In this conversation, Julia Muir discusses her leadership journey in the automotive industry, emphasising the importance of taking responsibility and inspiring change, particularly for women in the sector. She shares her experiences from her early career to founding the Automotive 30% Club, which aims to increase female representation in leadership roles. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of leadership and the need for collective intelligence in driving change.
In this conversation, Matt asks Julia about the evolving landscape of leadership, particularly in the automotive industry. They discuss the importance of harnessing collective intelligence, the shift from traditional command-and-control leadership to a more collaborative approach, and the necessity of continuous learning and personal development.
The conversation also highlights the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace. Ultimately, they emphasise the need for leaders to inspire future generations with a clear purpose and vision.
Takeaways:
When nobody else stepped forward to take responsibility, I did.
The system needs to be resilient, not just individuals.
Women need to be role models for young women in the industry.
The automotive industry is not on young people's career radars anymore.
We need to engage with young people to show them opportunities in automotive.
Diversity in leadership is crucial for sustainable business models.
The Automotive 30% Club aims for 30% female representation by 2030.
Leadership has evolved from command and control to collective intelligence.
Building a supportive network is essential for driving change.
Inspiring young people can lead to increased interest in automotive careers. High-performing teams leverage collective intelligence to solve problems.
Transformational leadership involves setting a compelling vision and empowering teams.
The shift from command-and-control to collaborative leadership is essential in modern organisations.
Continuous learning and personal development are crucial for effective leadership.
Building resilience in organisations is more important than individual resilience.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be integrated into all organisational practices.
Understanding neurodiversity can enhance communication and engagement in the workplace.
Leaders must empower individuals to fulfill their potential and contribute to the organisation.
Surrounding oneself with diverse perspectives fosters growth and innovation.
Having a clear purpose and mission is vital for personal and professional fulfilment.
Sound Bites:
"We need women to be role models to young women."
"The automotive industry is a fantastic place to work."
"I had to build my own table."
"I took responsibility for making it happen."
"I decided to lead from the middle."
"That is really high-performing people."
"We have challenges, we have issues."
"It's a big sea change."
"You have to be able to spot people with potential."
"It's not the person that needs to be resilient."
"Surrounding yourself with like-minded people is powerful."
"We must do this."
"You have to treat people differently."
"You have to have a meaning and a purpose in life."
"You need to leave behind people that drain you."
Chapters:
00:00 Taking Responsibility in Leadership
09:55 Journey Through the Automotive Industry
20:03 Driving Change for Women in Automotive
30:08 Leadership Evolution and Collective Intelligence
36:07 Harnessing Collective Intelligence for Problem Solving
38:28 Transformational Leadership in Modern Organisations
41:06 Shifting from Command and Control to Collaborative Leadership
45:41 Continuous Learning and Personal Development in Leadership
52:35 Building Resilience in Organisations
01:02:35 Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Automotive Industry
01:08:54 Understanding Neurodiversity in Leadership
01:14:32 Inspiring Future Leaders with Purpose and Vision
Keywords
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