Sean McGrane’s Post

Distracted driving is a leading cause of death on the roads around the world. Keep your eyes on the road. Distracted leadership is a leading cause of failure in transformations around the world. Keep your eyes on the prize. Staying focused and eliminating distractions is hard work. It can be exhausting, nerve wracking, and even tedious at times. But it is the best way to lead your organization through complex transformations that will take it to the next level of impact in your market and for your customers. And it is the best way to arrive safely.

Henry Ford, Innovation, and That “Faster Horse” Quote The quote often attributed to Henry Ford, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses,” is widely used to illustrate the importance of innovation and thinking beyond conventional solutions. However, there’s no solid evidence that Ford actually said this. The quote likely emerged much later and has been used to emphasize the idea that true innovation often involves creating something people didn’t even know they needed. Ford’s real contribution to innovation was the development of the assembly line, which revolutionized manufacturing and made cars affordable for the average person. Nonetheless, it’s a great reminder that sometimes, visionary thinking means looking beyond the immediate desires of customers to create groundbreaking solutions.  #leadership #innovation https://lnkd.in/eE6rci5j

Let's Talk About Performance

#IndyCar Leadership Committee; follow up questions from the front row. 1) Severity of infraction P2P scandal vs. Fast Friday Boost scandal? P2P: 1 Team / 2 Car vs. FFBS: 1 Mfg. / 17 Cars. 2)Total Time P2P: 5.4sec per 97.753sec lap 30, 3.6sec per 100.332sec lap 72 [car 2] 1.9sec per 97.753sec lap 30 [car 3] FFBS: To many Cars to list in this space, but 47% of "on-track" running was in violation of REG 3.3 Boost Control. 3) IC Eng. Comp. REGULATION ... Must be enforced '!-{) 4) Who knew, small group inside #IndyCar vs. ALL Mfg's personnel. 5) Professional ethics is the code which I strive to achieve ... The Fry Master has been playing the Deception game so long, it's like second nature now. 6) & 7) As I said, "just shite & giggles" FYI; the "AND" statement is no joke, #RP call if you need the full accounting. Oh; yes, your right ... my question, same as before, Why now & not then?

As I look ahead, I’m excited to continue leading within the Automotive industry, partnering with forward-thinking dealer groups and cutting-edge suppliers. Together, we’re not only advancing the technology, services, and customer experiences that drive our industry, but we’re also creating workplaces where teams feel empowered, motivated, and ready to excel. Company culture isn’t a slogan—it’s the energy that fuels our innovation and commitment, week in and week out. The partnerships we build are grounded in this shared belief, fostering environments that support both personal growth and collective success. In the coming weeks, I’m eager to collaborate with those who share this vision—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible while keeping people at the heart of everything we do. Let’s continue to set the standard for excellence, innovation, and an industry-leading culture that truly inspires. #AutomotiveIndustry #Leadership #CultureMatters #Innovation #Growth #Partnerships #CarDealers #CarDealerships #Automotive #AutomotiveMarketing #UsedCars #NewCars

#IndyCar Leadership Committee : WHY NOW and NOT THEN? Trying to organize and understand the reason which lead to the "Enforcement" of the #IndyCar rules recently, but not during the 'Fast Friday Boost Scandal' during running at the Speedway back on May 21st, 2021? A few topics surface quickly, such as; 1) Severity of the infraction. 2) Total time of the illegal action. 3) #IndyCar Rule Vs. IndyCar Engine Competition Regulations. 4) Number of individuals with knowledge of the infraction. 5) Professional Ethics Vs. Deception. 6) Better understanding of Job Description & Corporate Role by the Commissioner. {I've gone on the record previously, and highly doubt #6, [just adding it for shite & giggles] resignation should be tendered with immediate effect} 7) Internal coup within the Engineering / Engine Technical Group, ("We'll quit if the rules go unenforced '!-{)." {IFF this is the "root cause" of the Rules Enforcement. THEN resignation should be tendered with immediate effect. AND #Roger Penske, please see report detailing the infraction of Regulation 3.3 Boost Control on May 21st 2021. (if you need to talk with me, the Fry Master has my cell number) Stay tuned; I'll be back as I expand on Items One through Five ... Six and Seven were just for laughs '!-{) [except the AND statement, that's no joke] Cheers,

🔍 Inside the Growth Engine of CAR Group. In a revealing interview with Stephen Mayne, Cameron McIntyre, CEO of CAR Group, shares insights into the company's journey from a small disruptor to a $13.7 billion market cap leader in automotive classifieds. Key takeaways: 1. Leadership continuity: The importance of long-term board and management teams in driving consistent growth 2. Disciplined M&A: CAR Group's strategy of focusing on market-leading positions in international expansions 3. Adapting to change: How the company evolved its media business to meet changing consumer needs 4. Learning from mistakes: McIntyre's candid reflections on past ventures and the lessons learned McIntyre's insights offer valuable lessons for leaders navigating digital transformation and global expansion in any industry. 🎧 Listen to the full interview or read the transcript: https://lnkd.in/grp8eMGr What leadership lessons resonate most with your experience? Share your thoughts below. #LeadershipInsights #DigitalTransformation #CARGroup #IntelligentInvestor

This sure took a long time. 🤦♂️ Poor quality is expensive!💡 Note that the route to "perfection" is mainly expensive technology solutions. 🤖 The old go-no-go gauge used for decades to "build in quality" at each operation will be extinct soon. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekBtH5Cx #lean #leanhealthcare #leanmanufacturing #leanleadership #leanthinking #leantransformation #CEO #management #leadership #business #leanmanagement #respectforpeople #leansixsigma #kaizen #tps #leanconstruction #agile #Toyota #TPS #leaders #classicalmanagement #change #reallean #fakelean #leadershipdevelopment #innovation #quality

Something good hardware designers know well: it is absolutely essential to get as intimate as possible with the stuff you build. Seeing, touching, holding, bending and breaking develops the intuition on what you’ve done right and where you need to improve. Even for companies that are actually building things it is an area of leadership (even technical leadership) that seems to be often ignored and not well supported or incentivized, but this is the best way to know if your product does what you want it to do!

** “That there…that is a sports car. You have to drive her like a sports car. If you drive her like an automobile, she will clog up.” ** If you do not treat high performers differently than worker bees, they will sputter, under perform, and eventually quit. They will seek an owner who does know how to drive them. Mahalo, 🌴🍹 #cfo #leadership #maui #accounting #eos #integrator #finance