How to achieve a successful automotive launch with quality leaders

Speed, complexity, and customer expectations have transformed the automotive landscape—especially when it comes to new product launches. In this exclusive interview, Ali Rizwan, Chair of the ASQ Automotive Division, and Murray Sittsamer, President of The Luminous Group, sit down with Richard Nave to discuss: 🚗 Why Quality professionals must shift from gatekeepers to guides 🔧 How Lean culture and leadership alignment can make or break a launch 📊 What metrics really matter when preventing risk vs. reacting to defects 🎬 Watch the full interview and hear how Richard’s boots-on-the-ground perspective is helping organizations reshape the role of Quality to drive successful launches. 👉 Watch now: https://loom.ly/cu7XnrY #QualityLeadership #AutomotiveManufacturing #ASQ #LuminousGroup #ProductLaunch

🚗 Shifting Gears at NADC 2025 - Industry Insights from Gordon Wisbach! Gordon Wisbach, Founder and President of GW Marketing Services, joined top advisors, attorneys, and OEM leaders to discuss the challenges shaping today's automotive market, from federal rulings and EV incentives to Right of First Refusal, performance metrics, AI and dealership lease strategies. 💭 "It's never been more important for dealers to stay informed, compliant and connected - the market's moving fast and experience matters." In our latest blog, Gordon shares key takeaways and practical insights to help dealers navigate a rapidly changing regulatory and economic landscape. 👉 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dAuBgSks #AutomotiveIndustry #Dealerships #NADC2025 #TheWizWisdom #GWMarketingServices #AutoDealers #Leadership

At Toyota North Carolina, growth is in your hands. Joshua O. joined for the challenge of launching a state-of-the-art facility and found a culture of continuous improvement that matched his passion. Starting as a maintenance team member and advancing into leadership, he now shares his skills with others. “It’s rewarding to watch new technicians develop a passion for improving processes,” he says. With rapidly evolving technology, leaders like Joshua O. drive progress by teaching problem-solving and root cause analysis. His advice: “Stay humble, keep learning, and be passionate about what you’re building.” #LifeAtToyota #DreamDoGrow

Reading this article on why CIOs need to master adaptation really resonated with me. It’s a great reminder that in today’s fast-changing tech landscape, it’s not enough to rely on expertise alone; staying curious, experimenting thoughtfully, and being willing to pivot are what really make a difference. I’m reflecting on how I can bring more of that adaptive mindset into my own work. How do you approach staying flexible while driving impact? #Leadership #Adaptability #DigitalTransformation #CIO https://lnkd.in/eT-K8keY

Day 29 : In fleet management, you can’t control everything—but you can control how you lead, plan, and execute. In this video, I’ll show you how the most successful fleet managers and logistics leaders stay focused on what’s truly in their control—using systems, telematics data, and leadership discipline to deliver results consistently, even in unpredictable conditions. Because when you focus on what you can’t control, you lose power over what you can. But when you master your focus, you master your fleet. Watch below #FleetManagement #Telematics #Logistics #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #FleetEfficiency #DataDriven #TelematicsSolutions #BusinessGrowth #transportmanagement

Day 29: In fleet management, you can’t control everything—but you can control how you lead, plan, and execute. In this video, I’ll show you how the most successful fleet managers and logistics leaders stay focused on what’s truly in their control—using systems, telematics data, and leadership discipline to deliver results consistently, even in unpredictable conditions. Because when you focus on what you can’t control, you lose power over what you can. But when you master your focus, you master your fleet. Watch below #FleetManagement #Telematics #Logistics #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #FleetEfficiency #DataDriven #TelematicsSolutions #BusinessGrowth #transportmanagement

“𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲” (𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝘁) Crosby’s point: the things that 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 quality are what cost money. The FAA’s production cap on Boeing saga shows how expensive “unquality” becomes when it leaks to the customer and the regulator. Leaders should fund prevention (training, Poka-Yoke, robust PPAP) because it’s cheaper than appraisal and failure. The Play: Tie leadership incentives to Cost of Quality mix—prevention up, failure down. That’s how you accelerate and de-risk. #Crosby #CostOfQuality #ZeroDefects #ExecutiveLeadership #Prevention

How Toyota Accidentally Taught a Masterclass in Leadership (Steal This) You don’t expect leadership lessons from a car company at 3 a.m. But that’s exactly what happened. Someone posted: “Start a new job tomorrow. Feeling pretty nervous. 😔” And Toyota replied: “You’re going to be great. Stand up straight. Make eye contact. Smile. Remember — you were hired for a reason. You got this. ❤️” No sales pitch. No brand talk. Just humanity. That’s leadership… meeting people where they are, not where your product lives. Why does this matter? Because in a world drowning in content and marketing noise, real connection wins. Toyota didn’t sell a car. They sold confidence. They showed us that leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about empathy. When should you use this? Anytime you see someone wrestling with fear, doubt, or uncertainty. Those moments are gold. That’s when leadership matters most. How can you apply this today? Toyota’s playbook is simple — but powerful: ✅ Meet them where they are. Speak to the feeling, not just the situation. ✅ Keep it simple. Offer one or two micro-actions they can do right now. ✅ Reinforce belief. Remind them why they’re capable. Leadership isn’t about managing people. It’s about helping people believe again. 🔄 Your turn: What’s one small act of leadership that made a big difference for you? ♻️ Share this to remind someone that leadership can show up anywhere. ➕ Follow Will for systems that turn everyday moments into lasting impact.