How GM CEO Mary Barra Empowers Every Employee | Leadership Development

From How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Mary Barra(CEO, GM, guest)

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Initial lack of sufficient communication during a period of significant industry change.

Improving company-wide alignment and performance through direct, transparent communication.
Boosting employee morale and engagement by making team members feel valued and heard.
Leveraging employee feedback as a tool for continuous operational and cultural improvement.

General Motors employs nearly 170,000 team members globally.

At General Motors, the leadership team is held accountable for addressing issues and feedback provided by employees.

General Motors recently increased its internal communication efforts in response to significant changes occurring in the automotive industry.

The CEO and CFO of General Motors host a global town hall for all employees after every quarterly earnings announcement.

Mary Barra's core leadership philosophy is that employees will perform better if they feel valued, listened to, and their work is respected.

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