If you're walking into your next quarterly review using the same mindset, same processes, and same leadership playbook… you're already behind.
In this solo episode, Jan Griffiths delivers a direct challenge to automotive leaders: the rules have changed, permanently. Tariffs, geopolitical instability, supply chain shocks, and rising global competition are not temporary disruptions. This is the new operating environment.
And the old playbook built on certainty, hierarchy, and control? It’s a liability.
Jan breaks down five forces shaping Q2 2026 and what leaders must do right now to stay relevant, move faster, and lead differently. From tearing apart slow processes to using AI as an accelerator, from trust as a P&L lever to the death of command-and-control leadership… this is not theory. This is a wake-up call.
If you're serious about leading through uncertainty, this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro: Q2 Is Here. Now What?
01:26 The Rules Have Changed. Stop Waiting for Clarity
02:20 The Geopolitical Storm
07:05 The Reinvention Mandate
11:10 Trust and Transparency
14:35 Authentic Leaders Are Winning
16:50 Stop Customizing What Nobody Cares About
18:30 Personal Update: Jan’s New Role with Seraph
20:15 Three Actions You Can Take This Week
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