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May 2024
33m 34s

People-First Leadership (with Jack Holli...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
About this episode

Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a successful business and yet live out his faith? What leadership principles has he learned from Jesus? In this interview, Sean talks with Jack about his journey to becoming a Christian, his story of becoming one of the key leaders within Toyota, and how he integrates his faith into his work.

Jack Hollis is executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). He is also president of Toyota Motor Sales. In his role, Jack is responsible for product planning, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service for the Toyota and Lexus brands in North America.

Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/people-first-leadership

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