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Imagine starting your career as a draftsman in the automotive industry in the UK, and then…….. you become the CEO of one of the most iconic car companies on the planet. Andy shares his leadership journey that takes him from the more aggressive style of leadership we saw in the industry in the early eighties, through to his experience in Japan and how he's taken the best of all of that leadership experience to become who he is today. He openly shares his vulnerabilities, what he does to deal with those vulnerabilities, how he inspires a team, how he galvanizes a team around a mission, and much more. 02:18 – Andy’s story 10:20 – Leadership style – the evolution 15:42 – Command and control 19:16 – Best team experience 21:08 – Creating psychological safety 22:48 – It’s ok to fail 26:45 – Wales 29:13 – Authentic leadership 31:20 – Napoleon vs. Wellington 36:11 – Gravitas 37:51 – Galvanizing a team behind a vision 42:02 – Keeping it real 49:27 – The daily routine 51:12 – Advice to your 25yr old self 57:16 – The legacy