Real Leadership featuring Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer of Nolan Transportation Group

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The So What from BCG

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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. This is not your typical business strategy podcast.

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If you’re leading through industry disruptions, interested in leveraging technology for efficiency, or simply looking to sharpen your leadership edge, this episode is filled with real-world, actionable insights from one of the top leaders in logistics today.

Why You Need to Listen Now:

Learn to Navigate Industry Disruptions: Discover actionable strategies for keeping your supply chain running smoothly, even in the face of potential crises. Drew shares how NTG stays ahead of disruptions before they happen.
Unlock the Power of Technology in Logistics: Gain insights into how automation and AI can give your company a competitive edge.
Master Leadership Through Radical Transparency: Find out how fostering open, direct communication can strengthen your leadership. Drew’s approach to radical transparency builds trust and enhances team performance, offering lessons you can apply immediately.
Build a Winning Company Culture: Get insider advice on scaling a business and creating a strong, cohesive culture. Drew reflects on his experience at Coyote Logistics, offering practical lessons for building a high-performing team, whether you’re leading 15 people or 5,000.

Key Takeaways:

Technology isn’t a luxury—it's essential: Discover how AI and automation are transforming freight brokerage, making it crucial for staying competitive.
Radical transparency builds stronger teams: Drew shares how being open, honest, and direct is not just good leadership—it’s the key to sustained success.
Learn how the right company culture can drive growth, from Drew’s journey of scaling Coyote Logistics to 3,300 employees.

Chapters:

00:01 – Welcome & Introduction to Drew Herpich
01:12 – What NTG Does: A Deep Dive into Freight Brokerage
03:32 – Managing Real-Time Disruptions: The East Coast Port Strike Threat
05:08 – The Future of Logistics: Technology, AI, and Industry Consolidation
11:40 – Building Coyote Logistics: Lessons on Culture, Growth, and Leadership
20:47 – Radical Transparency: Why Over-Communicating is a Leadership Superpower
26:21 – Setting Organizational Goals: NTG’s Playbook for Success
33:52 – Why You Should Consider Working at NTG
35:56 – Where to Find NTG and Opportunities to Partner

Call to Action:

Ready to strengthen your leadership and tackle the biggest challenges in logistics? Tune in to hear Drew Herpich share his insider strategies for navigating disruptions, leveraging technology, and building a culture of radical transparency at NTG. Don’t miss this episode—hit play and start transforming your leadership approach today!

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Real Leadership featuring Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer of Nolan Transportation Group

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Why You Need to Listen Now:

Learn to Navigate Industry Disruptions: Discover actionable strategies for keeping your supply chain running smoothly, even in the face of potential crises. Drew shares how NTG stays ahead of disruptions before they happen.
Unlock the Power of Technology in Logistics: Gain insights into how automation and AI can give your company a competitive edge.
Master Leadership Through Radical Transparency: Find out how fostering open, direct communication can strengthen your leadership. Drew’s approach to radical transparency builds trust and enhances team performance, offering lessons you can apply immediately.
Build a Winning Company Culture: Get insider advice on scaling a business and creating a strong, cohesive culture. Drew reflects on his experience at Coyote Logistics, offering practical lessons for building a high-performing team, whether you’re leading 15 people or 5,000.

Key Takeaways:

Technology isn’t a luxury—it's essential: Discover how AI and automation are transforming freight brokerage, making it crucial for staying competitive.
Radical transparency builds stronger teams: Drew shares how being open, honest, and direct is not just good leadership—it’s the key to sustained success.
Learn how the right company culture can drive growth, from Drew’s journey of scaling Coyote Logistics to 3,300 employees.

Chapters:

00:01 – Welcome & Introduction to Drew Herpich
01:12 – What NTG Does: A Deep Dive into Freight Brokerage
03:32 – Managing Real-Time Disruptions: The East Coast Port Strike Threat
05:08 – The Future of Logistics: Technology, AI, and Industry Consolidation
11:40 – Building Coyote Logistics: Lessons on Culture, Growth, and Leadership
20:47 – Radical Transparency: Why Over-Communicating is a Leadership Superpower
26:21 – Setting Organizational Goals: NTG’s Playbook for Success
33:52 – Why You Should Consider Working at NTG
35:56 – Where to Find NTG and Opportunities to Partner

Call to Action:

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Real Leadership featuring Drew Herpich, Chief Commercial Officer of Nolan Transportation Group 39:26

20 weeks پیش39:26

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The transcendent career of a recovering politician. Before Steve Ammons became the CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance, he served as a Jefferson County Commissioner, focusing on economic development and information technology. Steve’s journey from entrepreneur to city council member to a key figure in regional economic growth has left a lasting impact on the Birmingham region. In this episode of Real Leadership, we discuss: How Steve is transforming the Birmingham Business Alliance amid leadership instability The critical role of workforce development in attracting major employers like the JM Smucker Company Navigating the challenges of regulation and workforce participation at both local and national levels The great reads that have shaped Steve’s outlook on leadership Show Notes Connect with Steve: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Connect with the Birmingham Business Alliance: Website: https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Background IQ: Website: https://www.backgroundiq.com/ LinkedIn Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418/ Learn More About Ōnin: OninGroup.com/clients/ Ōnin is a staffing company driven by purpose and focused on the workforce needs of light industrial and manufacturing companies. We're all about solving our clients' toughest workforce challenges head-on so everyone can win in a new era of work.…

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Max Navarro, President of OpTech 39:32

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Living the pros and cons of being a young leader Before stepping into his role as President of Operational Technologies Corporation (OpTech), Maximiliano Navarro III honed his entrepreneurial skills and gained invaluable insights from his family’s business. When it comes to drive and commitment, Maximiliano proves age is just a number. In this episode of Real Leadership, we explore: How early exposure to international business and a legacy of leadership shaped Maximiliano’s entrepreneurial spirit The Toyota way The importance of adaptability and relationship-building How young leaders can navigate challenges and drive their companies forward Why “permission” and building trust mean more than any job title Show notes Connect with Operational Technologies Corporation (OpTech) Website: otcorp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/operational-technologies-corporation-optech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpTechGroup/about Twitter: https://twitter.com/optechgroup?lang=en Connect with Maximiliano: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnavarro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximiliano.navarro_/ Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418/ Learn More About Ōnin: OninGroup.com/clients/ Ōnin is a staffing company driven by purpose and focused on the workforce needs of light industrial and manufacturing companies. We're all about solving our clients' toughest workforce challenges head-on so everyone can win in a new era of work.…

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David Reid, CMO/CTO for NOV 58:52

44 weeks پیش58:52

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A dramatic career shift changed everything. David Reid, the dual-hatted Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at NOV, brings a unique blend of visionary technology and strategic marketing to one of the leading global energy equipment providers. With a background that spans architecture and engineering, David is helping to steer new frontiers in the energy sector. In this episode of Real Leadership, we discuss: The surprising synergy between his roles as CTO and CMO in driving breakthroughs Why leaders should create an environment where people can grow instead of growing people The behind-the-scenes challenges and victories in transforming an industry How David uses his passions to fuel innovation, and why it’s important to know who you are without your job Listen to the episode: LINK Show Notes Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidred/ NOV: https://www.nov.com/ Connect with NOV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/novglobal/ Connect with redM: Website: https://www.joinredm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REDMjointhemovement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redmjointhemovement/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redmovement/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXxr26ijOONEtsellwwBGlw Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418/ Learn More About Ōnin: OninGroup.com/clients/ Ōnin is a staffing company driven by purpose and focused on the workforce needs of light industrial and manufacturing companies. We're all about solving our clients' toughest workforce challenges head-on so everyone can win in a new era of work.…

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Randy Tucker - CEO and Chairman of Wineshipping 41:27

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He’s tried — and failed — to retire twice. Randy Tucker is the current Chairman and CEO of Wineshipping and a key board member of the international 3PL, GEODIS. With a knack for numbers and a passion for people, Randy is still pursuing the art of building a perfect culture. In this episode of Real Leadership, we discuss: Why culture is key to performance and how to build a culture at scale Why most people don’t enjoy their jobs, and how leaders can change that The power of not taking oneself too seriously The danger of making decisions based on averages Show Notes Connect with Randy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-tucker-3790ab1/ Wineshipping: https://wineshipping.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wineshipping-com-llc/ GEODIS: https://geodis.com/us-en Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geodis/ Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418/ Learn More About Ōnin: OninGroup.com/clients/ Ōnin is a staffing company driven by purpose and focused on the workforce needs of light industrial and manufacturing companies. We're all about solving our clients' toughest workforce challenges head-on so everyone can win in a new era of work.…

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