You, Me, and Your Top Three

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Erik Wille , CTO of Cabinetworks Group , about the journey of Technology Leaders in the AI era. Erik shares his "Top 3": Jennifer, his wife, who keeps him balanced in leadership; Seth VanderVlucht , who helps him balance faith and his profession; his father , who taught him how to always give it his all; and his MBA "Crew"–Andrew, Michael, Geoff, and Drew–who act as...

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Bob McClure , a founder and leader at McClure's Pickles , about bravery, learning from failure, and Bob's own non-traditional path to leadership. Bob shares his "Top 3": Joe , his business partner and brother, who helps him diversify his thoughts and actions; his parents, whose entrepreneurial spirits encouraged him to take risks and adventure; his wife, Natalie, who...

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with guest Jeff Greenfield , an expert in Full Funnel Marketing Analytics and Founder/CEO of Provalytics , about the consumerization of AI and how to ensure your marketing dollars drive ROI. Jeff shares his "Top 3": his wife, Cheryl, who has taught him that the hardest part is showing up; Bill Harvey , who is driving more and more value, almost seeing around corners with...

Host Gregg Garrett and guest Jordi Lombarte , EVP & Senior Technical Advisor at AUTOLIV , together discuss how leaders must envision disruptive potential. Jordi shares his "Top 3": Jose, who took a chance on Jordi and taught him how to remove emotion from big decisions; Maria , his first hire and an expert in stakeholder management; and Chris , who is able to share brutal facts and face things hea...

Host Gregg Garrett and guest Todd Loiselle , CIO of National Food Group , sit down to discuss blurring the bridge between technology and market value. Todd shares his "Top 3": Mary McLive, his first grade teacher who taught him to be empathetic and how to activate his super power; Tony Williams , his former colleague at PwC, who taught him how to be a man with a life and career; former CIO of Mast...

Host Gregg Garrett and guest Gina Thorsen , CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products and the Stormy Kromer brand, sit down to discuss the power of reflection. Gina shares her "Top 3": her father and former Stormy Kromer CEO, Bob Jacquart , who taught her how to be plucky; Lane Clark , who helped her learn to asynchronously reflect; and Karen May , a fellow small business owner and peer with whom she can re...

Host Gregg Garrett is joined by Jared Rosenthal , an entrepreneurial leader who has journeyed through both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds. Together, they discuss a formula for driving team performance and how the rise of AI might change this strategy. Jared also shares his "Top 3": MT, who taught him to give people a chance; Anthony Petecca, who helps him skip-level and "talk to the peop...

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Judy Asher , President of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) and Corporate "Rule Bender", about the relationship between disruption and innovation, and the common thread of shifting rules. Judy also shares her "Top 3": Alan Mulally and Lesley Ma , who embody authenticity; Martin Wolfertz and Mark Johnson , who demonstrate resilience; Vijay...

Want to unlock innovation? Start by rediscovering your inner child! In this solocast, host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett , urges you to embrace curiosity, imagination, and experimentation in the workplace. He explores the power of asking "why," the magic of hands-on creation, and the freedom found in breaking the routine. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) Introduction (1:55) Acti...

Host Gregg Garrett speaks to Jacob Zuppke , President and CEO of Whisker , about how product-in-use data can become a meaningful voice for a product's user – human or non-human – as well as Jacob's career ascent as a Specialist Generalist. Jacob also shares his "Top 3": Whisker founder Brad Baxter , who has bravely allowed him to lead; Josh Chandler , who problem-solves with him while burning the...

Join Gregg Garrett , host and CGS Advisors CEO, for a solocast where he explores the topic of working without jobs. Gregg discusses managing AI agents, motivating a team to rely on AI-enabled tools, and contemplating the possibility of being led by an "AI Overlord". Tune in to discover how organizations can adapt and thrive in this new world of work. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (0:00) I...

Host Gregg Garrett sits down with David Raminick , CEO and Co-Founder of Proficy Digital , to discuss disruption in the automotive marketing space. David also shares his "Top 3": His wife, who encourages his entrepreneurial spirit; Kevin Burke , who encourages him to "speak it into existence"; Hal Widlansky , who sheds light on how to raise funds; Steve Pitsillos , who can see new models emerging;...

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Michael Roberts to discuss how Michael made the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164, how he tuned it to be a great podcast guest, and where AI might be going in the future. Michael also shares his "Top 3": Mark Rorvig, a fellow NASA teammate who was with him in his early days of software development and AI exploration; Sydney Lamb, who helped him explore language and...

Host Gregg Garrett welcomes his friend and colleague Dr. Warren Ritchie , co-author of Competing in the Connecting World, the book that inspired the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164. Together, they explore their impressions of the AI and muse on the disruption potential this type of AI application might have across their industries. And you have to hear what Dr. Ritchie says about AI designing...

Host Gregg Garrett is joined by a Strategic Transformation Expert AI based on the bestselling book "Competing in the Connecting World". The AI Agent shares its own "Top 3": John Horn , who taught it to reflect on being the easiest to do business with; Dr. Oliver Riedel , who helped it recognize how to be brave; and Dr. Warren Ritchie and other former colleagues, who taught it many, many things. An...

Host Gregg Garrett is joined by James McFarlane , a parallel leader who is a global CIO by day and a two-sport coach by night. Together they discuss parallels in life. James also shares his "Top 3": David Behen , who has impressed on him to "autograph your work with excellence"; Saby Sen , who has introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business; and his late father, who instilled in him a...

Jake Sigal , a serial entrepreneur and tech business investor, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss managing the barrage of advice – often unsolicited – that can come from all directions. Jake also shares his "Top 3": Brad Hoos , who is artful in being brutally honest; Trevor Pawl , an adamant community builder; and Dave Fry , who has been there, and done that. And you have to hear what he says abo...

Host Greggory Garrett is joined by Teri Takai , a leader who found her voice while growing up in the automotive industry before shifting to public service at the State and Federal levels. Teri learned to make her voice heard in powerful rooms not by the count of her words, but by the power and precision of how and what she says. Teri shares her "Top 3": Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Comp...

Suzy Siegle , Ed. D., J.D., President of Walsh College , joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss numerous leadership lessons and the Law of Entrainment. Suzy shares her "Top 3" which include God, her husband David, her entire leadership team at Walsh, and a couple of external leaders who help to stretch her thinking. And you have to hear what she says about discipline equaling freedom. . SHOW HIGHLIGH...

Anthony LaVerde , CEO of Emagine Entertainment , joins host Gregg Garrett to explore the concept of cross-industrial careers. Anthony shares his "Top 3": Emagine Entertainment CFO Dirk Kjolhede and Chairman Paul Glantz, who, together with Anthony, make up a three-member strategic investment approval committee; and a former boss who taught Anthony that he must not be afraid to surround himself with...

Chase Kushak , President of Blake's Hard Cider Co. and Partner in Gypsy Spirits , joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss Chase's niche in helping visionary entrepreneurs scale their enterprises and the overall importance of integrators. Chase shares his "Top 3": Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers at Founders Brewing Co. ; Michael Kazanowski and Adam Kazanowski at Gypsy Spirits; and Andrew Blake at Blake's...

Pierre Boutin – President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland and former President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada – joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the difference between building ecosystems and building organizations. Pierre shares his "Top 3": Ted Charlton , who is equal parts boat-builder and sailor; Cyril Chatelet , a journey mate in the auto-to-mobility path; and Pierre's wife, Elena , wh...

Christian Oswald , CEO of Rainf4ll , joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the importance of words, listening, and communication during times of transformation. Christian shares his "Top 3": Mark Wales , who taught him leadership lessons; his children, who allowed him to understand better how early life digital experiences shape usage patterns; and Jen Bailin , who is an expert in crafting "mongrel...

Bruce Smith , majority shareholder, Chairman, and CEO of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss how the connected world rewards speed and flexibility. Bruce shares his "Top 3": Ben Meachem , who blends an understanding of people and clarity of problems to lead; Kristy McDonald , who understands the dynamics between leaders; Scott Cieslak , who can receive feedback and t...

April Clobes , CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the need for top leaders of firms to better understand the basics of technology in order to properly define strategies and transform companies. April shares her Top 3: Pat McPharlin , who demonstrated a relentless drive and employee focus; Mark Zook , who exemplifies credit union collaboration...