Automotive




World champion
How Marty McQuade leads global expansion at DuPont Automotive Systems by cultivating relationships across the planet
In his decades-long business career, Marty McQuade has seen a lot of changes. He’s seen a lot of trends come and go, a lot of competitors succeed ...


Spanning the globe
How Chip McClure developed and maintains an international growth strategy at ArvinMeritor
When growing your business overseas, it’s probably pretty easy to realize that you need a long-term growth plan, a strategy on how to approach the...


Motivational mechanic
How Gordon Stewart revs up Stewart Management Group with a little R&R: respect and recognition
Gordon Stewart once wanted to find the secret to building a successful, motivated work force. So he hired a consultant to show him the way. He paid t...


Driving innovation
How George Hamilton fosters the creative thinkingthat took Dow Automotive to the next level
The average workday is eight hours long. And if you’ve scaled the company mountain up to senior management, chances are you’ve wor...


Raising the roof
How Fred Olson uses the power of communication to grow Webasto Roof Systems
Some CEOs think the phrase “open-door policy” is trite and tired. But while the phrase itself has been branded a business clich, Fred Olson says the c...


Full throttle
Frank Witter drives Volkswagen of America by listening to what employees and customers want
Cup holders.It was so basic, yet such an important selling point for Volkswagen in North America, says Frank Witter, CEO of Auburn Hills-based Volkswa...


In the driver’s seat
How Gregory Jackson connects with customers and employees at Jackson Automotive Management
If you want to become the kind of CEO who bridges the gap between workers and executives, Gregory Jackson has some key words for you: “Docke...


The art of multitasking
AxleTech International’s Mary Petrovich on why you need to move fast on people issues
Henry Ford once said, “It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste time.” Mary Petro...

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Geared up
How Tim Leuliette challenges Metaldyne to keep growing


From setback to success
How Sharon Cannarsa has motivated her employees to grow Systrand Manufacturing into a $75 million company


The second Industrial Revolution
Bill Ford Jr. is rethinking how his family's iconic company should be operated as it begins its second century in business.








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