Making a Conscious Effort to Be Positive (wsg Jack Lintol)

During this episode, You, Me and Your Top Three host, Gregg Garrett, speaks about finding your drive. He speaks with Jack Lintol, a multi-time CEO who is currently with Detroit Trading Company. Jack shares the importance of how leadership differs during disruption and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who can be part of your system. And, of course, he speaks about his ‘Top 3’ – from his wife, to fellow CEOs, to trusted colleagues who have run the plays with him in the past, and ultimately to his faith and the father figures who speak with him from afar. And you have to hear what he has to say about knowing when it is right to look in the mirror or when to look through the window. About Jack Lintol Jack Lintol possesses more than 25 years of senior leadership experience. His success in growing, optimizing and turning around companies is attributable to his ability to develop, articulate and execute a clear strategy, build an effective team and engage / motivate all constituents necessary to achieve the objectives. Jack's leadership is characterized by his compelling and inclusive interpersonal skills, inspiring values and a strong talent orientation. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 1:01      Motivation is key – starting with the why. 3:00      Transformations often fail because of motivational ambiguity. 5:12      Jack Lintol – a successful history and the importance of giving people everything you can.   12:37   Detroit Trading Company: We Bring Car Shoppers and Dealers Together. Segment 2: The “Top Three” 16:00   Jack’s “Top Three” begins with faith – God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit – that guides through the most complex and difficult decisions. 18:30   The growth and evolution of spirituality. 22:24   Believing in something greater than yourself is so critical. 25:01   Jack’s “Top Three” continues with his wife who is his moral compass. 26:46   Jack’s “Top Three” grows with a group of people who can provide him with subject matter views, including: Mark Green, John Hern, Dan Minkus. 30:32   The Foundational Operating Process. 36:47   Jack’s “Top Three” concludes with a Tom Dutch who was a father figure and guide. 39:20   Leaders grow during adversity. Segment 3: Transformation & Disruption 43:15   The silver lining to the pandemic – get through and get strong. 49:04   “Consumers have been trained...so they want a different experience.” 53:03   How connected and technology are impacting the industry. Segment 4: Wrapping Up 57:23   “When things are going wrong, look in the mirror. When things are going right, look through the window.” 58:22   “It takes a conscious effort to go positive.” 59:13   Stay in touch: jack@detroittrading.com Additional Information Contact Jack Lintol Jack’s LinkedIn Jack’s Email Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

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You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on: - disruptions in industry and society; - how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions - brave leadership to drive transformation. It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their “Top 3” closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured. Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves. It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about around the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, that our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own “virtual board of advisors.” Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.