In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Tony Trecapelli, CEO of Gemini Group, shares how he leads with a people-first, coaching culture—from small-town Michigan roots to navigating EV transitions, tariffs, and supply chain challenges.
Episode Highlights:
[01:50] Built on Saturn’s Culture
[03:29] Leading Without Losing Yourself:
[06:03] Courage in Authenticity
[08:11] Culture in the Small Things
[11:41] Business Is Personal
[14:49] Choosing Gravitas First
[17:56] A Better Way
[20:01] Teams Win Always
[22:29] More Upside Here
[24:00] Reluctant Pessimist
[29:06] Biggest Challenge Yet
[30:17] Decisions That Haunt
[33:01] Why Not Us
[39:48] Risk and Reward
[45:26] Best Move Made
[48:30] Leading by Living
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