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Most people fear a $43 million debt. Harvey Firestone called it “invigorating.” When his company faced collapse in 1920 and his executives panicked, Firestone seized control. He fired the sales manager, slashed prices 25%, and personally ran the sales department. It worked—not because he managed through fear, but through clarity. Firestone was the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company—an outsider who built one of America's iconic industrial empires by doing the opposite of what everyone else did. This episode isn't about tires. It's about how Firestone quietly built one of the great businesses of the 20th century by asking two deceptively simple questions: Is it necessary? Can it be simplified? This episode breaks down the invisible principles behind Firestone's success: positioning over talent, inputs over outcomes, discipline over drama. If you lead a team or simply want to lead yourself better, this story is a masterclass in building enduring advantages. This episode is for informational purposes only and is based on Men and Rubber: The Story of Business by Harvey Firestone. Check out highlights from these books in our repository, and find key lessons from Firestone here—https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/outliers-harvey-firestone/ (03:00) PART 1: The Best Businessman I Ever Knew(06:50) The Vanilla Extract Lesson(10:23) When Premium Doesn't Matter (12:05) PART 2: Right Beneath the Wheels(14:21) The Back of an Envelope(16:36) If Two of Us Stay, Neither Makes Money(18:39) Betting on what Doesn't Change(20:55) The Accidental Breakfast(24:53) The Third Option (28:19) PART 3: The Innovators Dilemma: Pneumatic Tires(32:24) The Ford Connection: A Partnership of Outsiders(35:23) Navigating the Crisis(37:17) The Underdog's Advantage(39:24) The Million Dollar Milestone(43:10) Weathering the Panic of 1907(45:55) The Simplicity Imperative (51:25) PART 4: The Ship-by-Truck Revolution(54:31) The Boom That Hid Everything(56:11) The 25% Solution(01:01:42) Cutting to the Bone (01:04:25) PART 5: Why He Never Stopped(01:06:54) The Human Element(01:08:09) The Legacy (01:10:05) Reflections, afterthoughts, and lessons Upgrade—If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of all episodes, join our membership: fs.blog/membership and get your own private feed. Newsletter—The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at fs.blog/newsletter Follow Shane on X at: x.com/ShaneAParrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click hereHow do you transform a brand that's been part of American history for 125 years, without losing the DNA that made it legendary?In this episode, Goodyear CEO and President Mark Stewart joins Jan Griffiths to share how he is breathing new life into one of the world's most iconic brands — and why the real transformation is not just about technology, but rather about leadership, culture, and people.He reflects on his early days supervising third shifts in hot, unforgiving plants and how those moments shaped his belief that leadership isn't about barking orders—it's about building real accountability, setting clear targets, and creating an environment where people can do their best work without fear.Inside Goodyear, the transformation touches everything: leadership behaviors, operational models, and even the story the brand tells the world. Mark talks about honoring Goodyear's pioneering legacy — like the iconic Goodyear Blimp, now celebrating 100 years — while recognizing that past success can breed conservatism if left unchecked.At the core of all this change is a new way of thinking about partnerships. Mark discusses the shift from traditional supplier hierarchies to real, transparent collaborations — where information is shared, problems are solved together, and the success of one depends on the success of all.Beyond strategy, Mark shows what leadership looks like at a human level. From walking factory floors to learn how tires are made firsthand to personally rallying 68,000 associates around a simple, bold vision — to be number one in tires and service — he demonstrates that leadership today isn't about commanding from the top. It's about committing yourself fully to the people you serve.Mark shares glimpses of life outside the boardroom—from hiking with his Labradors in Akron's Metro Parks to binge-watching White Lotus to plotting a summer trip across Europe to see Robbie Williams live.These moments aren't distractions from leadership; they're reminders that authenticity—showing up fully human—is part of what makes great leadership real.Themes discussed in this episode:Why legacy companies must unlearn traditional business practices to survive industry disruptionHow EV tire technology and connected mobility are reshaping Goodyear's product strategyRevitalizing a legacy automotive brand: How Goodyear is transforming after 125 yearsBuilding supplier collaboration models for the future of the automotive supply chainMaking accountability and measurable KPIs the foundation of leadership transformationEmbedding innovation across all departments, not just R&D, to stay competitiveWhy reconnecting leadership with shop floor operations drives meaningful cultural changeHow Goodyear is rallying 68,000 global employees around a bold new vision for growthFeatured guest: Mark StewartWhat he does: Mark is the Chief Executive Officer and President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, joining the company and its Board of Directors in January 2024. Previously, he held leadership roles at Stellantis, Amazon, and ZF TRW Automotive, overseeing global operations, EV transformations, and advanced technological innovations. Known for championing diversity and economic equality, Mark has been recognized with awards such as the COO of the Year by the...
For years, a rubber and palm oil company that supplies some of the world’s top tiremakers has been dogged by allegations of sexual coercion at its plantations. Socfin — short for Société Financière des Caoutchoucs — says it has taken steps to improve matters, but an exclusive Bloomberg report shows those claims remain widespread. On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder sits down with Bloomberg’s Sheridan Prasso to discuss her investigation into why the abuse has been so hard to stop — and a new EU law that could give corporations like Socfin a big incentive to reform.Read more: Sex-for-Work Allegations Hang Over Tycoons' Rubber PlantationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Finance Ministry is preparing to release the new public debt policy document by the end of March, which will outline its plans for public and foreign debt, including the issuance of green bonds, sukuk, and international bonds.The government is currently working on two parallel budgets, with the upcoming FY 2025-2026 budget being simultaneously developed alongside a comprehensive three-year budget that will establish longer-term spending caps that can only be exceeded under very limited circumstances.European glass fiber producers have filed a complaint to the European Commission alleging that Chinese glass fiber manufacturers based in Egypt have been benefiting from unfair subsidies and have managed to bypass anti-dumping duties directed at Chinese companies.The government is working on cutting customs clearance times down from eight days to just two, Investment Minister Hassan Al Khatib said.The government is working to replace the numerous non-tax financial burdens and fees imposed by state entities with an additional income tax, Investment Minister Hassan Al Khatib said, according to a ministry statement. The government will engage in negotiations with the European Union in April over the second tranche from its EUR 5 bn package of concessional loans.The government is now planning to up renewables' contribution to the energy mix to 65% by 2040, according to comments by Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat. The average yield on two-year fixed coupon t-bonds fell 2.03 percentage points to 23.46% during the Central Bank of Egypt's latest issuance that raised EGP 21.6 bn in the heavily oversubscribed issuance, according to data from the central bank. Three-year bonds fell 0.68% percentage points to an average yield of 22.58%.Tax revenues grew by 40% during the first 6 months of the current fiscal year, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, sources saidA source in the Ministry of Petroleum revealed that Egypt seeks to resume exporting natural gas by the end of 2027.China's largest tire maker is planning to expand its Egypt operations, with China National Tire and Rubber Company looking to expand into passenger vehicle tire manufacturing in Egypt through its wholly-owned subsidiary Prometeon Tyre Egypt, according to a cabinet statement.QNBE 4Q24 consolidated net profit recorded EGP6.34 billion (+0% q/q, +71 y/y) bringing FY24 net profit to EGP26.40 billion (+63% y/y, and 6% higher than Al Ahly Pharos Estimates). The FRA approved HDBK's request to increase its authorized capital from EGP10 billion to EGP30 billion and paid-up capital from EGP5.31 billion to EGP10.6 billion, an increase of EGP5.31 billion distributed over 531.3 million shares by distributing a free share for each original share.OFH's board has greenlit selling its entire 99.0% stake in Klivvr Electronics to the Sawiris family-owned Klivvr Holding. For EGP11 per share, valuing the total transaction at some EGP657.7 mn.BDO Keys for Financial Consultancy, the Independent Financial Advisor (IFA), has concluded its fair value report associated with the delisting of ESRS (FV: EGP120.21, EW) shares.Kingdom Holdings inked an agreement with SWDY's subsidiary Elsewedy Industrial Development to develop a USD60 million textiles factory in its Industria Sadat zone in Sadat City. A local-international consortium of France's Engie, ORAS (FV: EGP425.00, OW), Japan's Toyota Tsusho, and Eurus Energy is looking to build a 1 GW wind project in Egypt, with the companies aiming to finalize the project's contracts next year in order to build it by 2028.TMGH announced that Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of the company, purchased 500,000 shares of the company's capital during last Sunday's session.
For Mark Stewart, becoming CEO and President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was a lifetime dream realized. Stewart grew up with his father working at the Dunlop Tire plant (owned by Goodyear) and spent his afternoons after school in his grandfather's repair shop surrounded by the car parts he now helps create and sell. “I got a call from Goodyear more than a year and a half ago now. I've been here nine months. It was really a privilege to be asked to enter that process for such an iconic company, and I felt a little bit of a heart string pull with my dad having been in the tire business on the manufacturing side,” Stewart said.Stewart's career has taken him all over the world, to multiple companies with histories that span more than a century, and it has now come full circle. To hear it in his own words, make sure to watch the video above.Episode OverviewStewart's early experience in the automotive world (1:01)Stewart's passion for DIY work (6:07)The impact of BEVs in the tire industry (7:18)Lessons in next-generation technology from Amazon (11:19)Insights from Stewart's most recent trip to Asia (13:43)Goodyear's industry focus (15:13)Goodyear's position as a B2B and consumer brand (18:34)The latest on the Goodyear blimp (20:24)Lightning round (25:42)
Norbert Majerus, Leading expert in Lean Product Development & Innovation, author, and Shingo Prize Winner shares how LEAN principles can be applied to creative R&D. Along the way we discuss Luxembourg (0:52), Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (1:30), Elon Musk (16:30), Nummi Auto (20:05), “Get a Bigger Hammer” (23:15), the Shingo Prize (30:38), and examples of “getting it right” (37:00). Checkout Majerus' novel, Winning Innovation through this link. Please consider donating to scholarships for children of military veterans @ www.lukeleaders1248.com Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore, lead guitarist for The Shadows @ Blind Willie's Blues Club, Marietta, Georgia. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.
Wes Cash welcomes industry veteran Jerry Putt to Gear Talk for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of technical skills and onboarding in today's industrial landscape. With 39 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and 13 years at Noria, Jerry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Join Wes and Jerry as they cover: • Jerry's global experiences and the variety of talent in different regions. • The transition from traditional apprenticeship programs to modern training methods. • The impact of AI and technology on maintenance and reliability. • Challenges faced by trade industries due to a retiring workforce and the need for more skilled labor. • The importance of balancing technology with hands-on skills and institutional knowledge. • A special shoutout to Mike Rowe! Discover how companies can better prepare their workforce and the potential for a renaissance in trade education. #GearTalk #Onboarding #TechSkills #IndustrialEvolution #MaintenanceTraining #AI #TradeEducation #FutureOfIndustry #MikeRowe #PodcastInsights
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's recent earnings call provided insights into the company's strategic focus and operational initiatives, as stated by CEO Mark Stewart.Stewart emphasized Goodyear's commitment to achieving optimal inventory levels, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and optimizing purchasing and manufacturing processes. He highlighted the adoption of electronic should costing, SKU profitability analysis, and translating these findings into actionable measures on the production floor.Goodyear is responding to shifts in consumer behavior and market dynamics, particularly the rise of low-end imports in Europe, which have grown from 20% to 27% of the market share in the last five years, according to Stewart. This trend has influenced the company's strategic decisions, including recent major restructurings in Europe.The company's operational turnaround is evident in the significant boost in segment operating income, with a substantial contribution from the Americas business segment. This success is partially attributed to the Goodyear Forward transformation plan, which has revitalized the company's market position and financial metrics.Stewart acknowledged the challenges posed by lower-end imports in the U.S. and European markets, as well as the weak fleet industry condition that continues to weigh on the company's business in the Americas and EMEA regions.Goodyear remains committed to executing the Goodyear Forward plan, aiming to substantially improve operating income margin by the end of 2025. The plan encompasses strategies for enhancing facility and operational efficiency, achieving cost-effective material rationalization, and pursuing factory closures in Germany and Malaysia to establish a more effective cost structure.Additionally, the company is focused on expanding its product portfolio with premium fitments for high-end and electric vehicles, broadening the Cooper brand, and amplifying consumer retail performance through consumer insights and price and product mix modifications.While Goodyear acknowledges the challenges it faces, the company's strategic initiatives and operational improvements position it for continued growth and operational excellence, as stated on the earnings call. However, the company's future success will depend on its ability to effectively navigate the evolving market conditions and consumer preferences. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email
Billy Ray Taylor is the CEO of LinkedXL and author of “The Winning Link“. Billy previously worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years; starting off on the plant floor and retiring as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Executive Director of Commercial, Off Highway, and Support Manufacturing North America.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.
Andrew Firestone is the great-grandson of Harvey S. Firestone, the founder of Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Andrew's last name appears on signs in tire stores around the world, but it wasn't until the early 2000s that Andrew began to delve into his Firestone roots after rising to fame on the series “The Bachelor.” Since then, Andrew has developed a love and appreciation for the tire industry and the Bridgestone-Firestone company and brands.Today, Andrew continues his great-grandfather's legacy as an entrepreneur, founding his own development company in the hospitality industry.
On the 35th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Chris Helsel, SVP of Global Operations and CTO of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Goodyear is a leading vehicle equipment manufacturer known for producing tires and rubber products for diverse applications, including cars, airplanes, and industrial equipment worldwide. Chris shares his thoughts on the vital role of technology at Goodyear, important blueprints for successfully leveraging AI, and how Goodyear tire sensors are enabling the future of self-driving vehicles.Quick hits from Chris:On the symbiotic nature of AI and cybersecurity teams: “The AI basically tells them right away what to go do. So I almost think of it as Tony Stark. When you put on the Iron Man suit, it gives you a kind of superhuman augmentation.”On the need for AI to manage data overload: “It's impossible that we're going to think engineers are going to be able to consume that data...You're going to need these types of [AI] technologies in order to discern those insights.”On enabling data-driven technology: “Our solution has a sensor in the tire... It measures temperature, pressure, acceleration, ID. It has a small chip and a battery. So we take that information off there, combine it with some other vehicle information, and pass it through Telematics, up to the cloud."Recent Book Recommendation: The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker--Like what you hear? Leave us a review and subscribe to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Enterprise Software Innovators is a show where top tech executives share how they innovate at scale. Each episode covers unique insights and stories that will help you succeed as a technology leader. Find more great lessons from tech leaders and enterprise software experts at https://www.enterprisesoftware.blog/ Enterprise Software Innovators is produced by Luke Reiser and Josh Meer.
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Billy Taylor, former operations executive at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He is now President of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link: a Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level. In our discussion, we explore: Billy's career journey from third shift supervisor to director of North American operations for Goodyear. How Billy led a transformation of one of Goodyear's worst-performing plants through instituting a few core principles: deliberate clarity, defined ownership, deliberate practice, and trust. Billy's approach to scaling a management system from a single plant to multiple plants across North America through intense collaboration with plant leaders. The current challenges of retaining employees due to changing workforce mindsets post-COVID and how to re-engage workers.
Rubies to partner with businesses for Human Trafficking Prevention Month: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/01/03/rubies-to-partner-with-businesses-for-human-trafficking-prevention-month/ Today - we dive into an inspiring initiative led by Rubies Women's Group in partnership with local businesses in Mansfield. Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The business case for diversity is so strong, and unless we create a safe space for everyone to have a conversation, we can't move it forward. - Kori ReedUncover the silent majority's role in gender equity as Kori Reed challenges men in the workplace to understand, support, and engage in the conversation.In this episode, you will be able to:Explore men's perspectives on gender equity for a fresh understanding of workplace dynamics.Understand the difference between equality and equity to navigate fairness in the workplace effectively.Uncover the challenges of including men in conversations about gender equity for a more inclusive work environment.Discover the significance of the Equal Rights Amendment ratification in shaping workplace equality.My special guest is Kori ReedKori Reed, the author of "Men in the Middle: Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity's Silent Majority," brings over 25 years of experience working in Fortune 500 companies, including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, PepsiCo, and Kanaq Rubrands. Her background in corporate America has equipped her with a unique perspective on gender equity in the workplace, making her a valuable voice in the conversation. With a passion for unearthing conversations that people are hesitant to have about gender equity, Kori's curiosity and dedication to understanding the nuances of gender equality versus equity have made her a respected figure in this field. Her book and insights shed light on the experiences and perspectives of men in leadership positions, contributing to increased awareness and empathy towards gender equity issues.https://www.korireed.com/Support the showKeep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds:InstagramThreads : westatpodFacebookLinkedInTwitterHave a topic or want to stay in touch via e-mail on all upcoming news?https://www.westatpod.com/Help monetarily support the podcast by subscribing to the show! This is an easy way to help keep the conversations going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/768062/supporters/new
Experience a Close Encounter with the Goodyear Blimp at the Santa Claus Express Toy Drive in MogadoreThe Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Santa Claus Express holiday toy drive on December 1-3 from 2-7 p.m. at the Wingfoot Lake blimp hangar in Mogadore. The free drive-through event encourages community members to donate new, unwrapped toys to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. While remaining in their vehicles, participants can enjoy up-close views of the Goodyear airship, festive decorations, and Santa. This marks the 13th year of the collaboration between Goodyear and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for this charitable initiative.For donation details, visit the event website or call 800-321-2136.Just A ReminderIn observance of #Thanksgiving, #SummitCounty buildings will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.Sheetz Holiday Gift of Cheap GasSheetz is dropping the price of gas for Thanksgiving week.The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain, announced it is reducing the price of Unleaded 88 to $1.99 at all locations that carry it in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.The promotion is happening now and will last until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 27.Unleaded 88 is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.When is Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet?The dates for this year's run will be Nov. 24-26, 30 and Dec. 1-3, 7-23 and 26-30. The hours are 3 to 8 p.m.The home of former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company founder F.A. Seiberling on North Portage Path is decked out from the gardens to the master bedroom with some 1.2 million lights.Christmas has always been a special time at the estate.The Seiberling family moved in at Christmastime in 1915 and held grand holiday parties and gatherings through the years and this tradition continues with the public tours.How do I get tickets for Deck the Hall?Tickets are available at stanhywet.org or by phone at 330-315-3287.Tickets will be sold at Stan Hywet this year, but subject to availability.Ticket prices are $20 on Monday through Thursday and $9 for youth ages 3 to 17. The ticket price for visiting Friday through Sunday is $24 for adults and $11 for kids.Children 2 and under are free and college students with a valid ID pay the youth rate.Akron Council Approves Merriman Valley ProjectAkron City Council this week unanimously passed nine pieces of legislation relating to the city's adoption of a new zoning code for Merriman Valley and the city as a whole.The ordinances are part of the master plan adopted by Akron and Cuyahoga Falls that transforms the Merriman Valley-Schumacher Area into a walkable, environmentally friendly corridor to the Cuyahoga Valley National Parks.The group Preserve...
Tom Applegarth is a 30-year veteran in the Human Resources industry, with experience spanning manufacturing plants, retail stores, and divisions of Fortune 500 companies. Tom has HR experience across the United States as well as Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His experience has brought significant, measurable improvements in employee engagement, attrition reduction, recruitment of the best and the brightest employees, and establishment of high-impact HR processes and improvements. Tom has experience serving at high-profile companies such as Amoco, Payless ShoeSource, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, & Belden. Tom currently works for Preferred CFO as the VP of Human Resources. Preferred CFO provides HR, Finance, Accounting, & Payroll services for companies. Listen NOW to AVOID, the 3 HR Nightmares That Can RUIN Your dream business. PS. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to The 30 Minute Hour Podcast so that you never miss an episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30minutehour/support
From humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company grew to become a global powerhouse in the transportation industry. Now the history of the company and its pioneering founder, Harvey Firestone, lives on through the Firestone Archives – one of the most robust corporate archives ever assembled. More than 120 years of chronicled history includes correspondence with U.S. Presidents, detailed journals of intimate friendships with innovation icons like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, photos and memorabilia from extreme glamping adventures, and a whole lot more. Join Gloria Caples, Firestone's brand manager, Jennifer Andreola, lead archivist from History Factory, and THRIVE host Keith Cawley to learn about the importance of the Firestone Archives and what interesting items have been preserved.
Ep. 81: Dave Beasley, vice president commercial tires – North America, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, talks about his 40 years at the company including his time in blimp operations. He also talks about trucking as a relationship business, the role of retreading, why cheaper tires are not always the best choice, the importance of sustainability and why you need to continue to learn and adapt.
Employee rights. While investment managers tend to exercise most voting rights in corporations, bought with pension, life insurance and mutual fund money, employees also exercise voice through collective bargaining rules in labor law. Increasingly, corporate law has converged with labor law. The United States is in a minority of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries that, as yet, has no law requiring employee voting rights in corporations, either in the general meeting or for representatives on the board of directors. On the other hand, the United States has the oldest voluntary codetermination statute for private corporations, in Massachusetts since 1919 passed under the Republican governor Calvin Coolidge, enabling manufacturing companies to have employee representatives on the board of directors, if corporate stockholders agreed. Also in 1919 both Procter & Gamble and the General Ice Delivery Company of Detroit had employee representation on boards. In the early 20th century, labor law theory split between those who advocated collective bargaining backed by strike action, those who advocated a greater role for binding arbitration, and proponents of codetermination as "industrial democracy". Today, these methods are seen as complements, not alternatives. A majority of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have laws requiring direct participation rights. In 1994, the Dunlop Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations: Final Report examined law reform to improve collective labor relations, and suggested minor amendments to encourage worker involvement. Congressional division prevented federal reform, but labor unions and state legislatures have experimented. Corporations are chartered under state law, the larger mostly in Delaware, but leave investors free to organize voting rights and board representation as they choose. Because of unequal bargaining power, but also historic caution of labor unions, shareholders monopolize voting rights in American corporations. From the 1970s employees and unions sought representation on company boards. This could happen through collective agreements, as it historically occurred in Germany or other countries, or through employees demanding further representation through employee stock ownership plans, but they aimed for a voice independent from capital risks that could not be diversified. Corporations where workers attempted to secure board representation included United Airlines, the General Tire and Rubber Company, and the Providence and Worcester Railroad. However, in 1974 the Securities and Exchange Commission, run by appointees of Richard Nixon, rejected that employees who held shares in AT&T were entitled to make proposals to include employee representatives on the board of directors. This position was eventually reversed expressly by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 §971, which subject to rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission entitles shareholders to put forward nominations for the board. Instead of pursuing board seats through shareholder resolutions, for example, the United Auto Workers successfully sought board representation by collective agreement at Chrysler in 1980, and the United SteelWorkers secured board representation in five corporations in 1993. However, it was clear that employee stock ownership plans were open to abuse, particularly after Enron collapsed in 2003. Workers had been enticed to invest an average of 62.5 percent of their retirement savings from 401(k) plans in Enron stock, against basic principles of prudent, diversified investment, and had no board representation. This meant, employees lost a majority of pension savings. For this reason, employees and unions have sought representation simply for investment of labor, without taking on undiversifiable capital risk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support
While investment managers tend to exercise most voting rights in corporations, bought with pension, life insurance and mutual fund money, employees also exercise voice through collective bargaining rules in labor law. Increasingly, corporate law has converged with labor law. The United States is in a minority of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries that, as yet, has no law requiring employee voting rights in corporations, either in the general meeting or for representatives on the board of directors. On the other hand, the United States has the oldest voluntary codetermination statute for private corporations, in Massachusetts since 1919 passed under the Republican governor Calvin Coolidge, enabling manufacturing companies to have employee representatives on the board of directors, if corporate stockholders agreed. Also in 1919 both Procter & Gamble and the General Ice Delivery Company of Detroit had employee representation on boards. In the early 20th century, labor law theory split between those who advocated collective bargaining backed by strike action, those who advocated a greater role for binding arbitration, and proponents of codetermination as "industrial democracy". Today, these methods are seen as complements, not alternatives. A majority of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have laws requiring direct participation rights. In 1994, the Dunlop Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations: Final Report examined law reform to improve collective labor relations, and suggested minor amendments to encourage worker involvement. Congressional division prevented federal reform, but labor unions and state legislatures have experimented. Corporations are chartered under state law, the larger mostly in Delaware, but leave investors free to organize voting rights and board representation as they choose. Because of unequal bargaining power, but also historic caution of labor unions, shareholders monopolize voting rights in American corporations. From the 1970s employees and unions sought representation on company boards. This could happen through collective agreements, as it historically occurred in Germany or other countries, or through employees demanding further representation through employee stock ownership plans, but they aimed for a voice independent from capital risks that could not be diversified. Corporations where workers attempted to secure board representation included United Airlines, the General Tire and Rubber Company, and the Providence and Worcester Railroad. However, in 1974 the Securities and Exchange Commission, run by appointees of Richard Nixon, rejected that employees who held shares in AT&T were entitled to make proposals to include employee representatives on the board of directors. This position was eventually reversed expressly by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 §971, which subject to rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission entitles shareholders to put forward nominations for the board. Instead of pursuing board seats through shareholder resolutions, for example, the United Auto Workers successfully sought board representation by collective agreement at Chrysler in 1980, and the United SteelWorkers secured board representation in five corporations in 1993. However, it was clear that employee stock ownership plans were open to abuse, particularly after Enron collapsed in 2003. Workers had been enticed to invest an average of 62.5 percent of their retirement savings from 401(k) plans in Enron stock, against basic principles of prudent, diversified investment, and had no board representation. This meant, employees lost a majority of pension savings. For this reason, employees and unions have sought representation simply for investment of labor, without taking on undiversifiable capital risk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support
Charles Taylor, the former warlord and president of Liberia, “sponsored” by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, left a swath of death and destruction through the country in the 1980s and 1990s.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Charles and Chuckie Taylor left a swath of death and destruction through the country of Liberia in the 1980s and 1990s, which culminated in both of them being run out of political office and tried and convicted of war crimes. If you like our content please become a patron to get all of our public episodes ad-free. Charles Taylor was the son of an Americo-Liberian judge from Monrovia, Liberia, and his privileged upbringing in private American schools prepared him for the future that would see him befriend the Firestone Tire and Rubber country, and orchestrate a bloody revolution which killed over 250,000 people and exiled a million more from his home country. 1 Taylor's rise began with a post in the administration of the dictator who came to power from a prior coup in Liberia. During that time Taylor was head of purchasing and procurement, and skimming the contracts in that office for personal profit landed him in jail in the US awaiting extradition back to Liberia, after he fled from fraud charges in Monrovia. But he struck a deal with the American intelligence agencies and Firestone to overthrow the current Liberian dictator, and the CIA helped him escape from the American jail and start his genocidal revolution on the borders of Liberia and neighboring countries like Guinea and the Ivory Coast. 2 Taylor's violent revolution ultimately failed to capture Monrovia, but he was elected to the country's presidency anyway. His revolution sponsored by Firestone had given him far better access to mass media facilities than his competitors, so despite running ads with the crazy slogan "he killed my ma, he killed my pa, but I'm voting for Charles Taylor," Taylor won the presidency of Liberia by an election in 1997. But his success would not last. Just a few short years after his election he was run out of office just as he had overthrown his predecessor, Sergeant Samuel Doe, a former Liberian army soldier who had in turn overthrown the government of his predecessor, William Tolbert. All of this is very well documented in an excellent series of articles published by PBS and ProPublica, which was later turned into a documentary for PBS as well. Charles Taylor is now serving a life sentence in prison for war crimes after having been convicted by the international court at the Hague. Chuckie Taylor is now serving a life sentence after having been convicted on a similar charge in the US, he's the first American citizen to be convicted of torture abroad. As of the writing of these articles we're citing from the early 2000s, Chuckie's sadistic commander Bill Horace, who was known for crucifying villagers he caught looting abandoned plantations, was still living a free life in Toronto, Canada. 3 1. T. Christian Miller and Jonathan Jones. Firestone and the Warlord. ProPublica. November 2014. ⇤2. Charles Taylor 'worked' for CIA in Liberia. BBC. January 2012. ⇤3. Michael Petrou. Safe haven for an alleged killer. MacLeans. March 2010. ⇤
Video Version https://vimeo.com/stateofreadiness/norbert-majerus About the Podcast Hello and welcome to another edition of State of Readiness with your host, Joseph Paris. My guest today is Norbert Majerus; Author of “Lean-Driven Innovation” and “Winning Innovation” and a Lean Champion (Ret) from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He confesses that he went into engineering because he didn't like to working with people and felt that a career in engineering would find him in the corner of a room with a computer and being left alone to do his work. It did not quite work out that way. Norbert spent most of his career at Goodyear's Innovation Centers. Having first been introduced to Six Sigma, his natural gravitation was more towards Lean and the “people” side and skills associated with creating a problem-solving and leadership culture. We then talk about culture change; a topic which appears to be on many people's minds. But people rarely speak of what they would like to change from what, to what. They share the phrase “culture change” and just leave it hang there in the air like a cartoon bubble and leave it to others to figure out what was meant; a grand assumption on everyone's part. But Norbert does take the time to explain his ideas with respect to culture change; including the from what, to what. Fun fact; “Luxembourgish” is a language… About Norbert Majerus Norbert Majerus Norbert was born in Luxembourg and has a Master's Degree in chemistry from the University of Saarlandes, Saarbrucken Germany in 1978. After graduation and for the next almost 40 years, Norbert works for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, starting as a rubber chemist. Over the course of his career with Goodyear, he held several roles in the Goodyear Innovation Centers in Luxembourg and in Akron, Ohio and holds over 60 patents and trade secrets in the United States alone. The role he held the longest and for the final 15 years with the company was that of Lean Champion and is a Master Black Belt. Norbert has taught workshops and given keynotes at many conferences around the world. Since retiring from Goodyear in 2017, Norbert continues to share with others the wisdom he has gained through his consultancy, his speaking opportunities, and his writings, which include two books; “Lean-Driven Innovation” and “Winning Innovation”. Norbert is also a Shingo Academy Fellow, an Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Assessor, and serves on the board of the Lean Product and Process Development Exchange (LPPDE). LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbert-majerus-5a746235/ Company: Norbert Majerus Consulting LLC Title: Owner/Member Website: https://www.leandriveninnovation.com/ Headquarters: Akron, Ohio Year Founded: 2018 Company Type: Privately held Company Size: Independent Consultancy Industry Experience: Retired in 2017 with almost 40 years at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, holding the role of Lean Champion Innovation for the last almost 15 years. Practice Areas: Assist companies with; Lean Product Development and Innovation, Change Management, Lean Project Management, Managing People in a Lean Environment
When the rubber hits the road, one tire company stands out among the rest. From raw material traceability to supply chain transparency, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is not only helping to do what's good for business, but what's good for the planet. . Driven by an ambitious sustainability strategy, Goodyear has set goals to develop a tire made of 100% sustainable materials by 2030 and using only renewable energy in its manufacturing facilities and operations by 2040. The company is even working to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion in collaboration with the Department of Defense, the Air Force Research Lab, BioMADE and Farmed Materials. . To learn more about Goodyear's impressive sustainability journey, we sat down with Ellis Jones, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. He discusses the company's uniquely strong culture, the importance of working collaboratively with small farms, and the development of new sustainable tire materials. . You'll even get a glimpse into the future with intelligent tires that enable fleets to identify and address problems in real time—and learn how Goodyear is evolving its products as EVs and AVs hit the road. . 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—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—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.
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733: Chris Helsel, SVP Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, discusses the innovations he has driven to create new mobility experiences focused on sustainability and efficiency. He discusses the 125-year-old company's business, what falls under his purview, and why combining operations and technology was key to the company's digital transformation. Chris also talks about the “Beyond Tires” side of Goodyear's business, its place in the broader mobility ecosystem, and the open innovation model it uses to breathe life into the digital transformation at Goodyear. As a part of this transformation, Chris covers Goodyear Ventures, the investment arm of the company, and the investments in sustainable mobility solutions such as the non-pneumatic tire. Finally, Chris reflects on his career success and the trends in technology that will help transform the mobility industry. Since the recording of this episode, Goodyear unveiled at CES 2023 a 90% sustainable-material tire and announced plans to sell a tire with up to 70% sustainable-material content in 2023.
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
733: Chris Helsel, SVP Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, discusses the innovations he has driven to create new mobility experiences focused on sustainability and efficiency. He discusses the 125-year-old company's business, what falls under his purview, and why combining operations and technology was key to the company's digital transformation. Chris also talks about the “Beyond Tires” side of Goodyear's business, its place in the broader mobility ecosystem, and the open innovation model it uses to breathe life into the digital transformation at Goodyear. As a part of this transformation, Chris covers Goodyear Ventures, the investment arm of the company, and the investments in sustainable mobility solutions such as the non-pneumatic tire. Finally, Chris reflects on his career success and the trends in technology that will help transform the mobility industry. Since the recording of this episode, Goodyear unveiled at CES 2023 a 90% sustainable-material tire and announced plans to sell a tire with up to 70% sustainable-material content in 2023.
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from Norbert Majerus a Shingo Faculty Fellow and author of two books, Winning Innovation, and Lean-Driven Innovation, which received the Shingo Publication Award in 2016. Norbert retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after a long career working in innovation, and he now enjoys helping others combine Lean thinking with innovation. At the Shingo Annual Conference in 2022, more than half of the keynote presenters emphasized the need for more or better innovation, realizing that innovation excellence does not automatically come with Lean. Many publications have even wondered if Toyota lost out to Tesla on electric vehicles because of their focus on Lean and operational excellence. There is perfect synergy between Lean and innovation. In this podcast, Norbert Majerus will share his experience on how he built a culture of innovation in addition to a Lean culture and saw amazing results.If you'd like to learn more, please read the article, “Rethinking What Toyota Taught Us: Tesla Here We Come!” which can be found at https://shingo.org/rethinking-what-toyota-taught-us-tesla-here-we-come/.
Speaker: Rich Kramer is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He became CEO in 2010 and was elected Chairman by Goodyear's Board of Directors later the same year. For more event details and full speaker bio please visit bit.ly/3iQdj8w
My guest on episode 76 of Inside the SCCA -- is one of the key people SCCA racers go to when it comes to race tires. He's Jay Chapman --the Sales Account Manager – Global Race Tires at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. We talked about Goodyear's commitment to sports car racing and the SCCA. We also talk about their big plans for next month's PRI show in Indianapolis and why Goodyear decided to feature an SCCA car in one of their most high profile displays. Website: Goodyear Race Tires Website: Vintage Racers for Rescues --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/racingwire/support
Do you think there are differences between a lean culture and a culture for lean innovation? Norbert Majerus loved being an engineer in part because he was better with numbers than with people. But when Norbert was entrusted with leading the lean innovation transformation at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, he had to build his skills with people. He's written a new book that shines a light on the human side of a lean innovation culture and what leaders need to learn about themselves to drive positive culture change. He joined me to tell his story. About Norbert Majerus Norbert, born and raised in Luxembourg, has a Master's degree in Chemistry from the Universitaet des Saarlandes, Saarbruecken, Germany, and worked most of the disciplines in the Goodyear innovation centers in Luxembourg and Akron. Norbert has taught workshops and has spoken at many conferences in the United States and other countries. Since retiring from Goodyear in 2017, he continues to share his extensive lean expertise via Norbert Majerus Consulting and as a board member of LPPDE (Lean Product and Process Development Exchange). In 2016, Norbert published his first book, Lean-Driven Innovation, which received the Shingo Research Award. Also in 2016, with Norbert's guidance, the Goodyear R&D organization applied for and received the AME Excellence Award. Norbert published his second book, Winning Innovation in 2022. KEY TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST: 0:02:48 Leadership Lessons Learned the Hard Way 0:04:54 The Importance of Lean Culture and People 0:08:12 Leadership Development in a Lean Culture 0:12:25 Innovation at Goodyear 0:16:42 The Benefits of Taking Risks in the Workplace 0:23:03 The Benefits of a Culture of Innovation 0:25:03 The Impact of Education on Psychological Health 0:29:53 The Importance of Culture in Innovation Excellence 0:34:43 Innovation Excellence: The Process of Achieving Success KEY TAKEAWAYS Culture starts with the people Working in a Lean environment reinforced the importance of culture and people. Instead of lean tool adoption, the success of a lean system depends mostly on the activities made, the concepts applied, and organizational change. Every organization develops a culture, whether through a planned or unplanned process. Leaders need to respect people to be successful and it is something most leaders struggle with. When a corporation chooses to implement the lean business model, it cannot assume that the culture would instantly adapt to the new procedures, resources, and ideas. The culture needs to be intentionally guided to meet the demands of the model. A key to lean product development is performing a risk assessment and discharging that risk as early as you can in the process - so that you're not loading risk to the end of a product development project. Memorable Quotes From Norbert Majerus "The ideal processes inspire the ideal behaviors” CONNECT WITH Norbert Majerus Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbert-majerus-5a746235/ Website: https://www.leandriveninnovation.com/ Norberts Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Innovation-Excellence-Sustained-Prosperity/dp/1032139897
Chris Helsel is Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Key topics in this conversation include: How tires are designed to handle various conditions The evolving role of tires for automated and electric vehicles The pursuit of an airless tire Sustainability, and second (and third) lives for commercial vehicle tires Different demands for off-road, commercial vehicle, micro mobility, and aviation tires The importance of having both operations and technology innovation within Chris's responsibilities Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/chrishelsel https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-helsel/?trk=organization-update_share-update_update-text https://www.goodyearventures.com/ https://www.goodyearsightline.com/ https://corporate.goodyear.com/us/en/responsibility.html Chris's Bio Chris Helsel is Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Mindful of the inflection point in mobility, Helsel and his team operate with duality, working to enhance Goodyear's core tire product while innovating “beyond” tires to enable the evolution and future of movement. Applying this segregated but synced approach, Helsel is responsible for a global network of tire technology, innovation, research and product development operations, focused on creating industry-leading solutions for consumer, commercial and off-the-road vehicles, in addition to aviation and racing. About Goodyear Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: At Edison Manufacturing, our specialty is building and assembling highly complex mobility products in annual quantities of ten to tens of thousands utilizing an agile, robust, and capital-light approach.
Video Version https://vimeo.com/748455371 About the Podcast Hello and welcome to another edition of State of Readiness with your host, Joseph Paris. Today I am happy to have Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of "The Winning Link" on my podcast. Billy previously worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years; starting off on the plant floor and retiring as Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion and Executive Director of Commercial, Off Highway, and Support Manufacturing North America. We start the conversation taking a stroll down memory lane. Soon after graduating from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Billy joined Goodyear starting where every recent graduate does; on the floor of the night shift. A life-long learner, Billy recognized early on as he steadily climbed the ranks at Goodyear that he had to "earn the right" to be appointed to the various roles and to retain the right to remain there. This meant that he had to have both the technical skills and also the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the various roles. The conversation comes to diversity and inclusion; with Joseph sharing that, having walked the Earth and worked with many companies located around the world, that the completive advantage of companies based in the States (along with those in Canada and the United Kingdom), is their diversity (regardless of what might be current assumptions). People bring forward what they have learned during their lives. And if everyone on a team has had the same life experiences and brought-up in a homogeneous culture, then everyone will look at a challenge with the same solution set. As the saying goes; "If everyone is thinking the same, then nobody is thinking". But Billy also drove the point that there is a significant difference between "diversity" and "inclusion". Whereas diversity means there are a members on the team with a variety of backgrounds and expertise, inclusion means you use that talent. I guess I never gave the difference too much mind because, as an entrepreneur since 1985, I don't have resources that I would gain but not use. The thought would never occur to me. So it's not about quotas and making sure every race, creed, and sex is included in the picture (like marketing departments are apt to do). It's about understanding that the differences are strengths, but only if you use them. This was a really good, interesting, and valuable conversation. Give a listen... About Billy Ray Taylor Billy Taylor is an American business executive, dynamic speaker and leadership guru. He is the Founder and President of LinkedXL (Excellence), a Business Operating Systems Architecting Firm. Billy spent 30 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT), serving as Director of North America Operations and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. During his tenure at Goodyear, the company's earnings rose from a loss of 38M to +17.5B. As the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Goodyear, Billy formulated and led the diversity and inclusion strategies for 64,000 employees across the 22 countries where Goodyear operates. After retiring from Goodyear, Billy founded LinkedXL, a consultancy that specializes in helping companies architect their Business Operating Systems, and serves as its CEO. Billy is a dynamic speaker and leadership guru who is routinely called upon by universities, international conferences, global publications, and the U.S. Armed Forces to demonstrate how to drive and sustain effective results through creating a culture of leadership and enabling employee ownership. He is a disciple of continuous improvement and operational excellence. And as a trusted global industry leader, Taylor is a member of the executive advisory board for the Shingo Institute, Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, and The Executive Board for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME). He is also an independent Board Member of M-D Products. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyrtaylor/ Company: CEO of LinkedXL, Retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Title: Website: https://www.linkedxl.com/ Headquarters: Independence, OH Year Founded: 2020 Company Type: LLC Company Size: 3 Employees Industry Experience: Across industries, but specializing in the Process Industry Practice Areas: Business Operating System Architecting Firm. We're a Premium Business Solutions Provider. We analyze your business needs and develop a custom operating and daily management system that aligns your enterprise -- Linking people, processes, and assets to deliver Customer & Company value.
You wouldn't think that a $15B company would need to change much. Then again, you aren't the CEO. Faced with pressure to reduce already slim margins to compete, Gary Garfield faced the problem head-on, change or stagnate. Gary shares his secrets to turning a massive enterprise, spanning two continents, to not only change and innovate but to crush their goals in doing so. Gary breaks it down so everyone from small businesses to large enterprises can replicate his success. Gary A. Garfield Author. Speaker. Consultant. Coach. As critical as change is in our ever changing world, most organizational and group change efforts fail. Why? Because change is hard, very hard. Habits are stubborn; they do not die easily. Studies have shown that about two-thirds of all change efforts fail to reach their goals. As an expert on successfully driving change, as well as leadership and corporate culture, Gary is a highly sought-after speaker, author, consultant and coach. Gary is the former CEO of Bridgestone Americas, a 55,000 person company with operations on five continents and the successor company to the iconic Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. During his tenure, he successfully drove radical change throughout the organization, including the culture, the strategy, the vision, and, where necessary, the people. Unlike most change efforts, it worked. The company's profits grew by an astounding 500 percent in six years. Gary comes from a position of hands-on success. Gary's Book: Driving Results Contact Gary: gagarf111@gmail.com https://www.garyagarfield.com Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com
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Our guest in this episode is Jim Euchner, Honorary Professor at Aston Business School (UK) and Editor in Chief of Research-Technology Management, a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners of innovation, technology and research management. Jim was previously Vice President of Global Innovation at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he led the development of new businesses and helped launch five businesses on three continents. Prior to his work at Goodyear, Jim held positions as Vice President of Growth Strategy and Innovation at Pitney Bowes, Inc. and Vice President, Network Systems Advanced Technology at Bell Atlantic (now Verizon). Jim has worked in the field of intelligent systems for over 25 years. In his consulting practice, he helps companies to implement businesses enabled by emerging technologies, including AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and predictive analytics. In our conversation Jim talked to me about innovation in large vs small organisations, and how each need to be approached differently The importance of really getting to know your customers - even literally walking in their shoes! What a “lead user” is and how they are immensely valuable for innovation Listen to the podcast to find out more.
Tisha Schuller welcomes Matt Kolesar, chief environmental scientist at ExxonMobil, to the Energy Thinks Podcast.Tisha and Matt discuss:· Exxon's role in the energy transition;· Decarbonization roadmaps for global assets;· The underlying skills required to meet decarbonization targets;· The importance of addressing methane emissions;· How to inspire diverse talent;· Exxon's $15 billion commitment to emissions-reduction projects; and,· The once-in-a-generation energy transition.Matt started at Exxon as an environmental engineer in 1998 and has served in multiple positions including global safety, health, and environmental advisor, environment, regulatory, and socioeconomic senior consultant, and unconventional issue and sustainability manager. His past job experience also includes several years of service as an environmental engineer at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company starting in 1991. Matt currently serves on boards for the Wildlife Habitat Council and the Stanford Natural Gas Initiative. He received a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Akron.Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter, Adán Rubio, and Michael Tanner who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on March 3, 2022]
Tisha Schuller welcomes Matt Kolesar, chief environmental scientist at ExxonMobil, to the Energy Thinks Podcast.Tisha and Matt discuss:· Exxon's role in the energy transition;· Decarbonization roadmaps for global assets;· The underlying skills required to meet decarbonization targets;· The importance of addressing methane emissions;· How to inspire diverse talent;· Exxon's $15 billion commitment to emissions-reduction projects; and,· The once-in-a-generation energy transition.Matt started at Exxon as an environmental engineer in 1998 and has served in multiple positions including global safety, health, and environmental advisor, environment, regulatory, and socioeconomic senior consultant, and unconventional issue and sustainability manager. His past job experience also includes several years of service as an environmental engineer at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company starting in 1991. Matt currently serves on boards for the Wildlife Habitat Council and the Stanford Natural Gas Initiative. He received a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Akron.Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter, Adán Rubio, and Michael Tanner who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on March 3, 2022]
Laura Duda is senior vice president and chief communications officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where she leads all internal and external communications globally for Goodyear, including public and media relations, employee communications, corporate reputation management, philanthropy, and community relations, as well as Goodyear's fleet of world-famous airships. In this conversation with Lippe Taylor CEO Paul Dyer, Laura gets into how Goodyear remains an iconic brand amid all the disruption in the auto industry, the wisdom behind strategic partnerships with brands completely unrelated to your industry, and advice for rising PR stars. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Laura Duda. Talk the Talk Before you Walk the Walk Laura discussed how Goodyear would only announce new innovations and ESG initiatives to the public when they were market-ready or otherwise activated. Despite the inherent dignity in waiting until something has materialized before talking about it, by then, it's usually too late. Many brands will make bold declarations about their product & ESG plans five, ten, even 25 years in advance. Being transparent about your plans for the future is critical to claiming your brand's share of voice. Purpose should extend beyond products. Goodyear doesn't consider itself as just a tire brand; instead, their overarching purpose is to enable mobility, which is way more of a universal notion to get behind. Considering how disrupted the automotive industry is and continues to get, having a purpose that transcends your product line is a critical part of future-proofing your brand by fostering the kind of agile thinking that will enable your brand to weather the storms of disruption and remain relevant. Shake things up by partnering with brands in disparate industries. The Goodyear blimp is one of the most enduring examples of earned marketing and an OG case study in the annals of communications. Goodyear hasn't ceased that spirit at all and recently enacted a partnership with AirBnb where customers were able to rent a night in the Goodyear blimp. Laura stated that one of their keys to remaining relevant was partnering with other brands that challenge their teams to think differently and outside of their industry. The activation was a win-win for both brands and an example of the kind of inter-brand partnership we're seeing more and more of. ----- Produced by https://simpler.media (Simpler Media)
In the early 1920s, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company opened a massive rubber plantation in Liberia. Money from this venture quickly found its way to one of the most iconic libraries in America. How much money was funneled into Princeton? As we find out in this podcast, it's not clear. This episode features Gregg Mitman, author of Empire of Rubber; Simon Gikandi, Chair of the English Department at Princeton; and Jon Ort, former EIC of the Daily Princetonian.
CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.
Ed is a leading global expert in professional management, sales strategy, and performance management. He is a former principal consultant for the Table Group, a Patrick Lencioni Company, and operates The Eppley Group. He has worked with executive teams at multinational companies across the U.S., Europe, China, Japan, and Australia. His clients include a “Who's Who” of business category leaders such as BMW, DSW, Sara Lee, Bloomberg, Battelle, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Speedway, Steamboat Ski & Resort Company, Value City Furniture, PSA Airlines, Emerson Electric, NECCO, Safelite Auto Glass, and others. A life-long entrepreneur, Ed started an advertising agency and a manufacturer's rep firm selling to the industrial and construction markets before creating Tyson Eppley Management, ProspeX, and The Eppley Group. If you want to benefit more from Ed's wisdom, clarity and straight talking professional management advice you can get his book, “Let's Be Clear” from Amazon and you can listen to his podcast, The Ed Eppley Experience wherever you listen to your podcasts. This is the 50th episode of CAREER-VIEW MIRROR and I wanted to celebrate this milestone by introducing you to a guest who is very special to me and who has had a significant impact on my own development, career and life journey. I first met Ed in 2006 in South Africa when he was facilitating an international leadership development programme that I was attending as part of my integration into my new region at BMW. Ever since meeting him he has been challenging me in his inimitable way to become the best version of myself. For that I am hugely grateful. It is an honour, a privilege and a huge pleasure to be able to introduce Ed to you in this way and to invite him to share his inspiring story. As always, I look forward to hearing what resonates with you. You can contact Ed via LinkedIn or via email: ed@theeppleygroup.com Why not follow us on Instagram @careerviewmirror where you can see a directory of all our episodes and comment on those you have enjoyed. To help you navigate the content we've separated it into chapters which work on Apple Podcasts and certain other streaming platforms. This episode of Career-view Mirror is brought to you by Aquilae. Aquilae is a boutique consultancy in the auto finance and mobility industry. We offer our Expertise as a Service to help you design and deliver projects that develop your business and the people within it. Contact cvm@aquilae.co.uk if you'd like to know more. If you enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow. For details of our forthcoming guests follow us on Instagram @careerviewmirror Email: cvm@aquilae.co.uk Twitter: @andyfollows Episode recorded on 17 January 2022
This month's episode focuses on a popular commodity, namely rubber. Despite consuming a large share of the world's rubber supply, the United States has long relied on the global market to meet American demand for rubber. During the early twentieth-century, this dependence on foreign rubber led the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company to the West African nation of Liberia, where the company built one of the largest rubber plantations in the world. What follows is a tale of land expropriation, medical racism, and corporate power that stretches from the 1920s to the 2020s.
Rubber is one of those things that goes unnoticed most days, even though our modern lives depend on it for building supplies, medical and industrial equipment, and so many things that help us get around. Despite its tendency to fade into the background, the story of rubber, particularly U.S. rubber, is one worth noticing. In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. At the same time, global demand for rubber skyrocketed as the automobile industry took off. But only a tiny amount of rubber was produced on U.S. soil, and there just wasn't enough to meet demand. How to ease the rubber bottleneck? In his new book, Empire of Rubber, Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman described the largely unknown story of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, the tiny West African nation of Liberia, and its transformation into America's rubber empire. Empire of Rubber claimed that Firestone reaped fortunes from stolen land and the labor of the Liberian people and contributed to instability and inequality that eventually led to civil war. Drawn from extensive research, Mitman weaved a narrative through the deeply intertwined realms of ecology, science, commerce, and racial politics — a story that offers both lessons and warnings as we consider the human costs of supply and demand. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is the founding director of the Nelson Institute's Center for Culture, History, and Environment (CHE) and is also past president of the American Society for Environmental History. He is the coproducer and codirector of two films, In the Shadow of Ebola, an intimate portrait of the Ebola outbreak in Liberia, and The Land Beneath Our Feet, a documentary on history, memory, and land rights in Liberia. Mitman is also the author and editor of several books, including Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes, Future Remains, Thinking with Animals, and several others. Kerri Arsenault is a book critic, teacher, book editor at Orion magazine, and nonfiction editor at the Franco-American journal, Résonance. Kerri's work has appeared in Freeman's, the Boston Globe, Down East, the Paris Review Daily, the New York Review of Books, the Washington Post, and many more. Kerri is also the author of the best-selling book, Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains, which won the Maine Literary Award for nonfiction and the Rachel Carson Environmental Book Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists. Buy the Book: Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (Hardcover) from Third Place Books Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here.
One of the fun parts of programming the Software Process and Measurement Cast is getting diverse groups of people together to chat. In this edition of the podcast, Jon M Quigley, Jeremy Willets, Jeremy Berriault, Kevin Rush, Susan Parente, and myself convened to discuss what we learned about work in 2021. The last few years have been extraordinary -- both good and bad. When you live in times like these it is incumbent on all of us to learn from them. The panelists (other than myself) are: Jeremy Berriault https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-berriault-mba/ Web: https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Susan Parente linkedin.com/in/susanparente Web: http://www.s3-tec.com/ Jon M Quigley linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley Web: https://www.valuetransform.com/product-development-tools/ Kevin Rush linkedin.com/in/kezrush Twitter: @Kezrush Jeremy Willets linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets Blog: https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Re-Read Saturday News Week 2 of our re-read of Agile Conversations by Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick tackles Chapter 1, Escaping the Software Factory. The idea that software development and maintenance fit a factory model in which people are fungible and that processes are deterministic is a thing in 2021 (as it was when this book was written). I have always been hard-pressed to buy the factory/manufacturing model. I have worked on an assembly line. One of the jobs I had was building tires for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company at their plant in Memphis. That job was one of the reasons I made sure I went to university. Whether the assembly line model was truly appropriate even for tire manufacturing would be interesting to debate (the plant is gone, no amount of scientific management could save it). At the very least, software development and maintenance are better served by team-based collaborative approaches. Words like team-based and collaboration require communication (something that did not happen on the assembly line, except when we had union meetings) so that rigid processes and micromanagement can be minimized. My experiment of the week: I originally planned to begin experimenting with the ideas from Agile Conversations with Chapter 2; however, Chapter 1 reminded me of the need to take a mindset-centered approach to change and to incorporate the ideas from Cynefin. I will review my decisions this week to assess whether I am getting lazy and assuming that situations are more deterministic than complex, and therefore not putting myself in the right place to collaborate. https://amzn.to/3vEjr55 (Affiliate Link) Week 1: Logistics and Introduction - https://bit.ly/3EZspxT Week 2: Escaping The Software Factory - https://bit.ly/3HIlivg Next SPaMCAST Next week features a second panel discussion with some of the same people (and a new mixer) with a focus on hopes and aspirations for 2022 and beyond. Next week will spike the ball on year 15 of the Software Process and Measurement Cast.
For the first few moments, all I could think of was the situation encountered by a colleague on the Firestone Tyre and Rubber Company initial training course with me, who had later used his Company car to assist with a rallycross event. The result had been a dented roof and caved-in doors.He consequently had to leave the company!Surely my problem was nothing like that? Could I be accused of abusing company property?
You are more qualified for that job than you think. We spoke with Brandy Moorhead, B.S. Mechanical Engineering '01, and Sr. Director Product Development - Global Off Highway at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. When opportunities came her way to explore new roles, she took them on and figured it out along the way.
In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies
In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
In this episode of #ObehiPodcast, Norbert Majerus, a former Goodyear employee talks about his job and passion for inovation. Beginning in 2005, Norbert implemented a principles-based lean product development process at the three Global Innovation Centers of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. For more than a decade he was Goodyear's lean champion in research and development. _____________________________ ♥ Thank you for listening to Obehi Podcast. Share also with your friends who might need it. ♥Join our eLearning Community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/obehi-podcast/message
Failure is leased, not owned. Diversity is an action. Define, align - and visualize. These are just some of the nuggets from host Scott Luton's discussion with leadership expert and consultant Billy Taylor. If you're looking for an episode full of quotable wisdom on becoming a more effective leader, you've come to the right place. Billy takes us on a journey from his earliest "eureka" moment as a young football player to his many lessons in leadership at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Whether you're just starting out in your career or a you're highly tenured team manager, there's something for everyone in this wide-ranging discussion of the importance of failure, creating diversity of thought and continuous improvement. And hey, if you're left wanting more, we've got some good news on Billy's future as a podcaster to close out the program. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe (https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe) WEBINAR- Fueling Excellent Customer Experience Through Visibility, Diversification, and Agility: https://bit.ly/3G6m99k (https://bit.ly/3G6m99k) WEBINAR- The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility: https://bit.ly/2YkzwRx (https://bit.ly/2YkzwRx) 2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report: https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2 (https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2) 2021 U.S. Bank Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC (https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC) This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/3-ways-effective-leader-756
It's Thursday September 30th 2021, and today we're talking about: Semios harvests $100m USD to eat up agtech, Salesforce acquires LevelJump.io, Kira Systems spinout Zuva raises $20m, and a lighting round: Conexiom raises $130m from Warburg Pincus LLC, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company rolls into Gatik, and Convictional raises $6.7m.
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Shingo Faculty Fellow Norbert Majerus and former executive with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Jean-Claude Kihn as they discuss how ethical behaviors are crucial and the lack thereof can be detrimental. They address the questions, is the implementation of traditional Lean processes and behaviors sufficient to avoid the severe consequences of unethical behavior and can good Lean thinking help? This is part one of a two-part series. Part one covers grasping the situation and part two covers principles and implementation.To learn more about the Shingo Model and how it can help organizations improve their culture and achieve the results they desire, please visit: http://shingo.org.
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Shingo Faculty Fellow Norbert Majerus and former president of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Jean-Claude Kihn as they discuss how ethical behaviors are crucial and the lack thereof can be detrimental. Both presenters share personal experiences and address how leaders and practitioners should set standards on ethical Lean thinking. This is final podcast in the two-part series. Part one covered grasping the situation and part two covers principles and implementation.To learn more about the Shingo Model and how it can help organizations improve their culture and achieve the results they desire, please visit: http://shingo.org.
Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) president Hamish Norton discusses his company's great quarter and breaks down what's happening with the global shipping supply chain. Good news for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) as consumers hold onto their used vehicles. Sunrun (RUN) sees a boost in solar batteries. Why DraftKings (DKNG) is betting big on NFTs. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a daily look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest today is Joanna Peters, Joanna led the cultural and performance transformation (Operational Excellence) of the Great Lakes region in PepsiCo. She led, taught, coached, and mentored over 1,600 employees in 8 facilities, through the process to implement a lean and bottom-up method to lead and run the business on a daily basis. During her time at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Joanna traveled around the world supporting and coaching factories and leadership teams to develop more robust continuous improvement and quality perspectives and systems, implementing a sustainable way to deliver world-class results and performance on the manufacturing floor. She was also part of the startup of a greenfield plant in Pulandian, China where she was a key contributor in achieving a new facility launch with successful quality, safety, productivity, and cost performance. Throughout all that time Joanna develop the Female Leadership philosophy and found out how the current leadership system was broken and design only for males, and start her journey to empower females to embrace their female leadership and claim their voice and power back Joanna has been an inspirational and transformational speaker for 6 years, finding creative ways to engage and support the needed change in all levels of business organizations and audiences. Working in 4 continents and 25 countries, and helping +8,000 leaders to reach excellence, allowed her to gain a rich perspective of different cultures and the impact of those on effective leadership skills. Her observations about the modern corporate crisis and the need to focus on leadership development are what moved her to start sharing her own journey and tips on how to become an extraordinary leader. In 2019 Joanna coached and supported teams in Croatia and Norway as part of their Business Freedom Speaking Academy training, she was one of the team leaders and coaches that helped 100 people to learn and improve their communication skills and become extraordinary public speakers. Joanna's focus is on females to perform at their best, have it ALL in their OWN terms. Through her process, she is able to deliver results that include creating clear accountability, motivation, and respect. Contact Joanna https://joannamercado.com/what-i-do If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Sifu Rafael is available for one on one coaching, seminars, and public speaking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message
When Goodyear's customers call for supply chain sustainability, they want the company to prioritize sustainable materials, zero emissions, and processes that emphasize circularity. But they also want Goodyear to demonstrate stewardship of more than what happens inside their own four walls. They want the company to be able to trace products, not just from tier one suppliers, but all the way through the supply chain, to tier 2, 3, and 4 suppliers. The challenge may be substantial, but if the team is willing there is nothing they cannot achieve.In this episode, Hosts Scott Luton and Billy Taylor, AME Board Member and CEO and President of LinkedXL, are Joined by special guest Ellis Jones, Global VP EHS&S at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. With Supply Chain Now Host Scott Luton representing the voice of a live audience, Ellis and Billy share stories and experiences from their time working together at Goodyear, including: - How companies can balance the benefits of management systems with the need employees have to feel secure in their positions - Why it is important for everyone on the team, from the bottom to the top, to buy into a unique and common definition of ‘winning' - The critical importance of having both visibility and traceability if a supply chain is to become more sustainable Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe (https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe) Learn more about AME: https://www.ame.org/ (https://www.ame.org/) Register for the 2021 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit: https://lnkd.in/dMYq3Rv (https://lnkd.in/dMYq3Rv) Register for the OMNIA Partners Connections Conference: https://bit.ly/3jHlwdv (https://bit.ly/3jHlwdv) WEBINAR- How Digital Transformation Accelerates & Strengthens Your Supply Chain with Esker Inc: https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb (https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb) WEBINAR- Mini-Master Class: Tips & Tools for Optimizing Professional Development & Job Seeking: https://bit.ly/2V0lTFy (https://bit.ly/2V0lTFy) WEBINAR- What You Can Learn From a Digital-First DTC Brand: Quip's Omnichannel Evolution: https://bit.ly/2TFPS5j (https://bit.ly/2TFPS5j) 2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy (https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy) This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Billy Taylor. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/goodyear-ame-683.
This week's Guest on SYE Radio show is Nick Firestone, A great-grandson of Harvey Samuel Firestone (founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company) and Idabelle Smith, grandson of Roger (1912–1970) and son of Peter, he graduated from Princeton University in 1989. Starting in Karts he moved to junior formula cars then the British Formula 2 Championship. He competed in 42 Indy Lights races from 1993 to 1996. His best finish was second at Nazareth Speedway and The Milwaukee Mile in 1993.[1] He attempted to qualify for the 1999 Indianapolis 500 for McCormack Motorsports but failed to make the field. He has now moved back to racing Karts. He has two children, Peter and Annabel. at 11am Eastern on Fox Sports Spartanburg WSPG am 1400 & 98.3 FM Start your Engines Saturdays 10am to 12pm eastern --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/start-your-engines/message
June 7, 2021: Reactions are split to the Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, the FDA gives surprise approval to first new Alzheimer's drug in almost 20 years, the safest places to live in Ohio, the best restaurants in Lorain County, 3News' Rachel Polansky reveals how she scored exclusive interviews in her true crime mafia podcast, and more on 3News Now with Stephanie Haney. Need a break from bad news? Watch It's All Good (News!) with Stephanie Haney, every Wednesday: https://youtu.be/47SJPnkpBQU Like this show? Check out the 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast: http://wkyc.com/3thingstoknow 3News Now with Stephanie Haney is also available as a podcast https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/now-you-can-get-your-3news-now-digital-updates-as-a-podcast/95-e4d5a072-b625-4180-9f8e-733ab730ee90 Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Social media reacts to Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather fight https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/jake-logan-paul-floyd-mayewather-boxing/95-1d01572d-8fe0-43ee-85df-283ab6dfde3a Flooding causes closure of Tower City Center in Cleveland https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/tower-city-center-in-downtown-cleveland-closed/95-5f8272de-a0db-4f4e-8f5a-f29b3e8096a9 FDA approves first new Alzheimer's drug in nearly two decades https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/fda-approves-first-new-alzheimers-drug-in-nearly-two-decades-biogen-aducanumab/507-85338078-26c9-4d3b-ba4e-89ba4e64c25e The latest on the number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-ohio-updates/95-e2faeb56-d02a-443a-bcdb-141f2c7fafe8 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/timeline-of-coronavirus-cases-ohio/95-c97c228d-c6c7-4949-b12b-4324d7ed8bb5 It's official: Goodyear completes acquisition of Cooper Tire and Rubber Company https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/akron/goodyear-acquisition-cooper-tire/95-1fdd65e0-8d17-4a4f-9b61-6086e55b9834 These are the 20 safest places in Ohio: See where your hometown ranked in the 2021 'Safest Cities' list https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/ohio/ohio-safest-cities-safewise-study/95-21ce2d3a-5ac4-4e52-aa5c-f4fea2a7c422 Best restaurants in Lorain County: Luxury at Chez Francois or cheesy goodness at Yala's Pizza https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/dining/save-our-sauce/best-restaurants-lorain-county-ohio-chez-francois-shipyards-wine-vault/95-c7040f76-2a91-41ea-bf8e-1e266c694a73 The making of the "Bomb City U.S.A." true crime mafia podcast with 3News investigator Rachel Polansky: 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast https://www.wkyc.com/article/syndication/podcasts/3-things-to-know/making-of-the-bomb-city-usa-true-crime-mafia-podcast-with-3news-investigator-rachel-polansky-3-things-to-know-with-stephanie-haney-podcast/95-f9df2638-9e46-41dd-ad17-83d5fc4e528f
Women in Chemical's Kylie and Amelia interview Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Tara Jacola, Product Stewardship Specialist Principal, for Woman of the Week 6/14/2021
Not just your grandfather’s tire company, Goodyear is now shaping how people move in the future. On this episode, Erin Spring, Senior Director, New Ventures at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, shares how the company is leading the way in predictive vehicle servicing to keep car and trucks safer, serviced and ready to GO! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and subscribe to SAE Tomorrow Today on your favorite podcast platform. Send ideas for future guests and topics to podcast@sae.org. Interested in staying updated on emerging news and trends like the future of autonomous trucking? Have SAE SmartBrief delivered straight to your inbox. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
Mystery is My Hobby - The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Ahead of a UN Conference, an official of a Latin American government is murdered. A missing formula could change the future of the region. Original Air Date: April or May 1945 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913,…
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Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3FWwAfb For much of the twentieth century, London was the global centre for disposable latex condom production, and the London Rubber Company was the biggest and the most successful condom manufacturer ever to operate in Britain. Thanks to its historic distribution network, amplified wartime production, sophisticated and innovative production techniques, notorious anti-competitive practices, and a careful play-off between extra-marital and ‘respectable' markets, the company enjoyed a near monopoly on supply and distribution during it's heyday in the 1950s and 1960s. But London Rubber was also, in many ways, a socially progressive company for the time, offering a profit-share scheme and many benefits to employees, including time off for working mothers. London Rubber chemists and engineers offered a free R&D service to surgeons and other medical interest groups, while ordinary employees could expect regular rewards for service, theatre trips for their children, and an array of social activities and dances, and flexible time off for parents. Join Jessica for a discussion on the surprising ways in which this historic and notoriously secretive firm created a memorable community spirit. Please find here a recently published story from Jessica on Yahoo News: Durex condoms: how their teenage immigrant inventor was forgotten by history Jessica Borge is an interdisciplinary researcher in the field of Contemporary British History, with a specialism in the intersection of business, society and media. Her book, Protective Practices. A History of the London Rubber Company and the Condom Business is published by McGill-Queen's University Press. For more information, see www.londonrubbercompany.com.
Join us today as we interview the wonderful Christy Shultz. Christy Schultz:I was born in Sandwich, IL in 1973 and spent nearly my whole childhood there with my younger siblings. I began my first regular part-time job in high school at McDonald's to begin saving money for whatever I had coming in my near future. I graduated from high school soon after in Sandwich at age 17 and left to live on my own upon graduation.My first full-time job as an Administrative Assistant was with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Aurora. From here I moved on to work with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company & their franchise, Just Tires. I stayed with the company for 13 years. I had several positions within the company over the years. It eventually led to where I met my husband, Chris who also worked for the same company. Goodyear provided a college education and great opportunities for both of us for our future.After being together a few years, Chris and I got married. Chris had always wanted to eventually own his own automotive business. Together we bought into another auto chain in which he worked at while I continued to work for Goodyear. We had planned to have Chris kick off our first franchise purchase of the auto retail repair chain, Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops. I continued to work separately as we had begun to plan for having children, then I would stay home to be a full-time mother. In the meantime, Goodyear was providing my full college tuition towards my Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University. After five years of marriage, we had our firstborn son, Layne. I left my work to stay home with him as a baby. Layne has Down Syndrome and Chris and I had not known or expected this could be the case before he was born. He has grown to be the most amazing young man who is smart, loving, helpful, athletic, fun, and happy 99% of the time! It turns out that he became the big brother of 3 girls to complete our family. Mykenzie, Jaidyn, and Gracyn are all two years apart and Mykenzie was born two years after Layne. The kids are currently, Layne - 17 (counting the days to 18), Mykenzie 16, Jaidyn 13, and Gracyn is 12.Since before Chris and I were married, we bought our first house together in Woodridge. We moved closer to our auto shop in Montgomery about seven years later. We were there for about ten years until 12 years ago we found the house we currently live in. In between Woodridge and Montgomery, Chris and I purchased several Merlin Shops, worked at them, and eventually sold them except…our first purchase which was in 1998. Just over 20 years after we began our first Merlin shop, we left Merlin and joined a brand new franchise, Mike More Miles. My husband is a leader in his industry and will eventually be the likely next president of this corporation. While we lived in Montgomery I was a stay at home mom most of the time. There were gaps of time that I worked in the shops with Chris although working in auto shops was not a passion, it was work. Good work, hard work, something for me to do outside the house was work that helped us where we are today. I had an interest in real estate. Since the first house we bought together I had grown my interest and eventually pursued it as a part-time career. I am a licensed real estate broker still today and practice for referrals, family, and friends. Since having kids and managing their education and activities, we narrowed it all down to what made my girls most happy together (didn't want all the kids doing four different activities, ahh!). This was dance. From the time my girls were age 2 they were taking dance classes and have grown to make it part of their lives every day. We eventually bought a piece of land in Yorkville and built a building that has come to be VIM Dance Studio. I am now in the middle of my fifth year in this business. We have become very well known in the dance industry and have a great family business. As a mother, a business owner, and a real estate agent, it made the most sense to create Virtues In Motion Dance Studio. This is a business where my kids have a passion for, that makes them happy, and one in which I enjoy the work. All of our family participates in the business and my kids have some plans to be a part of the dance industry into their futures. I am happy to help them along the way or empower them to follow whatever passion they have, regardless if it is dance or not. Our plans from today forward are to prepare for our near future with a fairly soon, semi-retirement. When our youngest daughter graduates from high school, my husband and I want to be ready to settle down in work and add more life to enjoy. We are now beginning our five-year plan to sell our businesses to our managers and our home to the next large family to enjoy for the years when it's needed the most.
Invitamos a Pablo Martínez de Miguel, General Manager Division Industrial France de The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Porque podemos presumir de directivos. "LA HORA DEL CEO" programa dedicado exclusivamente a descubrir y compartir la labor diario de una figura clave: El máximo responsable de una compañía. La difícil responsabilidad de tomar la decisión final. Escúchanos en directo siempre en masQUEUNAradio.com y en nuestras apps. Vuelve a escuchar todos los programas de "La Hora del CEO" aquí. También puedes suscribirte en cualquier plataforma de podcast. Consulta programación para no perderte los próximos programas. Programa presentado y dirigido por Luis Vega. También estamos en Linkedin Somos radio exclusivamente de contenido, que emite siempre en directo a través de nuestra web, IVOOX y las apps, tanto por IOS como para Android. También usamos los canales de tv para emitir los directos y que la radio se convierta en imagen. En ocasiones en nuestra cuenta de twitter y en otras ocasiones en nuestro canal de youtube o nuestra web. Para aquellos que no pueden escucharnos en directo, siempre tienen la ocasión de encontrarnos a través de los podcast. Nos puedes encontrar en SPOTIFY, ITUNES, IVOOX, SOUNCLOUD, GOOGLE PODCAST y siempre en las apps y, por su puesto, en en nuestra web. Si quieres comunicarte con nosotros a través de WhatsApp no dudes en hacerlo.
The Greatest Story Ever Told came to the air on January 26th, 1947. It was ambitious, with a full orchestra and sixteen-person chorus. It dramatized the life of Jesus and was the first series to use Christ as a continuing character. There were no cast credits: Warren Parker played Jesus. No pictures were taken of the performers at work, and there was no studio audience. There were also no commercials: just a simple tag reminding listeners that the program was brought by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The show was guided by an interdenominational advisory board. The sound effects were praised, with sandals simulated and animal noises recorded at the Bronx Zoo. This episode told the story of “The Good Samaritan” from the Gospel of Luke. It’s about a traveller stripped, beaten, and left half dead along the roadside. First a Jewish priest and then a Levite comes by, but both avoid the man. Finally, a Samaritan happens upon the traveller. Samaritans and Jews despised each other, but the Samaritan helps the injured man. It’s a parable to remind people that we are always our brothers and sister’s keepers.
Sherry Schultz is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Walser Automotive Group. She has a storied career spanning several different industries, with experience as the SVP Chief Human Resources Officer at Advantage Opco LLC - Catalyst Capital and the VP of Talent Acquisition and Chief Diversity Officer at Sears Holdings Corporation. Before that, she was the Global Talent Director at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and VP of Human Resources at The Pepsi Bottling Group. Colton Ray is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Walser Automotive Group. He's worked his way up through every level of the automotive universe and has held positions on both the vendor and dealer side. Before working at Walser Automotive Group, he was the New Car Sales and Marketing Manager at Wayzata Nissan and the Regional Sales Manager at eXteres Corp. In this episode… In most dealerships, everyone's motivation is focused on compensation. However, Sherry Schultz, the Chief Merchandising Officer at Walser Automotive Group, and Colton Ray, Walser's Chief Merchandising Officer, know that people are actually a company's greatest commodity. This means one thing: taking care of your people—both employees and customers—is the key to increasing your profits. Tune in to this episode of Inside Auto Podcast as Aharon Horwitz and Ilana Shabtay are joined by Sherry Schultz, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Walser Automotive Group, and Colton Ray, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Walser. Sherry and Colton talk about their career journeys and their current roles at Walser Automotive Group. You'll also hear about the importance of core values, the role of a dealership in its community, and how automotive marketing continues to innovate.
Welcome back to Made To Motivate Podcast!! You're tuning in to the highest rated, most listened to podcast to ever grace the airwaves! And you're a better person for listening to us! This is Season 3 Episode 4!!Host Ryan Weiss, and Chris 'The Film Freak' Kessinger, are joined by Special Guest Sean O'Neill from Spotlight Customs (@spotlightcustoms)! Jesse Unk from Sports Illustrated is out with a back injury. The guys chat about their riveting plans from the past week in the INTRO! In MADE TO MOTIVATE we talk with Sean O'Neill, owner / operator, of Spotlight Customs! Sean O'Neill has been interested in cars since his childhood. After graduating from Lake High School in Hartville, Ohio, Sean went on to take advanced automotive classes, specifically focused on upholstery, at WyoTech in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. At WyoTech, this is where Sean's passion for custom upholstery came to life. Over the next decade Sean worked various jobs including The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a Senior Technician in Chemical Research, all while creating custom interiors on the side. In 2017 Sean began making plans to open his own shop and work full time on custom interiors. Sean officially opened his shop in August 2018 and now the real fun begins! Sean resides in Akron with his wife Dena and their three dogs, Emmitt, Bella and Cruze.Seans's links: www.spotlightcustomsllc.com and @spotlightcustoms on Instagram!In LET'S GET SOCIAL the guys talk about the upcoming Presidential Debate happening in Cleveland, OH on Tuesday Sept 29th. Are you voting? Do you know for who and why? Check out isidewith.com as a pretty cool source for the stance of the candidates, as well as a quiz to take to see who you most properly align with. Ryan took it and was pretty surprised by what he found out. A great resource. We also briefly talk about Trump's recent Tax Debacle. HOLLYWOOD REPORT continues the discussion around the movie releases coming or not coming this year, as well as talk of a new Tom Cruise movie where he literally is going to space with the help of Elon Musk, to film a new movie. Also talk of a controversial movie being put out by Amazon. We get a little off topic and start talking about things we like to collect, our favorite music, the VHS empire and more. Is LOCKER ROOM TALK Chris and Ryan hold it down in Jesse's absence. We talk NBA bubble, NFL standings, and Bron getting his 4th ring as he takes on his old team the Miami Heat in his 10th Finals appearance! Thanks for tuning in and please share! And please join us in the Venmo Giveback Challenge! Help us make Season 3 our best season yet! As little as $.25 - $1.00 from all of you could really impact someone more than you know! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yvrnXGHFEu4Intro (0:00- 3:35) The guys riveting past week!Made To Motivate (3:35 - 1:19:05) Spotlight CustomsLet's Get Social (1:19:05 - 1:42:30) Trump vs BidenHollywood Report (1:42:30 - 2:05:00) Movie Theaters or Bust!Locker Room Talk (2:05:00 - 2:19:20) NBA Finals, NFL RankingsOutro (2:19:20 - 2:21:21) Support the guys! Venmo Update!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/madetomotivatepodcast)
Episode 60 – Talking With A Tire EngineerHeather Mosier is Director, Technology Development at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. She has been with Cooper for nearly 25 years and has successfully overseen and executed the development of several award-winning tires, including those that have been selected as original equipment on Mercedes- Benz SUVs. In this podcast, Heather, who holds degrees in chemical engineering and manufacturing management, talks about key components of tires and why they are (or should be) important to your customers. She also talks about the technical trade-offs tire developers make when designing tires for specific vehicles and driving conditions. Heather also addresses upcoming trends in tire design driven by consumer needs and the latest automotive technologies, along with such topics as: What sparked her interest in chemical engineering and manufacturing management. The key components of a tire and which ones customers need to know about when they are looking to replace their tires.Some of the trends today in tire design and how tire design has been impacted by things like electric vehicles or autonomous vehicles.How we can help our customers better understand tires when making a purchase decision.The upcoming webinar on October 7th. Link with more information: https://members.asashop.org/events-calendar/Details/asa-bonus-webinar-the-art-science-of-tire-design-244772?sourceTypeId=Website
In the last week, Goodyear has been on the minds of many due to a boycott called by President Trump. But today, Ray Horner delves into Goodyear’s past. Ray sat down with Victor Fleischer, the author of the book The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: A Photographic History, 1898-1951. It is a comprehensive look at the beginning of the company, how it put Akron on the map, and the popularity of the blimps. Fleischer is a professional archivist at the University of Akron, which is where the photographs inside the book came from.
A leaked photo of a presentation slide from a Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company plant in Topeka, Kansas, brands MAGA, 'All Lives Matter' and 'Blue Lives Matter' as political statements unacceptable at work, but protects expressions of support for LGBTQ rights or #BlackLivesMatter. Within hours, President Trump suggested a Goodyear boycott, and removing the Akron, Ohio, company's tires from The Beast (the presidential limo). Bill Whittle Now with Scott Ott takes an unflinching look at the news five times each week from the perspective of time-tested principles. Our Members make it possible. If you find this valuable, please support it. Become a Member at https://BillWhittle and get exclusive access to backstage content, our Member-written blog, and a vibrant community of folks who think our Republic worth preserving.
How cool would it be to come up with an invention that is so important that someone ends up naming their company after you? That's exactly what happened with the great inventor we are looking into in this episode, Charles Goodyear. Yup, he didn't start Goodyear what-so-ever!! But his invention of vulcanization was so crazy important that Frank Seiberling started the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company using the Goodyear name. Join us for a quick chat about the life of Charles Goodyear, how he came up with vulcanization, and more!
Just-In-Time Cafe: Lean Six Sigma, Leadership, Change Management
Today’s Special features Tracy’s interview with the phenomenal Billy Taylor, the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. For In the News, Tracy and Elisabeth describe their recent Japan Study Trip – fascinating, stunning, wonderful!… The post Podcast: Just-In-Time Cafe, Episode 56 – How Goodyear Uses Lean Six Sigma to Strengthen Diversity & Inclusion, Featuring Billy Taylor appeared first on GoLeanSixSigma.com.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company ha toccato il 52-week low, il prezzo più basso nel periodo di un anno. Breve analisi su azioni e azienda. Sito internet: Nextbigfind.Track: NIVIRO - Get My Love [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/c4-3WTBZC4IFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/GetMyLove
If you own a car, then you know that taking it to the shop can be a pain. But the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company wants to make it easier to understand how the rubber — literally — meets the road. One of the largest tire companies in the world, Goodyear has been around for over 100 years. Chairman and CEO Rich Kramer tells us although tires haven’t changed much, consumer behaviors and technology have.
Learning from 40 years of innovation experience. The principles of Lean-Driven Innovation lead to more value for customers and faster value capture (e.g., revenue) for organizations. The principles can be applied to any industry, but for our guest, they grew out of the R&D and product development practices at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Our […]
Learning from 40 years of innovation experience. The principles of Lean-Driven Innovation lead to more value for customers and faster value capture (e.g., revenue) for organizations. The principles can be applied to any industry, but for our guest, they grew out of the R&D and product development practices at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Our […]
OK, so it appears that the hopes and dreams of many were dashed this week with the release of the picture from the new Disney Aladdin on a magazine cover. All I can say is the questions and comments are seriously bad. With some saying it looks like a bad porn parody and others saying it looks as camp as a float at the Sydney Mardi Gras. Oh Disney, don’t kill another movie, please, if anything, just stop before you traumatise the children. Oh the humanity.Wow, the fur starts flying early this week as the Professor tells us how disappointing Day Z 1.0 is after the one year, oops sorry FIVE years of waiting. It appears we have a contender with Star Citizen for biggest flop, or is that Fallout 76? Dang, games are just starting to get worse, not better, what ever happened to the games we were promised in cartoons and anime? Trust me when I say that this is one to listen to as the Professor is really upset about this, even becoming a grumpy old man and wanting to fix the blessed thing.DJ brings us information about the cast of voice actors for the new Dark Crystal series being developed by Netflix. Buck is reserving the right to be fully grumpy and indignant about the epic failure if they get it wrong. Hopefully it will be good.Buck brings us news about musical and sound engineering for cars. That’s right, to help people know that an electric car is coming manufacturers are employing specialists from the music industry to deliver the perfect noise for the cars of the future. Of course this raises questions of “Tuning” cars in the future, will the American Presidential tank play the Imperial Death march as it drives down the road or the Star Spangled Banner.EPISODE NOTES:Day Z 1.0 is now on Steam- https://dayz.com/article/general/dayz-1-0Netflix’s Dark Crystal prequel series- https://au.ign.com/articles/2018/12/17/netflixs-dark-crystal-prequel-cast-age-of-resistance-taron-egerton-nathalie-emmanuel-mark-hamillMusical Cars- https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-12-16/electric-car-sounds-purr-engines-musicians-changing-cities/10606972Games currently playingProfessor– Day Z 1.0 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/Buck– LEGO The Hobbit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/285160/LEGO_The_Hobbit/DJ- Darksiders 3 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/Darksiders_III/Other topics discussedDean Hall- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Hall_(game_designer)Day Z 1.0 results on Steam- https://www.reddit.com/r/dayz/comments/a72ooi/free_to_play_review_results_74_negative/Fallout 76 now launching loot boxes- https://www.techspot.com/news/77903-fallout-76-might-getting-loot-boxes.htmlTwo-point hospital the game- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Point_HospitalMy Friend Pedro the game- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Friend_PedroAustralian Game Awards 2018 nominations- https://stevivor.com/news/australian-games-awards-2018-finalists-announced/Australian Game Awards 2018 results- https://press-start.com.au/news/2018/12/20/all-the-winners-from-the-australian-games-awards/Hollow knight the game- http://hollowknight.com/Lisa Henson- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_HensonFirst look at live action Aladdin with Will Smith as Genie- https://variety.com/2018/film/news/first-look-will-smith-genie-aladdin-remake-1203093253/Mark Hamill- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_HamillSlipstream the movie- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipstream_(1989_film)Helena Bonham Carter- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Bonham_CarterSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd:_The_Demon_Barber_of_Fleet_Street_(2007_film)Enid- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enid_(film)Enid Blyton- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enid_BlytonBlade Runner anime series- https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/29/18118112/blade-runner-black-lotus-anime-cowboy-bebop-ghost-in-the-shellMagnificent 7 TV Movie- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0471019/Jetson’s Car sound effect- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdWswvLPdE0Wilhelm Richard Wagner - Flight of the Valkyries- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YOYlgvI1uEEdward Elgar and A. C. Benson – Land of Hope and Glory- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tW0QqiT2LUUN regulation keeping silent cars- https://www.unece.org/info/media/presscurrent-press-h/transport/2016/new-un-regulation-keeps-silent-cars-from-becoming-dangerous-cars/doc.htmlInner Circle - Bad Boys (Theme From Cops)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBD8M3WFrAwAmerican Pop songs through Google Translate- https://www.fastcompany.com/3036603/what-american-pop-songs-sound-like-after-google-translate-butchers-themSacagawea’s translation and communication cycle: Shoshone to Hidatsa to French to English- http://sacagaweaftw.weebly.com/translation--communication.htmlEnterobacteria phage λ or Lambda phage- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambda_phageDr Who episode - Last Christmas- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Christmas_(Doctor_Who)The Muppets Christmas Carol- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Christmas_CarolFamous Birthdays18 Dec 1922 - Esther Lederberg, American microbiologist and a pioneer of bacterial genetics. Notable contributions include the discovery of the bacterial virus λ, the transfer of genes between bacteria by specialized transduction, the development of replica plating, and the discovery of the bacterial fertility factor F (F plasmid), born in Bronx, New York - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Lederberg18 Dec 1943 - Keith Richards, English guitarist and songwriter (The Rolling Stones), born in Dartford, Kent - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Richards18 Dec 1946 - Steven Spielberg, American director (ET, Close Encounters, Jaws), born in Cincinnati, Ohio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg18 Dec 1954 - Ray Liotta, American actor (Goodfellas, Field of Dreams, John Q & Hannibal), film producer, and voice actor, born in Newark, New Jersey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Liotta19 Dec 1915 - Édith Piaf, [E Giovanna Gassion], chanteuse (Little Sparrow), born in Paris, France - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89dith_Piaf20 Dec 1868 - Harvey Firestone, American industrialist and founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company ("where the rubber meets the road"), born in Columbiana, Ohio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_S._Firestone20 Dec 1917 - David Bohm, American-born physicist, philosopher, and neuropsychologist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bohm21 Dec 1795 – Jack Rusell, known as "The Sporting Parson", British vicar of Swimbridge and rector of Black Torrington in North Devon, was an enthusiastic fox-hunter and dog breeder, who developed the Jack Russell Terrier, a variety of the Fox Terrier breed, born in Dartmouth, Devon -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_(priest)Events of interest18 Dec 1719 - Thomas Fleet publishes "Mother Goose's Melodies For Children" - https://www.onthisday.com/day/december/1818 Dec 1961 - The Tokens earn a #1 hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-tokens-earn-a-1-hit-with-the-lion-sleeps-tonight18 Dec 2009 - James Cameron's "Avatar" starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, released in the US, becomes highest-grossing film of all time - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(2009_film)18 Dec 1892 – Premiere performance of The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia - https://www.nutcracker.com/about-us/history-of-nutcracker18 Dec 1843 – Charles’ Dicken’s story “A Christmas Carol” is published - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-christmas-carol-is-published19 Dec 1972 - Apollo program: The last manned lunar flight, Apollo 17, crewed by Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt, returns to Earth. - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/last-lunar-landing-mission-ends22nd December 1964 - First flight of SR-71 at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. - https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/22-december-1964/IntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rss
The Tire Talent Podcast: Exploring Talent Acquisition In Today’s Tire Industry
Join host Mike Cioffi as he chats with Brian Fjeldsted. Brian is a tire industry veteran and currently works at Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company. Learn about Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company, how their team operates, and where Brian sees the team one year from now. Mike and Brian also discuss current challenges faced by the tire industry, Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company's approach to hiring and retaining top talent, what skills Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company looks for when hiring new team members, and how to WOW the Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company team when interviewing for an open position. Lastly, learn which hot topics Brian believes are important in today's tire industry.If you like what we're doing be sure to join the Tire Talen Community today!
Poppy and Jeffrey go back to the 2000's, when RBG's public profile exploded. She became the most senior liberal justice on the court and wrote some of her most memorable dissents, in cases such as Lily Ledbetter versus Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (2006) and Shelby County versus Holder (2013). Poppy and Jeffrey sit down with Ledbetter to discuss her case and the impact of RBG's dissent. They also catch up with Shana Knizhnik, the creator of the Notorious RBG Tumblr, and hear about the making of RBG into a pop culture icon. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Ed Eppley joins host Denise Griffitts to discuss performance management and the symptoms of poor leadership. Ed Eppley is a leading global expert in professional management, sales strategy, and performance management. He is a principal consultant for the Table Group, a Patrick Lencioni Company, and operates The Eppley Group. He has worked with executive teams at multinational companies across the U.S., Europe, China, Japan, and Australia. His clients include a “Who’s Who” of business category leaders such as BMW, DSW, Sara Lee, Bloomberg, Battelle, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Speedway, Steamboat Ski & Resort Company, Value City Furniture, PSA Airlines, Emerson Electric, NECCO, Safelite Auto Glass, and others. A life-long entrepreneur, Ed started an advertising agency and a manufacturer’s rep firm selling to the industrial and construction markets before creating Tyson Eppley Management, ProspeX, and The Eppley Group. As a facilitator of the Course for Presidents at Aileron in Tipp City, Ohio, Ed helps owners of private businesses apply a system of professional management to identify and correct workplace problems. A professional career that has spanned more than 40 years, Ed has honed a skill for identifying talent, understanding executive challenges, and spotting and improving problematic management. Find Ed Eppley on the web: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Ed Eppley joins me to discuss the six disciplines of focused management pros. He recommends we make a “Stop Doing” list and offers actions that someone could take today to get a sense of where they are as a leader and what they need to improve. Ed is a leading global expert in professional management, sales strategy, and performance management. He is a principal consultant for the Table Group, a Patrick Lencioni Company, and operates The Eppley Group. He has trained managers at multinational companies across the U.S., Europe, China, Japan, and Australia. His clients include a “Who’s Who” of business category leaders such as BMW, DSW, Sara Lee, Bloomberg, Battelle, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Speedway, Steamboat Ski & Resort Company, Value City Furniture, PSA Airlines, Emerson Electric, NECCO, Safelite Auto Glass, and others. As a facilitator of the Course for Presidents at Aileron, Ed helps owners of private businesses apply a system of professional management to identify and correct workplace problems. Learn more about Eppley and The Eppley Group at http://www.TheEppleyGroup.com. Download the first chapter of Ed’s new book “Let’s Be Clear,” at http://www.letzbeclear.com. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.
Your Learning Curve Never Sounded So Good! Helping automotive aftermarket professionals improve; one lesson at a time. Learn from your industry peers in a round-table forum. Get new ideas, perspectives, trends, insights, best-practices and expertise from aftermarket professionals. This is the only weekly forum for aftermarket professionals bringing fresh and innovative discussion to inspire and grow individuals and companies. The Panel: Pat Brown received her MBA from Bowling Green State University and her BA in Marketing from the University of Findlay. She worked as VP Global Branding & Communications, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. She also was the VP Marketing Dealer, at Strategic Planning, Inc. She is now retired. Pat also served on the Tire Industry Association—Board of Directors, the Benton Ridge Telephone Company –Board of Directors, the Liberty Benton—Board of Education and the Hancock County Board of Education. Ryan Goff a resident of Caldwell, Idaho, grew up in the family tire and automotive repair business, Rogers Tire Pros. Ryan attended Boise State University while still working in the family business. He helped to grow and expand the business to two locations. Ryan served on the Tire Pros Western, National Council, and is currently serving on the Tire Pros technology advisory council. His wife Andrea, son Cash and daughter Presley are his world. In his free time, he enjoys working out doing Cross Fit and enjoying sunny days on the lake. He is a lover of Boise State football and spending time with his family on their boat. Brad Goff is from Rogers Tire Pros located in Caldwell Idaho. His father started the company in 1978 as mostly a front-end and alignment specialty shop. Brad grew up working in the business from the time he was little and by the age of 12 was changing tires and doing many tasks in the shop and learning as he went along. In 1990, Brad joined the business full time. In 2005 expansion plans started and they opened their Caldwell location at almost 15,000 square feet in 2008 and expanded again in 2018, opening their second location in the fall of 2018 located in Meridian, Idaho. Keith Tucker is a 2nd Generation Independent tire dealer. He started changing tires on a 20/20 Coats part-time on summer breaks at 15 yrs old. Keith attended college at DSCC. He worked with his Dad, Jere Tucker and his brother in the family tire business. During that time was certified in alignment and suspension. On September 1, 1991, Keith partnered with his Dad and his brother Jeff in a 2-bay retail tire & service location named Triple T Tire & Alignment. With their new adventure, Keith did everything from tire changer, lube tech, alignment tech, service truck, brake tech, customer service and many more. Triple T Tire sold all major and some minor brand tires. In 1995, they relocated to 8 bay shop, with new equipment and designed for efficiency. In 2002 and 2004, the family acquired additional locations through acquisition. In 2004, they merged the 3 Dyersburg locations into 2. Today the family owns 3 locations in West TN, and 2 in Dyersburg and 1 in Paris, TN. Both markets are farm and rural markets. As the business evolved Keith has seen extreme changes in the industry. The management team is working to spend more time working ON the business rather than IN the business. Talking Points: 5 S origin (sometimes referred to as Kaizen, continuous improvement) Japenese factories were all about continuous improvement. Experiencing unprecedented efficiency, safety, growth. 5S is credited with helping Japanese factories eclipse American Industrial success. Adopted by US Manufacturers with the same dramatic gains. 5 S Overview Sort Tidiness – throw away rubbish and unrelated materials. Set in Order Orderliness – Set things in proper place for quick retrieval and storage....
We are at the headquarters of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company speaking with Norbert Majerus, Lean Champion. Norbert is a Senior Master Black Belt in Lean and has led lean transformation at Goodyear R&D for almost 13 years. He has also served as a Lean champion with product development during his 33-year tenure with Goodyear. His book, Lean-Driven Innovation: Powering Product Development at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, outlines how its R&D team at Goodyear was able to reduce the product development cycle time by 70% and improve throughput three-fold by applying Lean product development principles.
"Don't wait for opportunity, go make something happen". This is the lesson Greg Merrill learned from his Uncle Tito. And he has done just that all throughout his eclectic career. The son of a military doctor he moved around a lot as a kid, but his outgoing personality has made it easy for him to network and make serendipitous connections. Greg went from the manager of a Gym to being an entrepreneur in the Green Technologies industry and the fashion footwear world (at the same time).Join in this conversation and hear some awesome advice for anyone who is wanting to be more entrepreneurial.