Saying More, by Speaking Less (WSG Teri Takai)

Host Greggory Garrett is joined by Teri Takai, a leader who found her voice while growing up in the automotive industry before shifting to public service at the State and Federal levels. Teri learned to make her voice heard in powerful rooms not by the count of her words, but by the power and precision of how and what she says. Teri shares her “Top 3”: Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Company who taught her to have a voice; former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm who gave her a seat at the table and demonstrated what real collaboration looked like; and Former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates who shaped her powerful leadership style. And you have to hear what he says about questioning herself. . SHOW HIGHLIGHTS During this episode: (00:00) Introduction (1:07) Social media and the importance of listening (05:40) Meet Teri The “Top Three”: (8:05) Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm: Gave her a seat at the table and demonstrated what real collaboration looked like (11:40) Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Company: Taught her to have a voice (13:30) Former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates: Shaped her powerful leadership style Other Points of Interest: (17:13) Bravery and women in leadership (28:30) Public service versus private sector roles (35:27) Technology trends in government and the influence of CIOs You Have to Hear This: (45:27) Question yourself . LINKS AND RESOURCES Teri Takai: LinkedIn | Email | e.Republic Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn