points to dealing with our mistakes: Brush it off Don't fuss about trifles Don't worry about the past Profit from your mistakes Rest before you get tired   Keep pushing hard with us here at THE Cutting Edge Japan Business Show.  Subscribe on YouTube, share it with your family, friends and colleagues, become a regular. Thank you for watching and remember to hit the subscribe button. Our website details are on screen now, japan.dalecarnegie.com, it is awesome value, so check it out. In episode 14we are talking about How to Speak To Unruly Alchohol Fueled Crowds.  Ever heard that low hum of a big crowd chatting right through the speaker's speech? Japan is legendary for this, especially if they have already started serving the booze.  How do you get everyone's attention in these types of cases? Find out the answer to this questions and much, much more next week.  So Yoroshiku Onegai Itashimasu please join me for the next episode of the Cutting Edge Japan Business Show Until then, create seriously massive levels of success. We are here to help you do that.  Dale Carnegie Training Japan has only one direction in mind for you and your business and that is UP!!!

Allyson Witherspoon joins Marketer’s Brief to chat about the road to her new position as VP of marketing communications and media at Nissan North America, including her move from the agency side to the client side, and how she got the most out of two international postings.

Check out my interview today with Robert Wilson, a speaker for Greek University, a facilitator, and writer with expertise in diversity and inclusion, multicultural outreach marketing and leadership development. He's the Co-founder of the Culture Shift Team, he leads their diversity strategy development and training across all platforms and markets from higher education and non-profit to corporate. Robert began his journey in diversity and inclusion as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, where he served as a residence hall diversity peer advisor. He has served in executive roles at Nissan North America, including as the company’s first Director of Diversity and Inclusion and as Director of Customer Experience. He developed and led Nissan's diversity practice and multicultural market strategy for the Americas. We discuss the value of a more diverse organization, as well as the steps necessary to become more diverse.

Jay Butler is a senior executive, leadership and team coach, and speaker with more than 20 years’ experience in product and process development, and manufacturing, primarily in the automotive industry. He has served as Lead Product Engineer with Mark IV Automotive in Lexington, TN, Director of Quality for Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. in Tuscaloosa, AL, and Sr. Manager with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, also in Tuscaloosa, AL. He is currently the Sr. Manager, Vehicle Quality Assurance, with Nissan North America in Canton, MS. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Most Star Wars fans won't get to go to the red-carpet world premiere of a Star Wars movie, or work directly with ILM, Skywalker Sound, or the Lucasfilm Story Group in our lives. But the next best thing is talking to a friend who did, and who'll tell you all about it. That's Jeremy Meadows, Senior Manager of Marketing Strategy and Integration at Nissan North America, and he's giving you the scoop in this bonus episode of the show. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Go to http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to donate to the Star Wars 7x7 podcast, and you’ll get some fabulous rewards for your pledge.***  Check out SW7x7.com for full Star Wars 7x7 show notes and links, and to comment on any of the content of this episode! If you like what you've heard, please leave me a rating or review on iTunes or Stitcher, which will also help more people discover this Star Wars podcast. Don't forget to join the Star Wars 7x7 fun on Facebook at Facebook.com/SW7x7, and follow the breaking news Twitter feed at Twitter.com/SW7x7Podcast. I'm also on Pinterest and Instagram as "SW7x7" too, and I'd love to connect with you there!

Nissan North America Product planning InterviewNissan has just built the Armada / Patrol as a Overlanding beast for the Expo WEST gathering. Dave gives his opinion on the build and listens to some audio from the live reveal. Altima pre orders are coming, will you be one of the first?    Nissan talks trucks and SUV's Dave talks with Brent Hagan of Nissan North America's Product Planning and Development Truck and SUV. Brent fills us in on the current line and what makes the offerings special to the Nissan brand.    This show was brought to you by Regal Nissan www.regalnissan.com If you are looking for your next car/truck purchase or OEM parts give Regal a chance to earn your business. 

Months of work have finally paid off – you've scouted, reviewed trail camera footage, spent endless hours in the field and as a result you have filled your tag. Congratulations hunter, but the work isn't done yet! This week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav, it's all about what happens after the shot. We'll cover field dressing, processing/butchering your own wild game, making sausage and jerky, plus, we'll even do a little DIY taxidermy. Included in our panel of pros this week will be Jim Shockey, host of "Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures" and "Jim Shockey's UNCHARTED" on Outdoor channel and Hans Hummel, President of Hi Mountain Seasonings. Finally, Billy Hayes from Nissan North America, Inc., will touch on the award-winning TITAN. The Revolution is presented by Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and MyOutdoorTV.

Carla Bailo, assistant vice president for Mobility Research and Business Development at The Ohio State University, helps the university accelerate sustainable mobility and transportation innovation. While integrating related research and education across Ohio State’s academic units, she also helps coordinate Ohio State’s involvement as the primary research partner for Smart Columbus, a $140 million program to transform Central Ohio into the nation’s premier transportation innovation region. Carla is a leader in engineering and vehicle program management, with 35 years of experience in the automotive industry. Before joining Ohio State, she served as senior vice president of research and development for Nissan North America. She was responsible for vehicle engineering and development operations in Michigan, Arizona, Mexico and Brazil, managing a $500 million budget and 2,500 employees. In addition to her Ohio State activities, Carla is currently the 2016-2018 vice president of automotive for SAE International, a global association of more than 138,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries.

Today, we're learning how Jamie Smith, the Senior Vice President and CIO at ServiceMaster, a Fortune 1000 company, thinks about and approaches customer experience. Jamie was named the senior vice president and Chief Information Officer in 2015. As CIO, Smith is driving ServiceMaster's IT strategy, services and operations, and aggressively delivering innovative and transformational solutions to enhance the experience for customers, employees and franchise owners. Prior to joining ServiceMaster in 2014, Smith served as director of infrastructure and sales finance for Nissan North America, leading all infrastructure delivery for Nissan's Americas Region, and IT applications services for Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation and Infiniti Financial Services. Before Nissan, he worked for IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers as a consultant. ServiceMaster is a Fortune 1000 company that provides residential and commercial services. Brands operated by ServiceMaster include: - Terminix - American Home Shield - ServiceMaster Clean - ServiceMaster Restore - Merry Maids - AmeriSpec - Furniture Medic In today’s discussion we’ll cover a handful to fascinating topics: - How ServiceMaster measures customer feedback. - How they make behavior systematic - How they involve technology in creating memorable customer experiences

SVP, Nissan North America

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe are talking to Erich Marx, Director of Marketing, Nissan North America, about their participation in Habitat for Humanity's new cause marketing platform Home is the Key. This month, Nissan is aiming to raise $250,000 for Habitat by donating $1 for each time the hashtag #HomeistheKey is used online. On the show, Megan, Erich and Joe discuss: How Nissan got started with Habitat for Humanity back in 2005. Nissan's first impression of Habitat's new cause marketing platform, Home is the Key. How Nissan is supporting Habitat in April with a hashtag fundraiser to raise $250,000. They are also doing a special build in Atlanta with Heisman Trophy winners. How Nissan is partnering with iHeartRadio to promote Home is the Key. How employees have participated in the partnership with Habitat. Key facts everyone should know about Habitat houses. How Nissan is the number one car among Millennials! Links & Notes Nissan's #HomeIsTheKey 209: Habitat Launches First Cause Marketing Platform, 'Home is the Key'

By late February, the itch of winter for hardcore anglers has reached fever pitch and come hell, ice or an arctic blast, that itch will get scratched. As March draws near, longer days and increased sunlight initiates a gradual warming trend that signals to fish when to move toward spawning areas. So, this week on The Revolution with Jim and Trav presented by Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and MyOutdoorTV, we'll tackle the ins-and-outs of February Fishing. Phoning in to dish all things fish will be JP DeRose of Breaking Boundaries, the Kansas Cat Man CatDaddy, PRCA Bareback rider Tyler Scales and Division Vice President and General Manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc., Fred Diaz.

“People want to hang out with brands they like and trust. Those are the principles we were founded on in 1906.” As Chief Marketing Officer at Coldwell Banker Real Estate, it’s Sean Blankenship’s job to guide a brand going through one of the most disruptive periods in its 110 year industry with the help of 87,000 independent contractors as brand ambassadors. All of this provides challenges and opportunities I couldn’t wait to discuss more of this with Sean on this week’s On Brand podcast. About Sean Blankenship Sean Blankenship is the Chief Marketing Officer at Coldwell Banker Real Estate. He joined Coldwell Banker in June 2013 with nearly 20 years of marketing experience. A “digital native” with a wide-array of branding and product experience including Gulf States Toyota, Nissan North America, Inc., and noted digital agency iCrossing, Blankenship is responsible for developing and growing the Coldwell Banker global brand architecture, including the luxury home program Coldwell Banker Previews International®. Blankenship’s focus is on transforming the business through innovation and a consumer-centric marketing platform, which includes advertising, media, public relations, product development, promotions and marketing communications. Blankenship is a graduate of California State University at Fullerton and earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed REALTOR®. As We Wrap … Before we go, I want to flip the microphone around to our community …This past week I was a guest on former On Brand guest Park Howell’s podcast, The Business of Story. Thanks Park! Listen to the episode now. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you’d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. Last but not least … Subscribe to the podcast – You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS. Rate and review the show – If you like what you’re hearing, head over to iTunes and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast. OK. How do you rate and review a podcast? Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes? Check this out. And finally a reminder that On Brand is brought to you by the Social Brand Forum. This premier digital marketing experience takes place September 22-23 in beautiful Iowa City, Iowa. Learn from experts like Jay Baer, Joe Pulizzi, and Gini Dietrtich in the heart of the heartland. Listeners of the show get the best rate when they register using promo code ONBRAND at socialbrandforum.com. Until next week, I’ll see you on the Internet!

UP FOR DISCUSSION:On site in Arizona at the Nissan Titan XD Media Launch. Get the inside scoop from the experts on:-the design of the new truck-the details on the engineering of Titan XD-the overall program concept-the marketing and advertising plan for Titan XD GUESTS: Diane Allen, Senior Manager, Nissan Design America; Rich Miller, Director, Product Planning, Trucks, SUVs, CUVs and Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America; Brent Hagan, Manager, Product Planning, Nissan North America; Phil O’Connor, Director of Marketing, Trucks and SUVs, Nissan North America.All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production.

The front pages may be filled with news about Mexico, but the real story about our neighbor to the south can be found in the business section. The country is quickly becoming a second home to auto manufacturers from around the globe. On this week’s Autoline, join host John McElroy along with John Martin from Nissan North America, Norm Jacobs from SANLUIS Rassini and Ernst and Young’s Randy Miller for a look at Mexico: the new Mecca for manufacturing.

The front pages may be filled with news about Mexico, but the real story about our neighbor to the south can be found in the business section. The country is quickly becoming a second home to auto manufacturers from around the globe. On this week’s Autoline, join host John McElroy along with John Martin from Nissan North America, Norm Jacobs from SANLUIS Rassini and Ernst and Young’s Randy Miller for a look at Mexico: the new Mecca for manufacturing.

Chad Robert Stewart is an international management consultant, global strategist, bestselling author, prominent speaker, and philanthropist. Founder of the prestigious Britfield Group and global strategist for Wolf Management Consultants, Chad's primary areas of focus are: executive & international strategy, marketing & business development, and management leadership & training. Chad specializes in helping companies and corporations maximize their value, efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Chad received his BA from Brown University, did his post-graduate work at Harvard & Oxford University, MBA from Boston College, and continued advanced courses at the Institute of Directors, London. Before becoming a full-time business consultant, Chad worked at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch. Some of the companies he has worked with are American Management Association, Cisco Systems, Moen, Nissan North America, PepsiCo, Pratt-Whitney, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Wells Fargo, along with many other Fortune 500 companies and corporations. Chad's new bestselling book, The Five Great Principles for Life, published by Pelican, was just released nationally and is now available at Amazon.com and leading bookstores throughout the U.S.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John talks with Larry Dominique, the VP of Product Planning for Nissan North America, from the floor of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Mr. Dominique talks about Nissan's new EV, the Leaf and where it will first be introduced in the U.S. and whether or not the company plans to build it in North America. And staying on the topic of electrics he also explains why the company is so bullish on them.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John talks with Larry Dominique, the VP of Product Planning for Nissan North America, from the floor of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Mr. Dominique talks about Nissan's new EV, the Leaf and where it will first be introduced in the U.S. and whether or not the company plans to build it in North America. And staying on the topic of electrics he also explains why the company is so bullish on them.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John sits down with Dominique Thormann, the Senior VP, Administration and Finance at Nissan North America. In addition to talking about Nissan’s new North American Headquarters in Tennessee, Mr. Thormann gives his perspective on the changing market and how Nissan has responded. And he also reveals when Nissan is looking to bring out electric vehicles for the U.S. market.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA, John sits down with Dominique Thormann, the Senior VP, Administration and Finance at Nissan North America. In addition to talking about Nissan’s new North American Headquarters in Tennessee, Mr. Thormann gives his perspective on the changing market and how Nissan has responded. And he also reveals when Nissan is looking to bring out electric vehicles for the U.S. market.

Nissan recently unveiled its new $100 million North American Headquarters in Franklin, TN and on this edition of Autoline EXTRA Rob Traynham the Director of Corporate Services at Nissan North America, gives Autoline a preview of the new building. He explains how it was designed “inside out”, meaning it was designed with employee’s interests in mind. And you get a look at the environmental and technological features of the building.

Nissan recently unveiled its new $100 million North American Headquarters in Franklin, TN and on this edition of Autoline EXTRA Rob Traynham the Director of Corporate Services at Nissan North America, gives Autoline a preview of the new building. He explains how it was designed “inside out”, meaning it was designed with employee’s interests in mind. And you get a look at the environmental and technological features of the building.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA John McElroy talks with product planners at Nissan and General Motors. John gets their insight into what they believe will power our vehicles in the future. John Smith, Group VP, Global Product Planning, at General Motors and Larry Dominique, VP, Product Planning, of Nissan North America, share their expertise on E-85, electric vehicles and even T. Boone Picken’s energy proposal.

On this edition of Autoline EXTRA John McElroy talks with product planners at Nissan and General Motors. John gets their insight into what they believe will power our vehicles in the future. John Smith, Group VP, Global Product Planning, at General Motors and Larry Dominique, VP, Product Planning, of Nissan North America, share their expertise on E-85, electric vehicles and even T. Boone Picken’s energy proposal.

In this edition of our podcast, we present a telephone interview with Cheryl Procter-Rogers, president of the Public Relations Society of America, the world's largest professional organization for public relations practitioners. In a February speech to PR students at Ball State University, Procter-Rogers addressed three critical issues for shaping the future of the public relations profession. Diversity, ethics and risk are becoming increasingly critical to the financial success of businesses, she said. Cheryl also spoke to the students about the dangers of succumbing to "confirmation bias," a kind of complacency in which mass media audiences only pay attention to news and opinion content that matches their own belief system closely. With more than 25 years experience in the public relations arena, Cheryl Procter-Rogers is currently corporate affairs director for Home Box Office (HBO), where she is responsible for the development and implementation of public relations and integrated marketing communications strategies across 11 states in the Midwest. Before joining HBO, she worked as a communications consultant in the Chicago area, assisting such clients as Sears Roebuck & Co., Nissan North America, Inc., Allstate Insurance Company, McDonald's Corporation, and HBO in developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies supporting critical business objectives. Cheryl holds an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL; a B.S. in English and Journalism from Bradley University, Peoria, IL; an E-Business Certificate from the School of Business Administration, Loyola University Chicago; and a professional designation in public relations from UCLA Extension. She was the youngest member of the Los Angeles Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in Los Angeles to earn the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), and the first African American woman to earn that honor there. In 2000, Cheryl became the youngest member ever to be inducted into the Public Relations Society of America's College of Fellows, a distinction held by a little more than 400 individuals in the field of public relations. She, along with Dr. Debra Miller, was the first African-Americans inducted into the College. She was the first African-American elected as president of the 500-member Chicago Chapter of PRSA. She is a charter member and past president of the Black Public Relations Society of Southern California.