E6 - Guests: Phil Crossman, Former MD of Honda UK

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My guest for this episode is Phil Crossman, a friend of mine for nearly 20 years and the former Managing Director of Honda UK.
Phil spent his entire career in the motor trade, and has huge experience with a number of manufacturers, culminating with some 17 years at Honda. He has a vast amount of leadership experience and the interview covers a range of topics that I'm sure you will find interesting.
There are some great and amusing car stories, and Phil also provides some fascinating insights into his perspectives on the future of the motor industry.
You can find Phil on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-crossman-95b27820/
In this interview we discuss the following (starting time in brackets):

• A summary of Phil's career journey (00.02.55)
• Early motivations (00.10.20)
• “Old Man Honda” (00.16.53)
• Adjustments to leadership style (00.24.49)
• Role models (00.29.42)
• Advice to a school age Phil! (00.31.20)
• Most important leadership traits (00.33.12)
• What do you wish you had done differently? (00.40.45)
• Most important achievement & legacy (00.45.50)
• Thoughts on the future of the motor industry (00.50.25)
• The most fun vehicle he has ever driven! (00.59.35)
• The most difficult question he has ever been asked (01.04.20)

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1. E6 - Guests: Phil Crossman, Former MD of Honda UK (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:09)

3. Phil's Background and Career Summary (00:02:55)

4. Early Motivations (00:10:20)

5. "Old Man Honda" (00:16:53)

6. Adjustments to Leadership Style (00:24:49)

7. Role Models (00:29:42)

8. Advice to a School Age Phil! (00:31:20)

9. Most Important Leadership Traits (00:33:12)

10. What Do You Wish You Had Done Differently? (00:40:45)

11. Most Important Achievement & Legacy (00:45:50)

12. Thoughts on the Future of the Motor Industry (00:50:25)

13. The Most Fun Vehicle Phil Has Ever Driven! (00:59:35)

14. Most Difficult Question (01:04:20)