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The Limitless Leadership PodcastAuthor: Josh Parnell
The Limitless Leadership Podcast was created to help automotive repair shops learn how to lead, coach, train, and manage people better by sharing proven techniques and thought provoking interviews from industry leaders. The key to sustainable growth and profitability lies in the perfect synergy of leadership and performance, and we're dedicated to helping aspiring leaders in the automotive repair industry tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results. People Process Profit. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 158: Stop Managing. Start Multiplying Leaders. | Shawn Gilfillan
Episode 163
Wednesday, 17 June, 2026
In this episode, Shawn Gilfillan, multi-shop owner from New Jersey, joins the podcast live at the Tektonic 2026 conference. Shawn reflects on how personal growth and self-awareness transformed his leadership approach, emphasizing the critical role of mindset in building strong teams. He also shares practical strategies for developing leaders within an organization, including the use of DISC profiles for improved communication and the importance of creating easy, repeatable wins to keep teams motivated. Stop wasting your marketing dollars and connect with Shop Marketing pros at https://www.shopmarketingpros.com. Visit https://www.tekmetric.com to book a demo and see how Tekmetric can help you run your shop with more clarity and confidence. Atlantic Automotive is a faith-based, family-owned coalition that partners with, invests in, and grows exceptional auto repair shops across the U.S. by providing technology, capital, and operational support — whether owners want to scale or transition their legacy. If you're interested in partnering, go to https://atlanticautomotivegroup.com/ and fill out the "Start a Conversation" form. Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Shawn Gilfillan and his passion for people development 01:27 – The turning point: Self-awareness and the power of mindset 03:16 – Leading through failure: Owning mistakes and shifting your approach 08:36 – Creating contagious energy: Leading by example and inspiring your team 12:52 – Leadership breakthrough: Empowering others and celebrating their wins 17:44 – DISC Profiles: Unlocking better communication and team dynamics 20:29 – What is true leadership? Creating leaders stronger than yourself 26:54 – Advice to your younger self (and every leader): Rewriting the stories that hold you back 31:11 – Best mentor advice: Be wanted, not needed—crafting a sustainable business 33:26 – Final reflections: Breaking free from frustration and creating lasting impact I'm Josh Parnell, Founder and CEO of Limitless Leadership. With a team of leadership coaches, trainers, and speakers, Limitless Leadership helps aspiring leaders tap into unrecognized potential to achieve limitless results.For more information, please visit https://www.limitlessleadership.co.
